Childcare Network #162

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 2/6/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 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 the Administrator Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, and the Assistant Administrator, Ms. Tyanna Jacobs, both assisted me with the visit. There were fifty-four children present today. Children were observed engaged in group times, playing in a variety of centers, super bowl team building activities and eating lunch. Infants were sleeping and being held, Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. The staff were observed engaged in activities with the children and were positive in their interactions with the children. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety four percent as of 1/30/2026. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/5/2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/11/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/11/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted, 3/3/2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Outdoor inspections were documented monthly. Required items were posted and current. I reviewed Staff and Training Worksheets with the provider. Six staff member's file were monitored. Required program records were also monitored during today’s visit. There were no items of non-compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the playgrounds used for school-age and pre-k children, the mulch underneath and around the structures must be at least 9 inches in depth. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were tree limbs hanging over the fence on the school-age playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) We discussed the following consultation items today: NC WORKS- All staff need to have updated information in NC WORKS showing their most recent education. This information will be needed for the QRIS Rated License and will be determined by the information available in WORKS. The Workforce Education Unit has recently updated and added resource documents to assist individuals with all Workforce Education Unit processes. These documents can be found on the DCDEE website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Early Educator Certification- You may want to consider having staff members complete the Early Educator Certification process to assist in getting higher education evaluations completed if their degree is not in early childhood education. Early Educator information is available at www.ncicdp.org. 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 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. 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 #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-012L Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced visit was conducted at this facility to investigate allegations received in a report regarding potential violations of childcare requirements. Upon arrival at the facility, we were greeted by the assistant administrator, Ms. Tyanna Jacobs. I stated the purpose of the visit. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Today, a total of fifty-four (54) children were present, ranging in age from 1 to 10 years. I conducted additional observations in the school-age classroom to monitor compliance with requirements related to the reported allegations. In the school-age classroom, twenty (20) children and two (2) teachers were present. The children were observed lining up in preparation for a field trip. Three (3) teachers, along with the center administrator, Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, were scheduled to accompany the children on the trip. I monitored two buses designated for transporting the children. During the inspection, one of the buses was found to have a shattered window at the bottom of the emergency door. Ms. Sprows-Stafford stated that she was unaware of the damage. As a result, the decision was made not to use the damaged bus for transportation. During my observations, I did not observe any violations related to staff-to-child ratios or concerns regarding the nurture, care, or treatment of children in the classroom. I conducted interviews with staff members and reviewed the allegations with the center administrator, Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford. The administrator stated that all school-aged children are allowed to participate in field trips. The facility makes efforts to accommodate the needs of all children by assigning additional staff when necessary. In cases where children have challenging behaviors or identified special needs, parents or other caregivers are encouraged to accompany their child on the field trip. Ms. Sprows-Stafford stated the facility takes thoughtful and proactive steps to accommodate children with special needs. I reviewed four (4) children’s files, including: Records of parent conferences Field trip calendars Off-premises permission forms Children’s sign-in and sign-out sheets Staff timecards Findings: During the visit we were unable to determine violations regarding staff-to-child ratios, or the nurture and care of children. Therefore, the complaint could not be substantiated. However, one (1) violation was identified and was not related to the complaint. This violation was cited and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of all children participating in the off-premises activity was not available at the center. This violation was corrected during the visit. The administrator who accompanied the children during the off-premises activity sent a photograph of the list of participating children to the center. .1005(b)(6) 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. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. There are two NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective August 5, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, the Director. I then conducted a full assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor and outdoor areas. During the visit, 42 children were observed. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, completing bathroom routines, eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. The children enrolled in the NC PreK classrooms were not present due to the inclement weather policy followed by Guilford County Schools. Emergency drills and playground inspections were documented monthly. A sanitation inspection was completed on 8/29/24 and the facility received a Superior rating. Nine randomly selected children’s files and new staff member’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The vehicles were not monitored today due to inclement weather. These will be monitored during the next visit. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 89%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today, 2/11/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the school aged outdoor playground, the wooden borders were partially obscured by grass, yet remained visible in certain spots, creating a potential tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical health assessment for one child was on file 30 days after admission. The medical health assessment for two children did not have the required information. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization record for one child was on file 30 days after admission. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 February 25, 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 February 25, 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. 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. Child care administrators can access ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Please complete the process for your facility as soon as possible. Today you completed the Moodle course. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. There are two NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective August 5, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, the Director. I then conducted a full assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor and outdoor areas. During the visit, 42 children were observed. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, completing bathroom routines, eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. The children enrolled in the NC PreK classrooms were not present due to the inclement weather policy followed by Guilford County Schools. Emergency drills and playground inspections were documented monthly. A sanitation inspection was completed on 8/29/24 and the facility received a Superior rating. Nine randomly selected children’s files and new staff member’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The vehicles were not monitored today due to inclement weather. These will be monitored during the next visit. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 89%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today, 2/11/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the school aged outdoor playground, the wooden borders were partially obscured by grass, yet remained visible in certain spots, creating a potential tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical health assessment for one child was on file 30 days after admission. The medical health assessment for two children did not have the required information. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization record for one child was on file 30 days after admission. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 February 25, 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 February 25, 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. 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. Child care administrators can access ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Please complete the process for your facility as soon as possible. Today you completed the Moodle course. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. There are two NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective August 5, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, the Director. I then conducted a full assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor and outdoor areas. During the visit, 42 children were observed. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, completing bathroom routines, eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. The children enrolled in the NC PreK classrooms were not present due to the inclement weather policy followed by Guilford County Schools. Emergency drills and playground inspections were documented monthly. A sanitation inspection was completed on 8/29/24 and the facility received a Superior rating. Nine randomly selected children’s files and new staff member’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The vehicles were not monitored today due to inclement weather. These will be monitored during the next visit. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 89%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today, 2/11/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the school aged outdoor playground, the wooden borders were partially obscured by grass, yet remained visible in certain spots, creating a potential tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical health assessment for one child was on file 30 days after admission. The medical health assessment for two children did not have the required information. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization record for one child was on file 30 days after admission. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 February 25, 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 February 25, 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. 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. Child care administrators can access ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Please complete the process for your facility as soon as possible. Today you completed the Moodle course. 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 #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. There are two NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Rated License effective August 5, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, the Director. I then conducted a full assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor and outdoor areas. During the visit, 42 children were observed. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, completing bathroom routines, eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. The children enrolled in the NC PreK classrooms were not present due to the inclement weather policy followed by Guilford County Schools. Emergency drills and playground inspections were documented monthly. A sanitation inspection was completed on 8/29/24 and the facility received a Superior rating. Nine randomly selected children’s files and new staff member’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The vehicles were not monitored today due to inclement weather. These will be monitored during the next visit. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 89%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today, 2/11/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the school aged outdoor playground, the wooden borders were partially obscured by grass, yet remained visible in certain spots, creating a potential tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical health assessment for one child was on file 30 days after admission. The medical health assessment for two children did not have the required information. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization record for one child was on file 30 days after admission. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 February 25, 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 February 25, 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. 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. Child care administrators can access ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Please complete the process for your facility as soon as possible. Today you completed the Moodle course. 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 two NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Star License effective August 5, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Tyanna Jacobs, the Assistant Director. I then conducted a partial assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor areas. Shortly after, Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, the Director, joined me to finish the walkthrough. During the visit, 68 children were observed. The children's activities included diapering, bathroom routines, lunchtime, and napping. In the NC Pre-K 2 classroom, one group of children engaged in a teacher-led activity while the other group participated in free-choice activities. In the NC Pre-K 3 classroom, the children took part in a teacher-directed activity. 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. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In 3 classrooms, materials were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In three year old classroom, the materials in the activity areas were not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. .0510(d)(1) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In the classroom for ages 0-1 year, Ms. Rachel was being played on the IPad on the counter top. In the classroom for ages 1, Gracie's Corner was being played on the IPad. .0510(f) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the one year old classroom, the wall border in the dramatic play are is separating from the wall. In the two year old classroom, the wall border near the sink is separating from the wall. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 violations 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 December 4, 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 4, 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. Shenora Sprows-Stafford since you are not listed as the administrator for this location. Also email me an updated staff and training worksheet by November 22, 2024. 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 #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 two NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Star License effective August 5, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Tyanna Jacobs, the Assistant Director. I then conducted a partial assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor areas. Shortly after, Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, the Director, joined me to finish the walkthrough. During the visit, 68 children were observed. The children's activities included diapering, bathroom routines, lunchtime, and napping. In the NC Pre-K 2 classroom, one group of children engaged in a teacher-led activity while the other group participated in free-choice activities. In the NC Pre-K 3 classroom, the children took part in a teacher-directed activity. 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. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In 3 classrooms, materials were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In three year old classroom, the materials in the activity areas were not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. .0510(d)(1) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In the classroom for ages 0-1 year, Ms. Rachel was being played on the IPad on the counter top. In the classroom for ages 1, Gracie's Corner was being played on the IPad. .0510(f) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the one year old classroom, the wall border in the dramatic play are is separating from the wall. In the two year old classroom, the wall border near the sink is separating from the wall. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 violations 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 December 4, 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 4, 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. Shenora Sprows-Stafford since you are not listed as the administrator for this location. Also email me an updated staff and training worksheet by November 22, 2024. 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 #162 Facility ID: 41002489 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 two NC Pre-K classrooms at this facility. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Star License effective August 5, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Tyanna Jacobs, the Assistant Director. I then conducted a partial assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor areas. Shortly after, Ms. Shenora Sprows-Stafford, the Director, joined me to finish the walkthrough. During the visit, 68 children were observed. The children's activities included diapering, bathroom routines, lunchtime, and napping. In the NC Pre-K 2 classroom, one group of children engaged in a teacher-led activity while the other group participated in free-choice activities. In the NC Pre-K 3 classroom, the children took part in a teacher-directed activity. 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. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In 3 classrooms, materials were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In three year old classroom, the materials in the activity areas were not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. .0510(d)(1) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In the classroom for ages 0-1 year, Ms. Rachel was being played on the IPad on the counter top. In the classroom for ages 1, Gracie's Corner was being played on the IPad. .0510(f) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the one year old classroom, the wall border in the dramatic play are is separating from the wall. In the two year old classroom, the wall border near the sink is separating from the wall. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 violations 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 December 4, 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 4, 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. Shenora Sprows-Stafford since you are not listed as the administrator for this location. Also email me an updated staff and training worksheet by November 22, 2024. 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