Fundamentals Child Development Center

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-200L Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on April 16, 2025. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the assistant director, Hope Wade. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The license was posted. I was accompanied by Ms. Wade as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor environment. I monitored staff/child ratio, adequate/approved space, supervision, and access to water. A total of fifty-five (55) children were present. Allegations: *There are concerns that staff/child ratios are not being followed. *There is a concern that children do not freely have access to water throughout the day. During today’s visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Wade. She was given the opportunity to share her perspectives surrounding the allegation. Ms. Wade stated that the facility opens at 6am. There is one teacher in the classroom designated for three-year-old around 7:30am. The next teacher usually arrives at 8:00 am. I reviewed video footage for the day in question of the classroom designated for three-year-old at approximately between 7: 30 and 7:45. I observed one teacher in the classroom with twelve children. The ratio for three-year-old children is one (1) teacher to ten (10) children. Based on my observations and statements made by the staff, the allegation regarding staff/child ratios are not being followed is SUBSTANTIATED. Ms. Wade stated that a five-gallon cooler is made each morning with water for the classrooms designated for preschool, pre-kindergarten, and school age children. The classroom designated for one- and two-year-old's typically receives sippy cups of water. Pitchers of water are made to refill the sippy cups. During today’s visit I observed the coolers on the shelves in the designated classrooms. Based on my observations and statements made by the staff, the allegation regarding children not freely having access to water throughout the day is UNSUBSTANTIATED. The following violations were cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The classroom designated for three-year-old children was out of ratio. One teacher cared for twelve (12) children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the staff/child ratio violation, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violation cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by April 30, 2025. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. Please send this to Tameka.B.Johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and be sure to include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each Item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Staff/child ratio is the number of children for whom each child care staff member is responsible for supervising. Required staff/child ratios differ by age. For example, a staff/child ratio of 1:10 for 3-year-old children means that one staff member must be assigned to supervise no more than 10 3-year-old children. The required ratio helps staff provide better supervision and care and provides children with more opportunities to develop social skills by allowing them to consistently interact with a smaller group of children and staff. Please review with each staff the staff/child ratio for each classroom they are assigned to. Prepare for more children by communicating with one another before the classroom meets ratio. Provide coverage ahead of time for that classroom that tends to go over. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 252-326-1867 with any questions or If I can provide additional assistance. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 63 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 55 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements after a supervision violation was cited during a monitoring visit conducted on March 12, 2025. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by assistant director Hope Wade. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The license was posted. I was accompanied by Ms. Wade as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. A total of sixty-three (63) children were present. The children were observed during outdoor play, free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. Supervision was maintained in all classrooms during today’s visit and therefore in compliance. A compliance letter was received on March 17, 2025. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The classroom designated for four and five year old had a combine total of 14 children to 1 caregiver. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 A compliance letter is due within two (2) weeks. By April 9, 2025, please submit a letter stating how the violation has been corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Be sure to include the item number and the facility ID number. Due to the nature of the violation, a return visit will occur to ensure that compliance has been maintained. During today’s visit, I observed in the classroom designated for four- and five-year-old children 1 caregiver with 7 four-year-old and 7 five-year-old children. The ratio for four-year-old children is 1 caregiver to 13 children. As a reminder, your facility meets enhanced ratios. Review staff/child ratios with all staff. Ensure that there is a procedure in place for staff to communicate how many children they have. If a classroom struggles with having more children than caregivers reconfigure enrollment in each classroom. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Leonard Stevens, owner. Hope Wade assistant director, and Candace Stevens owner/director, arrived a short time later. A checklist was used to note the requirements we monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Wade and Ms. Stevens as I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of six (6) classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play, free choice activities, and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on September 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed September 3, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 2 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 7, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on January 29, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on February 21, 2025. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A caregiver was standing between the back door of classroom and outside allowing one child to wash hands and the other child to use the bathroom without being able to render assistance. .1801(a)(1-5) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision violation, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by March 26, 2025. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 96%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed the classroom designated for four and five year old had twelve (12) children present. I observed the caregiver standing in between the back door of her classroom with one child washing hands and another child using the bathroom. The other ten (10) children was on the playground. Although the teacher could hear and see the children, she could not render assistance. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. During today’s visit, Ms. Stevens stated that mulch will be delivered to the facility on Monday, March 17, 2025, for the play structures on the preschool playground and the school age playground. Children will not play on the play structures until the mulch is distributed to both areas. Ms. Stevens will send a photo of the mulch around the play structure along with the invoice. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 09:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. A Upon my arrival I was greeted by owner operator Candace Stevens. I was accompanied by Ms. Stevens as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of 6 classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during free choice activities, outdoor play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on September 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed July 5, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 8 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on August 30, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on August 8, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, safe sleep checks and program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection has not been completed since 7/5/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor kitchen toy was not drained from the standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for speech therapist that was left alone with children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by September 17, 2024. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit the 18-month compliance history was 96%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that the facility’s sanitation inspection expired July 5, 2023. Please contact the Environmental Health inspector immediately. I reviewed and explained that each operator must schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. During today’s visit, I observed speech therapist, April Holland alone in a classroom with three (3) children. Ms. Holland did not have a current qualifying letter on file. Ms. Stevens directed Ms. Holland to complete speech services with the children in their classroom. As a reminder, all outside venders need to have a current qualifying letter on file before being left alone with children. Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice, and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. If you have not received your invoice by November 15th, you should contact the Division at 1-800-850-0829. Please do not delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 09:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. A Upon my arrival I was greeted by owner operator Candace Stevens. I was accompanied by Ms. Stevens as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of 6 classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during free choice activities, outdoor play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on September 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed July 5, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 8 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on August 30, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on August 8, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, safe sleep checks and program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection has not been completed since 7/5/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor kitchen toy was not drained from the standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for speech therapist that was left alone with children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by September 17, 2024. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit the 18-month compliance history was 96%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that the facility’s sanitation inspection expired July 5, 2023. Please contact the Environmental Health inspector immediately. I reviewed and explained that each operator must schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. During today’s visit, I observed speech therapist, April Holland alone in a classroom with three (3) children. Ms. Holland did not have a current qualifying letter on file. Ms. Stevens directed Ms. Holland to complete speech services with the children in their classroom. As a reminder, all outside venders need to have a current qualifying letter on file before being left alone with children. Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice, and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. If you have not received your invoice by November 15th, you should contact the Division at 1-800-850-0829. Please do not delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 09:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. A Upon my arrival I was greeted by owner operator Candace Stevens. I was accompanied by Ms. Stevens as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of 6 classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during free choice activities, outdoor play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on September 19, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed July 5, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 8 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on August 30, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on August 8, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, safe sleep checks and program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection has not been completed since 7/5/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor kitchen toy was not drained from the standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for speech therapist that was left alone with children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by September 17, 2024. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit the 18-month compliance history was 96%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that the facility’s sanitation inspection expired July 5, 2023. Please contact the Environmental Health inspector immediately. I reviewed and explained that each operator must schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. During today’s visit, I observed speech therapist, April Holland alone in a classroom with three (3) children. Ms. Holland did not have a current qualifying letter on file. Ms. Stevens directed Ms. Holland to complete speech services with the children in their classroom. As a reminder, all outside venders need to have a current qualifying letter on file before being left alone with children. Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice, and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. If you have not received your invoice by November 15th, you should contact the Division at 1-800-850-0829. Please do not delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: JENNIFER H BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-106A Visit Date: 6/17/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 6/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A staff member, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Candace Stevens, Administrator, and three additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 6, 2024, the staff member did not adequately supervise a group of one-year-old children when she had her back turned to the children for two minutes while using the center’s tablet. .1801(a)(1-5) 404 All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. On June 6, 2024, staff members did not wash their hands after changing the diapers of several children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. . On June 6, 2024, staff members did not wash the hands of several children after diaper changes. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On June 6, 2024, one-year-old children were required to sit, with limited access to materials, for over twenty minutes. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. On June 6, 2024, staff members did not comfort a one-year-old-child as the child cried on and off for at least two hours. .0511(b)(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. A staff member observed a toy in a child’s mouth. The staff member told the child to get the toy out of the child’s mouth but did not take the toy to be sanitized. .2822(a)(1-4) 619 Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. Staff members did not sanitize the changing table between diaper changes on multiple occasions. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. On June 6, 2024, a one-year-old child was injured while in care and staff members did not follow the EMC plan. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On June 6, 2024, a staff member spoke harshly to one-year-old children telling them things like sit, don’t, and stop. The same staff member, with her face close to theirs, told a child to “cut it out” as the child was attempting to get up from the table. The same staff member took a one-year-old child, who was injured and crying, by the arm and walked. The staff member was walking so fast, the child had to run to keep up. The staff member also mocked the child stating “is that what happens when you get hurt? You want someone to hold you, love you, and squeeze you” in a sarcastic tone. Another staff member responded to the child’s crying by telling the child to “cut it out.” Staff members also took toys from the children as they were playing with them throughout the morning. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 6, 2024, a staff member roughly turned a one-year-old child towards her and roughly sat another one-year-old child in a chair. The same staff member roughly placed two one-year-old children into centers. .1803(a)(1) 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 6, 2024, a staff member roughly turned a one-year-old child towards her and roughly sat another one-year-old child in a chair. The same staff member roughly placed two one-year-old children into centers. .1803(a)(1) 1876 A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On June 6, 2024, a staff member spoke to a child with their face close to the child's in an intimidating manner on at least four occasions. .1803(a)(9) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (June 24, 2024), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed or mailed to Jennifer Byrd, Investigations Consultant Jennifer.H.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 910-785-1486 phone (919)715-1013- fax or Melissa Loehr, Supervisor Melissa.Loehr@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time. 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: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: JENNIFER H BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-106A Visit Date: 6/17/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 6/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A staff member, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Candace Stevens, Administrator, and three additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 6, 2024, the staff member did not adequately supervise a group of one-year-old children when she had her back turned to the children for two minutes while using the center’s tablet. .1801(a)(1-5) 404 All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. On June 6, 2024, staff members did not wash their hands after changing the diapers of several children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. . On June 6, 2024, staff members did not wash the hands of several children after diaper changes. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On June 6, 2024, one-year-old children were required to sit, with limited access to materials, for over twenty minutes. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. On June 6, 2024, staff members did not comfort a one-year-old-child as the child cried on and off for at least two hours. .0511(b)(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. A staff member observed a toy in a child’s mouth. The staff member told the child to get the toy out of the child’s mouth but did not take the toy to be sanitized. .2822(a)(1-4) 619 Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. Staff members did not sanitize the changing table between diaper changes on multiple occasions. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. On June 6, 2024, a one-year-old child was injured while in care and staff members did not follow the EMC plan. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On June 6, 2024, a staff member spoke harshly to one-year-old children telling them things like sit, don’t, and stop. The same staff member, with her face close to theirs, told a child to “cut it out” as the child was attempting to get up from the table. The same staff member took a one-year-old child, who was injured and crying, by the arm and walked. The staff member was walking so fast, the child had to run to keep up. The staff member also mocked the child stating “is that what happens when you get hurt? You want someone to hold you, love you, and squeeze you” in a sarcastic tone. Another staff member responded to the child’s crying by telling the child to “cut it out.” Staff members also took toys from the children as they were playing with them throughout the morning. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 6, 2024, a staff member roughly turned a one-year-old child towards her and roughly sat another one-year-old child in a chair. The same staff member roughly placed two one-year-old children into centers. .1803(a)(1) 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 6, 2024, a staff member roughly turned a one-year-old child towards her and roughly sat another one-year-old child in a chair. The same staff member roughly placed two one-year-old children into centers. .1803(a)(1) 1876 A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On June 6, 2024, a staff member spoke to a child with their face close to the child's in an intimidating manner on at least four occasions. .1803(a)(9) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (June 24, 2024), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed or mailed to Jennifer Byrd, Investigations Consultant Jennifer.H.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 910-785-1486 phone (919)715-1013- fax or Melissa Loehr, Supervisor Melissa.Loehr@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time. 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: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: JENNIFER H BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-106A Visit Date: 6/17/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 6/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A staff member, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Candace Stevens, Administrator, and three additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 6, 2024, the staff member did not adequately supervise a group of one-year-old children when she had her back turned to the children for two minutes while using the center’s tablet. .1801(a)(1-5) 404 All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. On June 6, 2024, staff members did not wash their hands after changing the diapers of several children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. . On June 6, 2024, staff members did not wash the hands of several children after diaper changes. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On June 6, 2024, one-year-old children were required to sit, with limited access to materials, for over twenty minutes. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. On June 6, 2024, staff members did not comfort a one-year-old-child as the child cried on and off for at least two hours. .0511(b)(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. A staff member observed a toy in a child’s mouth. The staff member told the child to get the toy out of the child’s mouth but did not take the toy to be sanitized. .2822(a)(1-4) 619 Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. Staff members did not sanitize the changing table between diaper changes on multiple occasions. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. On June 6, 2024, a one-year-old child was injured while in care and staff members did not follow the EMC plan. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On June 6, 2024, a staff member spoke harshly to one-year-old children telling them things like sit, don’t, and stop. The same staff member, with her face close to theirs, told a child to “cut it out” as the child was attempting to get up from the table. The same staff member took a one-year-old child, who was injured and crying, by the arm and walked. The staff member was walking so fast, the child had to run to keep up. The staff member also mocked the child stating “is that what happens when you get hurt? You want someone to hold you, love you, and squeeze you” in a sarcastic tone. Another staff member responded to the child’s crying by telling the child to “cut it out.” Staff members also took toys from the children as they were playing with them throughout the morning. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 6, 2024, a staff member roughly turned a one-year-old child towards her and roughly sat another one-year-old child in a chair. The same staff member roughly placed two one-year-old children into centers. .1803(a)(1) 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 6, 2024, a staff member roughly turned a one-year-old child towards her and roughly sat another one-year-old child in a chair. The same staff member roughly placed two one-year-old children into centers. .1803(a)(1) 1876 A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On June 6, 2024, a staff member spoke to a child with their face close to the child's in an intimidating manner on at least four occasions. .1803(a)(9) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (June 24, 2024), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed or mailed to Jennifer Byrd, Investigations Consultant Jennifer.H.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 910-785-1486 phone (919)715-1013- fax or Melissa Loehr, Supervisor Melissa.Loehr@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUNDAMENTALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 96000609 Consultant: JENNIFER H BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-106A Visit Date: 6/17/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 6/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A staff member, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Candace Stevens, Administrator, and three additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 6, 2024, the staff member did not adequately supervise a group of one-year-old children when she had her back turned to the children for two minutes while using the center’s tablet. .1801(a)(1-5) 404 All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. On June 6, 2024, staff members did not wash their hands after changing the diapers of several children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. . On June 6, 2024, staff members did not wash the hands of several children after diaper changes. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On June 6, 2024, one-year-old children were required to sit, with limited access to materials, for over twenty minutes. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. On June 6, 2024, staff members did not comfort a one-year-old-child as the child cried on and off for at least two hours. .0511(b)(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. A staff member observed a toy in a child’s mouth. The staff member told the child to get the toy out of the child’s mouth but did not take the toy to be sanitized. .2822(a)(1-4) 619 Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. Staff members did not sanitize the changing table between diaper changes on multiple occasions. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. On June 6, 2024, a one-year-old child was injured while in care and staff members did not follow the EMC plan. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On June 6, 2024, a staff member spoke harshly to one-year-old children telling them things like sit, don’t, and stop. The same staff member, with her face close to theirs, told a child to “cut it out” as the child was attempting to get up from the table. The same staff member took a one-year-old child, who was injured and crying, by the arm and walked. The staff member was walking so fast, the child had to run to keep up. The staff member also mocked the child stating “is that what happens when you get hurt? You want someone to hold you, love you, and squeeze you” in a sarcastic tone. Another staff member responded to the child’s crying by telling the child to “cut it out.” Staff members also took toys from the children as they were playing with them throughout the morning. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 6, 2024, a staff member roughly turned a one-year-old child towards her and roughly sat another one-year-old child in a chair. The same staff member roughly placed two one-year-old children into centers. .1803(a)(1) 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 6, 2024, a staff member roughly turned a one-year-old child towards her and roughly sat another one-year-old child in a chair. The same staff member roughly placed two one-year-old children into centers. .1803(a)(1) 1876 A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On June 6, 2024, a staff member spoke to a child with their face close to the child's in an intimidating manner on at least four occasions. .1803(a)(9) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (June 24, 2024), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed or mailed to Jennifer Byrd, Investigations Consultant Jennifer.H.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 910-785-1486 phone (919)715-1013- fax or Melissa Loehr, Supervisor Melissa.Loehr@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time. 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