10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/2/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 12/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten; and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900 regarding certified developmental day programs. You, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. Your facility operates with a five (5) star license issued on July 1, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on October 30, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 15, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was conducted on November 11, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on April 2, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on November 17, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on October 21, 2025. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day Requirements were reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. Four violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On November 3, 2025, one child was not signed out. On November 11, 2025, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3, I observed an outlet uncovered in the reading/book center beside the blue beanbag and was accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Health and Safety trainings within one year of hire. .1102(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 90%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Arrival/Departure: I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets: I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Health and Safety Training: I suggested encouraging staff to complete health and safety trainings within the first six months of employment to ensure completion of this requirement within the timeframe. New staff must complete all required health and safety training within the first year of employment. This includes Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training, CPR, and First Aid training, however, these trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Other topics for health and safety training may be completed through Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment: I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov within ninety (90) days of hire. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@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

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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/2/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 12/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten; and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900 regarding certified developmental day programs. You, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. Your facility operates with a five (5) star license issued on July 1, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on October 30, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 15, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was conducted on November 11, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on April 2, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on November 17, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on October 21, 2025. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day Requirements were reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. Four violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On November 3, 2025, one child was not signed out. On November 11, 2025, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3, I observed an outlet uncovered in the reading/book center beside the blue beanbag and was accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Health and Safety trainings within one year of hire. .1102(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 90%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Arrival/Departure: I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets: I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Health and Safety Training: I suggested encouraging staff to complete health and safety trainings within the first six months of employment to ensure completion of this requirement within the timeframe. New staff must complete all required health and safety training within the first year of employment. This includes Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training, CPR, and First Aid training, however, these trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Other topics for health and safety training may be completed through Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment: I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov within ninety (90) days of hire. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/2/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 12/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten; and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900 regarding certified developmental day programs. You, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. Your facility operates with a five (5) star license issued on July 1, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on October 30, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 15, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was conducted on November 11, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on April 2, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on November 17, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on October 21, 2025. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day Requirements were reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. Four violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On November 3, 2025, one child was not signed out. On November 11, 2025, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3, I observed an outlet uncovered in the reading/book center beside the blue beanbag and was accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Health and Safety trainings within one year of hire. .1102(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 90%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Arrival/Departure: I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets: I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Health and Safety Training: I suggested encouraging staff to complete health and safety trainings within the first six months of employment to ensure completion of this requirement within the timeframe. New staff must complete all required health and safety training within the first year of employment. This includes Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training, CPR, and First Aid training, however, these trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Other topics for health and safety training may be completed through Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment: I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov within ninety (90) days of hire. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@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: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/2/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 12/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten; and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900 regarding certified developmental day programs. You, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. Your facility operates with a five (5) star license issued on July 1, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on October 30, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 15, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was conducted on November 11, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on April 2, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on November 17, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on October 21, 2025. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day Requirements were reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. Four violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On November 3, 2025, one child was not signed out. On November 11, 2025, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3, I observed an outlet uncovered in the reading/book center beside the blue beanbag and was accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Health and Safety trainings within one year of hire. .1102(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 90%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Arrival/Departure: I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets: I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Health and Safety Training: I suggested encouraging staff to complete health and safety trainings within the first six months of employment to ensure completion of this requirement within the timeframe. New staff must complete all required health and safety training within the first year of employment. This includes Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training, CPR, and First Aid training, however, these trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Other topics for health and safety training may be completed through Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment: I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov within ninety (90) days of hire. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kimberly Hedrick, Lead Teacher. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. Your facility operates with a five (5) star license issued on August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, lunch, toileting, handwashing, and rest time. Required Inspections: The most recent fire inspection was completed on April 3, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 20, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was completed on May 14, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on May 19, 2025, at 9:00am and recorded. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on May 12, 2025, and recorded. Curriculum: Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. Lead Water Testing: The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 1, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required lead paint testing and “no results” for asbestos testing. Files Reviewed: No new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit on January 8, 2025. There were three violations observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, I observed one electrical socket panel with two uncovered outlets that was accessible to children located at the back of the classroom on the cinderblock wall above the countertop area between the large windows. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. . In Space #3, I observed three aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Germ X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two bottles of Great Value Bleach, one bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one bottle of All Stain lifter Laundry Tabs, one bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one bottle of All Stain lifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink accessible to children. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3, one child enrolled on August 26, 2025 had Baqsimi Glucagon Nasal Powder 3mg two pack in the classroom that expired on May 5, 2025. .0803(12) Technical Assistance: Hazardous Products: I suggested that before children arrive each day you conduct a walk through of all areas used by children to ensure that all aerosols and other products labeled keep out of reach of children and other safety warnings are in locked storage and not accessible to children as required by child care rule. Electrical Outlets: I suggested that prior to children’s arrival staff monitor all areas used by children to ensure electrical outlets are covered as required by child care rule. Medication: I suggested that a staff member review all medicines at the end of each month to monitor expiration dates and ensure that they are not expired and maintain compliance with child care rules. Contact Information: You confirmed that Matthew Ross was your current Administrator, that 1500 Dudley Shoals Road Granite Falls, NC 28630 was your current physical address, that tbentley@caldwellschools.com was your current email address, and that (828)-396-3475 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-three (93) percent as of May 19, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 3, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kimberly Hedrick, Lead Teacher. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. Your facility operates with a five (5) star license issued on August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, lunch, toileting, handwashing, and rest time. Required Inspections: The most recent fire inspection was completed on April 3, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 20, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was completed on May 14, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on May 19, 2025, at 9:00am and recorded. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on May 12, 2025, and recorded. Curriculum: Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. Lead Water Testing: The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 1, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required lead paint testing and “no results” for asbestos testing. Files Reviewed: No new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit on January 8, 2025. There were three violations observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, I observed one electrical socket panel with two uncovered outlets that was accessible to children located at the back of the classroom on the cinderblock wall above the countertop area between the large windows. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. . In Space #3, I observed three aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Germ X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two bottles of Great Value Bleach, one bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one bottle of All Stain lifter Laundry Tabs, one bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one bottle of All Stain lifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink accessible to children. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3, one child enrolled on August 26, 2025 had Baqsimi Glucagon Nasal Powder 3mg two pack in the classroom that expired on May 5, 2025. .0803(12) Technical Assistance: Hazardous Products: I suggested that before children arrive each day you conduct a walk through of all areas used by children to ensure that all aerosols and other products labeled keep out of reach of children and other safety warnings are in locked storage and not accessible to children as required by child care rule. Electrical Outlets: I suggested that prior to children’s arrival staff monitor all areas used by children to ensure electrical outlets are covered as required by child care rule. Medication: I suggested that a staff member review all medicines at the end of each month to monitor expiration dates and ensure that they are not expired and maintain compliance with child care rules. Contact Information: You confirmed that Matthew Ross was your current Administrator, that 1500 Dudley Shoals Road Granite Falls, NC 28630 was your current physical address, that tbentley@caldwellschools.com was your current email address, and that (828)-396-3475 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-three (93) percent as of May 19, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 3, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kimberly Hedrick, Lead Teacher. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. Your facility operates with a five (5) star license issued on August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, lunch, toileting, handwashing, and rest time. Required Inspections: The most recent fire inspection was completed on April 3, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 20, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was completed on May 14, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on May 19, 2025, at 9:00am and recorded. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on May 12, 2025, and recorded. Curriculum: Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. Lead Water Testing: The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 1, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required lead paint testing and “no results” for asbestos testing. Files Reviewed: No new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit on January 8, 2025. There were three violations observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, I observed one electrical socket panel with two uncovered outlets that was accessible to children located at the back of the classroom on the cinderblock wall above the countertop area between the large windows. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. . In Space #3, I observed three aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Germ X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two bottles of Great Value Bleach, one bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one bottle of All Stain lifter Laundry Tabs, one bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one bottle of All Stain lifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink accessible to children. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3, one child enrolled on August 26, 2025 had Baqsimi Glucagon Nasal Powder 3mg two pack in the classroom that expired on May 5, 2025. .0803(12) Technical Assistance: Hazardous Products: I suggested that before children arrive each day you conduct a walk through of all areas used by children to ensure that all aerosols and other products labeled keep out of reach of children and other safety warnings are in locked storage and not accessible to children as required by child care rule. Electrical Outlets: I suggested that prior to children’s arrival staff monitor all areas used by children to ensure electrical outlets are covered as required by child care rule. Medication: I suggested that a staff member review all medicines at the end of each month to monitor expiration dates and ensure that they are not expired and maintain compliance with child care rules. Contact Information: You confirmed that Matthew Ross was your current Administrator, that 1500 Dudley Shoals Road Granite Falls, NC 28630 was your current physical address, that tbentley@caldwellschools.com was your current email address, and that (828)-396-3475 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-three (93) percent as of May 19, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 3, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety for a annual compliance rated license visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 30, 2024. Your program currently has seven (7) points in Program Standards, seven (7) points in Education and one (1) Quality Point for a total of fifteen (15) points and a five (5) star rated license effective August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, lunch, rest time, indoor gross motor activities, and departure. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on April 6, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 20, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on December 30, 2024, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on December 11, 2024, at 9:00 am and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on December 3, 2024, and recorded. Files Reviewed: Five (5) staff files were reviewed today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today. NC Pre-K/Developmental Day Requirements were monitored and observed to be in compliance during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheets and the Children’s Records forms with you today. There was one (1) violation observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground I observed a 4"x3" hole on the inside of the playhouse wall under the window on the bottom left side. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Consultation: Technical Assistance: Playground Safety: I recommended using the monthly playground inspection to identify potential hazardous violations and other issues. Once an item has been identified as failing, ensure that corrections are made in a timely manner to maintain compliance and ensure the safety of children. I also recommended no children play in the house until the hole has been repaired. Consultation was provided to you regarding this item. Rated License Status Rated License Status: Your program currently has seven (7) points in Program Standards, seven (7) points in Education and one (1) Quality Points for a total of fifteen (15) points and a five (5) star rated license effective August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Tonya Bentley, completed the application for a reassessment and the rated license assessment request review on January 8, 2025. The request for the ECERS-R assessment was received on September 24, 2024. The ECERS-R assessment was conducted on November 11, 2024. You received a score of 5.94 on the ECERS-R assessment. The ECERS-R scores were reviewed and accepted on January 8, 2025, by, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher, Caldwell County Schools. We discussed items from your NCRLAP ECERS-R assessment results that would be considered violations if observed by a representative of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Consultation was provided to you regarding these items. We discussed that there are three new staff between the two classes. I advised you that all staff must have a current WORKS account. You, Kimberly Hedrick, said you would contact me once all staff have a current updated WORKS account. Contact Information: You confirmed that Matthew Ross was your current Administrator, that 1500 Dudley Shoals Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630 was your current physical address, that tbentley@caldwellschools.com was your current email address, and that (828)-396- 3457 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of January 8, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by January 22, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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

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G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety for a annual compliance rated license visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 30, 2024. Your program currently has seven (7) points in Program Standards, seven (7) points in Education and one (1) Quality Point for a total of fifteen (15) points and a five (5) star rated license effective August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, lunch, rest time, indoor gross motor activities, and departure. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on April 6, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 20, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on December 30, 2024, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on December 11, 2024, at 9:00 am and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on December 3, 2024, and recorded. Files Reviewed: Five (5) staff files were reviewed today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today. NC Pre-K/Developmental Day Requirements were monitored and observed to be in compliance during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheets and the Children’s Records forms with you today. There was one (1) violation observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground I observed a 4"x3" hole on the inside of the playhouse wall under the window on the bottom left side. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Consultation: Technical Assistance: Playground Safety: I recommended using the monthly playground inspection to identify potential hazardous violations and other issues. Once an item has been identified as failing, ensure that corrections are made in a timely manner to maintain compliance and ensure the safety of children. I also recommended no children play in the house until the hole has been repaired. Consultation was provided to you regarding this item. Rated License Status Rated License Status: Your program currently has seven (7) points in Program Standards, seven (7) points in Education and one (1) Quality Points for a total of fifteen (15) points and a five (5) star rated license effective August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Tonya Bentley, completed the application for a reassessment and the rated license assessment request review on January 8, 2025. The request for the ECERS-R assessment was received on September 24, 2024. The ECERS-R assessment was conducted on November 11, 2024. You received a score of 5.94 on the ECERS-R assessment. The ECERS-R scores were reviewed and accepted on January 8, 2025, by, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher, Caldwell County Schools. We discussed items from your NCRLAP ECERS-R assessment results that would be considered violations if observed by a representative of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Consultation was provided to you regarding these items. We discussed that there are three new staff between the two classes. I advised you that all staff must have a current WORKS account. You, Kimberly Hedrick, said you would contact me once all staff have a current updated WORKS account. Contact Information: You confirmed that Matthew Ross was your current Administrator, that 1500 Dudley Shoals Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630 was your current physical address, that tbentley@caldwellschools.com was your current email address, and that (828)-396- 3457 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of January 8, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by January 22, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety for a annual compliance rated license visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 30, 2024. Your program currently has seven (7) points in Program Standards, seven (7) points in Education and one (1) Quality Point for a total of fifteen (15) points and a five (5) star rated license effective August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, lunch, rest time, indoor gross motor activities, and departure. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on April 6, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 20, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on December 30, 2024, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on December 11, 2024, at 9:00 am and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on December 3, 2024, and recorded. Files Reviewed: Five (5) staff files were reviewed today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today. NC Pre-K/Developmental Day Requirements were monitored and observed to be in compliance during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheets and the Children’s Records forms with you today. There was one (1) violation observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground I observed a 4"x3" hole on the inside of the playhouse wall under the window on the bottom left side. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Consultation: Technical Assistance: Playground Safety: I recommended using the monthly playground inspection to identify potential hazardous violations and other issues. Once an item has been identified as failing, ensure that corrections are made in a timely manner to maintain compliance and ensure the safety of children. I also recommended no children play in the house until the hole has been repaired. Consultation was provided to you regarding this item. Rated License Status Rated License Status: Your program currently has seven (7) points in Program Standards, seven (7) points in Education and one (1) Quality Points for a total of fifteen (15) points and a five (5) star rated license effective August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including Daytime care only; Enhanced ratios reduced by one; Certified Developmental Day; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Tonya Bentley, completed the application for a reassessment and the rated license assessment request review on January 8, 2025. The request for the ECERS-R assessment was received on September 24, 2024. The ECERS-R assessment was conducted on November 11, 2024. You received a score of 5.94 on the ECERS-R assessment. The ECERS-R scores were reviewed and accepted on January 8, 2025, by, Tonya Bentley, Lead Teacher, Caldwell County Schools. We discussed items from your NCRLAP ECERS-R assessment results that would be considered violations if observed by a representative of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Consultation was provided to you regarding these items. We discussed that there are three new staff between the two classes. I advised you that all staff must have a current WORKS account. You, Kimberly Hedrick, said you would contact me once all staff have a current updated WORKS account. Contact Information: You confirmed that Matthew Ross was your current Administrator, that 1500 Dudley Shoals Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630 was your current physical address, that tbentley@caldwellschools.com was your current email address, and that (828)-396- 3457 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of January 8, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by January 22, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 239 Time In: 09:31 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You, Nadia Beam and Kimberly Hedrick. Lead Teachers, assisted with today’s visit. Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day, and enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on January 30, 2024, and your business, Caldwell County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 7, 2022. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. During the visit, Logan Little, Environmental Health Specialist, conducted a sanitation inspection. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 4, 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on December 4, 2023. The last shelter in place drill was conducted on January 8, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 22, 2024. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff file and four (4) existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent approved sanitation inspection was conducted on September 7, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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. In Space #3, three (3) aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two (2) aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three (3) aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two (2) bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one (1) bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one (1) bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of GermX Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two (2) boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three (3) containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one (1) one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one (1) container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one (1) container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two (2) bottles of Great Value Bleach, one (1) bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one (1) bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one (1) bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one (1) bottle of All Stainlifter Laundry Tabs, one (1) bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one (1) bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one (1) bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one (1) bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one (1) bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one (1) bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one (1) bottle of All Stanilifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff member, employed on August 14, 2023, did not have an acknowledgment of the receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) staff member, employed on August 16, 2016, most recently completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 8, 2017. .1103(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by February 13, 2024. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 85%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Each center must be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements. Logan Little, Environmental Health Specialist, conducted an inspection of the facility during the visit. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Staff should check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. All hazardous products were removed from the unlocked cabinet and placed in a locked closet during the visit. You stated you would have the lock on the cabinet under the sink repaired and that all hazardous products would be kept in the locked closet until the cabinet lock was repaired. 3. All staff members who care for children up to five (5) years of age must review the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to the staff member caring for children. An acknowledgment of receipt and review must be on file. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members. 4. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment and every five (5) years thereafter. This training may be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Consultation: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort one. Beginning in July and throughout the next few months I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Family child care home providers consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000317 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 239 Time In: 09:31 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You, Nadia Beam and Kimberly Hedrick. Lead Teachers, assisted with today’s visit. Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued August 6, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day, and enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on January 30, 2024, and your business, Caldwell County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 7, 2022. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. During the visit, Logan Little, Environmental Health Specialist, conducted a sanitation inspection. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 4, 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on December 4, 2023. The last shelter in place drill was conducted on January 8, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 22, 2024. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff file and four (4) existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent approved sanitation inspection was conducted on September 7, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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. In Space #3, three (3) aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two (2) aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three (3) aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two (2) bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one (1) bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one (1) bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of GermX Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two (2) boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three (3) containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one (1) one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one (1) container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one (1) container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two (2) bottles of Great Value Bleach, one (1) bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one (1) bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one (1) bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one (1) bottle of All Stainlifter Laundry Tabs, one (1) bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one (1) bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one (1) bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one (1) bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one (1) bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one (1) bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one (1) bottle of All Stanilifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff member, employed on August 14, 2023, did not have an acknowledgment of the receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) staff member, employed on August 16, 2016, most recently completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 8, 2017. .1103(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by February 13, 2024. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 85%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Each center must be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements. Logan Little, Environmental Health Specialist, conducted an inspection of the facility during the visit. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Staff should check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. All hazardous products were removed from the unlocked cabinet and placed in a locked closet during the visit. You stated you would have the lock on the cabinet under the sink repaired and that all hazardous products would be kept in the locked closet until the cabinet lock was repaired. 3. All staff members who care for children up to five (5) years of age must review the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to the staff member caring for children. An acknowledgment of receipt and review must be on file. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members. 4. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment and every five (5) years thereafter. This training may be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Consultation: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort one. Beginning in July and throughout the next few months I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Family child care home providers consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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