Childcare Network #157

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 117 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I completed an Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers during today’s visit, and a completed copy was emailed to you. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Jolene Thorpe, Director. Ms. Thorpe assisted me with the visit. One hundred seventeen children were present. Children were observed engaged in group times, teachers directed activities, playing in a variety of centers, transition activities, eating lunch and rest time. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. The staff were observed engaged in activities with the children. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 7/8/2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/18/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/23/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025 and your facility was approved. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 2/11/2026. There were four items of non-compliance observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles observed in the toddler classroom were not labeled with dates, as required. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A climbing structure on the Pre-K playground did not have adequate mulch . .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A door was found unlocked with the key left in the lock. Hazardous items were stored inside the room. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A child in the four-year-old classroom wet her pants and was spoken to by the teacher. The teacher said, “Don’t do that again. Do you understand?” G.S. 110-91(10) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 2/23/2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Your letter should include facility name, facility ID, and original signature. Submit the signed letter electronically to my email address. If I do not receive your letter prior to 2/23/2026, a return visit to your program may be conducted to assess compliance with the violations. We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: Discipline: Appropriate discipline was also discussed with the director/administrator. Each child must be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child’s developmental needs. Discipline in no way shall ever be related to food, rest, or toileting. A child in the four-year-old classroom wet her pants and was spoken to by the teacher. The teacher said, “Don’t do that again. Do you understand?” I left a copy of the Discipline and Behavior Management Policy and suggested to review with staff. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. It is extremely important that staff are taking the required time to lock doors. A door was found unlocked with the key left in the lock. Hazardous items were stored inside the room. Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated for the appropriate child. Bottles observed in the toddler classroom were not labeled with dates, as required. We discussed the following consultation items today: Storage in Bathrooms - Diapering, toileting, and hand washing are important routines in childcare, and those areas of the childcare classroom are important parts of children’s experience in child care. Handling these important caregiving routines while also significantly reducing the spread of germs and disease is very important. Bathrooms must be kept free of storage except those items used for diapering and toileting. There were two chairs in the bathroom in the three-year-old classroom. The director removed the chairs. Transitions Sheets/Visiting Children- Two children were moved to other classrooms due to ratio. I reminded you to always use your visiting sheet or add them to the roster in that classroom. A child was observed resting on a cot positioned in a designated fire exit area. The teacher moved the cot and child to a different location. The director reminded the teacher to correct the cot list placement assignment. Children in the Pre-K classroom lined up to wash their hands in a restroom prior to eating lunch. I reminded the director that the sinks would need to be sanitized before each use, or the children should use the sink located inside the classroom. At the completion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you, and a copy was emailed to you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the implementation of Child Care Rules. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me at 743-241-0126 or by email at elizabeth.childress@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and cooperation during the visit today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 117 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I completed an Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers during today’s visit, and a completed copy was emailed to you. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Jolene Thorpe, Director. Ms. Thorpe assisted me with the visit. One hundred seventeen children were present. Children were observed engaged in group times, teachers directed activities, playing in a variety of centers, transition activities, eating lunch and rest time. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. The staff were observed engaged in activities with the children. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 7/8/2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/18/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/23/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025 and your facility was approved. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 2/11/2026. There were four items of non-compliance observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles observed in the toddler classroom were not labeled with dates, as required. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A climbing structure on the Pre-K playground did not have adequate mulch . .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A door was found unlocked with the key left in the lock. Hazardous items were stored inside the room. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A child in the four-year-old classroom wet her pants and was spoken to by the teacher. The teacher said, “Don’t do that again. Do you understand?” G.S. 110-91(10) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 2/23/2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Your letter should include facility name, facility ID, and original signature. Submit the signed letter electronically to my email address. If I do not receive your letter prior to 2/23/2026, a return visit to your program may be conducted to assess compliance with the violations. We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: Discipline: Appropriate discipline was also discussed with the director/administrator. Each child must be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child’s developmental needs. Discipline in no way shall ever be related to food, rest, or toileting. A child in the four-year-old classroom wet her pants and was spoken to by the teacher. The teacher said, “Don’t do that again. Do you understand?” I left a copy of the Discipline and Behavior Management Policy and suggested to review with staff. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. It is extremely important that staff are taking the required time to lock doors. A door was found unlocked with the key left in the lock. Hazardous items were stored inside the room. Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated for the appropriate child. Bottles observed in the toddler classroom were not labeled with dates, as required. We discussed the following consultation items today: Storage in Bathrooms - Diapering, toileting, and hand washing are important routines in childcare, and those areas of the childcare classroom are important parts of children’s experience in child care. Handling these important caregiving routines while also significantly reducing the spread of germs and disease is very important. Bathrooms must be kept free of storage except those items used for diapering and toileting. There were two chairs in the bathroom in the three-year-old classroom. The director removed the chairs. Transitions Sheets/Visiting Children- Two children were moved to other classrooms due to ratio. I reminded you to always use your visiting sheet or add them to the roster in that classroom. A child was observed resting on a cot positioned in a designated fire exit area. The teacher moved the cot and child to a different location. The director reminded the teacher to correct the cot list placement assignment. Children in the Pre-K classroom lined up to wash their hands in a restroom prior to eating lunch. I reminded the director that the sinks would need to be sanitized before each use, or the children should use the sink located inside the classroom. At the completion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you, and a copy was emailed to you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the implementation of Child Care Rules. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me at 743-241-0126 or by email at elizabeth.childress@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and cooperation during the visit today. 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: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 117 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I completed an Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers during today’s visit, and a completed copy was emailed to you. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Jolene Thorpe, Director. Ms. Thorpe assisted me with the visit. One hundred seventeen children were present. Children were observed engaged in group times, teachers directed activities, playing in a variety of centers, transition activities, eating lunch and rest time. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. The staff were observed engaged in activities with the children. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 7/8/2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/18/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/23/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025 and your facility was approved. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 2/11/2026. There were four items of non-compliance observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles observed in the toddler classroom were not labeled with dates, as required. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A climbing structure on the Pre-K playground did not have adequate mulch . .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A door was found unlocked with the key left in the lock. Hazardous items were stored inside the room. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A child in the four-year-old classroom wet her pants and was spoken to by the teacher. The teacher said, “Don’t do that again. Do you understand?” G.S. 110-91(10) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 2/23/2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Your letter should include facility name, facility ID, and original signature. Submit the signed letter electronically to my email address. If I do not receive your letter prior to 2/23/2026, a return visit to your program may be conducted to assess compliance with the violations. We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: Discipline: Appropriate discipline was also discussed with the director/administrator. Each child must be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child’s developmental needs. Discipline in no way shall ever be related to food, rest, or toileting. A child in the four-year-old classroom wet her pants and was spoken to by the teacher. The teacher said, “Don’t do that again. Do you understand?” I left a copy of the Discipline and Behavior Management Policy and suggested to review with staff. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. It is extremely important that staff are taking the required time to lock doors. A door was found unlocked with the key left in the lock. Hazardous items were stored inside the room. Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated for the appropriate child. Bottles observed in the toddler classroom were not labeled with dates, as required. We discussed the following consultation items today: Storage in Bathrooms - Diapering, toileting, and hand washing are important routines in childcare, and those areas of the childcare classroom are important parts of children’s experience in child care. Handling these important caregiving routines while also significantly reducing the spread of germs and disease is very important. Bathrooms must be kept free of storage except those items used for diapering and toileting. There were two chairs in the bathroom in the three-year-old classroom. The director removed the chairs. Transitions Sheets/Visiting Children- Two children were moved to other classrooms due to ratio. I reminded you to always use your visiting sheet or add them to the roster in that classroom. A child was observed resting on a cot positioned in a designated fire exit area. The teacher moved the cot and child to a different location. The director reminded the teacher to correct the cot list placement assignment. Children in the Pre-K classroom lined up to wash their hands in a restroom prior to eating lunch. I reminded the director that the sinks would need to be sanitized before each use, or the children should use the sink located inside the classroom. At the completion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you, and a copy was emailed to you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the implementation of Child Care Rules. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me at 743-241-0126 or by email at elizabeth.childress@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and cooperation during the visit today. 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: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/27/2025 Number Present: 119 Completed Date: 10/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jolene Thorpe, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective July 8,2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven percent as of October 27, 2025. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Restrictions for this program are children under 2 ½ years old with direct exits only, enhanced space and enhanced ratios. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children and staff throughout the facility were participating in pajama day, outside activities, group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants and toddlers were participating in floor activities, eating, napping, and diapering routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. A sanitation inspection was completed on October 23, 2025, with 6 demerits and a superior rating. Three violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection was completed on March 13,2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One child had an action plan that required a medication. The medication was not onsite or in the classroom. .0803(2)(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Caregiver did not document visual checks for one infant on 10/27/2025. .0606(g) 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. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 6, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that 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. We discussed the following: -Use of safe sleep policies and training efforts for child care professionals, and increased monitoring and observation of infants while they are sleeping are critical to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in child care. One child was sleeping in the older infant/toddler classroom and a sleep chart for that one child was not completed. -A child had a medical action plan. The action plan required an EpiPen and allergy medication. Although the EpiPen was provided the allergy medication was not. Ms. Thorpe contacted the parent during the visit and the parent is scheduling a visit with her physician. -An alarm inspection was completed; however a fire inspection needs to be completed. I provided you with the necessary form to complete this inspection. -Handwashing sinks for staff and children were covered and unavailable for handwashing in the two classroom. You stated staff and children wash hands in the restroom. You also stated the staff clean the sinks in the restroom between each use. You stated that you have submitted work orders for the three- and four-year-old classroom for repair on sinks. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the implementation of Child Care Rules. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. 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: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/27/2025 Number Present: 119 Completed Date: 10/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jolene Thorpe, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective July 8,2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven percent as of October 27, 2025. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Restrictions for this program are children under 2 ½ years old with direct exits only, enhanced space and enhanced ratios. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children and staff throughout the facility were participating in pajama day, outside activities, group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants and toddlers were participating in floor activities, eating, napping, and diapering routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. A sanitation inspection was completed on October 23, 2025, with 6 demerits and a superior rating. Three violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection was completed on March 13,2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One child had an action plan that required a medication. The medication was not onsite or in the classroom. .0803(2)(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Caregiver did not document visual checks for one infant on 10/27/2025. .0606(g) 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. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 6, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that 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. We discussed the following: -Use of safe sleep policies and training efforts for child care professionals, and increased monitoring and observation of infants while they are sleeping are critical to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in child care. One child was sleeping in the older infant/toddler classroom and a sleep chart for that one child was not completed. -A child had a medical action plan. The action plan required an EpiPen and allergy medication. Although the EpiPen was provided the allergy medication was not. Ms. Thorpe contacted the parent during the visit and the parent is scheduling a visit with her physician. -An alarm inspection was completed; however a fire inspection needs to be completed. I provided you with the necessary form to complete this inspection. -Handwashing sinks for staff and children were covered and unavailable for handwashing in the two classroom. You stated staff and children wash hands in the restroom. You also stated the staff clean the sinks in the restroom between each use. You stated that you have submitted work orders for the three- and four-year-old classroom for repair on sinks. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the implementation of Child Care Rules. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including those outlined in Child Care Rule Section .3000, for the care of children enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective July 8, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Timeka Harvey-Shoffner the Assistant Director. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has three NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 80 children present during the visit. During today’s visit, I observed the children playing outside, participating in free choice and teacher directed activities. In the infant room, I observed one child in a crib, one child playing on the floor, and three children in high chairs eating. Staff and child ratios were observed in compliance during today’s visit. Positive staff and child interactions were also observed. A sample of children’s files and staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. A sanitation inspection was completed 1/23/25 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 82%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 2/18/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the NC Pre K 3 classroom, the brown child size couch cushion was cracked/torn. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for three and four year old, the cement that holds the art activity in the ground was exposed. On the playground for tots and two year old, there was a cemented round circle that halfway visible and half covered by mulch and a tree root was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. On the playground for three and four year old, the fence was less than 4 feet on one area. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) Childcare 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. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me at sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov on or before March 4, 2025. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. The date the violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by March 4, 2025, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. We discussed the following: On the playground for three- and four-year-olds, tree roots are exposed above ground and which can pose a significant tripping hazard for children. Young children are more likely to trip on uneven surfaces like exposed tree roots due to their less developed balance potentially leading to injuries. You could cover exposed tree roots with a layer of mulch to create a smooth surface and protect the roots from damage or use neon paint to highlight the exposed roots. Building Code Requirement for Direct Exits All rooms used by children under the age of 2 ½ years must have a direct exit to the outside. The exit must lead to the outside. Passage through other classrooms or areas of the center before reaching an exit is not permitted. This requirement is based on the difficulties young children may have when exiting. There are two classrooms that have been divided into two spaces (side A and side B). These spaces are divided by half walls with a door and/or a gate separating the spaces. In the classroom with the 1’s and 2’s, the direct exit to the outside is on Side A. Side B must open the half door or gate to go through Side A to get outside. Contact the Greensboro Building Inspector to inquire if the rooms were approved for the ages 2.5 and under. Extension of Hold Harmless provisions - star rated license assessments and reassessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments continue to be required for new child care programs. Updated Program Assessment Tool – Beginning on February 1, 2025, child care facilities will use the Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition for family child care homes, infant/toddler classrooms and preschool classrooms, if requesting a program assessment or reassessment. This updated edition includes language and interaction measures, a need consistently identified by early childhood professionals during listening sessions. Thank you for your cooperation during today's visit. 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: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including those outlined in Child Care Rule Section .3000, for the care of children enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective July 8, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Timeka Harvey-Shoffner the Assistant Director. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has three NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 80 children present during the visit. During today’s visit, I observed the children playing outside, participating in free choice and teacher directed activities. In the infant room, I observed one child in a crib, one child playing on the floor, and three children in high chairs eating. Staff and child ratios were observed in compliance during today’s visit. Positive staff and child interactions were also observed. A sample of children’s files and staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. A sanitation inspection was completed 1/23/25 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 82%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 2/18/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the NC Pre K 3 classroom, the brown child size couch cushion was cracked/torn. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for three and four year old, the cement that holds the art activity in the ground was exposed. On the playground for tots and two year old, there was a cemented round circle that halfway visible and half covered by mulch and a tree root was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. On the playground for three and four year old, the fence was less than 4 feet on one area. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) Childcare 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. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me at sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov on or before March 4, 2025. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. The date the violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by March 4, 2025, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. We discussed the following: On the playground for three- and four-year-olds, tree roots are exposed above ground and which can pose a significant tripping hazard for children. Young children are more likely to trip on uneven surfaces like exposed tree roots due to their less developed balance potentially leading to injuries. You could cover exposed tree roots with a layer of mulch to create a smooth surface and protect the roots from damage or use neon paint to highlight the exposed roots. Building Code Requirement for Direct Exits All rooms used by children under the age of 2 ½ years must have a direct exit to the outside. The exit must lead to the outside. Passage through other classrooms or areas of the center before reaching an exit is not permitted. This requirement is based on the difficulties young children may have when exiting. There are two classrooms that have been divided into two spaces (side A and side B). These spaces are divided by half walls with a door and/or a gate separating the spaces. In the classroom with the 1’s and 2’s, the direct exit to the outside is on Side A. Side B must open the half door or gate to go through Side A to get outside. Contact the Greensboro Building Inspector to inquire if the rooms were approved for the ages 2.5 and under. Extension of Hold Harmless provisions - star rated license assessments and reassessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments continue to be required for new child care programs. Updated Program Assessment Tool – Beginning on February 1, 2025, child care facilities will use the Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition for family child care homes, infant/toddler classrooms and preschool classrooms, if requesting a program assessment or reassessment. This updated edition includes language and interaction measures, a need consistently identified by early childhood professionals during listening sessions. Thank you for your cooperation during today's visit. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including those outlined in Child Care Rule Section .3000, for the care of children enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective July 8, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Timeka Harvey-Shoffner the Assistant Director. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has three NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 80 children present during the visit. During today’s visit, I observed the children playing outside, participating in free choice and teacher directed activities. In the infant room, I observed one child in a crib, one child playing on the floor, and three children in high chairs eating. Staff and child ratios were observed in compliance during today’s visit. Positive staff and child interactions were also observed. A sample of children’s files and staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. A sanitation inspection was completed 1/23/25 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 82%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 2/18/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the NC Pre K 3 classroom, the brown child size couch cushion was cracked/torn. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for three and four year old, the cement that holds the art activity in the ground was exposed. On the playground for tots and two year old, there was a cemented round circle that halfway visible and half covered by mulch and a tree root was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. On the playground for three and four year old, the fence was less than 4 feet on one area. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) Childcare 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. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me at sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov on or before March 4, 2025. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. The date the violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by March 4, 2025, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. We discussed the following: On the playground for three- and four-year-olds, tree roots are exposed above ground and which can pose a significant tripping hazard for children. Young children are more likely to trip on uneven surfaces like exposed tree roots due to their less developed balance potentially leading to injuries. You could cover exposed tree roots with a layer of mulch to create a smooth surface and protect the roots from damage or use neon paint to highlight the exposed roots. Building Code Requirement for Direct Exits All rooms used by children under the age of 2 ½ years must have a direct exit to the outside. The exit must lead to the outside. Passage through other classrooms or areas of the center before reaching an exit is not permitted. This requirement is based on the difficulties young children may have when exiting. There are two classrooms that have been divided into two spaces (side A and side B). These spaces are divided by half walls with a door and/or a gate separating the spaces. In the classroom with the 1’s and 2’s, the direct exit to the outside is on Side A. Side B must open the half door or gate to go through Side A to get outside. Contact the Greensboro Building Inspector to inquire if the rooms were approved for the ages 2.5 and under. Extension of Hold Harmless provisions - star rated license assessments and reassessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments continue to be required for new child care programs. Updated Program Assessment Tool – Beginning on February 1, 2025, child care facilities will use the Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition for family child care homes, infant/toddler classrooms and preschool classrooms, if requesting a program assessment or reassessment. This updated edition includes language and interaction measures, a need consistently identified by early childhood professionals during listening sessions. Thank you for your cooperation during today's visit. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including those outlined in Child Care Rule Section .3000, for the care of children enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective July 8, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Timeka Harvey-Shoffner the Assistant Director. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has three NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 80 children present during the visit. During today’s visit, I observed the children playing outside, participating in free choice and teacher directed activities. In the infant room, I observed one child in a crib, one child playing on the floor, and three children in high chairs eating. Staff and child ratios were observed in compliance during today’s visit. Positive staff and child interactions were also observed. A sample of children’s files and staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. A sanitation inspection was completed 1/23/25 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 82%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 2/18/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the NC Pre K 3 classroom, the brown child size couch cushion was cracked/torn. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for three and four year old, the cement that holds the art activity in the ground was exposed. On the playground for tots and two year old, there was a cemented round circle that halfway visible and half covered by mulch and a tree root was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. On the playground for three and four year old, the fence was less than 4 feet on one area. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) Childcare 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. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me at sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov on or before March 4, 2025. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. The date the violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by March 4, 2025, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. We discussed the following: On the playground for three- and four-year-olds, tree roots are exposed above ground and which can pose a significant tripping hazard for children. Young children are more likely to trip on uneven surfaces like exposed tree roots due to their less developed balance potentially leading to injuries. You could cover exposed tree roots with a layer of mulch to create a smooth surface and protect the roots from damage or use neon paint to highlight the exposed roots. Building Code Requirement for Direct Exits All rooms used by children under the age of 2 ½ years must have a direct exit to the outside. The exit must lead to the outside. Passage through other classrooms or areas of the center before reaching an exit is not permitted. This requirement is based on the difficulties young children may have when exiting. There are two classrooms that have been divided into two spaces (side A and side B). These spaces are divided by half walls with a door and/or a gate separating the spaces. In the classroom with the 1’s and 2’s, the direct exit to the outside is on Side A. Side B must open the half door or gate to go through Side A to get outside. Contact the Greensboro Building Inspector to inquire if the rooms were approved for the ages 2.5 and under. Extension of Hold Harmless provisions - star rated license assessments and reassessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments continue to be required for new child care programs. Updated Program Assessment Tool – Beginning on February 1, 2025, child care facilities will use the Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition for family child care homes, infant/toddler classrooms and preschool classrooms, if requesting a program assessment or reassessment. This updated edition includes language and interaction measures, a need consistently identified by early childhood professionals during listening sessions. Thank you for your cooperation during today's visit. 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: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including those outlined in Child Care Rule Section .3000, for the care of children enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective July 8, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Timeka Harvey-Shoffner the Assistant Director. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has three NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 80 children present during the visit. During today’s visit, I observed the children playing outside, participating in free choice and teacher directed activities. In the infant room, I observed one child in a crib, one child playing on the floor, and three children in high chairs eating. Staff and child ratios were observed in compliance during today’s visit. Positive staff and child interactions were also observed. A sample of children’s files and staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. A sanitation inspection was completed 1/23/25 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 82%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 2/18/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the NC Pre K 3 classroom, the brown child size couch cushion was cracked/torn. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for three and four year old, the cement that holds the art activity in the ground was exposed. On the playground for tots and two year old, there was a cemented round circle that halfway visible and half covered by mulch and a tree root was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. On the playground for three and four year old, the fence was less than 4 feet on one area. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) Childcare 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. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me at sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov on or before March 4, 2025. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. The date the violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by March 4, 2025, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. We discussed the following: On the playground for three- and four-year-olds, tree roots are exposed above ground and which can pose a significant tripping hazard for children. Young children are more likely to trip on uneven surfaces like exposed tree roots due to their less developed balance potentially leading to injuries. You could cover exposed tree roots with a layer of mulch to create a smooth surface and protect the roots from damage or use neon paint to highlight the exposed roots. Building Code Requirement for Direct Exits All rooms used by children under the age of 2 ½ years must have a direct exit to the outside. The exit must lead to the outside. Passage through other classrooms or areas of the center before reaching an exit is not permitted. This requirement is based on the difficulties young children may have when exiting. There are two classrooms that have been divided into two spaces (side A and side B). These spaces are divided by half walls with a door and/or a gate separating the spaces. In the classroom with the 1’s and 2’s, the direct exit to the outside is on Side A. Side B must open the half door or gate to go through Side A to get outside. Contact the Greensboro Building Inspector to inquire if the rooms were approved for the ages 2.5 and under. Extension of Hold Harmless provisions - star rated license assessments and reassessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments continue to be required for new child care programs. Updated Program Assessment Tool – Beginning on February 1, 2025, child care facilities will use the Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition for family child care homes, infant/toddler classrooms and preschool classrooms, if requesting a program assessment or reassessment. This updated edition includes language and interaction measures, a need consistently identified by early childhood professionals during listening sessions. Thank you for your cooperation during today's visit. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2024 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 12/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced This routine unannounced visit was to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including those outlined in Child Care Rule Section .3000, for the care of children enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program. There are three NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Star License effective July 8, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Jolene Thorpe, Director. I then conducted a partial assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor areas. Ms. Thorpe accompanied me during the walkthrough. Today 101 children were observed. The children's activities included diapering, bathroom routines, participating in free choice and teacher directed activities. In the infant room, three children were sitting in high chairs drinking milk, and one child was napping in a crib. I reviewed four new staff files. During today's visit, I observed the following items to be in compliance: supervision, appropriate staff-to-child ratios, adequate space capacity, proper storage of medications, use of approved spaces, a posted permit, and adherence to permit restrictions. Today violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In the one year old classroom, in the dramatic play area materials were not offered in sufficient quantity. In the two year old classroom, reading materials were not offered in sufficient quantity .0510(e)(3) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In the three year old bathroom, one toilet was clogged. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the school age classroom, the hockey table was missing end caps. In the two year old classroom, the child size couch is torn. In the classroom for one year old's, the sink cabinet sides are worn with splintered. .0601(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area, one yellow trike was missing a rubber handle. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me at sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov on or before December 27, 2024. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. The date the violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by December 27, 2024, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. Today I requested the Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center Form for you, Ms. Jolene Thorpe since you are not listed as the administrator for this location. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #157 Facility ID: 41002488 Consultant: MARY MCMILLAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 117 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced I conducted an unannounced visit today to monitor applicable childcare requirements during a Temporary Time Period visit, due to a Change of Ownership name change on 3/1/24. Today I met with Timeka Harvey, Assistant Director and Shaunta Mitchell, District Manager. During today's visit I conducted a walk-through of the facility and observed all classrooms of children. The children were observed participating in the following activities: eating, sleeping, playing outside and playing with toys. Limited monitoring of child care requirements was done. The following child care requirements were monitored: Staff/Child Ratios, Supervision, Appropriate Discipline, required items posted and Approved space were all in compliance. A sampling of records was monitored: 3 children's files and 2 new staff files were reviewed. New staff Criminal Background Checks were verified in the system. The last fire drill was recorded on 4/12/24. The last playground inspection was recorded on 4/10/24. The last emergency drill was recorded on 3/15/24. The following violations of child care requirements were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. This was corrected during the visit. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report for one new staff member was completed over a month after hire. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. There was no training verification available. This was corrected during the visit. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. There was no verification on site. This was corrected during the visit. .1102(d) No compliance letter is required, since all violations were corrected during the visit. You stated that the director left last week and is no longer at the facility. Shaunta Mitchell stated that she was the interim director. We discussed the following consultation items during today's visit: -You must have your new building, fire and sanitation inspections completed before August 2024. -You stated that you have completed your sanitation inspection, fire and building inspections. The inspections were received during today's visit: Fire inspection was completed on 3/13/24 and was approved for daytime care only. Building inspection was completed on 4/29/24 and 9 classrooms looked at, however there is no number listed for maximum persons allowed for plumbing facilities and no inspection dates for plumbing and heating mechanical systems, along with no answer for #1 on the form. The inspection form must be completed in full for it to be approved. Sanitation inspection was completed on 4/11/24 with 14 demerits and a Superior classification. -You will remain in the same cohort as with your previous license. Please remember that it is your responsibility to know and follow all child care rules and requirements, at all times, even if they have not been reviewed with you. You can find all of them on our DCDEE website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Please email me the updated building inspection form: mary.mcmillan@dhhs.nc.gov and contact me if you have any questions. Once we have received your updated building inspection form, your rated license will go back to your previous stars, due to the hold harmless status, and will be reevaluated during your cohort group. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me at mary.mcmillan@dhhs.nc.gov Samantha McLeod will be your consultant again until July 2024. Due to computer issues, your printed documentation will be emailed to you. 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