Eastern Wayne Elementary School

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff members and Dr. Smith, Interim Administrator. R. Yelverton, Administrator, was not available. Dr. Smith and staff members were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were provided during the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 29, 2025, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on May 1, 2025. The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tools were not monitored. Monitoring for NC Pre-K will be completed during the Routine Unannounced visit. Children were observed participating in routines, free play in the indoor environment, group activities, and transitions. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to connection issues, a one-page visit summary was completed. All documented violations were reviewed with Dr. Smith, Ms. Steed, and Ms. Jenkins. A copy of the one-page visit summary was provided. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 126, documentation of the departure time for 2 students was not available for January 20, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 122A, disinfectant and hand sanitizer was not maintained at five feet off the floor. A staff member's purse was stored in an unlocked filing cabinet, not five feet from the floor. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. In space 122A, an electrical power strip did not have safety plugs in the outlets that were not being used. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of hair aloe spray and a tube of deodorant was not maintained in a locked room or storage. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The Emergency Medical Care Plan for the program was not updated to reflect Dr. C. Smith as the interim administrator while R. Yelverton has been on leave from the program. The EMC was not posted in each classroom and available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A personnel file was not available for C. Waters, an Eastern Wayne Elementary School Instructional Assistant, that was being utilized for a substitute in space 122A. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A. Thomas was required to complete 5 hours of on-going training by 4/8/2025. Documentation of the required training was not available. .1103(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In space 122A, one child's immunization record was not on file within 30 days of admission. The record was provided with a date of 10/12/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed and dated statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at child's enrollment was not available for one child. .1804(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The first and last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed October 2025. A drill should have been completed in September and every three months thereafter. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch, used for surfacing, measured less than one inch in different areas around the play structures that were over 18 inches in height. The area underneath the slides measures less than one inch. In other areas, the mulch measures 3 inches. .0605(k)(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. Substitute teaching staff, M. Futrell began substituting in the license classrooms 9/2025. The required training has not been completed as of today. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members H. Dulaney and A. Thomas did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. Ms. Dulaney has completed all the trainings except for the medication training. Ms. Thomas has no record of any of the trainings completed. Ms. Dulaney's employment date is 8/14/2024. Ms. Thomas' employment date is 4/8/2024. .1102(a) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by February 4, 2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. SURFACING: When monitoring the outdoor environment, I observed the amount of surface material under the play structures that were more than 18 inches high. The surfacing material that is being utilized is wood mulch. The adequate surfacing depth for wood mulch under the two play structures is 6 inches. When measuring the depth of the wood mulch, it measured less than one inch in the area underneath the slides. Ms. Steed and Ms. Jenkins stated that the mulch was ordered and delivered this programming year; however, it was not enough. We reviewed the requirement of 6 inches in this area. SUBSTITUTES: There were two substitutes in space 122A today. One substitute did not have a personnel file available for review. One substitute did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. I printed a substitute file checklist for N. Cruz, office staff member. We reviewed what was required in all substitute files. ON-GOING TRAINING: When monitoring staff files and on-going training, it was observed that the Ongoing Training Documentation form was not completed. This document keeps a record of all training received by staff. We reviewed that this is a requirement. I suggested that all staff members record training information on the document when training has been completed. One staff member required to receive on-going training did not complete the required number of hours according to their education and experience. In addition, one staff member did not have the documentation available to verify the required CPR and First Aid training. Near the conclusion of the visit, the staff member provided the documentation for the completed trainings. I reviewed with the staff member that this documentation is required to be maintained in the personnel file. As a reminder, moving forward, if documentation is not available at time of monitoring, the violation may not be removed. SHELTER-IN-PLACE/LOCKDOWN DRILLS: The required shelter-in-place/lockdown drills are required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that you may complete either a shelter-in-place drill or a lockdown drill. Both drills are not required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that your drill record had a date of October 11, 2025. During the Routine Unannounced visit completed on May 28, 2025, a violation was documented regarding the required drills not being completed every three months. We reviewed that due to your program being out for the summer months of July and August, a drill must be completed in September and every three months afterward. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. ELIFT – Early Learning Instruction for Teachers: Choose from over 100 courses available on-demand, live/virtual, and in-person with flexible payment options, including individual memberships, group memberships, and single courses from $5! Early Learning Academies, Training for High School CTE programs, Pre-Apprenticeships, and ApprenticeshipNC are also available. For more information, visit the Southwestern Child Development Commission Website at https://www.swcdcinc.org/ or email darby.karen@swcdcinc.org or elift@swcdcinc.org. FREE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the free course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Offered by UNC School of Social Work and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. To register visit: https://ncmhfa.unc.edu/adult-mhfa-for-child-development-and-early-educators/ For a list of trainings and dates, visit https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:1e43735b-e609-414f-a946-ef316e09edae For Questions Please Email nccommunitymhfa@ssw.unc.edu DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff members and Dr. Smith, Interim Administrator. R. Yelverton, Administrator, was not available. Dr. Smith and staff members were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were provided during the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 29, 2025, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on May 1, 2025. The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tools were not monitored. Monitoring for NC Pre-K will be completed during the Routine Unannounced visit. Children were observed participating in routines, free play in the indoor environment, group activities, and transitions. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to connection issues, a one-page visit summary was completed. All documented violations were reviewed with Dr. Smith, Ms. Steed, and Ms. Jenkins. A copy of the one-page visit summary was provided. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 126, documentation of the departure time for 2 students was not available for January 20, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 122A, disinfectant and hand sanitizer was not maintained at five feet off the floor. A staff member's purse was stored in an unlocked filing cabinet, not five feet from the floor. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. In space 122A, an electrical power strip did not have safety plugs in the outlets that were not being used. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of hair aloe spray and a tube of deodorant was not maintained in a locked room or storage. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The Emergency Medical Care Plan for the program was not updated to reflect Dr. C. Smith as the interim administrator while R. Yelverton has been on leave from the program. The EMC was not posted in each classroom and available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A personnel file was not available for C. Waters, an Eastern Wayne Elementary School Instructional Assistant, that was being utilized for a substitute in space 122A. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A. Thomas was required to complete 5 hours of on-going training by 4/8/2025. Documentation of the required training was not available. .1103(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In space 122A, one child's immunization record was not on file within 30 days of admission. The record was provided with a date of 10/12/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed and dated statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at child's enrollment was not available for one child. .1804(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The first and last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed October 2025. A drill should have been completed in September and every three months thereafter. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch, used for surfacing, measured less than one inch in different areas around the play structures that were over 18 inches in height. The area underneath the slides measures less than one inch. In other areas, the mulch measures 3 inches. .0605(k)(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. Substitute teaching staff, M. Futrell began substituting in the license classrooms 9/2025. The required training has not been completed as of today. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members H. Dulaney and A. Thomas did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. Ms. Dulaney has completed all the trainings except for the medication training. Ms. Thomas has no record of any of the trainings completed. Ms. Dulaney's employment date is 8/14/2024. Ms. Thomas' employment date is 4/8/2024. .1102(a) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by February 4, 2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. SURFACING: When monitoring the outdoor environment, I observed the amount of surface material under the play structures that were more than 18 inches high. The surfacing material that is being utilized is wood mulch. The adequate surfacing depth for wood mulch under the two play structures is 6 inches. When measuring the depth of the wood mulch, it measured less than one inch in the area underneath the slides. Ms. Steed and Ms. Jenkins stated that the mulch was ordered and delivered this programming year; however, it was not enough. We reviewed the requirement of 6 inches in this area. SUBSTITUTES: There were two substitutes in space 122A today. One substitute did not have a personnel file available for review. One substitute did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. I printed a substitute file checklist for N. Cruz, office staff member. We reviewed what was required in all substitute files. ON-GOING TRAINING: When monitoring staff files and on-going training, it was observed that the Ongoing Training Documentation form was not completed. This document keeps a record of all training received by staff. We reviewed that this is a requirement. I suggested that all staff members record training information on the document when training has been completed. One staff member required to receive on-going training did not complete the required number of hours according to their education and experience. In addition, one staff member did not have the documentation available to verify the required CPR and First Aid training. Near the conclusion of the visit, the staff member provided the documentation for the completed trainings. I reviewed with the staff member that this documentation is required to be maintained in the personnel file. As a reminder, moving forward, if documentation is not available at time of monitoring, the violation may not be removed. SHELTER-IN-PLACE/LOCKDOWN DRILLS: The required shelter-in-place/lockdown drills are required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that you may complete either a shelter-in-place drill or a lockdown drill. Both drills are not required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that your drill record had a date of October 11, 2025. During the Routine Unannounced visit completed on May 28, 2025, a violation was documented regarding the required drills not being completed every three months. We reviewed that due to your program being out for the summer months of July and August, a drill must be completed in September and every three months afterward. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. ELIFT – Early Learning Instruction for Teachers: Choose from over 100 courses available on-demand, live/virtual, and in-person with flexible payment options, including individual memberships, group memberships, and single courses from $5! Early Learning Academies, Training for High School CTE programs, Pre-Apprenticeships, and ApprenticeshipNC are also available. For more information, visit the Southwestern Child Development Commission Website at https://www.swcdcinc.org/ or email darby.karen@swcdcinc.org or elift@swcdcinc.org. FREE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the free course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Offered by UNC School of Social Work and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. To register visit: https://ncmhfa.unc.edu/adult-mhfa-for-child-development-and-early-educators/ For a list of trainings and dates, visit https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:1e43735b-e609-414f-a946-ef316e09edae For Questions Please Email nccommunitymhfa@ssw.unc.edu DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff members and Dr. Smith, Interim Administrator. R. Yelverton, Administrator, was not available. Dr. Smith and staff members were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were provided during the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 29, 2025, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on May 1, 2025. The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tools were not monitored. Monitoring for NC Pre-K will be completed during the Routine Unannounced visit. Children were observed participating in routines, free play in the indoor environment, group activities, and transitions. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to connection issues, a one-page visit summary was completed. All documented violations were reviewed with Dr. Smith, Ms. Steed, and Ms. Jenkins. A copy of the one-page visit summary was provided. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 126, documentation of the departure time for 2 students was not available for January 20, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 122A, disinfectant and hand sanitizer was not maintained at five feet off the floor. A staff member's purse was stored in an unlocked filing cabinet, not five feet from the floor. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. In space 122A, an electrical power strip did not have safety plugs in the outlets that were not being used. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of hair aloe spray and a tube of deodorant was not maintained in a locked room or storage. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The Emergency Medical Care Plan for the program was not updated to reflect Dr. C. Smith as the interim administrator while R. Yelverton has been on leave from the program. The EMC was not posted in each classroom and available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A personnel file was not available for C. Waters, an Eastern Wayne Elementary School Instructional Assistant, that was being utilized for a substitute in space 122A. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A. Thomas was required to complete 5 hours of on-going training by 4/8/2025. Documentation of the required training was not available. .1103(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In space 122A, one child's immunization record was not on file within 30 days of admission. The record was provided with a date of 10/12/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed and dated statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at child's enrollment was not available for one child. .1804(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The first and last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed October 2025. A drill should have been completed in September and every three months thereafter. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch, used for surfacing, measured less than one inch in different areas around the play structures that were over 18 inches in height. The area underneath the slides measures less than one inch. In other areas, the mulch measures 3 inches. .0605(k)(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. Substitute teaching staff, M. Futrell began substituting in the license classrooms 9/2025. The required training has not been completed as of today. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members H. Dulaney and A. Thomas did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. Ms. Dulaney has completed all the trainings except for the medication training. Ms. Thomas has no record of any of the trainings completed. Ms. Dulaney's employment date is 8/14/2024. Ms. Thomas' employment date is 4/8/2024. .1102(a) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by February 4, 2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. SURFACING: When monitoring the outdoor environment, I observed the amount of surface material under the play structures that were more than 18 inches high. The surfacing material that is being utilized is wood mulch. The adequate surfacing depth for wood mulch under the two play structures is 6 inches. When measuring the depth of the wood mulch, it measured less than one inch in the area underneath the slides. Ms. Steed and Ms. Jenkins stated that the mulch was ordered and delivered this programming year; however, it was not enough. We reviewed the requirement of 6 inches in this area. SUBSTITUTES: There were two substitutes in space 122A today. One substitute did not have a personnel file available for review. One substitute did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. I printed a substitute file checklist for N. Cruz, office staff member. We reviewed what was required in all substitute files. ON-GOING TRAINING: When monitoring staff files and on-going training, it was observed that the Ongoing Training Documentation form was not completed. This document keeps a record of all training received by staff. We reviewed that this is a requirement. I suggested that all staff members record training information on the document when training has been completed. One staff member required to receive on-going training did not complete the required number of hours according to their education and experience. In addition, one staff member did not have the documentation available to verify the required CPR and First Aid training. Near the conclusion of the visit, the staff member provided the documentation for the completed trainings. I reviewed with the staff member that this documentation is required to be maintained in the personnel file. As a reminder, moving forward, if documentation is not available at time of monitoring, the violation may not be removed. SHELTER-IN-PLACE/LOCKDOWN DRILLS: The required shelter-in-place/lockdown drills are required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that you may complete either a shelter-in-place drill or a lockdown drill. Both drills are not required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that your drill record had a date of October 11, 2025. During the Routine Unannounced visit completed on May 28, 2025, a violation was documented regarding the required drills not being completed every three months. We reviewed that due to your program being out for the summer months of July and August, a drill must be completed in September and every three months afterward. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. ELIFT – Early Learning Instruction for Teachers: Choose from over 100 courses available on-demand, live/virtual, and in-person with flexible payment options, including individual memberships, group memberships, and single courses from $5! Early Learning Academies, Training for High School CTE programs, Pre-Apprenticeships, and ApprenticeshipNC are also available. For more information, visit the Southwestern Child Development Commission Website at https://www.swcdcinc.org/ or email darby.karen@swcdcinc.org or elift@swcdcinc.org. FREE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the free course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Offered by UNC School of Social Work and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. To register visit: https://ncmhfa.unc.edu/adult-mhfa-for-child-development-and-early-educators/ For a list of trainings and dates, visit https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:1e43735b-e609-414f-a946-ef316e09edae For Questions Please Email nccommunitymhfa@ssw.unc.edu DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff members and Dr. Smith, Interim Administrator. R. Yelverton, Administrator, was not available. Dr. Smith and staff members were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were provided during the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 29, 2025, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on May 1, 2025. The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tools were not monitored. Monitoring for NC Pre-K will be completed during the Routine Unannounced visit. Children were observed participating in routines, free play in the indoor environment, group activities, and transitions. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to connection issues, a one-page visit summary was completed. All documented violations were reviewed with Dr. Smith, Ms. Steed, and Ms. Jenkins. A copy of the one-page visit summary was provided. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 126, documentation of the departure time for 2 students was not available for January 20, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 122A, disinfectant and hand sanitizer was not maintained at five feet off the floor. A staff member's purse was stored in an unlocked filing cabinet, not five feet from the floor. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. In space 122A, an electrical power strip did not have safety plugs in the outlets that were not being used. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of hair aloe spray and a tube of deodorant was not maintained in a locked room or storage. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The Emergency Medical Care Plan for the program was not updated to reflect Dr. C. Smith as the interim administrator while R. Yelverton has been on leave from the program. The EMC was not posted in each classroom and available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A personnel file was not available for C. Waters, an Eastern Wayne Elementary School Instructional Assistant, that was being utilized for a substitute in space 122A. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A. Thomas was required to complete 5 hours of on-going training by 4/8/2025. Documentation of the required training was not available. .1103(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In space 122A, one child's immunization record was not on file within 30 days of admission. The record was provided with a date of 10/12/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed and dated statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at child's enrollment was not available for one child. .1804(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The first and last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed October 2025. A drill should have been completed in September and every three months thereafter. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch, used for surfacing, measured less than one inch in different areas around the play structures that were over 18 inches in height. The area underneath the slides measures less than one inch. In other areas, the mulch measures 3 inches. .0605(k)(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. Substitute teaching staff, M. Futrell began substituting in the license classrooms 9/2025. The required training has not been completed as of today. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members H. Dulaney and A. Thomas did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. Ms. Dulaney has completed all the trainings except for the medication training. Ms. Thomas has no record of any of the trainings completed. Ms. Dulaney's employment date is 8/14/2024. Ms. Thomas' employment date is 4/8/2024. .1102(a) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by February 4, 2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. SURFACING: When monitoring the outdoor environment, I observed the amount of surface material under the play structures that were more than 18 inches high. The surfacing material that is being utilized is wood mulch. The adequate surfacing depth for wood mulch under the two play structures is 6 inches. When measuring the depth of the wood mulch, it measured less than one inch in the area underneath the slides. Ms. Steed and Ms. Jenkins stated that the mulch was ordered and delivered this programming year; however, it was not enough. We reviewed the requirement of 6 inches in this area. SUBSTITUTES: There were two substitutes in space 122A today. One substitute did not have a personnel file available for review. One substitute did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. I printed a substitute file checklist for N. Cruz, office staff member. We reviewed what was required in all substitute files. ON-GOING TRAINING: When monitoring staff files and on-going training, it was observed that the Ongoing Training Documentation form was not completed. This document keeps a record of all training received by staff. We reviewed that this is a requirement. I suggested that all staff members record training information on the document when training has been completed. One staff member required to receive on-going training did not complete the required number of hours according to their education and experience. In addition, one staff member did not have the documentation available to verify the required CPR and First Aid training. Near the conclusion of the visit, the staff member provided the documentation for the completed trainings. I reviewed with the staff member that this documentation is required to be maintained in the personnel file. As a reminder, moving forward, if documentation is not available at time of monitoring, the violation may not be removed. SHELTER-IN-PLACE/LOCKDOWN DRILLS: The required shelter-in-place/lockdown drills are required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that you may complete either a shelter-in-place drill or a lockdown drill. Both drills are not required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that your drill record had a date of October 11, 2025. During the Routine Unannounced visit completed on May 28, 2025, a violation was documented regarding the required drills not being completed every three months. We reviewed that due to your program being out for the summer months of July and August, a drill must be completed in September and every three months afterward. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. ELIFT – Early Learning Instruction for Teachers: Choose from over 100 courses available on-demand, live/virtual, and in-person with flexible payment options, including individual memberships, group memberships, and single courses from $5! Early Learning Academies, Training for High School CTE programs, Pre-Apprenticeships, and ApprenticeshipNC are also available. For more information, visit the Southwestern Child Development Commission Website at https://www.swcdcinc.org/ or email darby.karen@swcdcinc.org or elift@swcdcinc.org. FREE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the free course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Offered by UNC School of Social Work and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. To register visit: https://ncmhfa.unc.edu/adult-mhfa-for-child-development-and-early-educators/ For a list of trainings and dates, visit https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:1e43735b-e609-414f-a946-ef316e09edae For Questions Please Email nccommunitymhfa@ssw.unc.edu DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff members and Dr. Smith, Interim Administrator. R. Yelverton, Administrator, was not available. Dr. Smith and staff members were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were provided during the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 29, 2025, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on May 1, 2025. The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tools were not monitored. Monitoring for NC Pre-K will be completed during the Routine Unannounced visit. Children were observed participating in routines, free play in the indoor environment, group activities, and transitions. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to connection issues, a one-page visit summary was completed. All documented violations were reviewed with Dr. Smith, Ms. Steed, and Ms. Jenkins. A copy of the one-page visit summary was provided. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 126, documentation of the departure time for 2 students was not available for January 20, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 122A, disinfectant and hand sanitizer was not maintained at five feet off the floor. A staff member's purse was stored in an unlocked filing cabinet, not five feet from the floor. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. In space 122A, an electrical power strip did not have safety plugs in the outlets that were not being used. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of hair aloe spray and a tube of deodorant was not maintained in a locked room or storage. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The Emergency Medical Care Plan for the program was not updated to reflect Dr. C. Smith as the interim administrator while R. Yelverton has been on leave from the program. The EMC was not posted in each classroom and available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A personnel file was not available for C. Waters, an Eastern Wayne Elementary School Instructional Assistant, that was being utilized for a substitute in space 122A. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A. Thomas was required to complete 5 hours of on-going training by 4/8/2025. Documentation of the required training was not available. .1103(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In space 122A, one child's immunization record was not on file within 30 days of admission. The record was provided with a date of 10/12/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed and dated statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at child's enrollment was not available for one child. .1804(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The first and last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed October 2025. A drill should have been completed in September and every three months thereafter. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch, used for surfacing, measured less than one inch in different areas around the play structures that were over 18 inches in height. The area underneath the slides measures less than one inch. In other areas, the mulch measures 3 inches. .0605(k)(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. Substitute teaching staff, M. Futrell began substituting in the license classrooms 9/2025. The required training has not been completed as of today. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members H. Dulaney and A. Thomas did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. Ms. Dulaney has completed all the trainings except for the medication training. Ms. Thomas has no record of any of the trainings completed. Ms. Dulaney's employment date is 8/14/2024. Ms. Thomas' employment date is 4/8/2024. .1102(a) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by February 4, 2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. SURFACING: When monitoring the outdoor environment, I observed the amount of surface material under the play structures that were more than 18 inches high. The surfacing material that is being utilized is wood mulch. The adequate surfacing depth for wood mulch under the two play structures is 6 inches. When measuring the depth of the wood mulch, it measured less than one inch in the area underneath the slides. Ms. Steed and Ms. Jenkins stated that the mulch was ordered and delivered this programming year; however, it was not enough. We reviewed the requirement of 6 inches in this area. SUBSTITUTES: There were two substitutes in space 122A today. One substitute did not have a personnel file available for review. One substitute did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. I printed a substitute file checklist for N. Cruz, office staff member. We reviewed what was required in all substitute files. ON-GOING TRAINING: When monitoring staff files and on-going training, it was observed that the Ongoing Training Documentation form was not completed. This document keeps a record of all training received by staff. We reviewed that this is a requirement. I suggested that all staff members record training information on the document when training has been completed. One staff member required to receive on-going training did not complete the required number of hours according to their education and experience. In addition, one staff member did not have the documentation available to verify the required CPR and First Aid training. Near the conclusion of the visit, the staff member provided the documentation for the completed trainings. I reviewed with the staff member that this documentation is required to be maintained in the personnel file. As a reminder, moving forward, if documentation is not available at time of monitoring, the violation may not be removed. SHELTER-IN-PLACE/LOCKDOWN DRILLS: The required shelter-in-place/lockdown drills are required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that you may complete either a shelter-in-place drill or a lockdown drill. Both drills are not required to be completed every three (3) months. We reviewed that your drill record had a date of October 11, 2025. During the Routine Unannounced visit completed on May 28, 2025, a violation was documented regarding the required drills not being completed every three months. We reviewed that due to your program being out for the summer months of July and August, a drill must be completed in September and every three months afterward. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. ELIFT – Early Learning Instruction for Teachers: Choose from over 100 courses available on-demand, live/virtual, and in-person with flexible payment options, including individual memberships, group memberships, and single courses from $5! Early Learning Academies, Training for High School CTE programs, Pre-Apprenticeships, and ApprenticeshipNC are also available. For more information, visit the Southwestern Child Development Commission Website at https://www.swcdcinc.org/ or email darby.karen@swcdcinc.org or elift@swcdcinc.org. FREE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the free course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Offered by UNC School of Social Work and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. To register visit: https://ncmhfa.unc.edu/adult-mhfa-for-child-development-and-early-educators/ For a list of trainings and dates, visit https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:1e43735b-e609-414f-a946-ef316e09edae For Questions Please Email nccommunitymhfa@ssw.unc.edu DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 applicable child care requirements during this Routine Unannounced Visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 30, 2024, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on May 1, 2025. Children were observed participating in routines, group activities, and transitions. Upon entering space 127, I observed one teacher laying down mats and preparing for nap time. I observed one teacher outside with 17 children. I reviewed with staff that if one teacher must step away from the classroom, they must take enough children to maintain the required staff/child ratio of one teacher to nine students. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to technical issues, a one – page visit summary was provided to you. All violations were reviewed with staff member, S. Jenkins. A copy of the visit summary was provided to you. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented on the fire drill record. The last recorded drill was completed on 10/9/2025 .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. Monthly playground inspections were not completed as required. The date of the last documented inspection was dated 12/3/2024. .0605(q) 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 127, one teacher was observed in the outside environment with 17 children. One teacher was inside the classroom laying down mats for nap time. .3009 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The required drills were not practiced or documented on the drill record. The last recorded drill was completed/documented on 10/11/2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by June 11, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS: Please remember staff-to-child ratios are important for safety reasons. The risks for children increase when required ratios are not maintained. Maintaining staff-to-child ratios ensures that child care providers can effectively supervise the entire group while engaging children in daily activities and routines. Due to a staff/child ratio violation, an unannounced follow-up visit will be completed. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Child Care Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .3201-.3226 and amend the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .0102, .2902, .2905, .3002, .3009, and .3010. • Read the Proposed Amendments and Adoptions. • Read the Fiscal Impact Analysis approved by the Office of State Budget Management. This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is based on a star-rating licensing system that applies to child care centers and family child care homes that meet all minimum child care requirements which include but are not limited to health and safety standards and those who voluntarily choose to meet higher standards. The proposed rules incorporate all the elements of QRIS required by legislation as well as additional changes necessary for administrative clarity. The rules preserve the integrity of the state’s existing QRIS while providing more options for child care facilities to demonstrate and meet quality standards. These options include adjustments to current requirements related to staff/child ratio and enrollment that will result in more availability for families, options for early childhood education professionals to meet education standards at all star levels, and a choice of three licensure pathways to earn a Star Rated License. This will enable operators to demonstrate quality care practices by meeting standards that best fit the needs of the families they serve and the early childhood education professionals they employ. Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2025 DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov RESOURCES: PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective January 2024. The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .3201 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 applicable child care requirements during this Routine Unannounced Visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 30, 2024, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on May 1, 2025. Children were observed participating in routines, group activities, and transitions. Upon entering space 127, I observed one teacher laying down mats and preparing for nap time. I observed one teacher outside with 17 children. I reviewed with staff that if one teacher must step away from the classroom, they must take enough children to maintain the required staff/child ratio of one teacher to nine students. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to technical issues, a one – page visit summary was provided to you. All violations were reviewed with staff member, S. Jenkins. A copy of the visit summary was provided to you. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented on the fire drill record. The last recorded drill was completed on 10/9/2025 .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. Monthly playground inspections were not completed as required. The date of the last documented inspection was dated 12/3/2024. .0605(q) 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 127, one teacher was observed in the outside environment with 17 children. One teacher was inside the classroom laying down mats for nap time. .3009 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The required drills were not practiced or documented on the drill record. The last recorded drill was completed/documented on 10/11/2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by June 11, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS: Please remember staff-to-child ratios are important for safety reasons. The risks for children increase when required ratios are not maintained. Maintaining staff-to-child ratios ensures that child care providers can effectively supervise the entire group while engaging children in daily activities and routines. Due to a staff/child ratio violation, an unannounced follow-up visit will be completed. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Child Care Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .3201-.3226 and amend the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .0102, .2902, .2905, .3002, .3009, and .3010. • Read the Proposed Amendments and Adoptions. • Read the Fiscal Impact Analysis approved by the Office of State Budget Management. This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is based on a star-rating licensing system that applies to child care centers and family child care homes that meet all minimum child care requirements which include but are not limited to health and safety standards and those who voluntarily choose to meet higher standards. The proposed rules incorporate all the elements of QRIS required by legislation as well as additional changes necessary for administrative clarity. The rules preserve the integrity of the state’s existing QRIS while providing more options for child care facilities to demonstrate and meet quality standards. These options include adjustments to current requirements related to staff/child ratio and enrollment that will result in more availability for families, options for early childhood education professionals to meet education standards at all star levels, and a choice of three licensure pathways to earn a Star Rated License. This will enable operators to demonstrate quality care practices by meeting standards that best fit the needs of the families they serve and the early childhood education professionals they employ. Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2025 DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov RESOURCES: PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective January 2024. The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff members. R. Yelverton, Administrator, was not available. Staff members were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were not available during the visit. A follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor the staff files and children files. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 30, 2024, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2024. The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tools were monitored. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Examples of family involvement opportunities were discussed. Children were observed participating in routines, free play in the indoor and outdoor environment, group activities, and transitions.. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary was reviewed with you, including all documented violations, and a copy was provided to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 122A, staff member's personal bags were being stored on top of a changing table that was not being used. The staff member's bags were accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was revised when new staff were hired and was not reviewed with all staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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). Staff member Mini Steed's qualifying letter expired on June 2024. A new qualification letter was received and dated for October 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Staff member A. Thomas has a hire date of 4/8/2024. The required training was not completed within 90 days of employment. The training was completed January 29,2025. Staff member H. Dulaney and E. Jackson completed the required training in 2022; however, their employment date was August 2024; therefore, the training was not completed within one year of their employment date. The training for both staff members was completed on January 30, 2025. .1102(g) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: 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 on 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff members. R. Yelverton, Administrator, was not available. Staff members were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were not available during the visit. A follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor the staff files and children files. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 30, 2024, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2024. The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tools were monitored. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Examples of family involvement opportunities were discussed. Children were observed participating in routines, free play in the indoor and outdoor environment, group activities, and transitions.. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary was reviewed with you, including all documented violations, and a copy was provided to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 122A, staff member's personal bags were being stored on top of a changing table that was not being used. The staff member's bags were accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was revised when new staff were hired and was not reviewed with all staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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). Staff member Mini Steed's qualifying letter expired on June 2024. A new qualification letter was received and dated for October 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Staff member A. Thomas has a hire date of 4/8/2024. The required training was not completed within 90 days of employment. The training was completed January 29,2025. Staff member H. Dulaney and E. Jackson completed the required training in 2022; however, their employment date was August 2024; therefore, the training was not completed within one year of their employment date. The training for both staff members was completed on January 30, 2025. .1102(g) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: 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 on 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. Today’s visit was completed with teaching staff members. R. Yelverton, Administrator, was not available. Staff members were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were not available during the visit. A follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor the staff files and children files. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued August 30, 2024, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms and two (2) collaboration classrooms, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 30, 2024, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2024. The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tools were monitored. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Examples of family involvement opportunities were discussed. Children were observed participating in routines, free play in the indoor and outdoor environment, group activities, and transitions.. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary was reviewed with you, including all documented violations, and a copy was provided to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 122A, staff member's personal bags were being stored on top of a changing table that was not being used. The staff member's bags were accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was revised when new staff were hired and was not reviewed with all staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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). Staff member Mini Steed's qualifying letter expired on June 2024. A new qualification letter was received and dated for October 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Staff member A. Thomas has a hire date of 4/8/2024. The required training was not completed within 90 days of employment. The training was completed January 29,2025. Staff member H. Dulaney and E. Jackson completed the required training in 2022; however, their employment date was August 2024; therefore, the training was not completed within one year of their employment date. The training for both staff members was completed on January 30, 2025. .1102(g) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: 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 on 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Today’s visit was completed with you, Robert Yelverton, Administrator and Lead Teacher, Mina Steed. You were both present when I arrived, and you were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were received prior to the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued November 28, 2017, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of one (1) NC Pre-K classroom, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 24, 2024, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on November 2, 2023. The previous fire inspection was completed on October 18, 2022. Fire inspections are required to be completed annually and prior to the expiration date of the previous inspection. NC Pre-K requirements and the NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool were monitored. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Examples of family involvement opportunities were discussed. Children were observed participating in routines, eating lunch, free play in the indoor and outdoor environment, group activities, and transitions. Lunch consisted of a choice of rib-i-cue or cheeseburger on a bun, applesauce, baked beans, and milk. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 95% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to connection issues, a one-page visit summary was provided and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was provided to you. Upon returning to the office, a computer-generated visit summary will be emailed to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violation of child care requirements was documented. 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 annual fire inspection was not completed prior to the expiration date of the previous inspection. The current fire inspection is dated 11/2/2023 and the previous inspection was dated 10/22/2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill record was not completed with all the practiced monthly fire drills. .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 required monthly playground inspection was not completed for the month of September. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The required drill record was not completed with all the practiced shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Robert Yelverton did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment as part of on-going training within five years of the previous training. This training is a topic of the Health and Safety trainings. The date of the previous training was October 2018. .1103(b) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by February 20, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. STAR-RATED LICENSE STATUS: During today’s visit, you completed the Application for a Two Component Star Rated License form and a Rated License Assessment Request Review form. The Rated License Assessment Request form was checked for the assessment being completed in the Prep Year. We discussed that your program is not required to complete the Environmental Rating Scale assessment in your planning year of Co-Hort 1; however, you have requested to complete the ERS assessment at this time. We reviewed that all typical assessment procedures will be followed by NCRLAP assessors. At the request of the operator, the assessment scores will be applied to the program’s license and program standards points only if this helps maintain or increase a star rating. You may decide to wait until Year 2 to apply the scores. This will be determined by the program and your consultant, not NCRLAP. If you choose not to apply the prep year scores, your program can complete the Environment Rating Scale assessment process again the following year for your Star Rated License. There is no fee for these reassessments. STAFF EDUCATION: The education information for these employees were found to be current in DCDEE Workforce Database: -R. Yelverton, Administrator – Level 3, 23 years of experience – seven points -M. Steed, Lead Teacher – BA/BS CD, 14 years of experience - seven points Based on this information it appears that this facility continues to maintain seven (7) points in the Education component. PROGRAM STANDARDS: With correction of the violations documented during today's visit, the center will be meeting enhanced child care requirements. You stated that you would like to request the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale -Revised(ECERS-R) assessment at this time. This assessment will be requested once full compliance has been achieved. Once the ECERS-R assessment is completed and an overall score received, a point total for Program Standards will be determined. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project's web-site at www.ncrlap.org. This website contains additional notes and notes for clarification which accompany the scale. The web-site also contains additional information about the assessment process. Once the Environment Rating Scale assessments are completed and scored, the total points the center is eligible for in Program Standards can be determined. QUALITY POINT OPTION: The program has chosen to meet the Quality Point, 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. SANITATION: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules. You should visit our website under the services tab, then select child care rules, law and public information, and then section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care to review newly readopted rules. RULES REVIEW: PROGRAM RECORDS: While monitoring program files, I observed the fire drill record and lockdown/shelter-in-place drill record incomplete. We reviewed that even though the drills may have been completed on a separate form, these drills must be recorded on the drill record provided by the Division. The required playground inspection was not completed for the month of September. Ensure that all inspections are completed and logged on the drill records as required. STAFF FILES: Administrator, R. Yelverton complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment as a part of the Health and Safety training in 2018; therefore, the training should have been a part of the ongoing training completed within five years of the previous trainings. Ensure that all new staff complete these trainings within 90 days of employment and every five years thereafter. REQUIRED WATER TESTING: Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection under Rule .2834(b) of this Section. Please visit www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina for instructions. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Want to be part of a movement to make a difference for early educators? Want to learn more about the early childhood system? Want to learn how to make your voice heard with policymakers? Apply now to join a Leadership Academy for early childhood educators and administrators! North Carolina Early Education Coalition is currently accepting applications from early childhood teachers and family child care home providers in North Carolina to join the Early Childhood Educator Leadership Academy! This series of interactive and engaging trainings will include information, resources, and in-depth conversations about: • The roots of the child care system in America and how it impacts early educators. • The early childhood systems of power and decision-making in our state. • Advocacy tips, tools, and strategies to help you share your story and advocate for the changes you want to see for yourself, young children and families, and your community. The Leadership Academy will include three (3), two-hour trainings that will take place virtually on Zoom during the months of April or May in the evenings. Upon completion of the full set of trainings, participants will receive compensation, free professional memberships, training credits and more! Space is limited so apply now. PROVIDER ACCESS TO THE BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Links and additional details will be provided in the next issue of the newsletter provided by the Division PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective January 2024. RESOURCES: The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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. 110-86 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000346 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child are requirements for an Annual Compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Today’s visit was completed with you, Robert Yelverton, Administrator and Lead Teacher, Mina Steed. You were both present when I arrived, and you were notified of the purpose of the visit. Staff/training worksheets were received prior to the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued November 28, 2017, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for meeting enhanced standards including enhanced ratios minus 1. This program consists of one (1) NC Pre-K classroom, located on a public -school campus. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 24, 2024, with a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on November 2, 2023. The previous fire inspection was completed on October 18, 2022. Fire inspections are required to be completed annually and prior to the expiration date of the previous inspection. NC Pre-K requirements and the NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool were monitored. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Examples of family involvement opportunities were discussed. Children were observed participating in routines, eating lunch, free play in the indoor and outdoor environment, group activities, and transitions. Lunch consisted of a choice of rib-i-cue or cheeseburger on a bun, applesauce, baked beans, and milk. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. Adequate materials were available in all classrooms. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 95% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. The center is owned and operated by Wayne County Public Schools. You verified the location address, telephone, and email on file with DCDEE is accurate. Due to connection issues, a one-page visit summary was provided and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was provided to you. Upon returning to the office, a computer-generated visit summary will be emailed to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violation of child care requirements was documented. 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 annual fire inspection was not completed prior to the expiration date of the previous inspection. The current fire inspection is dated 11/2/2023 and the previous inspection was dated 10/22/2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill record was not completed with all the practiced monthly fire drills. .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 required monthly playground inspection was not completed for the month of September. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The required drill record was not completed with all the practiced shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Robert Yelverton did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment as part of on-going training within five years of the previous training. This training is a topic of the Health and Safety trainings. The date of the previous training was October 2018. .1103(b) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by February 20, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. STAR-RATED LICENSE STATUS: During today’s visit, you completed the Application for a Two Component Star Rated License form and a Rated License Assessment Request Review form. The Rated License Assessment Request form was checked for the assessment being completed in the Prep Year. We discussed that your program is not required to complete the Environmental Rating Scale assessment in your planning year of Co-Hort 1; however, you have requested to complete the ERS assessment at this time. We reviewed that all typical assessment procedures will be followed by NCRLAP assessors. At the request of the operator, the assessment scores will be applied to the program’s license and program standards points only if this helps maintain or increase a star rating. You may decide to wait until Year 2 to apply the scores. This will be determined by the program and your consultant, not NCRLAP. If you choose not to apply the prep year scores, your program can complete the Environment Rating Scale assessment process again the following year for your Star Rated License. There is no fee for these reassessments. STAFF EDUCATION: The education information for these employees were found to be current in DCDEE Workforce Database: -R. Yelverton, Administrator – Level 3, 23 years of experience – seven points -M. Steed, Lead Teacher – BA/BS CD, 14 years of experience - seven points Based on this information it appears that this facility continues to maintain seven (7) points in the Education component. PROGRAM STANDARDS: With correction of the violations documented during today's visit, the center will be meeting enhanced child care requirements. You stated that you would like to request the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale -Revised(ECERS-R) assessment at this time. This assessment will be requested once full compliance has been achieved. Once the ECERS-R assessment is completed and an overall score received, a point total for Program Standards will be determined. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project's web-site at www.ncrlap.org. This website contains additional notes and notes for clarification which accompany the scale. The web-site also contains additional information about the assessment process. Once the Environment Rating Scale assessments are completed and scored, the total points the center is eligible for in Program Standards can be determined. QUALITY POINT OPTION: The program has chosen to meet the Quality Point, 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. SANITATION: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules. You should visit our website under the services tab, then select child care rules, law and public information, and then section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care to review newly readopted rules. RULES REVIEW: PROGRAM RECORDS: While monitoring program files, I observed the fire drill record and lockdown/shelter-in-place drill record incomplete. We reviewed that even though the drills may have been completed on a separate form, these drills must be recorded on the drill record provided by the Division. The required playground inspection was not completed for the month of September. Ensure that all inspections are completed and logged on the drill records as required. STAFF FILES: Administrator, R. Yelverton complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment as a part of the Health and Safety training in 2018; therefore, the training should have been a part of the ongoing training completed within five years of the previous trainings. Ensure that all new staff complete these trainings within 90 days of employment and every five years thereafter. REQUIRED WATER TESTING: Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection under Rule .2834(b) of this Section. Please visit www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina for instructions. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Want to be part of a movement to make a difference for early educators? Want to learn more about the early childhood system? Want to learn how to make your voice heard with policymakers? Apply now to join a Leadership Academy for early childhood educators and administrators! North Carolina Early Education Coalition is currently accepting applications from early childhood teachers and family child care home providers in North Carolina to join the Early Childhood Educator Leadership Academy! This series of interactive and engaging trainings will include information, resources, and in-depth conversations about: • The roots of the child care system in America and how it impacts early educators. • The early childhood systems of power and decision-making in our state. • Advocacy tips, tools, and strategies to help you share your story and advocate for the changes you want to see for yourself, young children and families, and your community. The Leadership Academy will include three (3), two-hour trainings that will take place virtually on Zoom during the months of April or May in the evenings. Upon completion of the full set of trainings, participants will receive compensation, free professional memberships, training credits and more! Space is limited so apply now. PROVIDER ACCESS TO THE BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Links and additional details will be provided in the next issue of the newsletter provided by the Division PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective January 2024. RESOURCES: The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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