Gaston Learning Academy LLC

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Facility ID: 36000618 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM 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 all applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 28, 2024. Upon arrival you, Christianie Dor-Lampton, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on March 18, 2025, and Gaston Learning Academy LLC was listed active and in good standing. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Your program operates with a five (5) star rated license issued on April 16, 2022, earning seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The license was posted, and the permit restrictions were in compliance including: 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one. A walk-through was completed, and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. NC Pre-K and Transportation requirements were monitored. Staff and children were observed during teacher directed group activities, story time, indoor free play, and outdoor gross motor play. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on December 4, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 29, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on February 17, 2025, at 11:00am. The last emergency drill was a shelter-in-place completed on January 23, 2025, at 10:30am. The last playground inspection was completed on March 3, 2025. The Emergency Preparedness Plan on file was completed on February 7, 2025. Lead Testing: The last lead water test was completed on April 30, 2024. Your next lead water test is due by April 30, 2027. Files Reviewed: 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. You stated no staff have been hired since the last visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #2, one (1) child had a medication authorization form for prescription Albuterol Sulfate with an authorization valid 08/22/2024 to 02/22/2025. .0803(12) Technical Assistance: Medications: I discussed with you that when a medication is no longer used on a child or the medical authorization is expired, the medication must be discarded or returned to the parent/guardian. I suggested you return or discard all expired medications. I also discussed with you medication permission forms and suggested you have the parent complete a new medication administration permission form prior to administering the prescription Albuterol Sulfate medication. Consultation: Lead Testing: I reviewed with you the child care rule for lead testing that went into effect on January 1, 2024. I also discussed with you that I had checked the Clean Water for Kids website and that your program has not completed the lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina today to enroll and register in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Reminders & Resources: -Fire Inspections: You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. -Health & Safety Trainings: All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. -Lead Water Testing: Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. -Provider Access to ABCMS North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once you are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. Steps to Access the ABCMS System: 1.Go to the DCDEE Website Home Page 2.Click on the Tab for Services 3.Click on the link for Background Checks 4.Click on the link for Child Care Background Checks and follow the instruction provided If you have any questions or concerns before proceeding in linking your child care facility and staff to the ABCMS System, please contact the CBC Unit at 919.814.6401 or by email at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. -DCDEE Website: 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 2, 2025. Please include in that letter each item 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 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov Farran M. Rhyne PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-594-0003. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: GASTON LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Facility ID: 36000618 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/28/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 8/28/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 206 Time In: 08:34 AM Time Out: 12:00 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, Christianie Dor-Lampton, Owner/Administrator, 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 April 16, 2022. 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 28, 2024, and your business, Gaston Learning Academy LLC, was active and in good standing. 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, free play, group time and outdoor play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 29, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 15, 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on July 9, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on July 8, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on August 7, 2024. Seven (7) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Three (3) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files were 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 #3, four (4) aerosol cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, three (3) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Up and Up Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Lysol Brand New Day Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) aerosol can of Raid Wasp and Hornet Defense System Spray, and one (1) bottle of Smart Care Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Clean Works Hand Sanitizer, all with multiple warnings, were stacked on the floor in the unlocked closed across from the restroom used by children. .2820(b) 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. In Space #1, one (1) opened bottle of Cherry Coca-Cola was on the shelf to the left of the exit door leading to the playground. .0901(i) 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 93%. 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 have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. If hazardous products are brought into the facility as a donation by parents, immediately place the item in locked storage. You removed all hazardous products from the unlocked closet during the visit and placed them in a locked box in the locked kitchen during the visit. 2. 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 you remind staff of this rule to ensure no items which children cannot consume are in the classrooms. The staff member discarded the Coca-Cola during the visit. 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: GASTON LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Facility ID: 36000618 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/28/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 8/28/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 206 Time In: 08:34 AM Time Out: 12:00 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, Christianie Dor-Lampton, Owner/Administrator, 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 April 16, 2022. 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 28, 2024, and your business, Gaston Learning Academy LLC, was active and in good standing. 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, free play, group time and outdoor play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 29, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 15, 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on July 9, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on July 8, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on August 7, 2024. Seven (7) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Three (3) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files were 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 #3, four (4) aerosol cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, three (3) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Up and Up Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Lysol Brand New Day Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) aerosol can of Raid Wasp and Hornet Defense System Spray, and one (1) bottle of Smart Care Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Clean Works Hand Sanitizer, all with multiple warnings, were stacked on the floor in the unlocked closed across from the restroom used by children. .2820(b) 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. In Space #1, one (1) opened bottle of Cherry Coca-Cola was on the shelf to the left of the exit door leading to the playground. .0901(i) 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 93%. 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 have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. If hazardous products are brought into the facility as a donation by parents, immediately place the item in locked storage. You removed all hazardous products from the unlocked closet during the visit and placed them in a locked box in the locked kitchen during the visit. 2. 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 you remind staff of this rule to ensure no items which children cannot consume are in the classrooms. The staff member discarded the Coca-Cola during the visit. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Facility ID: 36000618 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 03:40 PM 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. You, Christiaanie Dor-Lampton, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued April 16, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 19, 2024, and your business, Gaston Learning Academy LLC, was active and in good standing. 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, snack, group time, nap, and free play. 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. One (1) new staff member was hired since the last visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 10, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with four (4) demerits. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 15, 2023. The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 18, 2024, and the most recent emergency drill was conducted on January 4, 2024. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed in on March 13, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Based on the facility’s permit restrictions, the maximum capacity of space #2 is seventeen (17) children. Nineteen (19) children were present in Space #2 during the visit, and twenty (20) children were enrolled in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each 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 April 2, 2024. 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 94%. 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. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed on a clipboard at the entrance to the classroom. Use these forms to document arrival and departure of each child each day. You stated you review this information with staff members during staff meetings. I suggested you create a daily checklist for each classroom to ensure all required tasks are completed each day. 2. Your facility meets enhanced space requirements. You must have at least 30 square feet inside space per child. Based on enhanced space requirements, the maximum capacity of each space is as follows: Space #1/10 (ten) children Space #2/17 (seventeen) children Space #3/20 (twenty) children I suggested you reassign children to other classrooms to ensure no space exceeds the maximum capacity. Consultation 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 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Facility ID: 36000618 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 03:40 PM 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. You, Christiaanie Dor-Lampton, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued April 16, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 19, 2024, and your business, Gaston Learning Academy LLC, was active and in good standing. 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, snack, group time, nap, and free play. 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. One (1) new staff member was hired since the last visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 10, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with four (4) demerits. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 15, 2023. The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 18, 2024, and the most recent emergency drill was conducted on January 4, 2024. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed in on March 13, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Based on the facility’s permit restrictions, the maximum capacity of space #2 is seventeen (17) children. Nineteen (19) children were present in Space #2 during the visit, and twenty (20) children were enrolled in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each 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 April 2, 2024. 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 94%. 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. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed on a clipboard at the entrance to the classroom. Use these forms to document arrival and departure of each child each day. You stated you review this information with staff members during staff meetings. I suggested you create a daily checklist for each classroom to ensure all required tasks are completed each day. 2. Your facility meets enhanced space requirements. You must have at least 30 square feet inside space per child. Based on enhanced space requirements, the maximum capacity of each space is as follows: Space #1/10 (ten) children Space #2/17 (seventeen) children Space #3/20 (twenty) children I suggested you reassign children to other classrooms to ensure no space exceeds the maximum capacity. Consultation 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Facility ID: 36000618 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 03:40 PM 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. You, Christiaanie Dor-Lampton, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued April 16, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 19, 2024, and your business, Gaston Learning Academy LLC, was active and in good standing. 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, snack, group time, nap, and free play. 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. One (1) new staff member was hired since the last visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 10, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with four (4) demerits. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 15, 2023. The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 18, 2024, and the most recent emergency drill was conducted on January 4, 2024. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed in on March 13, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Based on the facility’s permit restrictions, the maximum capacity of space #2 is seventeen (17) children. Nineteen (19) children were present in Space #2 during the visit, and twenty (20) children were enrolled in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each 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 April 2, 2024. 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 94%. 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. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed on a clipboard at the entrance to the classroom. Use these forms to document arrival and departure of each child each day. You stated you review this information with staff members during staff meetings. I suggested you create a daily checklist for each classroom to ensure all required tasks are completed each day. 2. Your facility meets enhanced space requirements. You must have at least 30 square feet inside space per child. Based on enhanced space requirements, the maximum capacity of each space is as follows: Space #1/10 (ten) children Space #2/17 (seventeen) children Space #3/20 (twenty) children I suggested you reassign children to other classrooms to ensure no space exceeds the maximum capacity. Consultation 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Facility ID: 36000618 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 201 Time In: 08:39 AM Time Out: 12:00 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. You, Christianie Dor-Lampton, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued April 16, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 31, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 5, 2022. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not complete an Emergency Information Form. .0701(a) 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. In Space #2, one (1) bottle of Coca-Cola was on the table in the science center. .0901(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each 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 September 26, 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 93%. 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. 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. A staff member discarded the Coca-Cola in the trash during the visit. You stated the staff will not consume food or beverages in the classroom that the children may not consume. 2. 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. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 3. All staff members who care for children up to five (5) years of age must review the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to the staff member caring for children. An acknowledgment of receipt and review must be on file. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 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. 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