Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 01:29 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, LaParis Dawkins, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. 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 November 14, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets 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 routines, group time, lunch, nap, outdoor play and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on December 11, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 24, 2025. The last fire drill documented was conducted on January 13, 2026. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on December 5, 2026. The last playground inspection documented was conducted on February 18, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. 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 the steps for lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files 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 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There was no current menu posted in an area where it can be seen by parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on January 13, 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection documented was conducted on February 18, 2026. .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. One (1) staff member, employed on July 1, 2025, did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 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 December 5, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 July 1, 2025, did not sign acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. .1102(g) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 92%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks must be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu must be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. I suggested you post the next weeks’ menu at the end of the day the Friday prior to ensure a current menu is posted at all times. 2. Fire drills must be conducted at least once a month and documented on a fire drill log. I suggested you set a reminder on your calendar and/or conduct fire drills on the same day as monthly playground inspections to ensure the drills are conducted at least once per month, as required. I also suggested that you immediately document the drill on the fire drill log after the drill is conducted. Fire drills should be conducted at different times each month for each group of children. As a reminder, the alarm system must be used when conducting the drill. 3. 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 provided by DCDEE. This checklist may also be accessed through the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/P/Playground_Inspection_Checklist.pdf?ver=CxfeyCmo15O0_ztbu2--ng%3d%3d. I suggested you plan to conduct the playground inspections on the same day fire drills are conducted to ensure a month does not get skipped. After completion of the inspection, I suggested you immediately complete the documentation of the check on the checklist and place the inspection checklist in your licensing notebook to ensure it is on file and available for review at all times. 4. 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 to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Emergency Information forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. The staff member completed an Emergency Information form and placed it in the licensing notebook during the visit. All new staff members will complete an emergency information form on the first day of employment. 5. 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. 6. 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 to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members. I also suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. The staff member received a copy of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and signed acknowledgement of receipt during the visit. All staff members will sign receipt of the policy prior to caring for children. 7. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. I provided you with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record during the visit. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environment rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to the NC Pre-Kindergarten Office with Gaston County Schools to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. Your facility is scheduled to complete the rated license process in November 2027. 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: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 01:29 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, LaParis Dawkins, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. 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 November 14, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets 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 routines, group time, lunch, nap, outdoor play and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on December 11, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 24, 2025. The last fire drill documented was conducted on January 13, 2026. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on December 5, 2026. The last playground inspection documented was conducted on February 18, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. 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 the steps for lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files 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 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There was no current menu posted in an area where it can be seen by parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on January 13, 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection documented was conducted on February 18, 2026. .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. One (1) staff member, employed on July 1, 2025, did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 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 December 5, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 July 1, 2025, did not sign acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. .1102(g) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 92%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks must be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu must be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. I suggested you post the next weeks’ menu at the end of the day the Friday prior to ensure a current menu is posted at all times. 2. Fire drills must be conducted at least once a month and documented on a fire drill log. I suggested you set a reminder on your calendar and/or conduct fire drills on the same day as monthly playground inspections to ensure the drills are conducted at least once per month, as required. I also suggested that you immediately document the drill on the fire drill log after the drill is conducted. Fire drills should be conducted at different times each month for each group of children. As a reminder, the alarm system must be used when conducting the drill. 3. 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 provided by DCDEE. This checklist may also be accessed through the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/P/Playground_Inspection_Checklist.pdf?ver=CxfeyCmo15O0_ztbu2--ng%3d%3d. I suggested you plan to conduct the playground inspections on the same day fire drills are conducted to ensure a month does not get skipped. After completion of the inspection, I suggested you immediately complete the documentation of the check on the checklist and place the inspection checklist in your licensing notebook to ensure it is on file and available for review at all times. 4. 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 to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Emergency Information forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. The staff member completed an Emergency Information form and placed it in the licensing notebook during the visit. All new staff members will complete an emergency information form on the first day of employment. 5. 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. 6. 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 to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members. I also suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. The staff member received a copy of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and signed acknowledgement of receipt during the visit. All staff members will sign receipt of the policy prior to caring for children. 7. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. I provided you with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record during the visit. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environment rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to the NC Pre-Kindergarten Office with Gaston County Schools to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. Your facility is scheduled to complete the rated license process in November 2027. 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: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 01:29 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, LaParis Dawkins, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. 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 November 14, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets 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 routines, group time, lunch, nap, outdoor play and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on December 11, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 24, 2025. The last fire drill documented was conducted on January 13, 2026. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on December 5, 2026. The last playground inspection documented was conducted on February 18, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. 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 the steps for lead-based paint and asbestos testing immediately. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files 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 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There was no current menu posted in an area where it can be seen by parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on January 13, 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection documented was conducted on February 18, 2026. .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. One (1) staff member, employed on July 1, 2025, did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 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 December 5, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 July 1, 2025, did not sign acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. .1102(g) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 92%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks must be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu must be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. I suggested you post the next weeks’ menu at the end of the day the Friday prior to ensure a current menu is posted at all times. 2. Fire drills must be conducted at least once a month and documented on a fire drill log. I suggested you set a reminder on your calendar and/or conduct fire drills on the same day as monthly playground inspections to ensure the drills are conducted at least once per month, as required. I also suggested that you immediately document the drill on the fire drill log after the drill is conducted. Fire drills should be conducted at different times each month for each group of children. As a reminder, the alarm system must be used when conducting the drill. 3. 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 provided by DCDEE. This checklist may also be accessed through the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/P/Playground_Inspection_Checklist.pdf?ver=CxfeyCmo15O0_ztbu2--ng%3d%3d. I suggested you plan to conduct the playground inspections on the same day fire drills are conducted to ensure a month does not get skipped. After completion of the inspection, I suggested you immediately complete the documentation of the check on the checklist and place the inspection checklist in your licensing notebook to ensure it is on file and available for review at all times. 4. 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 to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Emergency Information forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. The staff member completed an Emergency Information form and placed it in the licensing notebook during the visit. All new staff members will complete an emergency information form on the first day of employment. 5. 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. 6. 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 to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members. I also suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. The staff member received a copy of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and signed acknowledgement of receipt during the visit. All staff members will sign receipt of the policy prior to caring for children. 7. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. I provided you with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record during the visit. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environment rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to the NC Pre-Kindergarten Office with Gaston County Schools to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. Your facility is scheduled to complete the rated license process in November 2027. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/13/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 121 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, LaParis Dawkins, Lead Teacher, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued November 13, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on October 13, 2025, and Gaston County Schools was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on November 6, 2024. A fire inspection was conducted for the school on September 16, 2025, and was documented on a North Carolina School Fire Inspection Form on September 16, 2025; however, multiple items were checked “no” as they did not pass inspection. The most recent fire drill was conducted on September 30, 2025, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on September 10, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on September 24, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, group time, outdoor play, and free play during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. Two (2) new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent approved fire inspection was conducted on April 29, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualifying letter for one (1) staff member, Alexis Reid, present and caring for children during the visit, expired on June 13, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualifying letter was not on file for one (1) staff member, Alexis Reid, present and caring for children during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. On the playground used by children enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program, two (2) active ant hills were observed on the ground along the edge of the grass and sidewalk in the center of the playground area, one (1) active ant hill was observed in the crack of the sidewalk in the center of the playground area, and one (1) active ant hill was observed on the sidewalk to the right of the storage shed. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 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. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You stated you requested that the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report Form be completed during the most recent fire inspection conducted for the school; however, it was not completed. You stated the Principal requested that the inspector come back out to inspect the licensed program; however, the Principal was informed the Fire Inspector could not come out at this time. I reached out to Justin Sellers, Division Chief Emergency Management, via email during the visit and requested that the Pre-Kindergarten program be inspected by a Fire Marshal. I suggested you provide the Principal with a copy of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Form to be completed during each inspection of the school. I also suggested you reach out to the facility’s fire inspector directly at the beginning of each school year to request an inspection of the Pre-Kindergarten Program. 2. Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. All staff members must have a valid qualifying letter on file. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. The staff member submitted their application for a criminal background check on September 10, 2025. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider Portal during the visit and noted the criminal background check to be “in progress”. I contacted Serena Luke, Administrative Specialist with the Division of Child Development and Early Education-Criminal Background Check Unit by phone during the visit. Ms. Luke stated the applicants fingerprints were not submitted. The staff member stated she would complete the fingerprinting process today. We reviewed the process of completing a criminal background check during the visit. 3. Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps may only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. I suggested you check playgrounds each day to ensure there are no hazards, including ant hills. I also suggested you document any active ant hills on the playground inspection form. I reminded you that active ant hills should be treated immediately. Areas with active ant hills should be made inaccessible to children until the ant hills are treated and no longer present. Consultation I provided you with a copy of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Book during the visit. I met with Jennifer Cabe, Principal, during the visit and provided her with a copy of the Preservice Requirements for Administrator Form. Ms. Cabe complete the form and returned it to me during the visit. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/13/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 121 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, LaParis Dawkins, Lead Teacher, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued November 13, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on October 13, 2025, and Gaston County Schools was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on November 6, 2024. A fire inspection was conducted for the school on September 16, 2025, and was documented on a North Carolina School Fire Inspection Form on September 16, 2025; however, multiple items were checked “no” as they did not pass inspection. The most recent fire drill was conducted on September 30, 2025, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on September 10, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on September 24, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, group time, outdoor play, and free play during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. Two (2) new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent approved fire inspection was conducted on April 29, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualifying letter for one (1) staff member, Alexis Reid, present and caring for children during the visit, expired on June 13, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualifying letter was not on file for one (1) staff member, Alexis Reid, present and caring for children during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. On the playground used by children enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program, two (2) active ant hills were observed on the ground along the edge of the grass and sidewalk in the center of the playground area, one (1) active ant hill was observed in the crack of the sidewalk in the center of the playground area, and one (1) active ant hill was observed on the sidewalk to the right of the storage shed. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 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. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You stated you requested that the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report Form be completed during the most recent fire inspection conducted for the school; however, it was not completed. You stated the Principal requested that the inspector come back out to inspect the licensed program; however, the Principal was informed the Fire Inspector could not come out at this time. I reached out to Justin Sellers, Division Chief Emergency Management, via email during the visit and requested that the Pre-Kindergarten program be inspected by a Fire Marshal. I suggested you provide the Principal with a copy of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Form to be completed during each inspection of the school. I also suggested you reach out to the facility’s fire inspector directly at the beginning of each school year to request an inspection of the Pre-Kindergarten Program. 2. Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. All staff members must have a valid qualifying letter on file. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. The staff member submitted their application for a criminal background check on September 10, 2025. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider Portal during the visit and noted the criminal background check to be “in progress”. I contacted Serena Luke, Administrative Specialist with the Division of Child Development and Early Education-Criminal Background Check Unit by phone during the visit. Ms. Luke stated the applicants fingerprints were not submitted. The staff member stated she would complete the fingerprinting process today. We reviewed the process of completing a criminal background check during the visit. 3. Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps may only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. I suggested you check playgrounds each day to ensure there are no hazards, including ant hills. I also suggested you document any active ant hills on the playground inspection form. I reminded you that active ant hills should be treated immediately. Areas with active ant hills should be made inaccessible to children until the ant hills are treated and no longer present. Consultation I provided you with a copy of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Book during the visit. I met with Jennifer Cabe, Principal, during the visit and provided her with a copy of the Preservice Requirements for Administrator Form. Ms. Cabe complete the form and returned it to me during the visit. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 142 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 11:15 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, LaParis Dawkins, 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 November 14, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 28, 2025, and your business, Gaston County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in outdoor play routines, free play, and group time during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection for the school was conducted on November 13, 2024; however, the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report was not completed. The most recent approved fire inspection for child care was completed on April 29, 2024. Please reach out to Clayton Thornburg, Assistant Fire Marshal with the Gaston County Fire Department at 704-866-3172, to have him complete the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report or conduct a visit to inspect and complete the form. The last fire drill was conducted on March 31, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 25, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on April 1, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Three (3) new staff files were reviewed during the visit. 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) substitute provider, present and caring for children during the visit, did not have an emergency information form on file. The emergency information form on file for one (1) staff member, employed on March 18, 2025, was dated April 3, 2025. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Stephanie Gust, Interim Administrator, employed at the facility on March 18, 2025, did not complete a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Stephanie Gust, Interim Administrator, employed at the facility on March 18, 2025, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1771 A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program on August 19, 2024, did not have a developmental screening on file. .3006(a) 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) substitute provider, present and caring for children during the visit, did not have a signed acknowledgement on file of the receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. One (1) staff member, employed on March 18, 2025, signed an acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on March 28, 2025. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 97%. 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. 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 a substitute packet to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment. I also suggested you keep extra copies of the emergency information form in your licensing notebook so that substitute providers can complete the form when they arrive. I provided you with a blank copy of the emergency information form, and the substitute provider completed the form during the visit. You placed the form in your licensing notebook during the visit. 2. All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. I suggested you assist the Interim Administrator in creating an NCID, and applying for a criminal background check. I also suggested you review this requirement with Gaston County Schools NC Pre-Kindergarten Program to ensure Administrators and staff members are not placed in a licensed program without completing the process of a criminal background check. 3. All staff members, including the Administrator and substitute providers, must have a valid qualifying letter, issued by DCDEE on file. I suggested you ask any new employees, including the Administrator, to provide you with a copy of their qualifying letter prior to employment to keep on file in the licensed program. 4. All children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program shall receive a screening assessing the development of each child, across all domains, to ensure the child is growing and developing according to developmental milestones, unless the child has an existing Individualized Education Program (IEP). Children shall be screened within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance. I suggested you complete the assessment within each child’s first month of attendance to ensure it is completed and on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you review all files regularly to ensure all required information is on file. 5. All staff members who care for children up to five (5) years of age, including the Administrator and all substitute providers, 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 to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members. The substitute provider reviewed the policy, signed the acknowledgement, and the signed acknowledgement was placed in the licensing notebook during the visit. I suggested you create a new employee packet and a substitute packet to ensure all required information is on file in a timely manner. Consultation: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 142 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 11:15 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, LaParis Dawkins, 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 November 14, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 28, 2025, and your business, Gaston County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in outdoor play routines, free play, and group time during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection for the school was conducted on November 13, 2024; however, the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report was not completed. The most recent approved fire inspection for child care was completed on April 29, 2024. Please reach out to Clayton Thornburg, Assistant Fire Marshal with the Gaston County Fire Department at 704-866-3172, to have him complete the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report or conduct a visit to inspect and complete the form. The last fire drill was conducted on March 31, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 25, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on April 1, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Three (3) new staff files were reviewed during the visit. 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) substitute provider, present and caring for children during the visit, did not have an emergency information form on file. The emergency information form on file for one (1) staff member, employed on March 18, 2025, was dated April 3, 2025. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Stephanie Gust, Interim Administrator, employed at the facility on March 18, 2025, did not complete a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Stephanie Gust, Interim Administrator, employed at the facility on March 18, 2025, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1771 A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program on August 19, 2024, did not have a developmental screening on file. .3006(a) 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) substitute provider, present and caring for children during the visit, did not have a signed acknowledgement on file of the receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. One (1) staff member, employed on March 18, 2025, signed an acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on March 28, 2025. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 97%. 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. 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 a substitute packet to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment. I also suggested you keep extra copies of the emergency information form in your licensing notebook so that substitute providers can complete the form when they arrive. I provided you with a blank copy of the emergency information form, and the substitute provider completed the form during the visit. You placed the form in your licensing notebook during the visit. 2. All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. I suggested you assist the Interim Administrator in creating an NCID, and applying for a criminal background check. I also suggested you review this requirement with Gaston County Schools NC Pre-Kindergarten Program to ensure Administrators and staff members are not placed in a licensed program without completing the process of a criminal background check. 3. All staff members, including the Administrator and substitute providers, must have a valid qualifying letter, issued by DCDEE on file. I suggested you ask any new employees, including the Administrator, to provide you with a copy of their qualifying letter prior to employment to keep on file in the licensed program. 4. All children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program shall receive a screening assessing the development of each child, across all domains, to ensure the child is growing and developing according to developmental milestones, unless the child has an existing Individualized Education Program (IEP). Children shall be screened within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance. I suggested you complete the assessment within each child’s first month of attendance to ensure it is completed and on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you review all files regularly to ensure all required information is on file. 5. All staff members who care for children up to five (5) years of age, including the Administrator and all substitute providers, 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 to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members. The substitute provider reviewed the policy, signed the acknowledgement, and the signed acknowledgement was placed in the licensing notebook during the visit. I suggested you create a new employee packet and a substitute packet to ensure all required information is on file in a timely manner. Consultation: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 11/18/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 81 Time In: 08:29 AM Time Out: 09:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, LaParis Dawkins, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued May 25, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The Secretary of State website was checked on November 18, 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. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 18, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 29, 2024. The most recent fire drill was conducted on October 29, 2024, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on September 26, 2024, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on May 21, 2024. 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, outdoor play, free play, group time, and outdoor play during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. Two (2) new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) Epinephrine Injection USP, Auto-Injector, and one (1) Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol, were not in the original containers with a pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 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. There were no permission to administer medication forms for one (1) prescription M-Dryl Liquid and two (2) bottles of Children’s Benadryl Oral Solution. One (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector expired April 2023, and one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector expired October 2024. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on May 21, 2024. .0605(q) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 2, 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 99%. 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. Prescribed medications must be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. If the medication is a pharmaceutical sample, it must be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging, be labeled with the child's name, and be accompanied by written instructions specifying: the child's name; the names of the medication; the amount and frequency of dosage; the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional. Medications should not be accepted if they are not in the pharmaceutical packaging with pharmacy labels. 2. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization or medication has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, should be discarded. For emergency medications, obtain a new prescription from the parent to ensure necessary medications are on site at all times. Standing permission to administer medications for chronic illnesses may be given for up to six (6) months. Each medication must have its own Permission to Administer Medication Form (multiple medications may not be listed on the same Permission to Administer Medication Form). If a medication is required as part of a Medical Action Plan, the medication and instructions must be listed on the Medical Action Plan. I suggested you review all Permission to Administer Medication Forms, Medical Action Plans, and medications when brought into the facility and at least monthly thereafter to ensure each medication has a Permission to Administer Medication Form, each form is filled out correctly and fully, and that no medications have expired. A medication should not be accepted without an accompanying Permission to Administer Medication Form. 3. 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. Use the playground inspection checklist which may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. You stated there is no one on staff at this time that is trained in playground safety. You stated you are scheduled to begin playground safety training on November 19, 2024. I suggested you have a staff member from the NC Pre-Kindergarten Office come to the facility to conduct a playground inspection until the training has been completed. I also suggested that as soon as the playground inspection is completed, you place the completed inspection form in your licensing notebook. 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: LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Facility ID: 36000374 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/28/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/28/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 123 Time In: 09:57 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 Rita Evans, 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. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license effective May 25, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratio, meets reduced ratios minus one. You stated you have a new Administrator. You provided me with an updated Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center Form during today's visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 20, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 5, 2023. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The Administrator, G. Coke, did not complete the process for a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Administrator, G. Coke, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 September 11, 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 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. 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. 2. 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. 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