Childcare Network #56

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 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 Donnishia Casterlow, Administrator, and Jaylin Wood, Assistant Administrator. Both assisted me with the visit. Sixty children were present today. During the visit, children were observed engaged in group time, teacher directed activities, playing in a variety of centers, transition activities, eating lunch and resting. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. Infants were sleeping while others were engaged in floor activities and arrival transitions. Staff were observed engaged in activities with the children and were positive in their interactions with the children. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/22/2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/8/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/29/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/1/2025 and your facility was approved. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of 3/17/2026. Nine children’s files and three new staff files were reviewed. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed with the administrator. Required items were posted and current. Outdoor inspections were documented monthly. There were five items of non-compliance observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A crib in the infant classroom was positioned in a location that obstructed the staff member being able to see that child. During the visit the teachers was at the diaper changing table and was unable to see the sleeping child. The teacher repositioned the crib during the visit. .1801(a)(1-5) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the playground used for school-agers and pre-k children mulch did not measure nine inches in depth. The provider has roped off the area, and children are not permitted to play on he structure until mulch is delivered and installed. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children. A metal support pipe for an umbrella, approximately eight inches in height, was observed on the two-year-old playground. A gate on the toddler playground that leads to the parking lot was observed without a lock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A cabinet containing diaper creams was unlocked in the infant room. The assistant administrator added a lock to the cabinet during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff were not linked to the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 03/30/2026, 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 3/30/2026, a return visit to your program may be conducted to assess compliance with the violations. We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: - Linking Criminal Background Checks: New staff (within the last year) must be reported to the Division within 5 days of hire. Staff need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and link to the facility license number. It is important to do this so staff at DCDEE can contact the center if a random criminal history check uncovers a staff member with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated about the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. New staff need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your center. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Three new staff were not linked to the programs facility. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (r) Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. - Supervision: Supervision was discussed in detail, along with examples of inadequate supervision. Children shall be adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision shall mean that staff interact with the children while moving about indoor or outdoor areas and are able to always hear and see the children, except when emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. A crib in the infant classroom was positioned in a location that obstructed the staff member being able to see that child. During the visit the teachers was at the diaper changing table and was unable to see the sleeping child. The teacher repositioned the crib during the visit. - Medications: A cabinet containing diaper creams was unlocked in the infant room. The assistant administrator added a lock to the cabinet during the visit. 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 -Education Worksheets: The provider has completed Staff Worksheets. -Approved Curricula – The NC Child Care Commission 2025-2026 Approved Early Childhood Curriculum was emailed to you during the visit today. -Formative assessments- The link to the approved formative assessments is: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Formative-Assessment -The link to the NCRLAP website is https://ncrlap.org/ 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. 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/ 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 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 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 Donnishia Casterlow, Administrator, and Jaylin Wood, Assistant Administrator. Both assisted me with the visit. Sixty children were present today. During the visit, children were observed engaged in group time, teacher directed activities, playing in a variety of centers, transition activities, eating lunch and resting. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. Infants were sleeping while others were engaged in floor activities and arrival transitions. Staff were observed engaged in activities with the children and were positive in their interactions with the children. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/22/2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/8/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/29/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/1/2025 and your facility was approved. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of 3/17/2026. Nine children’s files and three new staff files were reviewed. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed with the administrator. Required items were posted and current. Outdoor inspections were documented monthly. There were five items of non-compliance observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A crib in the infant classroom was positioned in a location that obstructed the staff member being able to see that child. During the visit the teachers was at the diaper changing table and was unable to see the sleeping child. The teacher repositioned the crib during the visit. .1801(a)(1-5) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the playground used for school-agers and pre-k children mulch did not measure nine inches in depth. The provider has roped off the area, and children are not permitted to play on he structure until mulch is delivered and installed. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children. A metal support pipe for an umbrella, approximately eight inches in height, was observed on the two-year-old playground. A gate on the toddler playground that leads to the parking lot was observed without a lock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A cabinet containing diaper creams was unlocked in the infant room. The assistant administrator added a lock to the cabinet during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff were not linked to the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 03/30/2026, 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 3/30/2026, a return visit to your program may be conducted to assess compliance with the violations. We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: - Linking Criminal Background Checks: New staff (within the last year) must be reported to the Division within 5 days of hire. Staff need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and link to the facility license number. It is important to do this so staff at DCDEE can contact the center if a random criminal history check uncovers a staff member with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated about the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. New staff need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your center. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Three new staff were not linked to the programs facility. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (r) Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. - Supervision: Supervision was discussed in detail, along with examples of inadequate supervision. Children shall be adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision shall mean that staff interact with the children while moving about indoor or outdoor areas and are able to always hear and see the children, except when emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. A crib in the infant classroom was positioned in a location that obstructed the staff member being able to see that child. During the visit the teachers was at the diaper changing table and was unable to see the sleeping child. The teacher repositioned the crib during the visit. - Medications: A cabinet containing diaper creams was unlocked in the infant room. The assistant administrator added a lock to the cabinet during the visit. 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 -Education Worksheets: The provider has completed Staff Worksheets. -Approved Curricula – The NC Child Care Commission 2025-2026 Approved Early Childhood Curriculum was emailed to you during the visit today. -Formative assessments- The link to the approved formative assessments is: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Formative-Assessment -The link to the NCRLAP website is https://ncrlap.org/ 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. 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/ 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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 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 Donnishia Casterlow, Administrator, and Jaylin Wood, Assistant Administrator. Both assisted me with the visit. Sixty children were present today. During the visit, children were observed engaged in group time, teacher directed activities, playing in a variety of centers, transition activities, eating lunch and resting. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. Infants were sleeping while others were engaged in floor activities and arrival transitions. Staff were observed engaged in activities with the children and were positive in their interactions with the children. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/22/2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/8/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/29/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/1/2025 and your facility was approved. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of 3/17/2026. Nine children’s files and three new staff files were reviewed. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed with the administrator. Required items were posted and current. Outdoor inspections were documented monthly. There were five items of non-compliance observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A crib in the infant classroom was positioned in a location that obstructed the staff member being able to see that child. During the visit the teachers was at the diaper changing table and was unable to see the sleeping child. The teacher repositioned the crib during the visit. .1801(a)(1-5) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the playground used for school-agers and pre-k children mulch did not measure nine inches in depth. The provider has roped off the area, and children are not permitted to play on he structure until mulch is delivered and installed. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children. A metal support pipe for an umbrella, approximately eight inches in height, was observed on the two-year-old playground. A gate on the toddler playground that leads to the parking lot was observed without a lock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A cabinet containing diaper creams was unlocked in the infant room. The assistant administrator added a lock to the cabinet during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff were not linked to the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 03/30/2026, 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 3/30/2026, a return visit to your program may be conducted to assess compliance with the violations. We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: - Linking Criminal Background Checks: New staff (within the last year) must be reported to the Division within 5 days of hire. Staff need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and link to the facility license number. It is important to do this so staff at DCDEE can contact the center if a random criminal history check uncovers a staff member with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated about the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. New staff need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your center. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Three new staff were not linked to the programs facility. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (r) Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. - Supervision: Supervision was discussed in detail, along with examples of inadequate supervision. Children shall be adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision shall mean that staff interact with the children while moving about indoor or outdoor areas and are able to always hear and see the children, except when emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. A crib in the infant classroom was positioned in a location that obstructed the staff member being able to see that child. During the visit the teachers was at the diaper changing table and was unable to see the sleeping child. The teacher repositioned the crib during the visit. - Medications: A cabinet containing diaper creams was unlocked in the infant room. The assistant administrator added a lock to the cabinet during the visit. 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 -Education Worksheets: The provider has completed Staff Worksheets. -Approved Curricula – The NC Child Care Commission 2025-2026 Approved Early Childhood Curriculum was emailed to you during the visit today. -Formative assessments- The link to the approved formative assessments is: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Formative-Assessment -The link to the NCRLAP website is https://ncrlap.org/ 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. 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/ 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 #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 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 Donnishia Casterlow, Administrator, and Jaylin Wood, Assistant Administrator. Both assisted me with the visit. Sixty children were present today. During the visit, children were observed engaged in group time, teacher directed activities, playing in a variety of centers, transition activities, eating lunch and resting. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. Infants were sleeping while others were engaged in floor activities and arrival transitions. Staff were observed engaged in activities with the children and were positive in their interactions with the children. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/22/2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/8/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/29/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/1/2025 and your facility was approved. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of 3/17/2026. Nine children’s files and three new staff files were reviewed. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed with the administrator. Required items were posted and current. Outdoor inspections were documented monthly. There were five items of non-compliance observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A crib in the infant classroom was positioned in a location that obstructed the staff member being able to see that child. During the visit the teachers was at the diaper changing table and was unable to see the sleeping child. The teacher repositioned the crib during the visit. .1801(a)(1-5) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the playground used for school-agers and pre-k children mulch did not measure nine inches in depth. The provider has roped off the area, and children are not permitted to play on he structure until mulch is delivered and installed. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children. A metal support pipe for an umbrella, approximately eight inches in height, was observed on the two-year-old playground. A gate on the toddler playground that leads to the parking lot was observed without a lock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A cabinet containing diaper creams was unlocked in the infant room. The assistant administrator added a lock to the cabinet during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff were not linked to the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 03/30/2026, 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 3/30/2026, a return visit to your program may be conducted to assess compliance with the violations. We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: - Linking Criminal Background Checks: New staff (within the last year) must be reported to the Division within 5 days of hire. Staff need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and link to the facility license number. It is important to do this so staff at DCDEE can contact the center if a random criminal history check uncovers a staff member with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated about the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. New staff need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your center. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Three new staff were not linked to the programs facility. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (r) Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. - Supervision: Supervision was discussed in detail, along with examples of inadequate supervision. Children shall be adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision shall mean that staff interact with the children while moving about indoor or outdoor areas and are able to always hear and see the children, except when emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. A crib in the infant classroom was positioned in a location that obstructed the staff member being able to see that child. During the visit the teachers was at the diaper changing table and was unable to see the sleeping child. The teacher repositioned the crib during the visit. - Medications: A cabinet containing diaper creams was unlocked in the infant room. The assistant administrator added a lock to the cabinet during the visit. 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 -Education Worksheets: The provider has completed Staff Worksheets. -Approved Curricula – The NC Child Care Commission 2025-2026 Approved Early Childhood Curriculum was emailed to you during the visit today. -Formative assessments- The link to the approved formative assessments is: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Formative-Assessment -The link to the NCRLAP website is https://ncrlap.org/ 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. 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/ 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 65 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 August 22, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Donnishia Casterlow, Director. Ms. Casterlow accompanied me through the walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has two NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 65 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 three infants and the teacher playing on the floor. 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 11/20/24 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on July 24, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. I monitored one bus the facility uses for transportation. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 91%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 4/8/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Of the five children that are transported by the facility, four children's photographs were not in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Of the sample of children's files reviewed, one child medical record was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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 April 22, 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 April 22, 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: Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Enroll now at: https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and childcare facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. Some programs have only completed the process for lead testing in water. Testing includes lead in water, lead based paint, and asbestos. You should complete the online process for all 3 by May 31, 2025. In addition, testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. 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 #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 65 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 August 22, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Donnishia Casterlow, Director. Ms. Casterlow accompanied me through the walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has two NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 65 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 three infants and the teacher playing on the floor. 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 11/20/24 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on July 24, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. I monitored one bus the facility uses for transportation. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 91%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 4/8/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Of the five children that are transported by the facility, four children's photographs were not in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Of the sample of children's files reviewed, one child medical record was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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 April 22, 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 April 22, 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: Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Enroll now at: https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and childcare facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. Some programs have only completed the process for lead testing in water. Testing includes lead in water, lead based paint, and asbestos. You should complete the online process for all 3 by May 31, 2025. In addition, testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. 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 #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 65 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 August 22, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Donnishia Casterlow, Director. Ms. Casterlow accompanied me through the walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has two NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 65 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 three infants and the teacher playing on the floor. 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 11/20/24 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on July 24, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. I monitored one bus the facility uses for transportation. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 91%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 4/8/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Of the five children that are transported by the facility, four children's photographs were not in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Of the sample of children's files reviewed, one child medical record was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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 April 22, 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 April 22, 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: Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Enroll now at: https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and childcare facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. Some programs have only completed the process for lead testing in water. Testing includes lead in water, lead based paint, and asbestos. You should complete the online process for all 3 by May 31, 2025. In addition, testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. 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 #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 65 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 August 22, 2024. Upon arriving, I was greeted by Ms. Donnishia Casterlow, Director. Ms. Casterlow accompanied me through the walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. The facility has two NC Pre K classrooms on site. There were 65 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 three infants and the teacher playing on the floor. 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 11/20/24 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on July 24, 2024. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. I monitored one bus the facility uses for transportation. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 91%. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today 4/8/25. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Of the five children that are transported by the facility, four children's photographs were not in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Of the sample of children's files reviewed, one child medical record was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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 April 22, 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 April 22, 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: Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Enroll now at: https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and childcare facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. Some programs have only completed the process for lead testing in water. Testing includes lead in water, lead based paint, and asbestos. You should complete the online process for all 3 by May 31, 2025. In addition, testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #56 Facility ID: 41002494 Consultant: MARY MCMILLAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 due to paperwork on 5/1/24. Today I met with Donnishia Casterlow, Director. Ericka Bailey, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Ms. Casterlow walked us through the building today and we observed all classrooms of children. The children were observed during routine activities, teacher directed activities, eating and playing. Limited monitoring of child care requirements was done. The following child care requirements were monitored: Supervision, Staff/Child Ratio, Hazardous items storage, Age-Appropriate Activities, Appropriate Discipline, required items posted and license posted. A sampling of records were monitored: 10 new staff files, since the last visit in December 2023. The last fire drill was recorded on 6/21/24 and the last shelter in place drill was recorded on 6/15/24. Ms. Casterlow stated that they are no longer using the pool at the center and that it is covered. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One staff member had her medical statement after starting at the facility. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member had TB test several weeks after she was hired back in February. This was corrected during the visit. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks, for one staff member there was no record of orientation. .1101(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 verification on file for one new staff member. .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 file for one new staff member. .1102(d) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In the classroom with school-aged children a staff member had a drink from a fast food restaurant. This was corrected during the visit. .0901(i) The following consultation was discussed: -You must have your new building, fire and sanitation inspections completed before October 2024. However, if you have them completed early, you may transition back to your star rated license once they have been received and submitted to me. I received your sanitation inspection report during today’s visit and you are waiting for fire and building inspectors to come back. -You will remain in the same cohort as with your previous license. -We discussed that we do not have your pre-service form for administrators, please email me this form. -Please submit your updated staff and training worksheets to me by Monday 7/22/24. We discussed the following Technical Assistance items today: -Staff must not have cups/bottles/cans from restaurants/stores unless it is water or other appropriate drink that the children are allowed to have. Otherwise it would need to be in an non-identifying container. -The fence had several areas where the ground has been washed away or the fence had a hole and will need to be fixed before it becomes an entrapment or other hazard. -Please update your alternate person on your EMC to list a current staff member. Violations must be corrected immediately; you are required to submit a compliance letter stating how the violations are corrected to me at mary.mcmillan@dhhs.nc.gov by 7/30/24. Please email me the inspections to the above email address and contact me if you have any questions. Your new consultant will be Sharon Williams and you can contact her at sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-6239. Please remember that it is your responsibility to know and follow all child care rules and requirements, even if they have not been reviewed with 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