Bright Beginnings Christian Center II

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN CENTER II Facility ID: 96000441 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/19/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the owner /operator Debra Magnus. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Magnus as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during breakfast, center activities, group time, and routine care task. Meals are catered in and in compliance with the Meal Patterns **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated license issued July 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 26, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 10, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 3, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on May 29, 2025. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, transportation, safe sleep checks, and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio applicable to classroom was not posted in the classroom designated for three year old children. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in the classroom designated for school age children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for Aquaphor was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In the classroom designated for one year old children a prescription diaper cream had expired. .0803(12) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A rehire hired 6/10/25 did not have a medical report prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A rehire started 6/10/25 did not complete a TB test of screening indicating they were free of TB. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. .0701(a) The compliance letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the compliance letter is not received by July 3, 2025, a return visit will be made to the childcare center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, 18-month compliance history was 95%. Technical Assistance /Consultation: As a reminder, medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization 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, shall be discarded. Schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. Please be reminded that your sanitation inspection will expire on 6/26/25. Please contact the local Environmental Health and fire inspector to request an inspection be completed prior to the expiration date. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN CENTER II Facility ID: 96000441 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/19/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the owner /operator Debra Magnus. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Magnus as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during breakfast, center activities, group time, and routine care task. Meals are catered in and in compliance with the Meal Patterns **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated license issued July 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 26, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 10, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 3, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on May 29, 2025. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, transportation, safe sleep checks, and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio applicable to classroom was not posted in the classroom designated for three year old children. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in the classroom designated for school age children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for Aquaphor was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In the classroom designated for one year old children a prescription diaper cream had expired. .0803(12) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A rehire hired 6/10/25 did not have a medical report prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A rehire started 6/10/25 did not complete a TB test of screening indicating they were free of TB. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. .0701(a) The compliance letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the compliance letter is not received by July 3, 2025, a return visit will be made to the childcare center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, 18-month compliance history was 95%. Technical Assistance /Consultation: As a reminder, medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization 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, shall be discarded. Schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. Please be reminded that your sanitation inspection will expire on 6/26/25. Please contact the local Environmental Health and fire inspector to request an inspection be completed prior to the expiration date. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN CENTER II Facility ID: 96000441 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/19/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the owner /operator Debra Magnus. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Magnus as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during breakfast, center activities, group time, and routine care task. Meals are catered in and in compliance with the Meal Patterns **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated license issued July 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 26, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 10, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 3, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on May 29, 2025. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, transportation, safe sleep checks, and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio applicable to classroom was not posted in the classroom designated for three year old children. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in the classroom designated for school age children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for Aquaphor was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In the classroom designated for one year old children a prescription diaper cream had expired. .0803(12) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A rehire hired 6/10/25 did not have a medical report prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A rehire started 6/10/25 did not complete a TB test of screening indicating they were free of TB. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. .0701(a) The compliance letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the compliance letter is not received by July 3, 2025, a return visit will be made to the childcare center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, 18-month compliance history was 95%. Technical Assistance /Consultation: As a reminder, medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization 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, shall be discarded. Schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. Please be reminded that your sanitation inspection will expire on 6/26/25. Please contact the local Environmental Health and fire inspector to request an inspection be completed prior to the expiration date. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN CENTER II Facility ID: 96000441 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by owner operator D. Magnus. In addition, a monitoring visit for the NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility was completed. I was accompanied by Ms. Magnus as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. Meals were observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated license issued July 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 26, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on December 12, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on January 3, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: NC Pre-K requirements, supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, and program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of sunscreen was not discarded after course of treatment. .0803(12) A compliance letter must be sent to me by January 23, 2025. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 97%. During today’s visit, Ms. Magnus stated that the bus used to transport children was at another location therefore, transportation was not monitored. Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 98%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we discussed 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached by phone 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN CENTER II Facility ID: 96000441 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by owner operator D. Magnus. In addition, a monitoring visit for the NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility was completed. I was accompanied by Ms. Magnus as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. Meals were observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated license issued July 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 26, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on December 12, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on January 3, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: NC Pre-K requirements, supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, and program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of sunscreen was not discarded after course of treatment. .0803(12) A compliance letter must be sent to me by January 23, 2025. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 97%. During today’s visit, Ms. Magnus stated that the bus used to transport children was at another location therefore, transportation was not monitored. Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 98%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we discussed 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached by phone 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN CENTER II Facility ID: 96000441 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was by the owner D. Magnus. A checklist was used to note the requirements that I monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Magnus as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during center activities, group time, eating AM snack and completing routine care task. Meals were observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated license issued July 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed April 18, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 5 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 6, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 29, 2023, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on June 29, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 13, 2023. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance, transportation, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.Two staff have not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 26, 2023. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 94%. Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed only four classrooms in use. Ms. Magnus stated that she had teachers that were out and low numbers. She decided to combine classroom to utilize the staff the way she needed to and to ensure that all breaks are covered. As a reminder, child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 regarding on-going training and professional development requires after the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care center, and staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Please refer to the rule to obtain the number of hours based on education and experience. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN CENTER II Facility ID: 96000441 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was by the owner D. Magnus. A checklist was used to note the requirements that I monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Magnus as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during center activities, group time, eating AM snack and completing routine care task. Meals were observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated license issued July 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed April 18, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 5 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 6, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 29, 2023, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on June 29, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 13, 2023. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance, transportation, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.Two staff have not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 26, 2023. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 94%. Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed only four classrooms in use. Ms. Magnus stated that she had teachers that were out and low numbers. She decided to combine classroom to utilize the staff the way she needed to and to ensure that all breaks are covered. As a reminder, child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 regarding on-going training and professional development requires after the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care center, and staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Please refer to the rule to obtain the number of hours based on education and experience. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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