THE Children'S House School OF Goldsboro, LLC

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE SCHOOL OF GOLDSBORO, LLC Facility ID: 96000631 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by teacher Lorea Ford. Kristina Pollock arrived a short time later. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of three (3) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during outdoor play, lunch and completing routine care tasks. The facility only provides snacks. Enrolled children bring all meals and beverages from home. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a one-star rated license issued September 2, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed August 13, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 6 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on February 12, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 7, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on February 11, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on February 25, 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 as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by March 20, 2025. The compliance 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 to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we discuss reassessing license in October 2025. As a reminder, hold harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. 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. The proposed effective date is August 1, 2025. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE SCHOOL OF GOLDSBORO, LLC Facility ID: 96000631 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Kareema King. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by assistant teacher A. Marshall. The owner operator K. Pollock was in a classroom. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. We were unaccompanied as we completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of three (3) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during group time, free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. The facility only provides snacks. Enrolled children bring all meals and beverages from home. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a one-star rated license issued September 2, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed August 29, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on October 10, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on March 15, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on February 23, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on February 1, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One teacher was left in the classroom with 19 children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were in cubbies accessible to children ages two years old. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Four staff have not completed the required number of hours of on-going training. .1103(a) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of staff/ child ratio violation, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by April 4, 2024. The compliance 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 to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed in the classroom designated for preschool children 19 children age ranging from ages two to seven years old with one teacher. The assistant teacher went into the kitchen leaving the classroom out of ratio. As a reminder, the state minimum requirements for two year old children are 1 staff to 10 children. Although the classroom is next to the kitchen, going into the kitchen is leaving the classroom. During today’s visit, we discussed other options for finding on-going training. On-going training requirements are based on an individual’s position, education level and years of verifiable experience. Training may occur through various learning platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training as long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) staff development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills. There are training courses available through the Southwestern Child Development Commission which can also be found at www.swcdcinc.org. Pro-solution is also an approved training platform through DCDEE. Each of these options does have a cost. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE SCHOOL OF GOLDSBORO, LLC Facility ID: 96000631 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Kareema King. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by assistant teacher A. Marshall. The owner operator K. Pollock was in a classroom. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. We were unaccompanied as we completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of three (3) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during group time, free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. The facility only provides snacks. Enrolled children bring all meals and beverages from home. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a one-star rated license issued September 2, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed August 29, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on October 10, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on March 15, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on February 23, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on February 1, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One teacher was left in the classroom with 19 children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were in cubbies accessible to children ages two years old. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Four staff have not completed the required number of hours of on-going training. .1103(a) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of staff/ child ratio violation, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by April 4, 2024. The compliance 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 to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed in the classroom designated for preschool children 19 children age ranging from ages two to seven years old with one teacher. The assistant teacher went into the kitchen leaving the classroom out of ratio. As a reminder, the state minimum requirements for two year old children are 1 staff to 10 children. Although the classroom is next to the kitchen, going into the kitchen is leaving the classroom. During today’s visit, we discussed other options for finding on-going training. On-going training requirements are based on an individual’s position, education level and years of verifiable experience. Training may occur through various learning platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training as long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) staff development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills. There are training courses available through the Southwestern Child Development Commission which can also be found at www.swcdcinc.org. Pro-solution is also an approved training platform through DCDEE. Each of these options does have a cost. 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: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE SCHOOL OF GOLDSBORO, LLC Facility ID: 96000631 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/4/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 11:35 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. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the owner operator K. Pollock. I was accompanied by Ms. Pollock as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of 3 (3) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during group time, free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. The facility only provides snack. Enrolled children bring all meals and beverages from home. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a one-star rated license issued September 2, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed August 29, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 2 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on April 27, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on September 13, 2023, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on August 14, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on September 14, 2023. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a 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 and program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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 last fire inspection was completed on 4/27/22 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted in the classroom designated for one year old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 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 October 18, 2023. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to the 18-month compliance history was 96%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that the last fire inspection was completed on April 27, 2022. Ms. Pollock stated that she will contact the fire inspector immediately to schedule an inspection. The fire inspection report must be submitted to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE SCHOOL OF GOLDSBORO, LLC Facility ID: 96000631 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/4/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 11:35 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. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the owner operator K. Pollock. I was accompanied by Ms. Pollock as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of 3 (3) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during group time, free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. The facility only provides snack. Enrolled children bring all meals and beverages from home. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a one-star rated license issued September 2, 2022. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed August 29, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 2 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on April 27, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on September 13, 2023, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on August 14, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on September 14, 2023. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a 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 and program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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 last fire inspection was completed on 4/27/22 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted in the classroom designated for one year old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 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 October 18, 2023. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to the 18-month compliance history was 96%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that the last fire inspection was completed on April 27, 2022. Ms. Pollock stated that she will contact the fire inspector immediately to schedule an inspection. The fire inspection report must be submitted to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. 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