South Gastonia Church OF GOD Child Care

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTH GASTONIA CHURCH OF GOD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 3659014 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/9/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 11:11 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The visit was conducted with Amber Boyd, Administrator. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 27, 2025. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on February 6, 2026, and South Gastonia Church of God Inc. was listed active/current. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. This program operates with a notice of compliance issued on June 4, 2025. The permit restrictions include first shift (daytime care). A walkthrough was completed. All licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. You stated you no longer provide transportation and requested the requirements met for transportation be removed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, toileting, handwashing, nap, snack and departure. Inspections/Drills: The most recent approved fire inspection was conducted on April 17, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 17, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 30, 2026, at 10:58am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on September 18, 2025, at 9:58am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was conducted on January 7, 2026, by Amber Boyd. The last Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was completed on August 17, 2025. Lead and Asbestos Testing: The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was February 21, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results and enroll in the asbestos and lead-based paint testing by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated enrollment, and the risk assessment report was completed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Files Reviewed: You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. One new staff member was hired since the last visit. The ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility was reviewed. An unannounced follow-up visit may be made to monitor applicable child care requirements. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Pastor/Registered Agent, Adrian Franklin, employed on September 5, 2022, did not have a qualifying letter on file and available for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1797 The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check. The Pastor/Registered Agent, Adrian Franklin, employed on September 5, 2022, did not begin the process to complete the criminal history record check. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on September 18, 2025, at 9:58am. A quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was due to be completed by December 18, 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical Assistance regarding violations cited: Quarterly Drills 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. Criminal Background Checks – Pastor/Registered Agent The Pastor/Registered Agent of the program must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of the Pastor/Registered Agent’s qualifying letter expiration date. I also suggested you remind the Pastor/Registered Agent two (2) months prior to the expiration date of his qualifying letter to complete an application to begin the process for an updated qualifying letter. Consultation: Playground You asked questions regarding measuring mulch on the playground. I discussed with you that based on the critical height of the stationary equipment on the playground, the mulch surfacing must be a depth of six inches at all times. I suggested you use a six (6) inch or longer screwdriver as a measuring tool for mulch. Additionally, to ensure an appropriate depth, I suggested you rake and fluff the mulch regularly to prevent the mulch from becoming compact and purchase additional mulch if needed to maintain compliance of protective surfacing in fall zones. Reminders & Resources: Fire Inspections You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Lead Water Testing Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) The Division must be notified of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. DCDEE Website For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Compliance History The program’s compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent as of February 6, 2026. Compliance Letter: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. On or before February 23, 2026, your child care consultant must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, at 704-594-0003, farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, 828-782-0718, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov 704-594-0003 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTH GASTONIA CHURCH OF GOD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 3659014 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/9/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 11:11 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The visit was conducted with Amber Boyd, Administrator. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 27, 2025. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on February 6, 2026, and South Gastonia Church of God Inc. was listed active/current. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. This program operates with a notice of compliance issued on June 4, 2025. The permit restrictions include first shift (daytime care). A walkthrough was completed. All licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. You stated you no longer provide transportation and requested the requirements met for transportation be removed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, toileting, handwashing, nap, snack and departure. Inspections/Drills: The most recent approved fire inspection was conducted on April 17, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 17, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 30, 2026, at 10:58am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on September 18, 2025, at 9:58am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was conducted on January 7, 2026, by Amber Boyd. The last Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was completed on August 17, 2025. Lead and Asbestos Testing: The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was February 21, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results and enroll in the asbestos and lead-based paint testing by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated enrollment, and the risk assessment report was completed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Files Reviewed: You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. One new staff member was hired since the last visit. The ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility was reviewed. An unannounced follow-up visit may be made to monitor applicable child care requirements. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Pastor/Registered Agent, Adrian Franklin, employed on September 5, 2022, did not have a qualifying letter on file and available for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1797 The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check. The Pastor/Registered Agent, Adrian Franklin, employed on September 5, 2022, did not begin the process to complete the criminal history record check. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on September 18, 2025, at 9:58am. A quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was due to be completed by December 18, 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical Assistance regarding violations cited: Quarterly Drills 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. Criminal Background Checks – Pastor/Registered Agent The Pastor/Registered Agent of the program must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of the Pastor/Registered Agent’s qualifying letter expiration date. I also suggested you remind the Pastor/Registered Agent two (2) months prior to the expiration date of his qualifying letter to complete an application to begin the process for an updated qualifying letter. Consultation: Playground You asked questions regarding measuring mulch on the playground. I discussed with you that based on the critical height of the stationary equipment on the playground, the mulch surfacing must be a depth of six inches at all times. I suggested you use a six (6) inch or longer screwdriver as a measuring tool for mulch. Additionally, to ensure an appropriate depth, I suggested you rake and fluff the mulch regularly to prevent the mulch from becoming compact and purchase additional mulch if needed to maintain compliance of protective surfacing in fall zones. Reminders & Resources: Fire Inspections You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Lead Water Testing Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) The Division must be notified of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. DCDEE Website For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Compliance History The program’s compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent as of February 6, 2026. Compliance Letter: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. On or before February 23, 2026, your child care consultant must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, at 704-594-0003, farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, 828-782-0718, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov 704-594-0003 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: SOUTH GASTONIA CHURCH OF GOD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 3659014 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 124 Time In: 11:21 AM Time Out: 01:25 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, Cameran Thomas, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and South Gastonia Church of God, Inc. was current/active. You reported no changes in ownership to the facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 20, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with six (6) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 3, 2023. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the restroom, used by children, between Space #2 and Space #3, one (1) aerosol can of Neutron N1 712 Warm Pumpkin Spice Odor Eliminator, one (1) aerosol can of Neutron Germicidal Giant Plus Foaming Germicidal Cleaner, and one (1) bottle of Febreze Fabric Refresher Plus, all with multiple warnings, were on a shelf above the paper towel dispenser. In Space #3, one (1) Instant Ice Pack, six (6) packets of alcohol prep pads, two (2) packs of B2K Antiseptic Towelettes, and one (1) packet of Roosin Burn Care Gel were in an unlocked first aid kit on a shelf above the handwashing sink. .2820(b) 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 August 18, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 100%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Check all new first aid kits to ensure nothing hazardous is contained inside. All hazardous products were placed in locked storage during the visit. You stated hazardous products will remain in the locked cabinets located in each classroom. 2. 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. You stated the policy will be reviewed with each new staff member and the acknowledgement placed in each staff member’s file prior to caring for children. The staff member reviewed the policy, signed the acknowledgement, and the signed acknowledgement was placed in the staff member’s file during the visit. Consultation: Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. We reviewed section .2804 of the Sanitation Rules. I encouraged you to reach out to your Environmental Health Specialist at the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services at 704-853-5200 for additional questions regarding the new sanitation rules. We reviewed the Emergency Information form and I provided you with an updated copy of the form via email during today’s visit. 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