Children OF Power Childcare Center

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit and to begin a rated license assessment. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued on September 17, 2018. Upon arrival at the facility, I was greeted by Jeannette Felder, Administrator. I conducted a full assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. Twenty-one children were in attendance during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, playing outside, completing bathroom routines, eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. In the infant room, one infant was asleep in a crib; four children were playing on the floor. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/31/26 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2026. Playground, fire drills, and emergency drills have been conducted, and documentation was available for review. I reviewed a sample of children's and four staff's files. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today, 4/15/26. Items of noncompliance with child care requirements were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two staff did not have current first aid training. .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. Two staff did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan was not on file for three employees. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exams for two children were not on file for review. 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. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the EPR plan annual review was not on file for all staff. .0607(f) 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 29, 2026. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. Date each violation was corrected. How each violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by April 29, 2026, 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. Pathways to the Stars We reviewed the updated rules in Section .3200 regarding the Standards for Two- through Five-Star Rated facilities (Pathway to Stars), and I demonstrated how to access the relevant information on the DCDEE website. A new rule rollout module is now available on the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. As discussed, the facility should carefully consider the available QRIS options and determine which pathway it plans to pursue for its rated license reassessment. While the reassessment process may begin at any time, the facility should be prepared to submit the Application for Assessment for a Rated License no later than between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Today you chose Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality, please complete the following steps: • Submit the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically to your child care consultant no later than July 31, 2026. • Confirm that all staff members have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies to strengthen Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (Four- and Five-Star centers must use an approved curriculum and a formative assessment tool for all age groups.) • Arrange coaching and/or training opportunities for administrators and lead teachers. ABCMS You have gained access to ABCMS system. Please continue to add staff to the center’s roster. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for childcare facilities. 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. At this time, your facility has completed only the lead-in-water testing component. Required testing includes lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos. Please complete the online enrollment process for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. In addition, leas lead in water testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. Please remember that it is your responsibility to stay informed and comply with all child care rules and requirements. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (336)-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If there are additional concerns, please contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit and to begin a rated license assessment. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued on September 17, 2018. Upon arrival at the facility, I was greeted by Jeannette Felder, Administrator. I conducted a full assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. Twenty-one children were in attendance during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, playing outside, completing bathroom routines, eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. In the infant room, one infant was asleep in a crib; four children were playing on the floor. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/31/26 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2026. Playground, fire drills, and emergency drills have been conducted, and documentation was available for review. I reviewed a sample of children's and four staff's files. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today, 4/15/26. Items of noncompliance with child care requirements were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two staff did not have current first aid training. .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. Two staff did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan was not on file for three employees. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exams for two children were not on file for review. 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. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the EPR plan annual review was not on file for all staff. .0607(f) 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 29, 2026. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. Date each violation was corrected. How each violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by April 29, 2026, 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. Pathways to the Stars We reviewed the updated rules in Section .3200 regarding the Standards for Two- through Five-Star Rated facilities (Pathway to Stars), and I demonstrated how to access the relevant information on the DCDEE website. A new rule rollout module is now available on the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. As discussed, the facility should carefully consider the available QRIS options and determine which pathway it plans to pursue for its rated license reassessment. While the reassessment process may begin at any time, the facility should be prepared to submit the Application for Assessment for a Rated License no later than between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Today you chose Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality, please complete the following steps: • Submit the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically to your child care consultant no later than July 31, 2026. • Confirm that all staff members have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies to strengthen Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (Four- and Five-Star centers must use an approved curriculum and a formative assessment tool for all age groups.) • Arrange coaching and/or training opportunities for administrators and lead teachers. ABCMS You have gained access to ABCMS system. Please continue to add staff to the center’s roster. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for childcare facilities. 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. At this time, your facility has completed only the lead-in-water testing component. Required testing includes lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos. Please complete the online enrollment process for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. In addition, leas lead in water testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. Please remember that it is your responsibility to stay informed and comply with all child care rules and requirements. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (336)-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If there are additional concerns, please contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and 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: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit and to begin a rated license assessment. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued on September 17, 2018. Upon arrival at the facility, I was greeted by Jeannette Felder, Administrator. I conducted a full assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. Twenty-one children were in attendance during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, playing outside, completing bathroom routines, eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. In the infant room, one infant was asleep in a crib; four children were playing on the floor. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/31/26 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2026. Playground, fire drills, and emergency drills have been conducted, and documentation was available for review. I reviewed a sample of children's and four staff's files. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today, 4/15/26. Items of noncompliance with child care requirements were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two staff did not have current first aid training. .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. Two staff did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan was not on file for three employees. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exams for two children were not on file for review. 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. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the EPR plan annual review was not on file for all staff. .0607(f) 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 29, 2026. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. Date each violation was corrected. How each violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by April 29, 2026, 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. Pathways to the Stars We reviewed the updated rules in Section .3200 regarding the Standards for Two- through Five-Star Rated facilities (Pathway to Stars), and I demonstrated how to access the relevant information on the DCDEE website. A new rule rollout module is now available on the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. As discussed, the facility should carefully consider the available QRIS options and determine which pathway it plans to pursue for its rated license reassessment. While the reassessment process may begin at any time, the facility should be prepared to submit the Application for Assessment for a Rated License no later than between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Today you chose Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality, please complete the following steps: • Submit the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically to your child care consultant no later than July 31, 2026. • Confirm that all staff members have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies to strengthen Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (Four- and Five-Star centers must use an approved curriculum and a formative assessment tool for all age groups.) • Arrange coaching and/or training opportunities for administrators and lead teachers. ABCMS You have gained access to ABCMS system. Please continue to add staff to the center’s roster. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for childcare facilities. 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. At this time, your facility has completed only the lead-in-water testing component. Required testing includes lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos. Please complete the online enrollment process for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. In addition, leas lead in water testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. Please remember that it is your responsibility to stay informed and comply with all child care rules and requirements. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (336)-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If there are additional concerns, please contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and 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: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit and to begin a rated license assessment. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued on September 17, 2018. Upon arrival at the facility, I was greeted by Jeannette Felder, Administrator. I conducted a full assessment of the child care requirements and completed a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. Twenty-one children were in attendance during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, playing outside, completing bathroom routines, eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. In the infant room, one infant was asleep in a crib; four children were playing on the floor. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/31/26 with a “Superior” classification. A fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2026. Playground, fire drills, and emergency drills have been conducted, and documentation was available for review. I reviewed a sample of children's and four staff's files. The facility’s corporation status was verified as current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State today, 4/15/26. Items of noncompliance with child care requirements were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two staff did not have current first aid training. .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. Two staff did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan was not on file for three employees. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exams for two children were not on file for review. 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. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the EPR plan annual review was not on file for all staff. .0607(f) 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 29, 2026. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. Date each violation was corrected. How each violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by April 29, 2026, 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. Pathways to the Stars We reviewed the updated rules in Section .3200 regarding the Standards for Two- through Five-Star Rated facilities (Pathway to Stars), and I demonstrated how to access the relevant information on the DCDEE website. A new rule rollout module is now available on the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. As discussed, the facility should carefully consider the available QRIS options and determine which pathway it plans to pursue for its rated license reassessment. While the reassessment process may begin at any time, the facility should be prepared to submit the Application for Assessment for a Rated License no later than between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Today you chose Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality, please complete the following steps: • Submit the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically to your child care consultant no later than July 31, 2026. • Confirm that all staff members have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies to strengthen Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (Four- and Five-Star centers must use an approved curriculum and a formative assessment tool for all age groups.) • Arrange coaching and/or training opportunities for administrators and lead teachers. ABCMS You have gained access to ABCMS system. Please continue to add staff to the center’s roster. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for childcare facilities. 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. At this time, your facility has completed only the lead-in-water testing component. Required testing includes lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos. Please complete the online enrollment process for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. In addition, leas lead in water testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. Please remember that it is your responsibility to stay informed and comply with all child care rules and requirements. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (336)-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If there are additional concerns, please contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit is to assess compliance with applicable child care requirements. This center currently operates with a Three-Star License effective September 17, 2018. I was greeted by Ms. S. Moguel. Ms. Felder, Director, was not present upon my arrival but arrived later. Ms. Moguel assisted me during the visit. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas utilized by the children. Twelve children were present during the visit. I observed the children participating in teacher directed activities and completing handwashing routines. The facility’s corporate status was verified as current with the NC Department of the Secretary of State as of February 10, 2026. Four items of noncompliance with child care requirements were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. Upon my arrival, a six-month-old infant was observed in the same room as a two-year-old. The violation was corrected during the visit when the infant was moved to the infant classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 12/30/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 12/19/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter in place drill was conducted on 5/29/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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, 2026. 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, 2026 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. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ TA: 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) Technical assistance was provided to staff on maintaining proper age group separation in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5), emphasizing the importance of safety, supervision, and age-appropriate care for infants and older children. To maintain compliance, the facility should keep infants under 12 months in the infant classroom, provide ongoing staff training on age-appropriate care, and regularly monitor classroom assignments to prevent combining infants with children two years and older. Pathways to the Stars During today’s visit, information regarding the Pathway to Stars program and the updated rules in Section .3200 was provided. Instructions were shared for accessing the relevant resources on the DCDEE website. I informed you that the new rule rollout module is available on the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform for review. Pathway 1: Program Assessment Focus: Overall program quality and classroom environment • Programs are assessed using a formal classroom observation by NCRLAP. • The assessment evaluates: • Classroom environment and materials • Daily routines, health, and safety practices • Teacher-child interactions Requirements for Higher Stars: • Increased staff education levels • Enhanced staff-to-child ratios or additional space • Implementation of family and community engagement activities Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality Focus: Teaching practices and intentional instruction • Programs demonstrate quality through: • Implementation of a state-approved curriculum • Intentional lesson planning and child assessment • Professional development and coaching for staff Requirements for Higher Stars: • Increased staff education levels • Enhanced staff-to-child ratios (required at higher star levels) • Implementation of family and community engagement activities Shared Requirements Across Both Pathways • Eligible for a 2- through 5-Star License • At least 50% of staff must meet education requirements for the desired star level • Must meet enhanced ratio or space requirements • Must implement family and community engagement practices • Must comply with all licensing requirements Choosing the Appropriate Pathway • Pathway 1 – Program Assessment: Quality is demonstrated primarily through observed classroom practices, operations, and teacher-child interactions • Pathway 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality: Quality is demonstrated primarily through curriculum implementation, instructional practices, and child assessment Consider your program’s strengths, systems, and long-term quality goals when choosing. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (336)-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If there are additional concerns, please contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and 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: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit is to assess compliance with applicable child care requirements. This center currently operates with a Three-Star License effective September 17, 2018. I was greeted by Ms. S. Moguel. Ms. Felder, Director, was not present upon my arrival but arrived later. Ms. Moguel assisted me during the visit. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas utilized by the children. Twelve children were present during the visit. I observed the children participating in teacher directed activities and completing handwashing routines. The facility’s corporate status was verified as current with the NC Department of the Secretary of State as of February 10, 2026. Four items of noncompliance with child care requirements were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. Upon my arrival, a six-month-old infant was observed in the same room as a two-year-old. The violation was corrected during the visit when the infant was moved to the infant classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 12/30/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 12/19/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter in place drill was conducted on 5/29/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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, 2026. 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, 2026 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. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ TA: 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) Technical assistance was provided to staff on maintaining proper age group separation in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5), emphasizing the importance of safety, supervision, and age-appropriate care for infants and older children. To maintain compliance, the facility should keep infants under 12 months in the infant classroom, provide ongoing staff training on age-appropriate care, and regularly monitor classroom assignments to prevent combining infants with children two years and older. Pathways to the Stars During today’s visit, information regarding the Pathway to Stars program and the updated rules in Section .3200 was provided. Instructions were shared for accessing the relevant resources on the DCDEE website. I informed you that the new rule rollout module is available on the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform for review. Pathway 1: Program Assessment Focus: Overall program quality and classroom environment • Programs are assessed using a formal classroom observation by NCRLAP. • The assessment evaluates: • Classroom environment and materials • Daily routines, health, and safety practices • Teacher-child interactions Requirements for Higher Stars: • Increased staff education levels • Enhanced staff-to-child ratios or additional space • Implementation of family and community engagement activities Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality Focus: Teaching practices and intentional instruction • Programs demonstrate quality through: • Implementation of a state-approved curriculum • Intentional lesson planning and child assessment • Professional development and coaching for staff Requirements for Higher Stars: • Increased staff education levels • Enhanced staff-to-child ratios (required at higher star levels) • Implementation of family and community engagement activities Shared Requirements Across Both Pathways • Eligible for a 2- through 5-Star License • At least 50% of staff must meet education requirements for the desired star level • Must meet enhanced ratio or space requirements • Must implement family and community engagement practices • Must comply with all licensing requirements Choosing the Appropriate Pathway • Pathway 1 – Program Assessment: Quality is demonstrated primarily through observed classroom practices, operations, and teacher-child interactions • Pathway 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality: Quality is demonstrated primarily through curriculum implementation, instructional practices, and child assessment Consider your program’s strengths, systems, and long-term quality goals when choosing. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (336)-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If there are additional concerns, please contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and 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: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-422A Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up and monitor compliance with childcare requirements confirmed as violations on April 3, 2025. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I spoke with Jeanette Felder, the administrator and one additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 494 Caregiver did not make provision for constructive guidance and setting limits that the child can understand and that foster the child's ability to be self-disciplined. A staff member did not make appropriate provisions for constructive guidance while setting limits and realistic expectations for toddler children .0511(b)(4) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.A staff member in spoke to three and four-year-old children in a manner that was not nurturing or appropriate. G.S. 110-91(10) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by April 23, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-422A Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Jeannette Felder, the administrator, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A volunteer, 13 years of age did not have a Emergency Information form on file as required. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member and a volunteer, 13 years of age, cared for 7, one and two-year-old children 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A 13 year old volunteer did not have a health questionnaire on file before there first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, no later than April 10, 2025, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me, Rhonda Grady, Investigations Consultant via email at rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov or via fax at (919)715-1013. You may contact me at (336) 266-0520 or Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-422A Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Jeannette Felder, the administrator, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A volunteer, 13 years of age did not have a Emergency Information form on file as required. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member and a volunteer, 13 years of age, cared for 7, one and two-year-old children 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A 13 year old volunteer did not have a health questionnaire on file before there first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, no later than April 10, 2025, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me, Rhonda Grady, Investigations Consultant via email at rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov or via fax at (919)715-1013. You may contact me at (336) 266-0520 or Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: SAMANTHA MCLEOD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued on September 17, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by the administrator Ms. Jeanette Felder. Ms. Felder assisted me during my visit today. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. During today’s visit, I observed the children during outdoor time, playing in various activity areas, transitions, meal time and rest time. Twenty-five (25) children were present during today’s visit. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 17, 2004. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. This facility has an approved fire inspection. This facility was approved for daytime and overnight care. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheet was updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. This facility’s corporation status was verified current on the NC Department of the Secretary of State on May 28, 2024. The following violations of childcare requirements were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 611 All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In the space for preschool children there were several children laying on mats with no linen. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In the space for infants the book shelf was visibly dirty, there was saw dust on the shelf. .2822(a)(1-4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground for preschool/school-age children the white lattice around the walkway was coming apart and not attached to the ramp. Some of the boards were coming off or broken repair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. On the preschool/school age playground there was vegetation growing through the fence and hanging over the fence. This vegetation needs to be cut down. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the space for toddlers, infants and preschool children there were outlets uncovered. In the space for infants there was also a power strip that had outlets uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In the space for infants there was a hanging cord near an infant crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Several new staff members did not have documentation in their file that they had received 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. Several staff members did not have documentation of completion of having First Aid training. .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. Several staff members did not have documentation of completion of CPR training. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Several staff members did not have documentation of completion of Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Several staff members did not have documentation available for review of completion of Health & Safety training. .1102(a) Child Care facilities must maintain compliance with applicable childcare requirements at all times. In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina childcare laws and rules, the above violation must be corrected immediately. Please send a letter of compliance stating how the above violation was corrected and what you will do in the future to prevent this violation from being cited. Please email me this letter by June 12, 2024. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES Technical assistance regarding how to achieve and maintain compliance was offered. Health & Safety Requirements were also reviewed. **ANNUAL REMINDERS: As discussed during today’s visit the following items must be completed/updated annually. --Staff Records: Emergency & health questionnaire forms. Annual training, staff evaluations and development plan, fire safety training, aquatic policy (if applicable), review of EPR Plan and Emergency Care Plan review. --Children Records: Updated emergency information and transportation forms --These documents will be monitored for compliance during each annual compliance visit. Sample forms can be found on the DCDEE website. RATED LICENSE UPDATE: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in Cohort One as you have been made aware, the preparation year for Cohort One is July 1, 2023 and the reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. --Have all staff update their WORKS account to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) --Determine whether you wish to have the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment conducted. --Request technical assistance with your Child Care Consultant and local partners --Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) --Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities You also attended my training in January 2024, where I reviewed the upcoming Rating License process and the recommended steps I suggested to assist you with preparing for your upcoming renewal year. You reached out to may after the training and requested to have the ERS completed for the first time. I submitted a request for you to have the ERS completed. You were given a time period for your ERS to be completed. Two weeks ago, you contacted me and the NCRLAP and decided not to have the ERS conducted because of staffing issues. I made you aware that you can decide to have the ERS completed in the future whenever you feel your facility is prepared. UPDATED RULES: Effective July 1, 2023, we have new rules posted on the DCDEE website. The changes are within the rules for: staff/child ratios and group sizes .0713, cooperative arrangements .2513, and enhanced space requirements .2809. Please refer to the website for more information. NEW CHILD CARE SANITATION RULES: The NC Children’s Environmental Health has re-adopted child care sanitation rules effective July 1, 2023. These rules can be found on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/S/Section_2800_Sanitation_of_Child_Care_Centers.pdf. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact me at: Samantha R. McLeod Child Care Consultant (336) 580-5363 (336) 559-3513 (fax) samantha.mcleod@dhhs.nc.gov www.ncchildcare.nc.gov (DCDEE Website) Mailing Address: 2201 Mail Service Road Raleigh, NC 27699 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: CHILDREN OF POWER CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002069 Consultant: SAMANTHA MCLEOD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued on September 17, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by the administrator Ms. Jeanette Felder. Ms. Felder assisted me during my visit today. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. During today’s visit, I observed the children during outdoor time, playing in various activity areas, transitions, meal time and rest time. Twenty-five (25) children were present during today’s visit. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 17, 2004. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. This facility has an approved fire inspection. This facility was approved for daytime and overnight care. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheet was updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. This facility’s corporation status was verified current on the NC Department of the Secretary of State on May 28, 2024. The following violations of childcare requirements were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 611 All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In the space for preschool children there were several children laying on mats with no linen. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In the space for infants the book shelf was visibly dirty, there was saw dust on the shelf. .2822(a)(1-4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground for preschool/school-age children the white lattice around the walkway was coming apart and not attached to the ramp. Some of the boards were coming off or broken repair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. On the preschool/school age playground there was vegetation growing through the fence and hanging over the fence. This vegetation needs to be cut down. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the space for toddlers, infants and preschool children there were outlets uncovered. In the space for infants there was also a power strip that had outlets uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In the space for infants there was a hanging cord near an infant crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Several new staff members did not have documentation in their file that they had received 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. Several staff members did not have documentation of completion of having First Aid training. .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. Several staff members did not have documentation of completion of CPR training. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Several staff members did not have documentation of completion of Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Several staff members did not have documentation available for review of completion of Health & Safety training. .1102(a) Child Care facilities must maintain compliance with applicable childcare requirements at all times. In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina childcare laws and rules, the above violation must be corrected immediately. Please send a letter of compliance stating how the above violation was corrected and what you will do in the future to prevent this violation from being cited. Please email me this letter by June 12, 2024. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES Technical assistance regarding how to achieve and maintain compliance was offered. Health & Safety Requirements were also reviewed. **ANNUAL REMINDERS: As discussed during today’s visit the following items must be completed/updated annually. --Staff Records: Emergency & health questionnaire forms. Annual training, staff evaluations and development plan, fire safety training, aquatic policy (if applicable), review of EPR Plan and Emergency Care Plan review. --Children Records: Updated emergency information and transportation forms --These documents will be monitored for compliance during each annual compliance visit. Sample forms can be found on the DCDEE website. RATED LICENSE UPDATE: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in Cohort One as you have been made aware, the preparation year for Cohort One is July 1, 2023 and the reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. --Have all staff update their WORKS account to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) --Determine whether you wish to have the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment conducted. --Request technical assistance with your Child Care Consultant and local partners --Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) --Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities You also attended my training in January 2024, where I reviewed the upcoming Rating License process and the recommended steps I suggested to assist you with preparing for your upcoming renewal year. You reached out to may after the training and requested to have the ERS completed for the first time. I submitted a request for you to have the ERS completed. You were given a time period for your ERS to be completed. Two weeks ago, you contacted me and the NCRLAP and decided not to have the ERS conducted because of staffing issues. I made you aware that you can decide to have the ERS completed in the future whenever you feel your facility is prepared. UPDATED RULES: Effective July 1, 2023, we have new rules posted on the DCDEE website. The changes are within the rules for: staff/child ratios and group sizes .0713, cooperative arrangements .2513, and enhanced space requirements .2809. Please refer to the website for more information. NEW CHILD CARE SANITATION RULES: The NC Children’s Environmental Health has re-adopted child care sanitation rules effective July 1, 2023. These rules can be found on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/S/Section_2800_Sanitation_of_Child_Care_Centers.pdf. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact me at: Samantha R. McLeod Child Care Consultant (336) 580-5363 (336) 559-3513 (fax) samantha.mcleod@dhhs.nc.gov www.ncchildcare.nc.gov (DCDEE Website) Mailing Address: 2201 Mail Service Road Raleigh, NC 27699 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