Chapel Grove Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHAPEL GROVE ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Facility ID: 36000519 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 87 Time In: 07:53 AM Time Out: 09:20 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, Syreeta Neely, 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 May 30, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. Your facility uses Frog Street Curriculum and the Teaching Strategies Gold Formative Assessment tool. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, routines, group time, outdoor play, and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on December 11, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 15, 2026. The last fire drill was conducted on March 27, 2026. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 4, 2026. The last playground inspection was conducted on April 16, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 25, 2025. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility has not completed lead-based paint or asbestos testing. Please complete lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff members 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 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. The vision screening for one (1) child, enrolled on August 20, 2025, was conducted on March 11, 2026. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. The health assessment for one (1) child, enrolled on August 20, 2025, did not include a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 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 98%. 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. 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. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. 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 Deirdre Sykes, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, 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. 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: CHAPEL GROVE ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Facility ID: 36000519 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 87 Time In: 07:53 AM Time Out: 09:20 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, Syreeta Neely, 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 May 30, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. Your facility uses Frog Street Curriculum and the Teaching Strategies Gold Formative Assessment tool. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, routines, group time, outdoor play, and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on December 11, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 15, 2026. The last fire drill was conducted on March 27, 2026. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 4, 2026. The last playground inspection was conducted on April 16, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 25, 2025. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility has not completed lead-based paint or asbestos testing. Please complete lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff members 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 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. The vision screening for one (1) child, enrolled on August 20, 2025, was conducted on March 11, 2026. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. The health assessment for one (1) child, enrolled on August 20, 2025, did not include a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 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 98%. 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. 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. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. 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 Deirdre Sykes, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, 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. 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: CHAPEL GROVE ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Facility ID: 36000519 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 5/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 81 Time In: 08:34 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, Syreeta Neely, 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 May 30, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on May 13, 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 learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, and group time play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2024. The last fire drill documented was conducted on May 1, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on August 23, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on April 28, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 25, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violation was observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 August 23, 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 95%. 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. Shelter-in-Place or Lockdown drills must be completed at least once every three (3) months. I suggested you create calendar reminders at least one year in advance to ensure drills are conducted at least once every three (3) months. I suggested you document the drill immediately after the drill is conducted to ensure required documentation is on file and available for review. Continue to document drills on the drill log form found on the DCDEE website. 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. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. 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: CHAPEL GROVE ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Facility ID: 36000519 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 5/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 81 Time In: 08:34 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, Syreeta Neely, 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 May 30, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on May 13, 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 learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, and group time play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2024. The last fire drill documented was conducted on May 1, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on August 23, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on April 28, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 25, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violation was observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 August 23, 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 95%. 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. Shelter-in-Place or Lockdown drills must be completed at least once every three (3) months. I suggested you create calendar reminders at least one year in advance to ensure drills are conducted at least once every three (3) months. I suggested you document the drill immediately after the drill is conducted to ensure required documentation is on file and available for review. Continue to document drills on the drill log form found on the DCDEE website. 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. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHAPEL GROVE ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Facility ID: 36000519 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 8/27/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 107 Time In: 10:48 AM Time Out: 12:35 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, Syreeta Neely, 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 May 30, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on August 27, 2024, 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 learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, and nap during the visit. A fence was added to the playground used by children enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program. The playground was measured during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on August 21, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on August 23, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on March 4, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff file and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Administration of a prescription medication (Creon), which has been administered daily, was not documented. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspection was conducted in April 2024 or May 2024. .0605(q) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information Form on file for the Administrator was last updated on August 10, 2023. .0701(a) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 10, 2024, 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. Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information must be recorded: the child's name; the date the medication was given; the time the medication was given; the amount and the type of medication given; and the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information must be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. (This does not apply to over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder.) I provided you with a sample Medication Administration Permission Form and Medication Administration Record via email during today’s visit. This form is also available on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I suggested you keep extra copies of this form in the classroom to ensure all required information is documented. 2. A monthly playground inspection must be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person must make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist is to be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. Continue to use the playground inspection checklist which may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. You stated no current staff members have playground safety training. You stated the staff member trained in playground safety left in May 2024. You stated Ashley Brown, NC Pre-K Compliance Facilitator, is trained in playground safety and will be visiting the school to conduct a playground inspection this week. You stated the NC Pre-K office is securing a class for a current employee to take playground safety. I suggested you conduct the playground inspections on the same day you conduct the fire drills to ensure they are conducted at least monthly. 3. Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers, must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Please have any substitutes complete the Emergency Information Form prior to caring for NC Pre-K children. I suggested you have all staff members complete the Emergency Information Form during the workdays prior to the beginning of the school year to ensure the information is completed at least annually. Consultation: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. 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: CHAPEL GROVE ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Facility ID: 36000519 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 8/27/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 107 Time In: 10:48 AM Time Out: 12:35 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, Syreeta Neely, 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 May 30, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on August 27, 2024, 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 learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, and nap during the visit. A fence was added to the playground used by children enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program. The playground was measured during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on August 21, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on August 23, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on March 4, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff file and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Administration of a prescription medication (Creon), which has been administered daily, was not documented. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspection was conducted in April 2024 or May 2024. .0605(q) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information Form on file for the Administrator was last updated on August 10, 2023. .0701(a) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 10, 2024, 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. Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information must be recorded: the child's name; the date the medication was given; the time the medication was given; the amount and the type of medication given; and the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information must be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. (This does not apply to over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder.) I provided you with a sample Medication Administration Permission Form and Medication Administration Record via email during today’s visit. This form is also available on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I suggested you keep extra copies of this form in the classroom to ensure all required information is documented. 2. A monthly playground inspection must be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person must make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist is to be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. Continue to use the playground inspection checklist which may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. You stated no current staff members have playground safety training. You stated the staff member trained in playground safety left in May 2024. You stated Ashley Brown, NC Pre-K Compliance Facilitator, is trained in playground safety and will be visiting the school to conduct a playground inspection this week. You stated the NC Pre-K office is securing a class for a current employee to take playground safety. I suggested you conduct the playground inspections on the same day you conduct the fire drills to ensure they are conducted at least monthly. 3. Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers, must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Please have any substitutes complete the Emergency Information Form prior to caring for NC Pre-K children. I suggested you have all staff members complete the Emergency Information Form during the workdays prior to the beginning of the school year to ensure the information is completed at least annually. Consultation: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. 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: CHAPEL GROVE ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Facility ID: 36000519 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 148 Time In: 08:42 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You Tracie Rice, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The North Carolina Secretary of State’s website was viewed before the visit, and Gaston County Schools was not listed. You reported no changes in ownership to the facility. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license effective May 30, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratio, enhanced ratios minus one. You stated the facility is not providing transportation at this time. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 5, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with five (5) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 19, 2023. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspections were on file for April 2023 or May 2023. .0605(q) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In Space #20, the Assistant Teacher, V. Norman, present and counted in staff/child ratio on the day of the visit, did not complete the process for a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The first aid training for one (1) staff member, employed on September 6, 2022, expired July 2023. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for one (1) staff member, employed on September 6, 2022, expired July 2023. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. In Space #20, the Assistant Teacher, V. Norman, present and counted in staff/child ratio on the day of the visit, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on September 6, 2022, did not complete the Medication in Child Care training as is required to complete the Health and Safety training requirements. .1102(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how the violation was 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. I must receive your compliance statement by October 2, 2023. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. 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. A monthly playground inspection must be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person must make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist is to be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. Continue to use the playground inspection checklist which may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. You stated the inspections were completed; however, you did not know where the inspection forms were. After completion of the inspection and documentation on the checklist, immediately place the inspection checklist in your licensing notebook to ensure it is on file and available for review at all times. 2. All staff members, and Administrators, including auxiliary staff such as therapists and bus drivers who are left alone with children, must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. I suggested you speak with the school and the NC Pre-K office to ensure all staff members have completed the process of a criminal background check prior to employment. The ABCMS was reviewed during the visit and noted that the staff member had initiated the process of a Criminal Background Check and that the “Current fitness determination” was listed as “Ready for determination”. I suggested you have the staff member check their criminal background check portal regularly for updates. The staff member without a valid qualifying letter left the licensed space during the visit and a staff member with a valid qualifying letter entered the classroom during the visit. Effective immediately, V. Norman is not permitted in licensed space until the crimincomplete,round check is complete and the qualifying letter is on file. 3. All staff, including Administrators, must have a valid qualifying letter on file at the facility. I suggested you place copies of qualifying letters for all staff members, including Administrators, in your DCDEE notebook. 4. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. For existing staff, schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. Once a CPR/First Aid class is completed, a copy of the CPR/First Aid card or certificate of completion of the CPR/First Aid training should be placed in the licensing notebook. 5. All staff members must complete all Health and Safety Trainings within the first year of hire and every five (5) years thereafter. These trainings can be found on the DCDEE Moodle Training site. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure trainings for new staff members are completed in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure all trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I reviewed the Moodle training site with the staff member who is missing the training and walked the staff member through how to access the training during the visit. Consultation: Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort one. Beginning in July and throughout the next few months I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Family child care home providers consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 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