10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Monica Houck, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard, NC Pre-K Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Allison Guynn, Administrator/Principal, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, NC Pre-K Teachers, assisted with the visit and were available to answer and ask questions. 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%) percent as of 4/15/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Public Schools. Permit type – Five Star License dated 10/6/20, capacity of thirty-six (36) children ages 3-6 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, meets reduced staff/child ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day program, approved as NC Pre-K, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/18/25. A fire drill was also practiced during the visit today in the afternoon. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/20/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/14/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/15/24 for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/23/24 with no hazards. Children were observed during free play, routine care, small group activities, lunch, and outdoor play. The lunch today was grilled cheese sandwich, refried beans, corn, pineapple, and milk. There are children in the program that have a nutrition opt-out form on file and bring their meals and snacks. The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records and one was provided to you today. Plan to have the form completed by transportation personnel and keep on file and on-site for review. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the NC Pre-K on-site monitoring tool is not required for fiscal year 24-25. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3p.m. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 (room 315) and #2 (room 317). There was a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff records. We discussed to include the substitutes and on-staff speech therapists that are left alone with children on future staff and training worksheets. One substitute staff file was reviewed during the visit. One NC Pre-K Teacher file was reviewed during the visit. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three children in space #1, the classroom with four and five year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were thirteen square protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles leading into the surfacing on climbing equipment outdoors. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of wood mulch and rubber mulch used as surfacing. .0605(j) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for the substitute staff expired in August 2024. The substitute staff had a training on file dated for July 2024 that was not valid, American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support. .1102(d) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. One child application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two child files did not have the name of the health care professional for the child. .0802(c)(2) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The rubber mulch was not installed according to manufacturers instructions. .0605(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 4/30/25. 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 *Playground Safety Requirements The climbing equipment must be in accessible to children until the following violations are corrected. We discussed to talk to the children about not using the equipment, to have physical barriers that do not allow access to the climbing equipment. There were adequate outdoor gross motor materials to allow for gross motor play. In addition, the teachers will be offering a daily gross motor activity. If rubber mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then the ASTM requirements would need to be maintained and at least six inches of rubber mulch for surfacing.. If wood mulch is chosen as the one type of surfacing then at least six inches of wood mulch is required. #716 – The wood mulch and rubber mulch cannot be combined to use a surfacing around the climbing equipment. We discussed that the combination of surfacing must be removed and only one type of surfacing can be used to meet the fall zone requirements. #1866 – The ASTM certification and manufacturer’s instructions for the rubber mulch was located during the visit and is on file to show what that it meets ASTM standards and that it was installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer's instructions state that the intended site for rubber mulch must be cleared of debris and any wood mulch, graded, and compacted prior to adding the rubber mulch. The rubber mulch installation instructions per manufacturer's instructions must be followed to meet requirements. The child care rule requirements are referenced below to share with maintenance staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (d)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (j)All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. This standard is incorporated by reference and does include subsequent editions. This standard may be found online at https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.htm for a cost of sixty- five dollars ($65.00). Safe Outdoor Environment Item #705 – The protrusions with bolts at the bottom of the poles on the climbing equipment will need to be covered by protective surfacing to allow for safe play by children outdoors. Also refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a)All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. (b)All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, that include instructions from the manufacturer, those manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file at the center, unless they are available electronically for review. (c)Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d)Staff of the center shall immediately remove all equipment and furnishings that do not meet the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule from the premises or make the equipment or furnishings inaccessible to the children. CPR and First Aid Training Items #1048 and #1049 – The DCDEE approved course titles for the agency American Safety and Health Institute are ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Peds)- meets First Aid and CPR and ASHI CPR & AED- meets CPR only/Child and Infant skills evaluation required. The training course for T. Ensley was Basic Life Support. We discussed that Ms. Ensley could contact the training agency to see if a new card with the correct title could be issued or she may need to take a new, valid CPR and First Aid training course. The approved agencies and approved course titles can be located on the DCDEE website under “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training.” Arrival and Departure Times Item #125 – Ms. Linn documented the arrival times for the three children during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. Children’s Records Items #1303 and #1314 The one application will need to be signed by the parent. The two child files without responsibility party’s choice of health care professional will need to have the parent document their choice of a health care professional on the application. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn , Lead Teachers during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was send to you. Today, Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, accompanied me in their classrooms. 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 (90) percentage as of 9/5/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on October 6, 2020 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios: Certified Developmental Day Program; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/26/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 4/12/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/21/23. The last fire inspection was approved 8/21/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/8/22 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Lead Teachers. Space one (1) was observed playing in center time and learning the new parameters of their classroom. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed engaged in circle time. Children were read a book on fire drills and how to be prepared. Both classrooms were observed with three to four-year-old children outside playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. 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 was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children returned August 28, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Fire Drill Item 805 Fire drill must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill log. Note: The last Fire Drill was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Missed Emergency Drill Item 1811- an emergency drill either a “shelter-in-place’ or lockdown must be completed every three months. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills need must be completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/19/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule CPR and First Aid training. I also sent you a link of her next available training. We discussed moving you Annual Compliance visit to May so I would not be making visits first week of school, If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 licensing 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn , Lead Teachers during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was send to you. Today, Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, accompanied me in their classrooms. 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 (90) percentage as of 9/5/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on October 6, 2020 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios: Certified Developmental Day Program; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/26/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 4/12/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/21/23. The last fire inspection was approved 8/21/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/8/22 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Lead Teachers. Space one (1) was observed playing in center time and learning the new parameters of their classroom. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed engaged in circle time. Children were read a book on fire drills and how to be prepared. Both classrooms were observed with three to four-year-old children outside playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. 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 was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children returned August 28, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Fire Drill Item 805 Fire drill must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill log. Note: The last Fire Drill was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Missed Emergency Drill Item 1811- an emergency drill either a “shelter-in-place’ or lockdown must be completed every three months. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills need must be completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/19/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule CPR and First Aid training. I also sent you a link of her next available training. We discussed moving you Annual Compliance visit to May so I would not be making visits first week of school, If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 licensing 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn , Lead Teachers during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was send to you. Today, Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, accompanied me in their classrooms. 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 (90) percentage as of 9/5/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on October 6, 2020 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios: Certified Developmental Day Program; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/26/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 4/12/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/21/23. The last fire inspection was approved 8/21/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/8/22 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Lead Teachers. Space one (1) was observed playing in center time and learning the new parameters of their classroom. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed engaged in circle time. Children were read a book on fire drills and how to be prepared. Both classrooms were observed with three to four-year-old children outside playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. 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 was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children returned August 28, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Fire Drill Item 805 Fire drill must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill log. Note: The last Fire Drill was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Missed Emergency Drill Item 1811- an emergency drill either a “shelter-in-place’ or lockdown must be completed every three months. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills need must be completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/19/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule CPR and First Aid training. I also sent you a link of her next available training. We discussed moving you Annual Compliance visit to May so I would not be making visits first week of school, If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 licensing 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn , Lead Teachers during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was send to you. Today, Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, accompanied me in their classrooms. 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 (90) percentage as of 9/5/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on October 6, 2020 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios: Certified Developmental Day Program; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/26/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 4/12/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/21/23. The last fire inspection was approved 8/21/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/8/22 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Lead Teachers. Space one (1) was observed playing in center time and learning the new parameters of their classroom. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed engaged in circle time. Children were read a book on fire drills and how to be prepared. Both classrooms were observed with three to four-year-old children outside playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. 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 was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children returned August 28, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Fire Drill Item 805 Fire drill must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill log. Note: The last Fire Drill was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Missed Emergency Drill Item 1811- an emergency drill either a “shelter-in-place’ or lockdown must be completed every three months. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills need must be completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/19/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule CPR and First Aid training. I also sent you a link of her next available training. We discussed moving you Annual Compliance visit to May so I would not be making visits first week of school, If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 licensing 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: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn , Lead Teachers during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was send to you. Today, Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, accompanied me in their classrooms. 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 (90) percentage as of 9/5/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on October 6, 2020 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios: Certified Developmental Day Program; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/26/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 4/12/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/21/23. The last fire inspection was approved 8/21/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/8/22 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Lead Teachers. Space one (1) was observed playing in center time and learning the new parameters of their classroom. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed engaged in circle time. Children were read a book on fire drills and how to be prepared. Both classrooms were observed with three to four-year-old children outside playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. 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 was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children returned August 28, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Fire Drill Item 805 Fire drill must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill log. Note: The last Fire Drill was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Missed Emergency Drill Item 1811- an emergency drill either a “shelter-in-place’ or lockdown must be completed every three months. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills need must be completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/19/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule CPR and First Aid training. I also sent you a link of her next available training. We discussed moving you Annual Compliance visit to May so I would not be making visits first week of school, If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 licensing 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: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn , Lead Teachers during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was send to you. Today, Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, accompanied me in their classrooms. 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 (90) percentage as of 9/5/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on October 6, 2020 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios: Certified Developmental Day Program; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/26/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 4/12/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/21/23. The last fire inspection was approved 8/21/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/8/22 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Lead Teachers. Space one (1) was observed playing in center time and learning the new parameters of their classroom. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed engaged in circle time. Children were read a book on fire drills and how to be prepared. Both classrooms were observed with three to four-year-old children outside playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. 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 was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children returned August 28, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Fire Drill Item 805 Fire drill must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill log. Note: The last Fire Drill was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Missed Emergency Drill Item 1811- an emergency drill either a “shelter-in-place’ or lockdown must be completed every three months. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills need must be completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/19/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule CPR and First Aid training. I also sent you a link of her next available training. We discussed moving you Annual Compliance visit to May so I would not be making visits first week of school, If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 licensing 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: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn , Lead Teachers during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was send to you. Today, Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, accompanied me in their classrooms. 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 (90) percentage as of 9/5/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on October 6, 2020 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios: Certified Developmental Day Program; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/26/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 4/12/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/21/23. The last fire inspection was approved 8/21/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/8/22 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Lead Teachers. Space one (1) was observed playing in center time and learning the new parameters of their classroom. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed engaged in circle time. Children were read a book on fire drills and how to be prepared. Both classrooms were observed with three to four-year-old children outside playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. 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 was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children returned August 28, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Fire Drill Item 805 Fire drill must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill log. Note: The last Fire Drill was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Missed Emergency Drill Item 1811- an emergency drill either a “shelter-in-place’ or lockdown must be completed every three months. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills need must be completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/19/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule CPR and First Aid training. I also sent you a link of her next available training. We discussed moving you Annual Compliance visit to May so I would not be making visits first week of school, If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 licensing 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: READY SET GO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 56000087 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn , Lead Teachers during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was send to you. Today, Emily Southard and Vanessa Linn, accompanied me in their classrooms. 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 (90) percentage as of 9/5/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on October 6, 2020 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios: Certified Developmental Day Program; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/26/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 4/12/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/21/23. The last fire inspection was approved 8/21/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/8/22 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Lead Teachers. Space one (1) was observed playing in center time and learning the new parameters of their classroom. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed engaged in circle time. Children were read a book on fire drills and how to be prepared. Both classrooms were observed with three to four-year-old children outside playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. 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 was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children returned August 28, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Fire Drill Item 805 Fire drill must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill log. Note: The last Fire Drill was completed on 5/26/23. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills must be completed. Children started back on August 28, 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Missed Emergency Drill Item 1811- an emergency drill either a “shelter-in-place’ or lockdown must be completed every three months. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 4/12/23. Make sure emergency drills are done every three months. School was out for June and July but the month returning these drills need must be completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/19/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule CPR and First Aid training. I also sent you a link of her next available training. We discussed moving you Annual Compliance visit to May so I would not be making visits first week of school, If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 licensing 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