Lawson'S Preschool

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAWSON'S PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 01000416 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/20/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 8/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Alesha Lawson, Coordinator, Tara Stephens, Administrator, and Sandra Lawson, Owner. Your program currently operates with a Four-Star license. Restrictions include Daytime care only; Children under 2 ½ yrs in rooms with direct exits only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on August 18, 2025, and Lawson’s Preschool Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children participating in free play, group time, and art activities. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 26, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed December 3, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted March 3, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on August 11, 2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on May 14, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on August 1, 2025. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I emailed your facility on July 29, 2025, requesting a copy of your Staff and Training Worksheets. I never received the worksheets. A follow-up visit will be scheduled to review those files. I must receive an updated copy of your Staff and Training Worksheet by August 26, 2025. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked cabinets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch under the equipment on the Fours playground measured at 3 inches. .0605(j) 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. Aerosol room fragrance was not stored in a locked cabinet. Administrator removed from the classroom. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before September 3, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Hazardous materials in childcare include common substances like cleaning chemicals, medications, some art supplies, and even certain toys and materials containing lead or toxic chemicals. To ensure safety, childcare programs must store these items securely, away from children's reach, use them as directed, and avoid materials known to contain toxic chemicals. Following regulations and prioritizing safer alternatives are key to preventing accidents, poisoning, and health issues for children. • Adequate mulch on a childcare playground around play equipment, with a greater extension needed for swings. Regular maintenance to check depth and rake evenness, along with using a weed barrier and proper drainage, is crucial for maintaining the mulch's effectiveness and providing a safe, impact-absorbing surface. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Please visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, click on What’s New then select QRIS Modernization from the drop-down list. Review the Pathways and start thinking about which pathway you would like to choose to earn your 2-5 Star license. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Childcare licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at 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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAWSON'S PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 01000416 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 9/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/3/23. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 10/24/22. The facility earned two (2) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form education options met. Sandra Lawson, center director, assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 5/29/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 3 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/6/24. Children were observed playing in activity areas, large group activities, and routine care activities. Transportation is not provided. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 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). The qualification letter for A. Lawson expired 3/24/24. The current letter was dated 8/7/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The training for E. Rangle was due by 4/2/24 and was completed 5/7/24. Technical assistance was provided. .1102(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The medical statement for one child was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. The training for A. Rone was due by 2/28/24 and was completed 4/25/24. Technical assistance was provided. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The trainings for A. Lawson were due by 7/21/24 and were completed 8/15/24. .1102(a) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Lawson. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 10/10/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 and ITERS3 assessment scales. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. Staff member A. Rone must complete the remainder of the Health and Safety Trainings by 11/23/24. She is currently required to complete twenty hours of ongoing training by 11/23/24. If she provides a transcript showing completion on EDU 119, this will be reduced to ten hours. Staff member A. Currie must complete ITS/SIDS by 10/16/24 if she continues to assist in the infant room. The CPR/First Aid training for M. Lawson expires 1/2025. We reviewed the staff and training worksheets for the expiration dates for annual required paperwork on staff. Upcoming training opportunities can be found on the CCSA website https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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: LAWSON'S PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 01000416 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 9/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/3/23. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 10/24/22. The facility earned two (2) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form education options met. Sandra Lawson, center director, assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 5/29/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 3 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/6/24. Children were observed playing in activity areas, large group activities, and routine care activities. Transportation is not provided. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 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). The qualification letter for A. Lawson expired 3/24/24. The current letter was dated 8/7/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The training for E. Rangle was due by 4/2/24 and was completed 5/7/24. Technical assistance was provided. .1102(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The medical statement for one child was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. The training for A. Rone was due by 2/28/24 and was completed 4/25/24. Technical assistance was provided. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The trainings for A. Lawson were due by 7/21/24 and were completed 8/15/24. .1102(a) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Lawson. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 10/10/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 and ITERS3 assessment scales. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. Staff member A. Rone must complete the remainder of the Health and Safety Trainings by 11/23/24. She is currently required to complete twenty hours of ongoing training by 11/23/24. If she provides a transcript showing completion on EDU 119, this will be reduced to ten hours. Staff member A. Currie must complete ITS/SIDS by 10/16/24 if she continues to assist in the infant room. The CPR/First Aid training for M. Lawson expires 1/2025. We reviewed the staff and training worksheets for the expiration dates for annual required paperwork on staff. Upcoming training opportunities can be found on the CCSA website https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAWSON'S PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 01000416 Consultant: MICHAEL SCOTT MASON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-058A Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Sandra Lawson, administrator, and 4 additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On 8/28/24, an infant sustained a nursemaid's elbow dislocation. Staff members were unable to provide an explanation for the injury. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1024 Staff members who were 16 or 17 years old were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years old. A 17-year-old staff member, assigned to the classroom for infants, was not supervised by a credentialed staff member who was at least 21 years old. The staff member assigned to work with the 17-year-old staff member was a 19-year-old. GS 110-91(8) You may contact me, Scott Mason, Lead Investigations Consultant, phone 919-594-4841, email scott.mason@dhhs.nc.gov, or Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@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: LAWSON'S PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 01000416 Consultant: MICHAEL SCOTT MASON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-058A Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Sandra Lawson, administrator, and 4 additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On 8/28/24, an infant sustained a nursemaid's elbow dislocation. Staff members were unable to provide an explanation for the injury. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1024 Staff members who were 16 or 17 years old were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years old. A 17-year-old staff member, assigned to the classroom for infants, was not supervised by a credentialed staff member who was at least 21 years old. The staff member assigned to work with the 17-year-old staff member was a 19-year-old. GS 110-91(8) You may contact me, Scott Mason, Lead Investigations Consultant, phone 919-594-4841, email scott.mason@dhhs.nc.gov, or Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@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