Beam Elementary Pre-K

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 116 Time In: 07:59 AM Time Out: 09:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued February 17, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group. Your facility uses Frog Street Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold for formative assessments. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, group time, routines and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 2, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 25, 2026. The last fire drill was conducted on March 30, 2026. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 14, 2026. The last playground inspection documented was conducted on March 31, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 26, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please complete lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child was not signed out on April 1, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on April 2, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed in on April 2, 2026. On the date of the visit, April 14, 2026, twelve (12) children were signed in and two (2) children were signed out on April 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated March 30, 2026-April 3, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2026, did not have a dental exam on file. .3005 (a)(5) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. An opened can of Phorm Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies used to store children’s personal items. .0901(i) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 92%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. I suggested you discuss the importance of signing children in and out of the facility each day with parents. I also suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. As a reminder, children may not be signed in or out prior to the day of care. 2. All centers must have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. For each group of children in care, the activity plan must include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: emotional and social development; health and physical development; approaches to play and learning; language development and communication; and cognitive development. The activity plan must: identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, art and other creative play; children's books; blocks and block building; manipulatives; family living and dramatic play; and include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. I reminded you that an activity plan and schedule must be posted at all times. I suggested you post the following weeks’ activity plan at the end of the day on the previous Friday to ensure a current activity plan is posted. 3. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe. 4. Staff must role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children while in the presence of children in care. Staff may not consume any item not outlined in the above-mentioned requirements in the classroom. I suggested that staff members not bring any food or beverage into the classroom that does not meet requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children. The staff member removed the energy drink and discarded it during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environment rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to the NC Pre-Kindergarten Office with Gaston County Schools to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. Your facility is scheduled to complete the rated license process in February 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 116 Time In: 07:59 AM Time Out: 09:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued February 17, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group. Your facility uses Frog Street Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold for formative assessments. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, group time, routines and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 2, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 25, 2026. The last fire drill was conducted on March 30, 2026. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 14, 2026. The last playground inspection documented was conducted on March 31, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 26, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please complete lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child was not signed out on April 1, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on April 2, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed in on April 2, 2026. On the date of the visit, April 14, 2026, twelve (12) children were signed in and two (2) children were signed out on April 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated March 30, 2026-April 3, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2026, did not have a dental exam on file. .3005 (a)(5) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. An opened can of Phorm Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies used to store children’s personal items. .0901(i) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 92%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. I suggested you discuss the importance of signing children in and out of the facility each day with parents. I also suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. As a reminder, children may not be signed in or out prior to the day of care. 2. All centers must have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. For each group of children in care, the activity plan must include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: emotional and social development; health and physical development; approaches to play and learning; language development and communication; and cognitive development. The activity plan must: identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, art and other creative play; children's books; blocks and block building; manipulatives; family living and dramatic play; and include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. I reminded you that an activity plan and schedule must be posted at all times. I suggested you post the following weeks’ activity plan at the end of the day on the previous Friday to ensure a current activity plan is posted. 3. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe. 4. Staff must role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children while in the presence of children in care. Staff may not consume any item not outlined in the above-mentioned requirements in the classroom. I suggested that staff members not bring any food or beverage into the classroom that does not meet requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children. The staff member removed the energy drink and discarded it during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environment rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to the NC Pre-Kindergarten Office with Gaston County Schools to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. Your facility is scheduled to complete the rated license process in February 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 116 Time In: 07:59 AM Time Out: 09:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued February 17, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group. Your facility uses Frog Street Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold for formative assessments. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, group time, routines and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 2, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 25, 2026. The last fire drill was conducted on March 30, 2026. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 14, 2026. The last playground inspection documented was conducted on March 31, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 26, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please complete lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child was not signed out on April 1, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on April 2, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed in on April 2, 2026. On the date of the visit, April 14, 2026, twelve (12) children were signed in and two (2) children were signed out on April 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated March 30, 2026-April 3, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2026, did not have a dental exam on file. .3005 (a)(5) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. An opened can of Phorm Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies used to store children’s personal items. .0901(i) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 92%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. I suggested you discuss the importance of signing children in and out of the facility each day with parents. I also suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. As a reminder, children may not be signed in or out prior to the day of care. 2. All centers must have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. For each group of children in care, the activity plan must include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: emotional and social development; health and physical development; approaches to play and learning; language development and communication; and cognitive development. The activity plan must: identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, art and other creative play; children's books; blocks and block building; manipulatives; family living and dramatic play; and include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. I reminded you that an activity plan and schedule must be posted at all times. I suggested you post the following weeks’ activity plan at the end of the day on the previous Friday to ensure a current activity plan is posted. 3. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe. 4. Staff must role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children while in the presence of children in care. Staff may not consume any item not outlined in the above-mentioned requirements in the classroom. I suggested that staff members not bring any food or beverage into the classroom that does not meet requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children. The staff member removed the energy drink and discarded it during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environment rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to the NC Pre-Kindergarten Office with Gaston County Schools to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. Your facility is scheduled to complete the rated license process in February 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 116 Time In: 07:59 AM Time Out: 09:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued February 17, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group. Your facility uses Frog Street Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold for formative assessments. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, group time, routines and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 2, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 25, 2026. The last fire drill was conducted on March 30, 2026. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 14, 2026. The last playground inspection documented was conducted on March 31, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 26, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please complete lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child was not signed out on April 1, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on April 2, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed in on April 2, 2026. On the date of the visit, April 14, 2026, twelve (12) children were signed in and two (2) children were signed out on April 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated March 30, 2026-April 3, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2026, did not have a dental exam on file. .3005 (a)(5) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. An opened can of Phorm Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies used to store children’s personal items. .0901(i) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 92%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. I suggested you discuss the importance of signing children in and out of the facility each day with parents. I also suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. As a reminder, children may not be signed in or out prior to the day of care. 2. All centers must have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. For each group of children in care, the activity plan must include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: emotional and social development; health and physical development; approaches to play and learning; language development and communication; and cognitive development. The activity plan must: identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, art and other creative play; children's books; blocks and block building; manipulatives; family living and dramatic play; and include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. I reminded you that an activity plan and schedule must be posted at all times. I suggested you post the following weeks’ activity plan at the end of the day on the previous Friday to ensure a current activity plan is posted. 3. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe. 4. Staff must role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children while in the presence of children in care. Staff may not consume any item not outlined in the above-mentioned requirements in the classroom. I suggested that staff members not bring any food or beverage into the classroom that does not meet requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children. The staff member removed the energy drink and discarded it during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environment rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to the NC Pre-Kindergarten Office with Gaston County Schools to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. Your facility is scheduled to complete the rated license process in February 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/13/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 10/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 64 Time In: 08:11 AM Time Out: 09:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Elizabeth Crosby, Principal, assisted with the visit. Ayla Kendrick, Assistant Teacher, also assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued February 17, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group. The Secretary of State website was checked on October 13, 2025, and Gaston County Schools was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 2, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 6, 2024. The most recent fire drill was conducted on September 29, 2025, the most recent emergency drill documented was conducted on March 7, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on September 30, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 26, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, breakfast, group time, and free play during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. One (1) substitute staff member was present during the visit. Required information was reviewed and on file for the substitute. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One (1) bottle of Mainstays Spearmint 100% Pure Essential Oil, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked drawer under the cabinet to the left of the handwashing sink, accessible to children. .2820(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill documented was conducted on March 7, 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 88%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. I suggested you check the classroom thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members assigned to the licensed program to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. The essential oil was placed in a locked cabinet during the visit. 2. Shelter-in-Place or Lockdown drills must be completed at least once every three (3) months and the drill documented on the drill log. I suggested you document the drill immediately after the drill is conducted to ensure required documentation is on file and available for review. If the school does not conduct a drill within the three (3) month period, you must conduct a drill with the children enrolled in the licensed program. Consultation I provided you with a copy of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Book during the visit. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 11:20 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued February 17, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 28, 2025, and your business, Gaston County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, free play, nap, and outdoor play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 6, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on March 27, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 7, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on March 17, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 26, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In Space #1, one (1) bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet Febreze Lavender Floor Cleaner, with multiple warnings, was on the floor to the right of the entrance door to the classroom, accessible to children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #1, one (1) Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol HFA was on top of the shelf, two (2) feet six (6) inches from the floor, to the right of the exit door to the playground, accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 88%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. I suggested you check the classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I also suggested you check the warning labels on all cleaning supplies to ensure items are stored properly. You removed the hazardous product from the classroom during the visit and stated hazardous cleaning products would be kept in your storage area, outside the classroom, at all times. 2. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Teachers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you have staff keep any of their personal medication in the same locked storage areas as the children’s medications to ensure it is stored properly. You stated the inhaler is your prescribed medication. You placed the inhaler in locked storage during the visit. Consultation: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 11:20 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued February 17, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 28, 2025, and your business, Gaston County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, free play, nap, and outdoor play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 6, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on March 27, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 7, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on March 17, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 26, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In Space #1, one (1) bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet Febreze Lavender Floor Cleaner, with multiple warnings, was on the floor to the right of the entrance door to the classroom, accessible to children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #1, one (1) Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol HFA was on top of the shelf, two (2) feet six (6) inches from the floor, to the right of the exit door to the playground, accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 88%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. I suggested you check the classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I also suggested you check the warning labels on all cleaning supplies to ensure items are stored properly. You removed the hazardous product from the classroom during the visit and stated hazardous cleaning products would be kept in your storage area, outside the classroom, at all times. 2. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Teachers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you have staff keep any of their personal medication in the same locked storage areas as the children’s medications to ensure it is stored properly. You stated the inhaler is your prescribed medication. You placed the inhaler in locked storage during the visit. Consultation: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 183 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:38 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on August 16, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom was monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on October 30, 2024, at 1:35 pm. Your program follows the schools Risk Management Plan. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on November 18, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed on September 5, 2024. A superior classification was noted on the grade card and zero demerits. A fire inspection was completed on November 6, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. You did not have any new staff; therefore, staff files were not reviewed. A menu was posted and dated for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, and all food listed met the nutritional requirements. The daily schedule was posted. Transportation is provided and the “Public School Off-Site Records Verification for Transportation Requirements” was completed and available for review. I discussed with you that you will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding after your temporary license expires if you do not achieve at least a three-star rated license. Your temporary license will end after February 16, 2025. You currently do not accept subsidy for child care and operate as a NC Pre-K Program. An extension of time is not given, and your rated license points will be processed with the current points you have earned. We reviewed and discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality point options. Another review of these points will be conducted during your third Temporary Time Period Visit. Please “apply” for the position of DPI Lead Teacher so that your education can be evaluated. To complete this task, you will need to access your DCDEE Works account and select “apply” and then select DPI Lead Teacher. You are currently qualified as a Lead Teacher. Please let me know if you have any questions. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1, the cabinet labeled "Danger!! Poisons" was not locked and contained one (1) bottle of Clorox Bleach, and one (1) bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze Liquid Floor Cleaner. The Clorox Bleach and Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze Liquid Floor Cleaner were accessible to ten (10) children, four years of age and five (5) children, five years of age. The label on the Clorox Bleach listed "Causes severe skin burns and eye damage" "Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection, and eye protection such as safety glasses" in addition to keep out of reach of children. The Swiffer Wet Jet was labeled with the following warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children, "Keep the cleaner out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion. Flush eyes with water to reduce irritation. If irritation persists, contact a physician." .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Hazardous Products/Cleaning Products I suggested that you conduct daily safety checks to ensure that all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Items labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” and additional warnings on the label must be kept in locked storage. The cabinet that was labeled “Danger!! Poisons” was not locked and one (1) bottle of Clorox Bleach and one (1) bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze liquid floor cleaner were observed in the unlocked cabinet. These products had multiple warnings on the label. You corrected this violation by placing the lock on the hasp and securing the lock. Consultation was provided on the following. • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance is provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with child care rule .0508(a) regarding activity plans. You stated you have an updated activity plan on your computer, but you have not had an opportunity to print and post the current activity plan. You stated your plan is to email a copy of the completed activity plan to your teacher assistant and she will print the activity plan and post it. The following is general information for you to review as you prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. The sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash their hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Greetings and departure - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar training for staff. I also suggested that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar training listed on the ncrlap.org website. You previously completed the forms and the Environment Rating Scale Assessment was ordered. You stated that your four-week window begins on December 9, 2024. I will forward a copy of the assessment once it is received. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 183 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:38 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on August 16, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom was monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on October 30, 2024, at 1:35 pm. Your program follows the schools Risk Management Plan. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on November 18, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed on September 5, 2024. A superior classification was noted on the grade card and zero demerits. A fire inspection was completed on November 6, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. You did not have any new staff; therefore, staff files were not reviewed. A menu was posted and dated for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, and all food listed met the nutritional requirements. The daily schedule was posted. Transportation is provided and the “Public School Off-Site Records Verification for Transportation Requirements” was completed and available for review. I discussed with you that you will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding after your temporary license expires if you do not achieve at least a three-star rated license. Your temporary license will end after February 16, 2025. You currently do not accept subsidy for child care and operate as a NC Pre-K Program. An extension of time is not given, and your rated license points will be processed with the current points you have earned. We reviewed and discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality point options. Another review of these points will be conducted during your third Temporary Time Period Visit. Please “apply” for the position of DPI Lead Teacher so that your education can be evaluated. To complete this task, you will need to access your DCDEE Works account and select “apply” and then select DPI Lead Teacher. You are currently qualified as a Lead Teacher. Please let me know if you have any questions. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1, the cabinet labeled "Danger!! Poisons" was not locked and contained one (1) bottle of Clorox Bleach, and one (1) bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze Liquid Floor Cleaner. The Clorox Bleach and Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze Liquid Floor Cleaner were accessible to ten (10) children, four years of age and five (5) children, five years of age. The label on the Clorox Bleach listed "Causes severe skin burns and eye damage" "Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection, and eye protection such as safety glasses" in addition to keep out of reach of children. The Swiffer Wet Jet was labeled with the following warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children, "Keep the cleaner out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion. Flush eyes with water to reduce irritation. If irritation persists, contact a physician." .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Hazardous Products/Cleaning Products I suggested that you conduct daily safety checks to ensure that all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Items labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” and additional warnings on the label must be kept in locked storage. The cabinet that was labeled “Danger!! Poisons” was not locked and one (1) bottle of Clorox Bleach and one (1) bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze liquid floor cleaner were observed in the unlocked cabinet. These products had multiple warnings on the label. You corrected this violation by placing the lock on the hasp and securing the lock. Consultation was provided on the following. • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance is provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with child care rule .0508(a) regarding activity plans. You stated you have an updated activity plan on your computer, but you have not had an opportunity to print and post the current activity plan. You stated your plan is to email a copy of the completed activity plan to your teacher assistant and she will print the activity plan and post it. The following is general information for you to review as you prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. The sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash their hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Greetings and departure - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar training for staff. I also suggested that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar training listed on the ncrlap.org website. You previously completed the forms and the Environment Rating Scale Assessment was ordered. You stated that your four-week window begins on December 9, 2024. I will forward a copy of the assessment once it is received. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 02:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on August 16, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom was monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024, at 9:15 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 7, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The temporary license was not posted. G.S. 110-99(a1) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #1 was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. The lead teacher propped an undated activity plan in front of the posted activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan did not provide daily activities for dramatic play, books, manipulatives, or blocks. .0508(g)(2) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The most recent date documented on the "Weekly Screen Time Log" was August 19, 2024. The lead teacher reported that children participate in screen time for six (6) minutes almost daily. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The door leading from space #1 to the outdoor learning environment was propped open from 11:10am until approximately 12pm. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One bottle of non-prescription Pepto Bismol was observed in an employee's purse in the unlocked cabinet under the adult size sink in space #1. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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. Two incident reports were reviewed during the visit. The "Steps to Prevent Reoccurrence" was documented as "none." .0802 (e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for First Aid from an unapproved training organization. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for CPR from an unapproved training organization. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided on the following: CPR and First Aid As we discussed, online training to receive CPR and First Aid certification is not permitted. CPR National Foundation is not an approved course for the training. I suggested that you visit DCDEE’s website, locate the Provider Tab, Professional Development and Training, Health and Safety training, on the right side is a blue box that has a hyperlink that is titled, “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training,” click on that link and it will provide you with a list of approved training courses. I also suggested that you contact the Gaston Lincoln Partnership for Children and register for the CPR and First Aid Training through their agency. At least one staff member with current CPR and First Aid training must be providing care to the children at all times or the facility may not operate. Temporary License You must post the child care license in a prominent place for parents to view. You corrected this violation by finding the copy of the temporary license and posting it on the parent board. Please be mindful to keep the license posted at all times. I suggested that you keep the license posted and when you need to identification number off the license, you view a previous completed visit summary to obtain that information or you write down the number on a scrap piece of paper for future reference. Medications Medication that is stored in your personal effects must be kept in locked storage. Pepto Bismol is an over-the-counter medication that is required to be locked at all times. I suggested that you add a lock to the cabinet and store your personal effects in a locked cabinet. Activity Plans Activity plans must be dated and posted for reference. The activity plan that was posted for reference was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. You said that the activity plan was on the cabinet and you propped it against the activity plan that was posted. The activity plan that was propped against the old activity plan was not dated. I suggested that you update your activity plans at the end of the day on Friday’s and date them when you post it. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. The activity plan that was posted did not include at least four identifiable activities daily. You currently use Leap Frog Letter Factory for your activity plan and I suggested that you add activities to the activity plan to ensure that all requirements are met. The activity plan did not include gross motor activities, blocks, manipulatives, books, and dramatic play. Incident Reports When a child is injured during care, all information must be documented on the form including steps to prevent reoccurrence. Documenting “none” as the steps for reoccurrence when a child bumps into a wall or trips and falls, does not accurately prevent the injury from occurring in the future. I suggested that you discuss with the children the importance of watching where they walk and using walking feet. You can also have the children suggest ways to be safe while indoors and outdoors. Screen Time When screen time is offered during whole group time, you must document the amount of time that screen time was offered daily to ensure that you are meeting the requirements. You stated that children are offered screen time almost daily for six minutes to watch a video that is included in the curriculum, but the screen time log was last updated on August 19, 2024. Additional dates and times that screen time was offered were not documented on the cumulative log. I suggested that you have a “Screen Time Log” for each child enrolled in your classroom and document the screen time daily to ensure you are maintaining accurate records for review. Sanitation Requirement Per sanitation requirement, .2831(c) All openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. I suggested that you keep the door that enters the outdoor learning environment from space #1 closed or add a magnetic screen to the doorway that will allow fresh air to flow into the classroom but keep flying pests from entering space #1. Consultation was provided on the following. Staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted for evaluation. Please ensure all education is listed in their WORKS account. Let me know if you have any questions. I will review staff education prior to your next visit. As discussed, Incident Reports are submitted to me, your child care consultant, when a child receives medical attention from a dentist, emergency room, urgent care, hospital, orthopedic, the child’s physician, etc. The facility uses the school’s Risk Management Plan. You completed the initial application for a rated license and Rated License Assessment Request Review form during today’s visit. As discussed, I will order the environment rating scale on or after October 14, 2024. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray the table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item, if you have children that place materials in their mouth. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after February 16, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 8, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 02:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on August 16, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom was monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024, at 9:15 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 7, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The temporary license was not posted. G.S. 110-99(a1) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #1 was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. The lead teacher propped an undated activity plan in front of the posted activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan did not provide daily activities for dramatic play, books, manipulatives, or blocks. .0508(g)(2) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The most recent date documented on the "Weekly Screen Time Log" was August 19, 2024. The lead teacher reported that children participate in screen time for six (6) minutes almost daily. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The door leading from space #1 to the outdoor learning environment was propped open from 11:10am until approximately 12pm. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One bottle of non-prescription Pepto Bismol was observed in an employee's purse in the unlocked cabinet under the adult size sink in space #1. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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. Two incident reports were reviewed during the visit. The "Steps to Prevent Reoccurrence" was documented as "none." .0802 (e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for First Aid from an unapproved training organization. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for CPR from an unapproved training organization. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided on the following: CPR and First Aid As we discussed, online training to receive CPR and First Aid certification is not permitted. CPR National Foundation is not an approved course for the training. I suggested that you visit DCDEE’s website, locate the Provider Tab, Professional Development and Training, Health and Safety training, on the right side is a blue box that has a hyperlink that is titled, “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training,” click on that link and it will provide you with a list of approved training courses. I also suggested that you contact the Gaston Lincoln Partnership for Children and register for the CPR and First Aid Training through their agency. At least one staff member with current CPR and First Aid training must be providing care to the children at all times or the facility may not operate. Temporary License You must post the child care license in a prominent place for parents to view. You corrected this violation by finding the copy of the temporary license and posting it on the parent board. Please be mindful to keep the license posted at all times. I suggested that you keep the license posted and when you need to identification number off the license, you view a previous completed visit summary to obtain that information or you write down the number on a scrap piece of paper for future reference. Medications Medication that is stored in your personal effects must be kept in locked storage. Pepto Bismol is an over-the-counter medication that is required to be locked at all times. I suggested that you add a lock to the cabinet and store your personal effects in a locked cabinet. Activity Plans Activity plans must be dated and posted for reference. The activity plan that was posted for reference was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. You said that the activity plan was on the cabinet and you propped it against the activity plan that was posted. The activity plan that was propped against the old activity plan was not dated. I suggested that you update your activity plans at the end of the day on Friday’s and date them when you post it. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. The activity plan that was posted did not include at least four identifiable activities daily. You currently use Leap Frog Letter Factory for your activity plan and I suggested that you add activities to the activity plan to ensure that all requirements are met. The activity plan did not include gross motor activities, blocks, manipulatives, books, and dramatic play. Incident Reports When a child is injured during care, all information must be documented on the form including steps to prevent reoccurrence. Documenting “none” as the steps for reoccurrence when a child bumps into a wall or trips and falls, does not accurately prevent the injury from occurring in the future. I suggested that you discuss with the children the importance of watching where they walk and using walking feet. You can also have the children suggest ways to be safe while indoors and outdoors. Screen Time When screen time is offered during whole group time, you must document the amount of time that screen time was offered daily to ensure that you are meeting the requirements. You stated that children are offered screen time almost daily for six minutes to watch a video that is included in the curriculum, but the screen time log was last updated on August 19, 2024. Additional dates and times that screen time was offered were not documented on the cumulative log. I suggested that you have a “Screen Time Log” for each child enrolled in your classroom and document the screen time daily to ensure you are maintaining accurate records for review. Sanitation Requirement Per sanitation requirement, .2831(c) All openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. I suggested that you keep the door that enters the outdoor learning environment from space #1 closed or add a magnetic screen to the doorway that will allow fresh air to flow into the classroom but keep flying pests from entering space #1. Consultation was provided on the following. Staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted for evaluation. Please ensure all education is listed in their WORKS account. Let me know if you have any questions. I will review staff education prior to your next visit. As discussed, Incident Reports are submitted to me, your child care consultant, when a child receives medical attention from a dentist, emergency room, urgent care, hospital, orthopedic, the child’s physician, etc. The facility uses the school’s Risk Management Plan. You completed the initial application for a rated license and Rated License Assessment Request Review form during today’s visit. As discussed, I will order the environment rating scale on or after October 14, 2024. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray the table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item, if you have children that place materials in their mouth. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after February 16, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 8, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 02:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on August 16, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom was monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024, at 9:15 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 7, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The temporary license was not posted. G.S. 110-99(a1) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #1 was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. The lead teacher propped an undated activity plan in front of the posted activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan did not provide daily activities for dramatic play, books, manipulatives, or blocks. .0508(g)(2) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The most recent date documented on the "Weekly Screen Time Log" was August 19, 2024. The lead teacher reported that children participate in screen time for six (6) minutes almost daily. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The door leading from space #1 to the outdoor learning environment was propped open from 11:10am until approximately 12pm. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One bottle of non-prescription Pepto Bismol was observed in an employee's purse in the unlocked cabinet under the adult size sink in space #1. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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. Two incident reports were reviewed during the visit. The "Steps to Prevent Reoccurrence" was documented as "none." .0802 (e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for First Aid from an unapproved training organization. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for CPR from an unapproved training organization. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided on the following: CPR and First Aid As we discussed, online training to receive CPR and First Aid certification is not permitted. CPR National Foundation is not an approved course for the training. I suggested that you visit DCDEE’s website, locate the Provider Tab, Professional Development and Training, Health and Safety training, on the right side is a blue box that has a hyperlink that is titled, “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training,” click on that link and it will provide you with a list of approved training courses. I also suggested that you contact the Gaston Lincoln Partnership for Children and register for the CPR and First Aid Training through their agency. At least one staff member with current CPR and First Aid training must be providing care to the children at all times or the facility may not operate. Temporary License You must post the child care license in a prominent place for parents to view. You corrected this violation by finding the copy of the temporary license and posting it on the parent board. Please be mindful to keep the license posted at all times. I suggested that you keep the license posted and when you need to identification number off the license, you view a previous completed visit summary to obtain that information or you write down the number on a scrap piece of paper for future reference. Medications Medication that is stored in your personal effects must be kept in locked storage. Pepto Bismol is an over-the-counter medication that is required to be locked at all times. I suggested that you add a lock to the cabinet and store your personal effects in a locked cabinet. Activity Plans Activity plans must be dated and posted for reference. The activity plan that was posted for reference was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. You said that the activity plan was on the cabinet and you propped it against the activity plan that was posted. The activity plan that was propped against the old activity plan was not dated. I suggested that you update your activity plans at the end of the day on Friday’s and date them when you post it. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. The activity plan that was posted did not include at least four identifiable activities daily. You currently use Leap Frog Letter Factory for your activity plan and I suggested that you add activities to the activity plan to ensure that all requirements are met. The activity plan did not include gross motor activities, blocks, manipulatives, books, and dramatic play. Incident Reports When a child is injured during care, all information must be documented on the form including steps to prevent reoccurrence. Documenting “none” as the steps for reoccurrence when a child bumps into a wall or trips and falls, does not accurately prevent the injury from occurring in the future. I suggested that you discuss with the children the importance of watching where they walk and using walking feet. You can also have the children suggest ways to be safe while indoors and outdoors. Screen Time When screen time is offered during whole group time, you must document the amount of time that screen time was offered daily to ensure that you are meeting the requirements. You stated that children are offered screen time almost daily for six minutes to watch a video that is included in the curriculum, but the screen time log was last updated on August 19, 2024. Additional dates and times that screen time was offered were not documented on the cumulative log. I suggested that you have a “Screen Time Log” for each child enrolled in your classroom and document the screen time daily to ensure you are maintaining accurate records for review. Sanitation Requirement Per sanitation requirement, .2831(c) All openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. I suggested that you keep the door that enters the outdoor learning environment from space #1 closed or add a magnetic screen to the doorway that will allow fresh air to flow into the classroom but keep flying pests from entering space #1. Consultation was provided on the following. Staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted for evaluation. Please ensure all education is listed in their WORKS account. Let me know if you have any questions. I will review staff education prior to your next visit. As discussed, Incident Reports are submitted to me, your child care consultant, when a child receives medical attention from a dentist, emergency room, urgent care, hospital, orthopedic, the child’s physician, etc. The facility uses the school’s Risk Management Plan. You completed the initial application for a rated license and Rated License Assessment Request Review form during today’s visit. As discussed, I will order the environment rating scale on or after October 14, 2024. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray the table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item, if you have children that place materials in their mouth. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after February 16, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 8, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-99 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 02:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on August 16, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom was monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024, at 9:15 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 7, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The temporary license was not posted. G.S. 110-99(a1) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #1 was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. The lead teacher propped an undated activity plan in front of the posted activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan did not provide daily activities for dramatic play, books, manipulatives, or blocks. .0508(g)(2) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The most recent date documented on the "Weekly Screen Time Log" was August 19, 2024. The lead teacher reported that children participate in screen time for six (6) minutes almost daily. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The door leading from space #1 to the outdoor learning environment was propped open from 11:10am until approximately 12pm. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One bottle of non-prescription Pepto Bismol was observed in an employee's purse in the unlocked cabinet under the adult size sink in space #1. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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. Two incident reports were reviewed during the visit. The "Steps to Prevent Reoccurrence" was documented as "none." .0802 (e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for First Aid from an unapproved training organization. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for CPR from an unapproved training organization. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided on the following: CPR and First Aid As we discussed, online training to receive CPR and First Aid certification is not permitted. CPR National Foundation is not an approved course for the training. I suggested that you visit DCDEE’s website, locate the Provider Tab, Professional Development and Training, Health and Safety training, on the right side is a blue box that has a hyperlink that is titled, “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training,” click on that link and it will provide you with a list of approved training courses. I also suggested that you contact the Gaston Lincoln Partnership for Children and register for the CPR and First Aid Training through their agency. At least one staff member with current CPR and First Aid training must be providing care to the children at all times or the facility may not operate. Temporary License You must post the child care license in a prominent place for parents to view. You corrected this violation by finding the copy of the temporary license and posting it on the parent board. Please be mindful to keep the license posted at all times. I suggested that you keep the license posted and when you need to identification number off the license, you view a previous completed visit summary to obtain that information or you write down the number on a scrap piece of paper for future reference. Medications Medication that is stored in your personal effects must be kept in locked storage. Pepto Bismol is an over-the-counter medication that is required to be locked at all times. I suggested that you add a lock to the cabinet and store your personal effects in a locked cabinet. Activity Plans Activity plans must be dated and posted for reference. The activity plan that was posted for reference was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. You said that the activity plan was on the cabinet and you propped it against the activity plan that was posted. The activity plan that was propped against the old activity plan was not dated. I suggested that you update your activity plans at the end of the day on Friday’s and date them when you post it. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. The activity plan that was posted did not include at least four identifiable activities daily. You currently use Leap Frog Letter Factory for your activity plan and I suggested that you add activities to the activity plan to ensure that all requirements are met. The activity plan did not include gross motor activities, blocks, manipulatives, books, and dramatic play. Incident Reports When a child is injured during care, all information must be documented on the form including steps to prevent reoccurrence. Documenting “none” as the steps for reoccurrence when a child bumps into a wall or trips and falls, does not accurately prevent the injury from occurring in the future. I suggested that you discuss with the children the importance of watching where they walk and using walking feet. You can also have the children suggest ways to be safe while indoors and outdoors. Screen Time When screen time is offered during whole group time, you must document the amount of time that screen time was offered daily to ensure that you are meeting the requirements. You stated that children are offered screen time almost daily for six minutes to watch a video that is included in the curriculum, but the screen time log was last updated on August 19, 2024. Additional dates and times that screen time was offered were not documented on the cumulative log. I suggested that you have a “Screen Time Log” for each child enrolled in your classroom and document the screen time daily to ensure you are maintaining accurate records for review. Sanitation Requirement Per sanitation requirement, .2831(c) All openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. I suggested that you keep the door that enters the outdoor learning environment from space #1 closed or add a magnetic screen to the doorway that will allow fresh air to flow into the classroom but keep flying pests from entering space #1. Consultation was provided on the following. Staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted for evaluation. Please ensure all education is listed in their WORKS account. Let me know if you have any questions. I will review staff education prior to your next visit. As discussed, Incident Reports are submitted to me, your child care consultant, when a child receives medical attention from a dentist, emergency room, urgent care, hospital, orthopedic, the child’s physician, etc. The facility uses the school’s Risk Management Plan. You completed the initial application for a rated license and Rated License Assessment Request Review form during today’s visit. As discussed, I will order the environment rating scale on or after October 14, 2024. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray the table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item, if you have children that place materials in their mouth. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after February 16, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 8, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Beam Elementary Pre-K Facility ID: 36000644 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 02:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Brigitte Pitts, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on August 16, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom was monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024, at 9:15 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 7, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The temporary license was not posted. G.S. 110-99(a1) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #1 was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. The lead teacher propped an undated activity plan in front of the posted activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan did not provide daily activities for dramatic play, books, manipulatives, or blocks. .0508(g)(2) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The most recent date documented on the "Weekly Screen Time Log" was August 19, 2024. The lead teacher reported that children participate in screen time for six (6) minutes almost daily. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The door leading from space #1 to the outdoor learning environment was propped open from 11:10am until approximately 12pm. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One bottle of non-prescription Pepto Bismol was observed in an employee's purse in the unlocked cabinet under the adult size sink in space #1. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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. Two incident reports were reviewed during the visit. The "Steps to Prevent Reoccurrence" was documented as "none." .0802 (e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for First Aid from an unapproved training organization. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The lead teacher in space #1, received an online training for CPR from an unapproved training organization. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided on the following: CPR and First Aid As we discussed, online training to receive CPR and First Aid certification is not permitted. CPR National Foundation is not an approved course for the training. I suggested that you visit DCDEE’s website, locate the Provider Tab, Professional Development and Training, Health and Safety training, on the right side is a blue box that has a hyperlink that is titled, “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR training,” click on that link and it will provide you with a list of approved training courses. I also suggested that you contact the Gaston Lincoln Partnership for Children and register for the CPR and First Aid Training through their agency. At least one staff member with current CPR and First Aid training must be providing care to the children at all times or the facility may not operate. Temporary License You must post the child care license in a prominent place for parents to view. You corrected this violation by finding the copy of the temporary license and posting it on the parent board. Please be mindful to keep the license posted at all times. I suggested that you keep the license posted and when you need to identification number off the license, you view a previous completed visit summary to obtain that information or you write down the number on a scrap piece of paper for future reference. Medications Medication that is stored in your personal effects must be kept in locked storage. Pepto Bismol is an over-the-counter medication that is required to be locked at all times. I suggested that you add a lock to the cabinet and store your personal effects in a locked cabinet. Activity Plans Activity plans must be dated and posted for reference. The activity plan that was posted for reference was dated August 19, 2024, through August 23, 2024. You said that the activity plan was on the cabinet and you propped it against the activity plan that was posted. The activity plan that was propped against the old activity plan was not dated. I suggested that you update your activity plans at the end of the day on Friday’s and date them when you post it. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. The activity plan that was posted did not include at least four identifiable activities daily. You currently use Leap Frog Letter Factory for your activity plan and I suggested that you add activities to the activity plan to ensure that all requirements are met. The activity plan did not include gross motor activities, blocks, manipulatives, books, and dramatic play. Incident Reports When a child is injured during care, all information must be documented on the form including steps to prevent reoccurrence. Documenting “none” as the steps for reoccurrence when a child bumps into a wall or trips and falls, does not accurately prevent the injury from occurring in the future. I suggested that you discuss with the children the importance of watching where they walk and using walking feet. You can also have the children suggest ways to be safe while indoors and outdoors. Screen Time When screen time is offered during whole group time, you must document the amount of time that screen time was offered daily to ensure that you are meeting the requirements. You stated that children are offered screen time almost daily for six minutes to watch a video that is included in the curriculum, but the screen time log was last updated on August 19, 2024. Additional dates and times that screen time was offered were not documented on the cumulative log. I suggested that you have a “Screen Time Log” for each child enrolled in your classroom and document the screen time daily to ensure you are maintaining accurate records for review. Sanitation Requirement Per sanitation requirement, .2831(c) All openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. I suggested that you keep the door that enters the outdoor learning environment from space #1 closed or add a magnetic screen to the doorway that will allow fresh air to flow into the classroom but keep flying pests from entering space #1. Consultation was provided on the following. Staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted for evaluation. Please ensure all education is listed in their WORKS account. Let me know if you have any questions. I will review staff education prior to your next visit. As discussed, Incident Reports are submitted to me, your child care consultant, when a child receives medical attention from a dentist, emergency room, urgent care, hospital, orthopedic, the child’s physician, etc. The facility uses the school’s Risk Management Plan. You completed the initial application for a rated license and Rated License Assessment Request Review form during today’s visit. As discussed, I will order the environment rating scale on or after October 14, 2024. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray the table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item, if you have children that place materials in their mouth. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after February 16, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 8, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times