Lapetite Academy Before & After School Care

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 01:45 PM 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 monitor child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. This program operates as a school-age program caring for children, before and after school, holidays, track outs and summer. Today’s visit was conducted with Charity Kizer, Administrator. There were no children observed present during my visit today. Program Requirements: The following items were observed posted: License, Summary of the Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan and Staff/Child ratios. Daily arrivals and departures are documented in a notebook at the entrance to the facility. The space being used by children is adequate and approved and heated and cooled. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were current and on file. The last fire drill was conducted on 2-27-26 and the last EPR drill was conducted on 12-3-25. Don’t forget that an EPR drill is due by 3-31-26 in order to remain in compliance! The incident log is stored at the Director’s desk. Staff Records: There are two new staff since my last visit and both staff files were monitored for compliance during my visit today. CBC qualification letters were current and on file for all staff. We did discuss that I still do not see that a provider portal has been established for this program. As we discussed, this a violation of child care requirements due to the fact that the deadline for completion of this has now passed. Transportation: The program uses a mini bus with license plate KFX-7364 for transportation of the children to and from school as well as on field trips. Insurance information is current and on file. Transportation documentation is stored in a notebook at the entrance to the center. One violation pertaining to criminal background checks (ABCMS portal) was observed and must be corrected. A corrective action letter stating how the violation was corrected is due to me no later than March 31, 2026 and can be mailed or e-mailed to me at the address at the bottom of this report. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. An ABCMS portal has not been established for this facility and all staff linked to the facility as of today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Rated License: We did discuss today that the program is making preparations to pursue Pathway #1, Program Assessment. I reminded Ms. Kizer that ERS are scheduling out 2.5 months right now so to keep this in mind when they are ready for me to order scales. Please also make sure all staff have established WORKS accounts and submitted all transcripts which are needed for the rated license. Please feel free to call me with any questions. Kim Wimberly 919-819-9387 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/4/2025 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 150 children ages 4-12. My visit was conducted with Katie Jones and Charity Kizer, Co-Directors. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. The program houses school age children but is also approved for care of preschool age children ranging in ages from four to 5 years old. I observed today that the program has moved the classroom of four and five year old children to the sister site in an effort to give the school age children more space and seperate them into two smaller groups. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed transitioning outside. I observed that there is a large climbing structure on the playground but I only saw a few balls for the children to play with. There should be a variety of outdoor equipment to promote vigorous play. I also observed that the mulch needs to be fluffed and redistributed around the high impact areas. The grass also needs to be cut. Daily arrival and departure times are documented on an electronic program at the entrance to the center. During my visit today, I observed a child being dropped off by a grandparent and the grandparent remained in the car while the child attempted to come into the building. Ms. Jones escorted the child back outside to the grandparent and discussed as a reminder the procedures for children arriving to the center. I monitored all space used by the children during my visit. The program operates in an “annex” building and the space is divided up into two groups by way of cubbies. There are separate bathrooms for boys and girls as well as a small Kitchenette area for serving meals and snacks. The meals and snacks are prepared at the sister site and transported to this building. We discussed some areas of concern which were observed today. •In the Kitchenette area, the trashcan which sits beside the sink is covered in dirt, grime and dried food. Ms. Jones stated she has ordered new trashcans and is waiting for them to come in. I also observed that the trash bag was attached to the outside of this trash can and when I used the foot petal to raise to lid on the trash can, there was a large amount of a black mildew growth covering the inside of the trashcan. We discussed that this is the result of neglect and failure to comply with daily cleaning which is necessary to prevent to spread of germs and diseases. •I also observed in the Kitchenette area, there is a divider made of particle board which is broken and damaged and today I observed insects that resembled gnats flying out of the divider. •In the refrigerator, I observed a large bag of what appeared to be hard boiled eggs which had a substance which resembled black mold attached to the eggs. Additionally, this same bag of eggs was also observed present during a previous visit on 7-15-25 with another DCDEE staff member. The refrigerator is also in dire need of a good deep cleaning and all food out of expiration must be removed and disposed of. It also creates an environment which potential food borne illness for other foods which are stored in this refrigerator. •There was a large container in the refrigerator labeled mayonnaise observed that appeared to have something different in it and than mayonnaise making it unclear what the expiration date was. •The paint is chipping on the back wall of the classroom near the bathrooms. Ms. Jones stated that when they moved the preschool classroom to the other building, the paint came off the wall when they were taking things down which were posted on the walls. Ms. Jones stated she has put in a work order for maintenance to come and re-paint and repair. •The bathrooms in the center are in noticeably poor condition with visible dirt and grime accumulating on the surfaces throughout. In the girls bathroom, I observed a black bag over one of the toilets and when asked, staff stated the “toilet was clogged.” The boy’s bathroom, in particular, present a hygiene concern: the toilets have persistent urine stains around the base, and the floor is soiled with layers of dirt that suggests infrequent or inadequate cleaning. These conditions not only create an unpleasant environment but also raise questions regarding sanitation issues in a space meant to support young children’s health and well-being. Remove all items that cannot be cleaned and replace to assure a more sanitary environment. •I observed a large rug hung over the fence on the outdoor playground during my visit. After conversation with one of Administration, this rug has been outside for at least a week and was taken outside because it had baby spiders underneath it as stated by one staff member. While the rug has been hanging over the fence for a period of estimated about a week, it has been exposed to outdoor elements. During this time it has been rained on multiple times and remains outside without any indication of proper cleaning or removal. The prolonged exposure to moisture and weather could be encouraging growth of mildew or bacteria making the rug a potential sanitation hazard. It’s current condition poses a concern for both hygiene and safety, especially in a setting intended for children. •I observed the staff member conducting a science experiment with the children from rain water which was collected in silver food serving trays from over the weekend. Using rainwater for science experiments can be a fun and educational way to teach children about weather, the water cycle, and environmental responsibility. However, safety and sanitation must take priority. Dedicated containers which are labeled and clean should be used for rainwater collection. Use simple filtration methods to remove visible debris and limited contact should occur between the water and the children due to the fact the water collected has been sitting over the weekend and could have mosquitos in it. •The most recent field trip documentation was monitored during my visit. When children are taken on field trips, there is a notebook at the entrance to the center that has the specifics regarding each field trip and parents sign their names for approval. Field trip plans are required to have the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and a telephone number on how to contact the person in charge. For the field trip which occurred on 7-24-25, the following information was missing on the form: time, supervising staff and a contact telephone number. For the field trip dated 7-31-25 which occurred, the following information was missing: time, purpose, supervising staff and contact telephone number for the supervising staff. It is essential that parents are fully informed of all required details in the event of an emergency occurring while children are on a field trip. Clear communication ensures that families understand the protocols in place, including how they will be contacted and who is in charge of their child’s care and will minimize confusion and distress for families. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Child Care Consultant today for all staff who work at this location. The following items were observed missing or incomplete from staff files. •Two staff did not have Staff Medical Reports on file which captured all of the required information. I did observe visit summary results from a doctor’s visit but it did not contain all the required information specifically addressing working with children. Please have these two staff obtain updated information from their medical provider. •Three staff did not have updated Staff Development Plans on file. •Two staff did not have updated Annual Health Questionnaires on file. •Two staff did not have Updated Emergency Information forms on file. •One staff member was missing one module required as part of the Health & Safety training and one staff member did not have copies of completion certificates for proof of completion of this training. •Two staff did not have proof that the Shaken Baby Head Trauma policy was reviewed and one staff member had the statement in the file but was not signed. Please remember that even though this program cares for school age children, this requirements must still be met due to the fact that five year old children are cared for at this location and the policy coverages children ages 0-5 years old. •Two staff did not have proof that the EPR plan was reviewed on an annual basis. A spot check was conducted on five children’s files and observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and I observed that a current activity plan was not posted. This was corrected during the visit. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were monitored and observed to be in compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on 7-18-25 and the last EPR drill was conducted on 6-27-25, The last outdoor playground inspection was conducted on 7-27-25. As we discussed, please send me a copy of the most recent fire inspection. The most recent Sanitation inspection was conducted on 2-13-25. The center is approved for transportation and the transportation mini bus was onsite today and observed to be in compliance. Please send me a current copy of proof of liability insurance for my files. I observed the children eating lunch during my visit. The staff member served the children and was observed sitting and eating lunch with the children. The staff member was observed enforcing a silent lunch. Silent lunches undermines the key aspects of early childhood growth. Mealtime should be relaxed and social where children can practice language skills and develop a sense of community. Silent mealtimes can create an atmosphere of control rather than care and may lead to anxiety and discomfort. Respectful conversations during meals support emotional well-being and social development. *****Violations: Seventeen (17) violations of child care requirements regarding safety/health, Healthy Practice & Reduction of Spread of Germs, Activity Plans, Sanitation, Developmentally Appropriate Materials, Transportation and staff records were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 18, 2025 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted during my visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Limited toys were observed available for the children to play with on the outside playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors and walls in the boys and girls bathrooms were observed to have heavy dirt and grime. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathrooms displayed heavy dirt, grime and evidence that proper cleaning and disinfecting had not been conducted. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 605 Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The toilets in the boy's bathroom have persistent urine stains around the base, and the floor is soiled with layers of dirt that suggests infrequent or inadequate cleaning 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The wall in the back of the building near the bathrooms were observed to have peeling paint. The walls around the Kitchen area had heavy dirt and grime. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 875 The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Multiple observations were observed in which equipment and furnishings had heavy dirt and grime. 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff members did not have updated Emergency Contact Information on file. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. For the field trip which occurred on 7-24-25, the following information was missing on the form: time, supervising staff and a contact telephone number. For the field trip dated 7-31-25 which occurred, the following information was missing: time, purpose, supervising staff and contact telephone number for the supervising staff. .2509(b) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff did not have proof of annual review of the center's EPR Plan. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three staff did not have signed documentation on file proving that the policy was reviewed with them. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two staff did not have a Staff Medical Report on file that contained all the required information. .0701(d) 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. One staff member did not renew one of the required modules and one staff member did not have proof of completion of the required trainings in their file. .1103(b) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In the refrigerator, I observed a large bag of what appeared to be hard boiled eggs which had a substance which resembled black mold attached to the eggs. Additionally, this same bag of eggs was also observed present during a previous visit on 7-15-25 with another DCDEE staff member. Technical Assistance: *Due to the amount of sanitation issues that were observed today, I suggest that you reach out to Environmental Health to see if there are any trainings pertaining to sanitation in child care that they offer as a refresher. I also encourage you to conduct a mandatory meeting for all staff for a review of sanitation practices in child care. Please feel free to call me with questions. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/4/2025 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 150 children ages 4-12. My visit was conducted with Katie Jones and Charity Kizer, Co-Directors. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. The program houses school age children but is also approved for care of preschool age children ranging in ages from four to 5 years old. I observed today that the program has moved the classroom of four and five year old children to the sister site in an effort to give the school age children more space and seperate them into two smaller groups. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed transitioning outside. I observed that there is a large climbing structure on the playground but I only saw a few balls for the children to play with. There should be a variety of outdoor equipment to promote vigorous play. I also observed that the mulch needs to be fluffed and redistributed around the high impact areas. The grass also needs to be cut. Daily arrival and departure times are documented on an electronic program at the entrance to the center. During my visit today, I observed a child being dropped off by a grandparent and the grandparent remained in the car while the child attempted to come into the building. Ms. Jones escorted the child back outside to the grandparent and discussed as a reminder the procedures for children arriving to the center. I monitored all space used by the children during my visit. The program operates in an “annex” building and the space is divided up into two groups by way of cubbies. There are separate bathrooms for boys and girls as well as a small Kitchenette area for serving meals and snacks. The meals and snacks are prepared at the sister site and transported to this building. We discussed some areas of concern which were observed today. •In the Kitchenette area, the trashcan which sits beside the sink is covered in dirt, grime and dried food. Ms. Jones stated she has ordered new trashcans and is waiting for them to come in. I also observed that the trash bag was attached to the outside of this trash can and when I used the foot petal to raise to lid on the trash can, there was a large amount of a black mildew growth covering the inside of the trashcan. We discussed that this is the result of neglect and failure to comply with daily cleaning which is necessary to prevent to spread of germs and diseases. •I also observed in the Kitchenette area, there is a divider made of particle board which is broken and damaged and today I observed insects that resembled gnats flying out of the divider. •In the refrigerator, I observed a large bag of what appeared to be hard boiled eggs which had a substance which resembled black mold attached to the eggs. Additionally, this same bag of eggs was also observed present during a previous visit on 7-15-25 with another DCDEE staff member. The refrigerator is also in dire need of a good deep cleaning and all food out of expiration must be removed and disposed of. It also creates an environment which potential food borne illness for other foods which are stored in this refrigerator. •There was a large container in the refrigerator labeled mayonnaise observed that appeared to have something different in it and than mayonnaise making it unclear what the expiration date was. •The paint is chipping on the back wall of the classroom near the bathrooms. Ms. Jones stated that when they moved the preschool classroom to the other building, the paint came off the wall when they were taking things down which were posted on the walls. Ms. Jones stated she has put in a work order for maintenance to come and re-paint and repair. •The bathrooms in the center are in noticeably poor condition with visible dirt and grime accumulating on the surfaces throughout. In the girls bathroom, I observed a black bag over one of the toilets and when asked, staff stated the “toilet was clogged.” The boy’s bathroom, in particular, present a hygiene concern: the toilets have persistent urine stains around the base, and the floor is soiled with layers of dirt that suggests infrequent or inadequate cleaning. These conditions not only create an unpleasant environment but also raise questions regarding sanitation issues in a space meant to support young children’s health and well-being. Remove all items that cannot be cleaned and replace to assure a more sanitary environment. •I observed a large rug hung over the fence on the outdoor playground during my visit. After conversation with one of Administration, this rug has been outside for at least a week and was taken outside because it had baby spiders underneath it as stated by one staff member. While the rug has been hanging over the fence for a period of estimated about a week, it has been exposed to outdoor elements. During this time it has been rained on multiple times and remains outside without any indication of proper cleaning or removal. The prolonged exposure to moisture and weather could be encouraging growth of mildew or bacteria making the rug a potential sanitation hazard. It’s current condition poses a concern for both hygiene and safety, especially in a setting intended for children. •I observed the staff member conducting a science experiment with the children from rain water which was collected in silver food serving trays from over the weekend. Using rainwater for science experiments can be a fun and educational way to teach children about weather, the water cycle, and environmental responsibility. However, safety and sanitation must take priority. Dedicated containers which are labeled and clean should be used for rainwater collection. Use simple filtration methods to remove visible debris and limited contact should occur between the water and the children due to the fact the water collected has been sitting over the weekend and could have mosquitos in it. •The most recent field trip documentation was monitored during my visit. When children are taken on field trips, there is a notebook at the entrance to the center that has the specifics regarding each field trip and parents sign their names for approval. Field trip plans are required to have the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and a telephone number on how to contact the person in charge. For the field trip which occurred on 7-24-25, the following information was missing on the form: time, supervising staff and a contact telephone number. For the field trip dated 7-31-25 which occurred, the following information was missing: time, purpose, supervising staff and contact telephone number for the supervising staff. It is essential that parents are fully informed of all required details in the event of an emergency occurring while children are on a field trip. Clear communication ensures that families understand the protocols in place, including how they will be contacted and who is in charge of their child’s care and will minimize confusion and distress for families. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Child Care Consultant today for all staff who work at this location. The following items were observed missing or incomplete from staff files. •Two staff did not have Staff Medical Reports on file which captured all of the required information. I did observe visit summary results from a doctor’s visit but it did not contain all the required information specifically addressing working with children. Please have these two staff obtain updated information from their medical provider. •Three staff did not have updated Staff Development Plans on file. •Two staff did not have updated Annual Health Questionnaires on file. •Two staff did not have Updated Emergency Information forms on file. •One staff member was missing one module required as part of the Health & Safety training and one staff member did not have copies of completion certificates for proof of completion of this training. •Two staff did not have proof that the Shaken Baby Head Trauma policy was reviewed and one staff member had the statement in the file but was not signed. Please remember that even though this program cares for school age children, this requirements must still be met due to the fact that five year old children are cared for at this location and the policy coverages children ages 0-5 years old. •Two staff did not have proof that the EPR plan was reviewed on an annual basis. A spot check was conducted on five children’s files and observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and I observed that a current activity plan was not posted. This was corrected during the visit. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were monitored and observed to be in compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on 7-18-25 and the last EPR drill was conducted on 6-27-25, The last outdoor playground inspection was conducted on 7-27-25. As we discussed, please send me a copy of the most recent fire inspection. The most recent Sanitation inspection was conducted on 2-13-25. The center is approved for transportation and the transportation mini bus was onsite today and observed to be in compliance. Please send me a current copy of proof of liability insurance for my files. I observed the children eating lunch during my visit. The staff member served the children and was observed sitting and eating lunch with the children. The staff member was observed enforcing a silent lunch. Silent lunches undermines the key aspects of early childhood growth. Mealtime should be relaxed and social where children can practice language skills and develop a sense of community. Silent mealtimes can create an atmosphere of control rather than care and may lead to anxiety and discomfort. Respectful conversations during meals support emotional well-being and social development. *****Violations: Seventeen (17) violations of child care requirements regarding safety/health, Healthy Practice & Reduction of Spread of Germs, Activity Plans, Sanitation, Developmentally Appropriate Materials, Transportation and staff records were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 18, 2025 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted during my visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Limited toys were observed available for the children to play with on the outside playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors and walls in the boys and girls bathrooms were observed to have heavy dirt and grime. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathrooms displayed heavy dirt, grime and evidence that proper cleaning and disinfecting had not been conducted. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 605 Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The toilets in the boy's bathroom have persistent urine stains around the base, and the floor is soiled with layers of dirt that suggests infrequent or inadequate cleaning 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The wall in the back of the building near the bathrooms were observed to have peeling paint. The walls around the Kitchen area had heavy dirt and grime. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 875 The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Multiple observations were observed in which equipment and furnishings had heavy dirt and grime. 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff members did not have updated Emergency Contact Information on file. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. For the field trip which occurred on 7-24-25, the following information was missing on the form: time, supervising staff and a contact telephone number. For the field trip dated 7-31-25 which occurred, the following information was missing: time, purpose, supervising staff and contact telephone number for the supervising staff. .2509(b) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff did not have proof of annual review of the center's EPR Plan. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three staff did not have signed documentation on file proving that the policy was reviewed with them. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two staff did not have a Staff Medical Report on file that contained all the required information. .0701(d) 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. One staff member did not renew one of the required modules and one staff member did not have proof of completion of the required trainings in their file. .1103(b) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In the refrigerator, I observed a large bag of what appeared to be hard boiled eggs which had a substance which resembled black mold attached to the eggs. Additionally, this same bag of eggs was also observed present during a previous visit on 7-15-25 with another DCDEE staff member. Technical Assistance: *Due to the amount of sanitation issues that were observed today, I suggest that you reach out to Environmental Health to see if there are any trainings pertaining to sanitation in child care that they offer as a refresher. I also encourage you to conduct a mandatory meeting for all staff for a review of sanitation practices in child care. Please feel free to call me with questions. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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 .0804 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/4/2025 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 150 children ages 4-12. My visit was conducted with Katie Jones and Charity Kizer, Co-Directors. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. The program houses school age children but is also approved for care of preschool age children ranging in ages from four to 5 years old. I observed today that the program has moved the classroom of four and five year old children to the sister site in an effort to give the school age children more space and seperate them into two smaller groups. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed transitioning outside. I observed that there is a large climbing structure on the playground but I only saw a few balls for the children to play with. There should be a variety of outdoor equipment to promote vigorous play. I also observed that the mulch needs to be fluffed and redistributed around the high impact areas. The grass also needs to be cut. Daily arrival and departure times are documented on an electronic program at the entrance to the center. During my visit today, I observed a child being dropped off by a grandparent and the grandparent remained in the car while the child attempted to come into the building. Ms. Jones escorted the child back outside to the grandparent and discussed as a reminder the procedures for children arriving to the center. I monitored all space used by the children during my visit. The program operates in an “annex” building and the space is divided up into two groups by way of cubbies. There are separate bathrooms for boys and girls as well as a small Kitchenette area for serving meals and snacks. The meals and snacks are prepared at the sister site and transported to this building. We discussed some areas of concern which were observed today. •In the Kitchenette area, the trashcan which sits beside the sink is covered in dirt, grime and dried food. Ms. Jones stated she has ordered new trashcans and is waiting for them to come in. I also observed that the trash bag was attached to the outside of this trash can and when I used the foot petal to raise to lid on the trash can, there was a large amount of a black mildew growth covering the inside of the trashcan. We discussed that this is the result of neglect and failure to comply with daily cleaning which is necessary to prevent to spread of germs and diseases. •I also observed in the Kitchenette area, there is a divider made of particle board which is broken and damaged and today I observed insects that resembled gnats flying out of the divider. •In the refrigerator, I observed a large bag of what appeared to be hard boiled eggs which had a substance which resembled black mold attached to the eggs. Additionally, this same bag of eggs was also observed present during a previous visit on 7-15-25 with another DCDEE staff member. The refrigerator is also in dire need of a good deep cleaning and all food out of expiration must be removed and disposed of. It also creates an environment which potential food borne illness for other foods which are stored in this refrigerator. •There was a large container in the refrigerator labeled mayonnaise observed that appeared to have something different in it and than mayonnaise making it unclear what the expiration date was. •The paint is chipping on the back wall of the classroom near the bathrooms. Ms. Jones stated that when they moved the preschool classroom to the other building, the paint came off the wall when they were taking things down which were posted on the walls. Ms. Jones stated she has put in a work order for maintenance to come and re-paint and repair. •The bathrooms in the center are in noticeably poor condition with visible dirt and grime accumulating on the surfaces throughout. In the girls bathroom, I observed a black bag over one of the toilets and when asked, staff stated the “toilet was clogged.” The boy’s bathroom, in particular, present a hygiene concern: the toilets have persistent urine stains around the base, and the floor is soiled with layers of dirt that suggests infrequent or inadequate cleaning. These conditions not only create an unpleasant environment but also raise questions regarding sanitation issues in a space meant to support young children’s health and well-being. Remove all items that cannot be cleaned and replace to assure a more sanitary environment. •I observed a large rug hung over the fence on the outdoor playground during my visit. After conversation with one of Administration, this rug has been outside for at least a week and was taken outside because it had baby spiders underneath it as stated by one staff member. While the rug has been hanging over the fence for a period of estimated about a week, it has been exposed to outdoor elements. During this time it has been rained on multiple times and remains outside without any indication of proper cleaning or removal. The prolonged exposure to moisture and weather could be encouraging growth of mildew or bacteria making the rug a potential sanitation hazard. It’s current condition poses a concern for both hygiene and safety, especially in a setting intended for children. •I observed the staff member conducting a science experiment with the children from rain water which was collected in silver food serving trays from over the weekend. Using rainwater for science experiments can be a fun and educational way to teach children about weather, the water cycle, and environmental responsibility. However, safety and sanitation must take priority. Dedicated containers which are labeled and clean should be used for rainwater collection. Use simple filtration methods to remove visible debris and limited contact should occur between the water and the children due to the fact the water collected has been sitting over the weekend and could have mosquitos in it. •The most recent field trip documentation was monitored during my visit. When children are taken on field trips, there is a notebook at the entrance to the center that has the specifics regarding each field trip and parents sign their names for approval. Field trip plans are required to have the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and a telephone number on how to contact the person in charge. For the field trip which occurred on 7-24-25, the following information was missing on the form: time, supervising staff and a contact telephone number. For the field trip dated 7-31-25 which occurred, the following information was missing: time, purpose, supervising staff and contact telephone number for the supervising staff. It is essential that parents are fully informed of all required details in the event of an emergency occurring while children are on a field trip. Clear communication ensures that families understand the protocols in place, including how they will be contacted and who is in charge of their child’s care and will minimize confusion and distress for families. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Child Care Consultant today for all staff who work at this location. The following items were observed missing or incomplete from staff files. •Two staff did not have Staff Medical Reports on file which captured all of the required information. I did observe visit summary results from a doctor’s visit but it did not contain all the required information specifically addressing working with children. Please have these two staff obtain updated information from their medical provider. •Three staff did not have updated Staff Development Plans on file. •Two staff did not have updated Annual Health Questionnaires on file. •Two staff did not have Updated Emergency Information forms on file. •One staff member was missing one module required as part of the Health & Safety training and one staff member did not have copies of completion certificates for proof of completion of this training. •Two staff did not have proof that the Shaken Baby Head Trauma policy was reviewed and one staff member had the statement in the file but was not signed. Please remember that even though this program cares for school age children, this requirements must still be met due to the fact that five year old children are cared for at this location and the policy coverages children ages 0-5 years old. •Two staff did not have proof that the EPR plan was reviewed on an annual basis. A spot check was conducted on five children’s files and observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and I observed that a current activity plan was not posted. This was corrected during the visit. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were monitored and observed to be in compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on 7-18-25 and the last EPR drill was conducted on 6-27-25, The last outdoor playground inspection was conducted on 7-27-25. As we discussed, please send me a copy of the most recent fire inspection. The most recent Sanitation inspection was conducted on 2-13-25. The center is approved for transportation and the transportation mini bus was onsite today and observed to be in compliance. Please send me a current copy of proof of liability insurance for my files. I observed the children eating lunch during my visit. The staff member served the children and was observed sitting and eating lunch with the children. The staff member was observed enforcing a silent lunch. Silent lunches undermines the key aspects of early childhood growth. Mealtime should be relaxed and social where children can practice language skills and develop a sense of community. Silent mealtimes can create an atmosphere of control rather than care and may lead to anxiety and discomfort. Respectful conversations during meals support emotional well-being and social development. *****Violations: Seventeen (17) violations of child care requirements regarding safety/health, Healthy Practice & Reduction of Spread of Germs, Activity Plans, Sanitation, Developmentally Appropriate Materials, Transportation and staff records were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 18, 2025 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted during my visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Limited toys were observed available for the children to play with on the outside playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors and walls in the boys and girls bathrooms were observed to have heavy dirt and grime. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathrooms displayed heavy dirt, grime and evidence that proper cleaning and disinfecting had not been conducted. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 605 Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The toilets in the boy's bathroom have persistent urine stains around the base, and the floor is soiled with layers of dirt that suggests infrequent or inadequate cleaning 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The wall in the back of the building near the bathrooms were observed to have peeling paint. The walls around the Kitchen area had heavy dirt and grime. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 875 The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Multiple observations were observed in which equipment and furnishings had heavy dirt and grime. 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff members did not have updated Emergency Contact Information on file. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. For the field trip which occurred on 7-24-25, the following information was missing on the form: time, supervising staff and a contact telephone number. For the field trip dated 7-31-25 which occurred, the following information was missing: time, purpose, supervising staff and contact telephone number for the supervising staff. .2509(b) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff did not have proof of annual review of the center's EPR Plan. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three staff did not have signed documentation on file proving that the policy was reviewed with them. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two staff did not have a Staff Medical Report on file that contained all the required information. .0701(d) 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. One staff member did not renew one of the required modules and one staff member did not have proof of completion of the required trainings in their file. .1103(b) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In the refrigerator, I observed a large bag of what appeared to be hard boiled eggs which had a substance which resembled black mold attached to the eggs. Additionally, this same bag of eggs was also observed present during a previous visit on 7-15-25 with another DCDEE staff member. Technical Assistance: *Due to the amount of sanitation issues that were observed today, I suggest that you reach out to Environmental Health to see if there are any trainings pertaining to sanitation in child care that they offer as a refresher. I also encourage you to conduct a mandatory meeting for all staff for a review of sanitation practices in child care. Please feel free to call me with questions. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/4/2025 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 150 children ages 4-12. My visit was conducted with Katie Jones and Charity Kizer, Co-Directors. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. The program houses school age children but is also approved for care of preschool age children ranging in ages from four to 5 years old. I observed today that the program has moved the classroom of four and five year old children to the sister site in an effort to give the school age children more space and seperate them into two smaller groups. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed transitioning outside. I observed that there is a large climbing structure on the playground but I only saw a few balls for the children to play with. There should be a variety of outdoor equipment to promote vigorous play. I also observed that the mulch needs to be fluffed and redistributed around the high impact areas. The grass also needs to be cut. Daily arrival and departure times are documented on an electronic program at the entrance to the center. During my visit today, I observed a child being dropped off by a grandparent and the grandparent remained in the car while the child attempted to come into the building. Ms. Jones escorted the child back outside to the grandparent and discussed as a reminder the procedures for children arriving to the center. I monitored all space used by the children during my visit. The program operates in an “annex” building and the space is divided up into two groups by way of cubbies. There are separate bathrooms for boys and girls as well as a small Kitchenette area for serving meals and snacks. The meals and snacks are prepared at the sister site and transported to this building. We discussed some areas of concern which were observed today. •In the Kitchenette area, the trashcan which sits beside the sink is covered in dirt, grime and dried food. Ms. Jones stated she has ordered new trashcans and is waiting for them to come in. I also observed that the trash bag was attached to the outside of this trash can and when I used the foot petal to raise to lid on the trash can, there was a large amount of a black mildew growth covering the inside of the trashcan. We discussed that this is the result of neglect and failure to comply with daily cleaning which is necessary to prevent to spread of germs and diseases. •I also observed in the Kitchenette area, there is a divider made of particle board which is broken and damaged and today I observed insects that resembled gnats flying out of the divider. •In the refrigerator, I observed a large bag of what appeared to be hard boiled eggs which had a substance which resembled black mold attached to the eggs. Additionally, this same bag of eggs was also observed present during a previous visit on 7-15-25 with another DCDEE staff member. The refrigerator is also in dire need of a good deep cleaning and all food out of expiration must be removed and disposed of. It also creates an environment which potential food borne illness for other foods which are stored in this refrigerator. •There was a large container in the refrigerator labeled mayonnaise observed that appeared to have something different in it and than mayonnaise making it unclear what the expiration date was. •The paint is chipping on the back wall of the classroom near the bathrooms. Ms. Jones stated that when they moved the preschool classroom to the other building, the paint came off the wall when they were taking things down which were posted on the walls. Ms. Jones stated she has put in a work order for maintenance to come and re-paint and repair. •The bathrooms in the center are in noticeably poor condition with visible dirt and grime accumulating on the surfaces throughout. In the girls bathroom, I observed a black bag over one of the toilets and when asked, staff stated the “toilet was clogged.” The boy’s bathroom, in particular, present a hygiene concern: the toilets have persistent urine stains around the base, and the floor is soiled with layers of dirt that suggests infrequent or inadequate cleaning. These conditions not only create an unpleasant environment but also raise questions regarding sanitation issues in a space meant to support young children’s health and well-being. Remove all items that cannot be cleaned and replace to assure a more sanitary environment. •I observed a large rug hung over the fence on the outdoor playground during my visit. After conversation with one of Administration, this rug has been outside for at least a week and was taken outside because it had baby spiders underneath it as stated by one staff member. While the rug has been hanging over the fence for a period of estimated about a week, it has been exposed to outdoor elements. During this time it has been rained on multiple times and remains outside without any indication of proper cleaning or removal. The prolonged exposure to moisture and weather could be encouraging growth of mildew or bacteria making the rug a potential sanitation hazard. It’s current condition poses a concern for both hygiene and safety, especially in a setting intended for children. •I observed the staff member conducting a science experiment with the children from rain water which was collected in silver food serving trays from over the weekend. Using rainwater for science experiments can be a fun and educational way to teach children about weather, the water cycle, and environmental responsibility. However, safety and sanitation must take priority. Dedicated containers which are labeled and clean should be used for rainwater collection. Use simple filtration methods to remove visible debris and limited contact should occur between the water and the children due to the fact the water collected has been sitting over the weekend and could have mosquitos in it. •The most recent field trip documentation was monitored during my visit. When children are taken on field trips, there is a notebook at the entrance to the center that has the specifics regarding each field trip and parents sign their names for approval. Field trip plans are required to have the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and a telephone number on how to contact the person in charge. For the field trip which occurred on 7-24-25, the following information was missing on the form: time, supervising staff and a contact telephone number. For the field trip dated 7-31-25 which occurred, the following information was missing: time, purpose, supervising staff and contact telephone number for the supervising staff. It is essential that parents are fully informed of all required details in the event of an emergency occurring while children are on a field trip. Clear communication ensures that families understand the protocols in place, including how they will be contacted and who is in charge of their child’s care and will minimize confusion and distress for families. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Child Care Consultant today for all staff who work at this location. The following items were observed missing or incomplete from staff files. •Two staff did not have Staff Medical Reports on file which captured all of the required information. I did observe visit summary results from a doctor’s visit but it did not contain all the required information specifically addressing working with children. Please have these two staff obtain updated information from their medical provider. •Three staff did not have updated Staff Development Plans on file. •Two staff did not have updated Annual Health Questionnaires on file. •Two staff did not have Updated Emergency Information forms on file. •One staff member was missing one module required as part of the Health & Safety training and one staff member did not have copies of completion certificates for proof of completion of this training. •Two staff did not have proof that the Shaken Baby Head Trauma policy was reviewed and one staff member had the statement in the file but was not signed. Please remember that even though this program cares for school age children, this requirements must still be met due to the fact that five year old children are cared for at this location and the policy coverages children ages 0-5 years old. •Two staff did not have proof that the EPR plan was reviewed on an annual basis. A spot check was conducted on five children’s files and observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and I observed that a current activity plan was not posted. This was corrected during the visit. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were monitored and observed to be in compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on 7-18-25 and the last EPR drill was conducted on 6-27-25, The last outdoor playground inspection was conducted on 7-27-25. As we discussed, please send me a copy of the most recent fire inspection. The most recent Sanitation inspection was conducted on 2-13-25. The center is approved for transportation and the transportation mini bus was onsite today and observed to be in compliance. Please send me a current copy of proof of liability insurance for my files. I observed the children eating lunch during my visit. The staff member served the children and was observed sitting and eating lunch with the children. The staff member was observed enforcing a silent lunch. Silent lunches undermines the key aspects of early childhood growth. Mealtime should be relaxed and social where children can practice language skills and develop a sense of community. Silent mealtimes can create an atmosphere of control rather than care and may lead to anxiety and discomfort. Respectful conversations during meals support emotional well-being and social development. *****Violations: Seventeen (17) violations of child care requirements regarding safety/health, Healthy Practice & Reduction of Spread of Germs, Activity Plans, Sanitation, Developmentally Appropriate Materials, Transportation and staff records were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 18, 2025 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted during my visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Limited toys were observed available for the children to play with on the outside playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors and walls in the boys and girls bathrooms were observed to have heavy dirt and grime. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathrooms displayed heavy dirt, grime and evidence that proper cleaning and disinfecting had not been conducted. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 605 Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The toilets in the boy's bathroom have persistent urine stains around the base, and the floor is soiled with layers of dirt that suggests infrequent or inadequate cleaning 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The wall in the back of the building near the bathrooms were observed to have peeling paint. The walls around the Kitchen area had heavy dirt and grime. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 875 The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Multiple observations were observed in which equipment and furnishings had heavy dirt and grime. 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff members did not have updated Emergency Contact Information on file. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. For the field trip which occurred on 7-24-25, the following information was missing on the form: time, supervising staff and a contact telephone number. For the field trip dated 7-31-25 which occurred, the following information was missing: time, purpose, supervising staff and contact telephone number for the supervising staff. .2509(b) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff did not have proof of annual review of the center's EPR Plan. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three staff did not have signed documentation on file proving that the policy was reviewed with them. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two staff did not have a Staff Medical Report on file that contained all the required information. .0701(d) 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. One staff member did not renew one of the required modules and one staff member did not have proof of completion of the required trainings in their file. .1103(b) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In the refrigerator, I observed a large bag of what appeared to be hard boiled eggs which had a substance which resembled black mold attached to the eggs. Additionally, this same bag of eggs was also observed present during a previous visit on 7-15-25 with another DCDEE staff member. Technical Assistance: *Due to the amount of sanitation issues that were observed today, I suggest that you reach out to Environmental Health to see if there are any trainings pertaining to sanitation in child care that they offer as a refresher. I also encourage you to conduct a mandatory meeting for all staff for a review of sanitation practices in child care. Please feel free to call me with questions. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: NICOLE MILLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-098A Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 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. Tracy Stanley, lead investigations consultant, was present during this visit. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Quinnlyn Newman, staff member in charge/interim director. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. *No children were present during this visit due to a fieldtrip. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 6/25/25, three staff members were responsible for twenty-three school age children when an incident involving children turned physical. Staff did not notice or respond until one child, who was on the floor, screamed for help. .1801(a)(1-5) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On 6/25/25, an incident report was not properly completed, and did not have the parent's signature. .0802 (e) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. on 6/25/25, staff records could not be provided for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. On 6/25/25 and 7/15/25, children's records were not available and/or could not be located for review. An email request for child information also went unanswered. G.S. 110-91(9) 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance was conducted on 8-23-23. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 50 children ages 4-12. My visit was conducted with Tyesha Leach, Administrative Assistant in the absence of the newly appointed Director, Katie Jones. Ms. Leach stated that Ms. Jones was splitting her time at a sister site in Raleigh due to the fact that the other building (ID 9255194) suffered water damages to the building during Tropical Storm Debby which occurred last week. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed split into two separate groups. The 4/5 year olds were playing in centers and then transitioned outside to play. The school age children were also playing in centers and working on special activities and then transitioned outside when the 4/5 year old class went outside to play. The following concerns were observed as I walked through the center. • There was limited staff present at this site today and I have concerns about how breaks will occur. While the other site is closed, I would suggest to utilize the other staff who would be working at the closed site (ID 9255194) to assist with coverage for this building. • There was one electrical outlet uncovered on the school age side in the block area. • The couch on the school age side was sitting at a tilt and observed to be broken. When the children sit on it, they are not sitting with feet on the floor, but rather up in the air. This couch will need to be removed as it is serving no purpose due to the fact it is broken. Cozy areas can be made with pillows and a soft rug and a large piece of furniture such as this is not needed. • Current activity plans were not posted in either of the classrooms. Current activity plans for each group of children must be posted for reference. • I observed a large bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid on the sink in the Kitchen area. The dishwashing liquid had “keep out of reach of children” on the back. All items with this warning must be made inaccessible to children. • In the Kitchen area, there was a strong odor coming from the sink drains in the food prep and handwashing sinks. I would suggest calling a plumber to check the drains to see if there is a blockage and have the drains flushed out. This facility has had a history of issues with drains and it would be taking a proactive step to address this before it becomes an issue. • In bathroom #1 which is the men’s bathroom the floors were observed to be dirty and there were stains around the base of the toilets which appeared to be urine stains. The walls were observed to have stains of all varieties on them. There is a white step stool in front of the handwashing sink which is so dirty that was dark brown in color. This is an easy fix to either replace the stool or take it outside and deep clean it. When items are allowed to get this dirty, bacteria can grow and form and cause safety concerns for the children. • In bathroom #2 which is the women’s bathroom, I observed the walls dirty and stained. The floors were observed to have dirt build up around the toilets and on various parts of the floors. The hardware and switch plates also need to be wiped down to remove scum build up. The white step stool in front of the handwashing sink needs a deep clean. Floors and furnishings are required to be kept clean and in good repair. • I observed a medium sized stain outside the adult bathroom door during my visit today. I did not observe any stains from the ceiling tiles so it was unclear if there had been a water leak or something had been spilled and not cleaned up. The stain will need to be cleaned up and I would suggest keeping an eye on the area. For outside time, the children play in a large fenced area. There is a climbing structure located on the play area. I did observe that the high impact areas around the play structure need to have the mulch fluffed. Once fluffed, re-measure to assure that the required amount of mulch is maintained. The following items were observed out of compliance on the outdoor playground. I did observe that even though the entry/exit gate doors were secured, they appeared to be compromised with stability and did not close flush with the fence. Please keep an eye on these doors so that the stability of the gate doors are not compromised. I observed some tall mushrooms growing on the outdoor playground. There are a lot of species of mushrooms which are toxic to children therefore keeping an eye on the playground for future growth is recommended. Even if it is not toxic species, children may have allergic reactions to them and they must not be accessible to the children. Outdoor playgrounds should be checked daily preferably in the morning hours prior to the children's arrival to assure that all potentially hazardous items are removed. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Child Care Consultant today. I did not observe a completion certificate for BSAC for J. Gibson who was observed caregiving the school age children today. Mr. Gibson began employment on 9-8-23 and should have completed BSAC no later than 12-8-23. I also observed a Health and Safety log was in this same staff member’s file with completion dates but I did not see completion certificates. Copies of the completion certificates must be in employees file for proof of completion. Mr. Gibson did not have a Medical Report on file during my visit. I did observe that the Administrative Assistant did have to go to the other building to retrieve staff files for my review today. Staff files should be kept at both sites. The SA annex is licensed separately and files should be maintained at both facilities. In the event of an emergency, quick access to staff emergency contacts is not available and in the event such as today when the preschool site is closed, if the Admin Assistant was not present, this information would not be available. It was also noted that the Director was working at a sister site in Raleigh and not in close proximity to this site in the event of an emergency. The person listed on the EMC Plan must be on site at the center or an alternate must be named. I suggest that the EMC Plan be updated to reflect this. Since the SA annex is operating again as of today, it is required that the Director be working the required amount of hours. A spot check was conducted on eight children's files and all were observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were monitored and I did observe that the last documented fire drill was 6-17-24 and the last documented outdoor playground inspection was 6-17-24. Fire drills and outdoor playground inspections were not documented for July 2024 and this is a violation of child care requirements as these inspections must occur monthly. Fire and sanitation inspections were current and on file. The most recent fire inspection is attached to this report. The center is approved for transportation and the transportation mini bus was onsite today and observed to be in compliance. Please send me a current copy of proof of liability insurance for my files. *****Violations: Ten (10) violations of child care requirements regarding safety/health, staff files, program records and sanitation were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 27, 2024 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not posted during my visit today. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The men's and women's bathrooms were not kept clean. See additional notes in the visit summary. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A burgandy couch was observed broken on the school age side. .0601(c) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill for July 2024 was not documented for proof of occurance. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet in the school age side near the block area was observed uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid was observed sitting at a sink accessible to the children. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An outdoor playground inspection was not documented for July 2024 for proof of occurance. .0605(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff was missing a Staff Medical Report from their file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The Director is temporarily working at a sister site leaving the EMC person not onsite. .0802(b)(1-2) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member who began employment 9-18-23 did not have BSAC and was present caring for the school age children during my visit today. .2510(j) REMINDER: *I am still waiting on the signed Preservice for Administrators Form which must be signed by the legal owner/operator. We discussed that your Regional/District Manager can sign this form. I have requested this form 2 additional times other than today. Please feel free to call me with questions. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance was conducted on 8-23-23. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 50 children ages 4-12. My visit was conducted with Tyesha Leach, Administrative Assistant in the absence of the newly appointed Director, Katie Jones. Ms. Leach stated that Ms. Jones was splitting her time at a sister site in Raleigh due to the fact that the other building (ID 9255194) suffered water damages to the building during Tropical Storm Debby which occurred last week. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed split into two separate groups. The 4/5 year olds were playing in centers and then transitioned outside to play. The school age children were also playing in centers and working on special activities and then transitioned outside when the 4/5 year old class went outside to play. The following concerns were observed as I walked through the center. • There was limited staff present at this site today and I have concerns about how breaks will occur. While the other site is closed, I would suggest to utilize the other staff who would be working at the closed site (ID 9255194) to assist with coverage for this building. • There was one electrical outlet uncovered on the school age side in the block area. • The couch on the school age side was sitting at a tilt and observed to be broken. When the children sit on it, they are not sitting with feet on the floor, but rather up in the air. This couch will need to be removed as it is serving no purpose due to the fact it is broken. Cozy areas can be made with pillows and a soft rug and a large piece of furniture such as this is not needed. • Current activity plans were not posted in either of the classrooms. Current activity plans for each group of children must be posted for reference. • I observed a large bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid on the sink in the Kitchen area. The dishwashing liquid had “keep out of reach of children” on the back. All items with this warning must be made inaccessible to children. • In the Kitchen area, there was a strong odor coming from the sink drains in the food prep and handwashing sinks. I would suggest calling a plumber to check the drains to see if there is a blockage and have the drains flushed out. This facility has had a history of issues with drains and it would be taking a proactive step to address this before it becomes an issue. • In bathroom #1 which is the men’s bathroom the floors were observed to be dirty and there were stains around the base of the toilets which appeared to be urine stains. The walls were observed to have stains of all varieties on them. There is a white step stool in front of the handwashing sink which is so dirty that was dark brown in color. This is an easy fix to either replace the stool or take it outside and deep clean it. When items are allowed to get this dirty, bacteria can grow and form and cause safety concerns for the children. • In bathroom #2 which is the women’s bathroom, I observed the walls dirty and stained. The floors were observed to have dirt build up around the toilets and on various parts of the floors. The hardware and switch plates also need to be wiped down to remove scum build up. The white step stool in front of the handwashing sink needs a deep clean. Floors and furnishings are required to be kept clean and in good repair. • I observed a medium sized stain outside the adult bathroom door during my visit today. I did not observe any stains from the ceiling tiles so it was unclear if there had been a water leak or something had been spilled and not cleaned up. The stain will need to be cleaned up and I would suggest keeping an eye on the area. For outside time, the children play in a large fenced area. There is a climbing structure located on the play area. I did observe that the high impact areas around the play structure need to have the mulch fluffed. Once fluffed, re-measure to assure that the required amount of mulch is maintained. The following items were observed out of compliance on the outdoor playground. I did observe that even though the entry/exit gate doors were secured, they appeared to be compromised with stability and did not close flush with the fence. Please keep an eye on these doors so that the stability of the gate doors are not compromised. I observed some tall mushrooms growing on the outdoor playground. There are a lot of species of mushrooms which are toxic to children therefore keeping an eye on the playground for future growth is recommended. Even if it is not toxic species, children may have allergic reactions to them and they must not be accessible to the children. Outdoor playgrounds should be checked daily preferably in the morning hours prior to the children's arrival to assure that all potentially hazardous items are removed. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Child Care Consultant today. I did not observe a completion certificate for BSAC for J. Gibson who was observed caregiving the school age children today. Mr. Gibson began employment on 9-8-23 and should have completed BSAC no later than 12-8-23. I also observed a Health and Safety log was in this same staff member’s file with completion dates but I did not see completion certificates. Copies of the completion certificates must be in employees file for proof of completion. Mr. Gibson did not have a Medical Report on file during my visit. I did observe that the Administrative Assistant did have to go to the other building to retrieve staff files for my review today. Staff files should be kept at both sites. The SA annex is licensed separately and files should be maintained at both facilities. In the event of an emergency, quick access to staff emergency contacts is not available and in the event such as today when the preschool site is closed, if the Admin Assistant was not present, this information would not be available. It was also noted that the Director was working at a sister site in Raleigh and not in close proximity to this site in the event of an emergency. The person listed on the EMC Plan must be on site at the center or an alternate must be named. I suggest that the EMC Plan be updated to reflect this. Since the SA annex is operating again as of today, it is required that the Director be working the required amount of hours. A spot check was conducted on eight children's files and all were observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were monitored and I did observe that the last documented fire drill was 6-17-24 and the last documented outdoor playground inspection was 6-17-24. Fire drills and outdoor playground inspections were not documented for July 2024 and this is a violation of child care requirements as these inspections must occur monthly. Fire and sanitation inspections were current and on file. The most recent fire inspection is attached to this report. The center is approved for transportation and the transportation mini bus was onsite today and observed to be in compliance. Please send me a current copy of proof of liability insurance for my files. *****Violations: Ten (10) violations of child care requirements regarding safety/health, staff files, program records and sanitation were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 27, 2024 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not posted during my visit today. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The men's and women's bathrooms were not kept clean. See additional notes in the visit summary. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A burgandy couch was observed broken on the school age side. .0601(c) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill for July 2024 was not documented for proof of occurance. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet in the school age side near the block area was observed uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid was observed sitting at a sink accessible to the children. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An outdoor playground inspection was not documented for July 2024 for proof of occurance. .0605(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff was missing a Staff Medical Report from their file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The Director is temporarily working at a sister site leaving the EMC person not onsite. .0802(b)(1-2) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member who began employment 9-18-23 did not have BSAC and was present caring for the school age children during my visit today. .2510(j) REMINDER: *I am still waiting on the signed Preservice for Administrators Form which must be signed by the legal owner/operator. We discussed that your Regional/District Manager can sign this form. I have requested this form 2 additional times other than today. Please feel free to call me with questions. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance was conducted on 8-23-23. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 50 children ages 4-12. My visit was conducted with Tyesha Leach, Administrative Assistant in the absence of the newly appointed Director, Katie Jones. Ms. Leach stated that Ms. Jones was splitting her time at a sister site in Raleigh due to the fact that the other building (ID 9255194) suffered water damages to the building during Tropical Storm Debby which occurred last week. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed split into two separate groups. The 4/5 year olds were playing in centers and then transitioned outside to play. The school age children were also playing in centers and working on special activities and then transitioned outside when the 4/5 year old class went outside to play. The following concerns were observed as I walked through the center. • There was limited staff present at this site today and I have concerns about how breaks will occur. While the other site is closed, I would suggest to utilize the other staff who would be working at the closed site (ID 9255194) to assist with coverage for this building. • There was one electrical outlet uncovered on the school age side in the block area. • The couch on the school age side was sitting at a tilt and observed to be broken. When the children sit on it, they are not sitting with feet on the floor, but rather up in the air. This couch will need to be removed as it is serving no purpose due to the fact it is broken. Cozy areas can be made with pillows and a soft rug and a large piece of furniture such as this is not needed. • Current activity plans were not posted in either of the classrooms. Current activity plans for each group of children must be posted for reference. • I observed a large bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid on the sink in the Kitchen area. The dishwashing liquid had “keep out of reach of children” on the back. All items with this warning must be made inaccessible to children. • In the Kitchen area, there was a strong odor coming from the sink drains in the food prep and handwashing sinks. I would suggest calling a plumber to check the drains to see if there is a blockage and have the drains flushed out. This facility has had a history of issues with drains and it would be taking a proactive step to address this before it becomes an issue. • In bathroom #1 which is the men’s bathroom the floors were observed to be dirty and there were stains around the base of the toilets which appeared to be urine stains. The walls were observed to have stains of all varieties on them. There is a white step stool in front of the handwashing sink which is so dirty that was dark brown in color. This is an easy fix to either replace the stool or take it outside and deep clean it. When items are allowed to get this dirty, bacteria can grow and form and cause safety concerns for the children. • In bathroom #2 which is the women’s bathroom, I observed the walls dirty and stained. The floors were observed to have dirt build up around the toilets and on various parts of the floors. The hardware and switch plates also need to be wiped down to remove scum build up. The white step stool in front of the handwashing sink needs a deep clean. Floors and furnishings are required to be kept clean and in good repair. • I observed a medium sized stain outside the adult bathroom door during my visit today. I did not observe any stains from the ceiling tiles so it was unclear if there had been a water leak or something had been spilled and not cleaned up. The stain will need to be cleaned up and I would suggest keeping an eye on the area. For outside time, the children play in a large fenced area. There is a climbing structure located on the play area. I did observe that the high impact areas around the play structure need to have the mulch fluffed. Once fluffed, re-measure to assure that the required amount of mulch is maintained. The following items were observed out of compliance on the outdoor playground. I did observe that even though the entry/exit gate doors were secured, they appeared to be compromised with stability and did not close flush with the fence. Please keep an eye on these doors so that the stability of the gate doors are not compromised. I observed some tall mushrooms growing on the outdoor playground. There are a lot of species of mushrooms which are toxic to children therefore keeping an eye on the playground for future growth is recommended. Even if it is not toxic species, children may have allergic reactions to them and they must not be accessible to the children. Outdoor playgrounds should be checked daily preferably in the morning hours prior to the children's arrival to assure that all potentially hazardous items are removed. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Child Care Consultant today. I did not observe a completion certificate for BSAC for J. Gibson who was observed caregiving the school age children today. Mr. Gibson began employment on 9-8-23 and should have completed BSAC no later than 12-8-23. I also observed a Health and Safety log was in this same staff member’s file with completion dates but I did not see completion certificates. Copies of the completion certificates must be in employees file for proof of completion. Mr. Gibson did not have a Medical Report on file during my visit. I did observe that the Administrative Assistant did have to go to the other building to retrieve staff files for my review today. Staff files should be kept at both sites. The SA annex is licensed separately and files should be maintained at both facilities. In the event of an emergency, quick access to staff emergency contacts is not available and in the event such as today when the preschool site is closed, if the Admin Assistant was not present, this information would not be available. It was also noted that the Director was working at a sister site in Raleigh and not in close proximity to this site in the event of an emergency. The person listed on the EMC Plan must be on site at the center or an alternate must be named. I suggest that the EMC Plan be updated to reflect this. Since the SA annex is operating again as of today, it is required that the Director be working the required amount of hours. A spot check was conducted on eight children's files and all were observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were monitored and I did observe that the last documented fire drill was 6-17-24 and the last documented outdoor playground inspection was 6-17-24. Fire drills and outdoor playground inspections were not documented for July 2024 and this is a violation of child care requirements as these inspections must occur monthly. Fire and sanitation inspections were current and on file. The most recent fire inspection is attached to this report. The center is approved for transportation and the transportation mini bus was onsite today and observed to be in compliance. Please send me a current copy of proof of liability insurance for my files. *****Violations: Ten (10) violations of child care requirements regarding safety/health, staff files, program records and sanitation were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 27, 2024 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not posted during my visit today. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The men's and women's bathrooms were not kept clean. See additional notes in the visit summary. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A burgandy couch was observed broken on the school age side. .0601(c) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill for July 2024 was not documented for proof of occurance. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet in the school age side near the block area was observed uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid was observed sitting at a sink accessible to the children. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An outdoor playground inspection was not documented for July 2024 for proof of occurance. .0605(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff was missing a Staff Medical Report from their file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The Director is temporarily working at a sister site leaving the EMC person not onsite. .0802(b)(1-2) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member who began employment 9-18-23 did not have BSAC and was present caring for the school age children during my visit today. .2510(j) REMINDER: *I am still waiting on the signed Preservice for Administrators Form which must be signed by the legal owner/operator. We discussed that your Regional/District Manager can sign this form. I have requested this form 2 additional times other than today. Please feel free to call me with questions. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAPETITE ACADEMY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Facility ID: 92002255 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 10:10 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The program is a School Age only program. There are preschool age five year olds who are awaiting beginning Kindergarten who are also cared for in this building. The center is approved for 50 children ages 4-12. My visit was conducted with Monique Wright, Assistant-Director. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of the facility, La Petite Academy, Inc. is listed as current-active as of 8-23-23. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed finishing breakfast as children were continuing to arrive to the center. Staff stated to the parents that the electronic sign in machine was broken and there was no need to sign in. I discussed with Ms. Wright that children’s arrival and departure time are required to be documented and in the interim while the machine is broken, you can use a hand written method to allow parents to sign their children in and out. Ms. Wright stated that the staff do report to the Admin what children are present but we discussed that this does not meet the intent of the rule clarifying the arrival and departure times of the children. I also observed that some of the children’s feet did not rest on the floor comfortably while they were at the table eating. We discussed today that smaller chairs need to be placed in the building to accommodate children of all heights. The space that the children use is located in a strip mall and the interior space is divided into two separate areas. One side is for the school agers. The other side is for the preschool five year olds. For outside time, the children play in a fenced area. Staff and training worksheets were completed by me and all two new staff files were monitored for compliance. I did observe that two staff did not have a completed BSAC class. and submitted to me during today's visit. Two new staff files were monitored for compliance. Children's files were monitored and there were two children who need to have their permission to transport forms updated. Ms. Wright stated that no children are on medications at this time and the center only allows prescription medications. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills and EPR drills were observed out of compliance. The last documented fire drill was 6-2-23 and the last documented EPR drill was 4-27-23. The EPR plan was observed to be out of compliance with the last update March 2022. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11-28-22. Ms. Wright was unable to locate the most recent copy of the fire inspection during my visit. As we discussed, if you locate a current copy and submit to me, the violation will be removed. *****Violations: Seven (7) violations of child care requirements regarding program records, equipment and furnishings and staff records were observed during my visit today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than September 6, 2023 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During my visit today, staff stated to the parents during drop off that the machine used for arrival and departure times was broken and no other alternative was offered for parents to sign their children in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 703 Chairs and tables were not the appropriate height for the children using the items. Two children were observed sitting in chairs in which their feet did not rest on the floor. .0601(e) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was 6-2-23. .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 documented EPR drill was 4-27-23. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The most recent revision date for the center EPR plan is March 2022. .0607(d)(8) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Two staff who work with the school age children did not have BSAC. .2510(j) Reminder: *I observed that the fire alarm was chirping during my visit today. As we discussed, please have this looked at to assure that the alarm is functioning as intended. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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