South Wake Preschool & Academy

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTH WAKE PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY Facility ID: 92002331 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 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 unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with you and a copy of the visit summary documentation was given to you at the end of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the center director, Nicole Bowling, and we conducted a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed groups of children engaged in free play on the playground or in their classrooms. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 3-star rated license issued on 11/6/17. They received 4points in program standards, 2 points in staff education and one quality point through the programmatic option of having enhanced policy and an infrastructure of parent involvement. All staff should be registered and have their education assessed through WORKS. Best practice recommends that this be completed as a part of new employee orientation and then updated as staff education changes. During today’s visit we discussed the new QRIS pathways and you were given an opportunity to ask questions. Please visit the DCDEE website to review the QRIS Modernization requirements. and to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project for more information about the ERS 3s. Here are links to this information: QRIS Modernization - https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization NCRLAP: https://ncrlap.org In addition, technical assistance may be available through Wake County Smart Start or Early Years (formerly known as Child Care Services Association). Nicole stated that they are planning to select Pathway2 and anticipate being ready to submit the application for their new rated license in April or May 2026. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was completed on 5/27/25. The last fire inspection was completed 10/30/24. If you have not already done so, you should contact your fire inspector to schedule this appointment. Please email a copy of your Fire Inspection checklist when it is completed. The last documented fire drill was conducted 10/1/25. The last documented lock down or shelter-in-place drill was conducted 8/20/25. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 9/23/25. MONITORING During this visit a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility was assessed using items noted on the Annual Compliance for Centers checklist. The program does not currently enroll infants or provide transportation, therefore these requirements were not assessed. The status of the owner, MTM Systems, LLC,. is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State’s website. Staff on-going training was assessed from 11/1/24 – 10/31/25. The ongoing training hours for each employee was prorated to reflect the shortened time period between your last full compliance visit. Moving forward, your ongoing training will be assessed from November 1 – October 31. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit: COMMENTS The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 10/23/25 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 92%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Health and safety trainings ensure that staff receive training in routine caregiving tasks as well as how to respond in the event of an emergency. Two staff members did not have documentation in their file that they had completed training in all the required training topics. Setting calendar reminders may help you track when this training is due. The railing on the decking leading from classroom 2 to the playground is loose. This railing should be secured to prevent injury. Since the decking is a portion of the playground areas, this should be checked during your monthly playground inspections. CONSULTATION Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. Your water was last tested for lead on 6/27/24. In addition, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. It was determined that your program is exempt from testing for lead based paint and asbestos. Training in all the required health and safety topics must be completed at least every 5 years. It may be time for your staff to complete this training again. Health and Safety training is available, at no charge, on the DCDEE website, in Moodle. Medication Administration is also a required health and safety training topic. This training is available through Moodle but you must register separately for this training. Staff should use their individual NCID user name and password to access this training. Staff should use their individual NCID user name and password to access this training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must also be completed at least every 5 years. There is a link to this training on Moodle. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the DCDEE website frequently for updates and changes to child care requirements and the new QRIS requirements. If you need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The deck railing by the steps outside of classroom two is loose. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two staff members did not have documentation in their file to indicate they had completed training in all the required topics. .1103(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 10/23/25 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 92%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Health and safety trainings ensure that staff receive training in routine caregiving tasks as well as how to respond in the event of an emergency. Two staff members did not have documentation in their file that they had completed training in all the required training topics. Setting calendar reminders may help you track when this training is due. The railing on the decking leading from classroom 2 to the playground is loose. This railing should be secured to prevent injury. Since the decking is a portion of the playground areas, this should be checked during your monthly playground inspections. CONSULTATION Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. Your water was last tested for lead on 6/27/24. In addition, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. It was determined that your program is exempt from testing for lead based paint and asbestos. Training in all the required health and safety topics must be completed at least every 5 years. It may be time for your staff to complete this training again. Health and Safety training is available, at no charge, on the DCDEE website, in Moodle. Medication Administration is also a required health and safety training topic. This training is available through Moodle but you must register separately for this training. Staff should use their individual NCID user name and password to access this training. Staff should use their individual NCID user name and password to access this training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must also be completed at least every 5 years. There is a link to this training on Moodle. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the DCDEE website frequently for updates and changes to child care requirements and the new QRIS requirements. If you need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTH WAKE PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY Facility ID: 92002331 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/27/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with you and a copy of the visit summary documentation was given to you at the end of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the center director, Nicole Bowling. We conducted a general walk-through of the center. I observed groups of children engaged in free play or group time activities in their classroom. Three rooms were opened today with a total of 12 children present. The center does not currently enroll any infants. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 3-star rated license issued on 11/6/17. They received 2 points in program standards, 4 points in staff education and one quality point through the programmatic option of having approved enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program’s “held harmless status” has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that rated license visits will not be processed until the new rated license process is completed unless the program requests to proceed with a new rated license. You should continue to ensure that all staff are registered in WORKS and have had their education assessed. Best practice is that this process be completed during a new staff member’s onboarding. Then their education only needs updating if they complete more coursework. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was completed on 7/8/24. The last fire inspection was completed 10/30/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted 1/16/25. The last documented lock down or shelter-in-place drill was conducted 11/18/24. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 1/16/25. MONITORING During this visit a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility was assessed using items noted on the Annual Compliance for Centers checklist. I assessed two new employees files and a sampling of staff files for employees who have worked in the center for over one year. Some additional training or certificates were found after the staff and training worksheets were submitted, so I confirmed that all staff had completed the required trainings, and all staff files were current. The program is privately owned, so I did not conduct a search of the NC Secretary of State’s website. Staff on-going training was assessed from 2/15/24 – 2/14/25. The following violation was observed and recorded during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Sections of the fencing measured less than 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 2/10/25 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it my attention at 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201. If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 92%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The exterior fencing on the playground must be at least 4 feet tall to ensure that children remain contained in the fenced areas while playing outdoors. Today we measured two portions of the fencing; one measured 45.5 inches and the other was 47 inches. Over time, erosion builds up along the fence line, making the fencing measure less than the required minimum of 48 inches. There are two options to address this issue: the build up of soil around the fence line can be removed, thus restoring the fencing to its original 4 feet or lattice or another type of material could be added to the top of the fencing which would extend the height of the fencing. REMINDERS The transportation authorization forms expire by the end of the month. Please ask parents to sign new forms. There appeared to be sufficient mulch, but the recent rain and ice has caused the mulch to be compacted. Periodically, the mulch should be turned and redistributed so that it continues to provide protection from falls. . CONSULTATION Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. Your water was last tested on 6/27/24. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The program is free and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the RaiseNC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. Training in all the required health and safety topics must be completed at least every 5 years. It may be time for your staff to complete this training again. Health and Safety training is available, at no charge, on the DCDEE website, in Moodle. Medication Administration is also a required health and safety training topic. This training is available through Moodle as a separate training. Staff should use their individual NCID username and password to access this training. Staff should use their individual NCID username and password to access this training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must also be completed at least every 5 years. There is a link to this training on Moodle. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the DCDEE website frequently for updates and changes to childcare requirements. The Child Care Commission is publishing new rules related to the modernization of the Quality Rated License Improvement System in the new year. Once the rules are published there will be a 60-day public comment period. This is an opportunity to give input and ask questions regarding this process. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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: SOUTH WAKE PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY Facility ID: 92002331 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/31/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 7/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. The director, Nicole Bowling, assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival a teacher let me in and told me that the director was doing a bus run and would return in a few minutes. I waited in the director’s office until she arrived. We then conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed children engaged in free play or group time in their classrooms. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 3-star rated license issued on 11/6/17. They received 4 points in program standards, 2 points in staff education and one quality point through the programmatic option of having a staff benefit package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program’s “held harmless status” has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that rated license visits will not be processed until the new rated license process is completed unless the program requests to proceed with a new rated license. You should also ensure that all staff have registered and have their education assessed in WORKS. It is recommended that you complete this process as part of your onboarding process with new hires and as existing staff members complete additional coursework. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted 7/18/24. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/21/23. You stated that that inspection is scheduled for tomorrow. Please send me a copy of the inspection report when it is completed. The last documented fire drill was conducted 7/18/24.d 5/16/24. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 7/18/24. The status of the owners, MTM Systems, LLC., is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State website. Limited monitoring of child care requirements was assessed during today’s visit. I reviewed emergency medications, 2 new staff files and confirmed that all staff, except one, have current CPR, First Aid and ITS SIDS certificates, as required. In addition, I assessed health and safety requirements. I also assessed the vehicle with NC license plate # JHX-4542 and confirmed that the vehicle inspection and liability insurance was current. The 2nd center vehicle, a Chevy van, is not currently used by the center. You stated that it has not been used since May 2024, so this vehicle was not assessed. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The kitchen refrigerator that holds infant bottles and whole milk did not have a thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. Floors throughout the building are visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 605 Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The toilet in the school aged classroom were visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The large round rug in Space #2 is curling along the edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. One staff member's First Aid expired in May 2024. .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. One staff member's CPR expired in May 2024. .1102(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 8/15/24 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 96%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE To ensure food safety, items kept in refrigeration must have temperatures maintained at 45 degrees or less. The refrigerator in the kitchen, that stores infant bottles, whole milk and staff lunches did not have a thermometer, so I was unable to determine the temperature of this food. A thermometer should be added to their refrigerator or the whole milk and infant bottles could be moved to the refrigerator that has a thermometer. A large round rug in classroom #2 is fraying around the edges and have started to curl, which poses a tripping hazard. To ensure the safety of staff and children, the flooring should be free of potential hazards. This rug should be replaced or secured in a manner that prevents it from curling around the edges. The flooring throughout the building and the toilets in the school aged room were visibly soiled. You stated that the teachers are responsible for cleaning their rooms each day. Daily cleaning is necessary to ensure the overall health and sanitation of the building. All floors should be deep cleaned to remove build-up and visibly soiled areas. In addition, the toilets should be cleaned daily and when visibly soiled. One staff member’s CPR and First Aid certification expired in May 2024. All staff should maintain certification to ensure that they can respond appropriately during emergencies. You stated that you have CPR and First Aid scheduled later this month for two new employees and will have this person attend that training also. CONSULTATION There is grass growing along the landscape timbers enclosing the mulch on your playground. There appears to be sufficient mulch to meet the requirement of 6 inches. However, if the grass grows into the fall zone area, the mulch will lose its resiliency. The grass should be removed and the mulch frequently turned to prevent your mulched area from becoming a grassy area. Your water test results were received 7/30/24 and showed slightly elevated levels. I advised that you send your results to your sanitation inspector for further guidance. In addition, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the RaiseNC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. You stated that you have not registered for this but will do so soon. Training in all the required health and safety topics must be completed at least every 5 years. It may be time for your staff to complete this training again. Health and Safety training is available, at no charge, on the DCDEE website, in Moodle. There is a link to this training on Moodle. Medication Administration is also a required health and safety training topic. This training is available through Moodle as a separate training. Staff should use their individual NCID user name and password to access this training. Staff should use their individual NCID user name and password to access this training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must also be completed at least every 5 years. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTH WAKE PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY Facility ID: 92002331 Consultant: PAMELIA CARMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-186A Visit Date: 6/21/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 6/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I was unaccompanied during the walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Nicole Bowling, Director and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A staff member failed to provide adequate supervision when a two-year child was left unsupervised on the playground. .1801(a)(1-5) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is broken floor the hallway. The top hinge of the door of the classroom for the two-year-old children does not have screws attaching the hinge to the door frame. .0601(c) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. The center director was not aware the center has a written supervision policy that has been in place since 2016. The center staff failed to follow the policy which resulted in a child being left unsupervised. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. A staff member failed provide adequate supervision to a group of school aged children when she left the children alone to go to the front of the facility to open the door for parents to drop off children. .2506(d)(1-3) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, by June 28, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me Pamelia Carmon, Investigations Consultant at pamelia.carmon@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at 919-280-2252, or pamelia.carmon@dhhs.nc.gov or Sheronda Harris, Investigations Supervisor at Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTH WAKE PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY Facility ID: 92002331 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/11/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/11/2023 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a routine unannounced inspection. Today's visit was conducted with Nicole Bowling, Administrator. Children were observed participating in routine activities in their rooms and eating lunch. A partial assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/9/23. There have been no new staff hired since the 2/9/23 annual compliance inspection. A fire drill was last conducted 8/2/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted 4/13/23. Medications are stored in the main office area. Action plans and permissions are stored in the child's room. 2 emergency medications were observed. 1 medication permission was observed to have expired 7/4/23. All required postings were observed. Today I observed 3 violations regarding childcare requirements listed below and these violations were discussed with you in detail during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was last conducted 6/23/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for one child expired 7/4/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last outdoor inspection was completed 6/29/23. .0605(q) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by August 21, 2023 stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Scott Moore 5 Seawell Ct Durham, NC 27703 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by August 21, 2023, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today's visit may negatively impact your compliance score. TEHCNICAL ASSISTANCE Rated License permit renewals have resumed. Your operation falls under cohort 1 in which your planning years began July 1, 2023 and goes through June 30, 2024. Your implementation year will be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Please use the time during your planning year to upload education documents to WORKS and utilize NCRLAP resources to ensure you are prepared for assessment. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or 984-389-7839. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTH WAKE PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY Facility ID: 92002331 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/11/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/11/2023 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a routine unannounced inspection. Today's visit was conducted with Nicole Bowling, Administrator. Children were observed participating in routine activities in their rooms and eating lunch. A partial assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/9/23. There have been no new staff hired since the 2/9/23 annual compliance inspection. A fire drill was last conducted 8/2/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted 4/13/23. Medications are stored in the main office area. Action plans and permissions are stored in the child's room. 2 emergency medications were observed. 1 medication permission was observed to have expired 7/4/23. All required postings were observed. Today I observed 3 violations regarding childcare requirements listed below and these violations were discussed with you in detail during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was last conducted 6/23/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for one child expired 7/4/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last outdoor inspection was completed 6/29/23. .0605(q) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by August 21, 2023 stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Scott Moore 5 Seawell Ct Durham, NC 27703 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by August 21, 2023, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today's visit may negatively impact your compliance score. TEHCNICAL ASSISTANCE Rated License permit renewals have resumed. Your operation falls under cohort 1 in which your planning years began July 1, 2023 and goes through June 30, 2024. Your implementation year will be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Please use the time during your planning year to upload education documents to WORKS and utilize NCRLAP resources to ensure you are prepared for assessment. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or 984-389-7839. 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: SOUTH WAKE PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY Facility ID: 92002331 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/11/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/11/2023 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a routine unannounced inspection. Today's visit was conducted with Nicole Bowling, Administrator. Children were observed participating in routine activities in their rooms and eating lunch. A partial assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/9/23. There have been no new staff hired since the 2/9/23 annual compliance inspection. A fire drill was last conducted 8/2/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted 4/13/23. Medications are stored in the main office area. Action plans and permissions are stored in the child's room. 2 emergency medications were observed. 1 medication permission was observed to have expired 7/4/23. All required postings were observed. Today I observed 3 violations regarding childcare requirements listed below and these violations were discussed with you in detail during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was last conducted 6/23/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for one child expired 7/4/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last outdoor inspection was completed 6/29/23. .0605(q) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by August 21, 2023 stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Scott Moore 5 Seawell Ct Durham, NC 27703 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by August 21, 2023, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today's visit may negatively impact your compliance score. TEHCNICAL ASSISTANCE Rated License permit renewals have resumed. Your operation falls under cohort 1 in which your planning years began July 1, 2023 and goes through June 30, 2024. Your implementation year will be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Please use the time during your planning year to upload education documents to WORKS and utilize NCRLAP resources to ensure you are prepared for assessment. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or 984-389-7839. 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