THE Learning Experience Fuquay Varina

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FUQUAY VARINA Facility ID: 92003659 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0825-212A Visit Date: 8/25/2025 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 8/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. Stephanie Kinley, Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Kinley and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On August 15, 2025, a staff member attended to a one year old child in a non0nurturing way. As a result, the child sustained a serious injury that required medical attention. G.S. 110-91(10) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigation Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Investigation Supervisor, and 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FUQUAY VARINA Facility ID: 92003659 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 120 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements and the inspection was discussed with Administrator, Stephanie Kinley. Currently this facility operates with a 4 star license effective January 5, 2024. During the visit I monitored the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. I observed children during routine activities. I observed whole group activities and free play activities. Children were observed playing outside during outdoor play with adequate supervision. Age appropriate materials and equipment was accessible to all children. The facility was monitored for compliance using the annual compliance monitoring checklist. I also monitored, permit restrictions, posting requirements, training requirements, use of approved space, program records, and nutrition. 10 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet and 7 staff files. The last fire inspection was completed 9/21/23. The last fire drill was completed on 2/29/24. The last lockdown drill was completed 2/15/24. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 9/29/24. Diaper creams and suntan lotions were observed to have current permissions in all rooms. Sleep checks were observed to be completed. 4 emergency medications were observed in the operation. Permissions were current. Transportation is not provided. I observed 2 violations during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff did not complete maltreatment training within 90 days. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. 2 staff were observed to not have health and safety training. .1102(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by March 21, 2024 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 March 21, 2024 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Rated License permit renewals have resumed. Your operation falls under cohort 2 in which your planning years began July 1, 2024 and goes through June 30, 2025. Your implementation year will be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 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've had a lead water test in the past it is likely due (every 3 years). Visit cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org and apply for a water test timely before you receive a sanitation inspection. As discussed, one emergency medication permission expires today. Please ensure a new permission form is completed at pickup for the child. Paint in room 11 is beginning to need touchup and repair. Please take steps to remedy the walls before they become a hazard with exposed drywall or flaking paint. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FUQUAY VARINA Facility ID: 92003659 Consultant: NICOLE MILLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0224-308A Visit Date: 3/1/2024 Number Present: 105 Completed Date: 3/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Stephanie Kinley, director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Kinley, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member grabbed a one-year-old child by their arm and leg to move them and spoke harshly and in a demeaning manner to the child. In addition, the staff member refused to pick up one-year-old children when they held up their arms. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. A staff member handled a one-year-old child in a rough manner that resulted in injuries, including a scar, under the child’s arms. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On July 10, 2024, DCDEE substantiated child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me, Nicole Miller, Investigations Consultant, at 919-397-8451 or Nicole.p.miller@dhhs.nc.gov. Ms. Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, may be contacted 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

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FUQUAY VARINA Facility ID: 92003659 Consultant: NICOLE MILLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0224-308A Visit Date: 3/1/2024 Number Present: 105 Completed Date: 3/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Stephanie Kinley, director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Kinley, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member grabbed a one-year-old child by their arm and leg to move them and spoke harshly and in a demeaning manner to the child. In addition, the staff member refused to pick up one-year-old children when they held up their arms. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. A staff member handled a one-year-old child in a rough manner that resulted in injuries, including a scar, under the child’s arms. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On July 10, 2024, DCDEE substantiated child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me, Nicole Miller, Investigations Consultant, at 919-397-8451 or Nicole.p.miller@dhhs.nc.gov. Ms. Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, may be contacted 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: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FUQUAY VARINA Facility ID: 92003659 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/20/2023 Number Present: 104 Completed Date: 9/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 Stephanie Kinley, Administrator. Assistant Director Maryellen Clay greeted me when I arrived and provided some documents until the Administrator arrived. Children were observed participating in routine activities in their rooms and playing outside. A partial assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/9/23. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/9/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 2/10/23. Staff and training worksheets and files for new staff hired since the last annual compliance inspection were reviewed. A fire drill was last conducted 7/25/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted 8/30/23. Medications are stored in the respective rooms in a box with the permission forms. 2 Emergency medications for the operation were observed during inspection. 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. The last fire inspection was completed 9/9/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was completed 7/25/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One caregiver did not have documentation of completed maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by September 29, 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 September 29, 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Rated License permit renewals have resumed. Your operation falls under cohort 2 in which your planning years began July 1, 2024 and goes through June 30, 2025. Your implementation year will be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 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. I recommend a schedule to evaluate employee files on a regular basis to ensure all required training, documentation, and expiration's of trainings are noted and addressed timely. Some areas of the operation are showing wear on the walls and baseboards. Please evaluate each room and address concerns by touching up paint before they become a violation. 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: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FUQUAY VARINA Facility ID: 92003659 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/20/2023 Number Present: 104 Completed Date: 9/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 Stephanie Kinley, Administrator. Assistant Director Maryellen Clay greeted me when I arrived and provided some documents until the Administrator arrived. Children were observed participating in routine activities in their rooms and playing outside. A partial assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/9/23. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/9/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 2/10/23. Staff and training worksheets and files for new staff hired since the last annual compliance inspection were reviewed. A fire drill was last conducted 7/25/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted 8/30/23. Medications are stored in the respective rooms in a box with the permission forms. 2 Emergency medications for the operation were observed during inspection. 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. The last fire inspection was completed 9/9/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was completed 7/25/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One caregiver did not have documentation of completed maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by September 29, 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 September 29, 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Rated License permit renewals have resumed. Your operation falls under cohort 2 in which your planning years began July 1, 2024 and goes through June 30, 2025. Your implementation year will be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 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. I recommend a schedule to evaluate employee files on a regular basis to ensure all required training, documentation, and expiration's of trainings are noted and addressed timely. Some areas of the operation are showing wear on the walls and baseboards. Please evaluate each room and address concerns by touching up paint before they become a violation. 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