10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I was greeted by Jasmine Hunter. She called the Director, Tiffany Adams, who arrived shortly after I did. This center currently operates with a Three-Star License since 7/19/18. As of 1/20/26, the facilities compliance score was eighty-seven (87) percent. This facility’s corporation status was verified current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State. I verified the lead in water was up to date and the facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. The last fire inspection occurred 9/5/25 and the last sanitation inspection occurred 9/4/25. Ms. Adams accompanied me on a walk-through of the spaces used by children. I monitored staff/ child ratios and supervision as I walked throughout the facility and found both in compliance. Children were participating in free play activities, group time and routine care activities. In one classroom they were participating in a sensory activity with clay. The staff/child interactions I observed were warm and caring. The last fire drill was 2/25/26. The last disaster drill (lockdown) was 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was 10/13/25. There were six (6) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground there is a piece of equipment with broken plastic. There are also exposed footings. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In one classroom there was a medication form for Aquaphor that was not signed by a parent or guardian. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In one classroom a tube of blistex was expired. This was corrected during the visit by the Director taking the medication out of the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In one classroom there was an epipen that was no longer needed and did not have current paperwork. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection occurred 10/13/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill (lockdown) was completes 8/28/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by 3/18/26 . Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, and information regarding how the violation was corrected. I provided technical assistance regarding: Playground safety: There are safety issues on the playground. In some places the footings are visible (by fence between playground spaces and by infant /toddler door). There is a piece of equipment where the plastic is damaged. This presents a pinch/scrape risk for children. While this can be covered with tape, the piece of equipment should be permanently removed as it will be unable to be fixed. Emergency drills (shelter-in place or lockdown) drills need to be practiced quarterly (every three months). Fire Drills have been conducted monthly. Playground Inspections need to be completed monthly by someone who has had the playground safety training. Medication: Medication should be checked monthly. It is important to check that the form is completed fully, especially the parent’s signature. Also check that the medicine has not expired. Any leftover medicine needs to be removed from the classroom and returned to the parent. Linking Criminal Background Checks – 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 to for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated of the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility was provided today. In the future, 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. NC WORKS: make sure all staff have updated information in NC WORKS showing their most recent education. Staff education for the QRIS Rated License will be determined by the information available in WORKS. • Workforce Education Unit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit • DCDEE-WORKS Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov The Pathways documentation form was completed and signed. For more information visit: Pathways in briefhttps://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization The link to the approved curricula is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Approved-Curricula 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/ Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and to review forms for children and staff. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me, my email is Jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. For additional questions, contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor, at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I was greeted by Jasmine Hunter. She called the Director, Tiffany Adams, who arrived shortly after I did. This center currently operates with a Three-Star License since 7/19/18. As of 1/20/26, the facilities compliance score was eighty-seven (87) percent. This facility’s corporation status was verified current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State. I verified the lead in water was up to date and the facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. The last fire inspection occurred 9/5/25 and the last sanitation inspection occurred 9/4/25. Ms. Adams accompanied me on a walk-through of the spaces used by children. I monitored staff/ child ratios and supervision as I walked throughout the facility and found both in compliance. Children were participating in free play activities, group time and routine care activities. In one classroom they were participating in a sensory activity with clay. The staff/child interactions I observed were warm and caring. The last fire drill was 2/25/26. The last disaster drill (lockdown) was 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was 10/13/25. There were six (6) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground there is a piece of equipment with broken plastic. There are also exposed footings. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In one classroom there was a medication form for Aquaphor that was not signed by a parent or guardian. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In one classroom a tube of blistex was expired. This was corrected during the visit by the Director taking the medication out of the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In one classroom there was an epipen that was no longer needed and did not have current paperwork. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection occurred 10/13/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill (lockdown) was completes 8/28/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by 3/18/26 . Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, and information regarding how the violation was corrected. I provided technical assistance regarding: Playground safety: There are safety issues on the playground. In some places the footings are visible (by fence between playground spaces and by infant /toddler door). There is a piece of equipment where the plastic is damaged. This presents a pinch/scrape risk for children. While this can be covered with tape, the piece of equipment should be permanently removed as it will be unable to be fixed. Emergency drills (shelter-in place or lockdown) drills need to be practiced quarterly (every three months). Fire Drills have been conducted monthly. Playground Inspections need to be completed monthly by someone who has had the playground safety training. Medication: Medication should be checked monthly. It is important to check that the form is completed fully, especially the parent’s signature. Also check that the medicine has not expired. Any leftover medicine needs to be removed from the classroom and returned to the parent. Linking Criminal Background Checks – 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 to for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated of the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility was provided today. In the future, 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. NC WORKS: make sure all staff have updated information in NC WORKS showing their most recent education. Staff education for the QRIS Rated License will be determined by the information available in WORKS. • Workforce Education Unit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit • DCDEE-WORKS Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov The Pathways documentation form was completed and signed. For more information visit: Pathways in briefhttps://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization The link to the approved curricula is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Approved-Curricula 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/ Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and to review forms for children and staff. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me, my email is Jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. For additional questions, contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor, at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time 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: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I was greeted by Jasmine Hunter. She called the Director, Tiffany Adams, who arrived shortly after I did. This center currently operates with a Three-Star License since 7/19/18. As of 1/20/26, the facilities compliance score was eighty-seven (87) percent. This facility’s corporation status was verified current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State. I verified the lead in water was up to date and the facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. The last fire inspection occurred 9/5/25 and the last sanitation inspection occurred 9/4/25. Ms. Adams accompanied me on a walk-through of the spaces used by children. I monitored staff/ child ratios and supervision as I walked throughout the facility and found both in compliance. Children were participating in free play activities, group time and routine care activities. In one classroom they were participating in a sensory activity with clay. The staff/child interactions I observed were warm and caring. The last fire drill was 2/25/26. The last disaster drill (lockdown) was 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was 10/13/25. There were six (6) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground there is a piece of equipment with broken plastic. There are also exposed footings. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In one classroom there was a medication form for Aquaphor that was not signed by a parent or guardian. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In one classroom a tube of blistex was expired. This was corrected during the visit by the Director taking the medication out of the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In one classroom there was an epipen that was no longer needed and did not have current paperwork. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection occurred 10/13/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill (lockdown) was completes 8/28/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by 3/18/26 . Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, and information regarding how the violation was corrected. I provided technical assistance regarding: Playground safety: There are safety issues on the playground. In some places the footings are visible (by fence between playground spaces and by infant /toddler door). There is a piece of equipment where the plastic is damaged. This presents a pinch/scrape risk for children. While this can be covered with tape, the piece of equipment should be permanently removed as it will be unable to be fixed. Emergency drills (shelter-in place or lockdown) drills need to be practiced quarterly (every three months). Fire Drills have been conducted monthly. Playground Inspections need to be completed monthly by someone who has had the playground safety training. Medication: Medication should be checked monthly. It is important to check that the form is completed fully, especially the parent’s signature. Also check that the medicine has not expired. Any leftover medicine needs to be removed from the classroom and returned to the parent. Linking Criminal Background Checks – 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 to for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated of the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility was provided today. In the future, 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. NC WORKS: make sure all staff have updated information in NC WORKS showing their most recent education. Staff education for the QRIS Rated License will be determined by the information available in WORKS. • Workforce Education Unit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit • DCDEE-WORKS Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov The Pathways documentation form was completed and signed. For more information visit: Pathways in briefhttps://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization The link to the approved curricula is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Approved-Curricula 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/ Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and to review forms for children and staff. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me, my email is Jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. For additional questions, contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor, at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I was greeted by Jasmine Hunter. She called the Director, Tiffany Adams, who arrived shortly after I did. This center currently operates with a Three-Star License since 7/19/18. As of 1/20/26, the facilities compliance score was eighty-seven (87) percent. This facility’s corporation status was verified current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State. I verified the lead in water was up to date and the facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. The last fire inspection occurred 9/5/25 and the last sanitation inspection occurred 9/4/25. Ms. Adams accompanied me on a walk-through of the spaces used by children. I monitored staff/ child ratios and supervision as I walked throughout the facility and found both in compliance. Children were participating in free play activities, group time and routine care activities. In one classroom they were participating in a sensory activity with clay. The staff/child interactions I observed were warm and caring. The last fire drill was 2/25/26. The last disaster drill (lockdown) was 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was 10/13/25. There were six (6) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground there is a piece of equipment with broken plastic. There are also exposed footings. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In one classroom there was a medication form for Aquaphor that was not signed by a parent or guardian. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In one classroom a tube of blistex was expired. This was corrected during the visit by the Director taking the medication out of the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In one classroom there was an epipen that was no longer needed and did not have current paperwork. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection occurred 10/13/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill (lockdown) was completes 8/28/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by 3/18/26 . Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, and information regarding how the violation was corrected. I provided technical assistance regarding: Playground safety: There are safety issues on the playground. In some places the footings are visible (by fence between playground spaces and by infant /toddler door). There is a piece of equipment where the plastic is damaged. This presents a pinch/scrape risk for children. While this can be covered with tape, the piece of equipment should be permanently removed as it will be unable to be fixed. Emergency drills (shelter-in place or lockdown) drills need to be practiced quarterly (every three months). Fire Drills have been conducted monthly. Playground Inspections need to be completed monthly by someone who has had the playground safety training. Medication: Medication should be checked monthly. It is important to check that the form is completed fully, especially the parent’s signature. Also check that the medicine has not expired. Any leftover medicine needs to be removed from the classroom and returned to the parent. Linking Criminal Background Checks – 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 to for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated of the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility was provided today. In the future, 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. NC WORKS: make sure all staff have updated information in NC WORKS showing their most recent education. Staff education for the QRIS Rated License will be determined by the information available in WORKS. • Workforce Education Unit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit • DCDEE-WORKS Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov The Pathways documentation form was completed and signed. For more information visit: Pathways in briefhttps://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization The link to the approved curricula is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Approved-Curricula 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/ Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and to review forms for children and staff. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me, my email is Jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. For additional questions, contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor, at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time 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 GS110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I was greeted by Jasmine Hunter. She called the Director, Tiffany Adams, who arrived shortly after I did. This center currently operates with a Three-Star License since 7/19/18. As of 1/20/26, the facilities compliance score was eighty-seven (87) percent. This facility’s corporation status was verified current and active on the NC Department of the Secretary of State. I verified the lead in water was up to date and the facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. The last fire inspection occurred 9/5/25 and the last sanitation inspection occurred 9/4/25. Ms. Adams accompanied me on a walk-through of the spaces used by children. I monitored staff/ child ratios and supervision as I walked throughout the facility and found both in compliance. Children were participating in free play activities, group time and routine care activities. In one classroom they were participating in a sensory activity with clay. The staff/child interactions I observed were warm and caring. The last fire drill was 2/25/26. The last disaster drill (lockdown) was 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was 10/13/25. There were six (6) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground there is a piece of equipment with broken plastic. There are also exposed footings. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In one classroom there was a medication form for Aquaphor that was not signed by a parent or guardian. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In one classroom a tube of blistex was expired. This was corrected during the visit by the Director taking the medication out of the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In one classroom there was an epipen that was no longer needed and did not have current paperwork. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection occurred 10/13/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill (lockdown) was completes 8/28/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by 3/18/26 . Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, and information regarding how the violation was corrected. I provided technical assistance regarding: Playground safety: There are safety issues on the playground. In some places the footings are visible (by fence between playground spaces and by infant /toddler door). There is a piece of equipment where the plastic is damaged. This presents a pinch/scrape risk for children. While this can be covered with tape, the piece of equipment should be permanently removed as it will be unable to be fixed. Emergency drills (shelter-in place or lockdown) drills need to be practiced quarterly (every three months). Fire Drills have been conducted monthly. Playground Inspections need to be completed monthly by someone who has had the playground safety training. Medication: Medication should be checked monthly. It is important to check that the form is completed fully, especially the parent’s signature. Also check that the medicine has not expired. Any leftover medicine needs to be removed from the classroom and returned to the parent. Linking Criminal Background Checks – 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 to for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated of the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility was provided today. In the future, 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. NC WORKS: make sure all staff have updated information in NC WORKS showing their most recent education. Staff education for the QRIS Rated License will be determined by the information available in WORKS. • Workforce Education Unit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit • DCDEE-WORKS Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov The Pathways documentation form was completed and signed. For more information visit: Pathways in briefhttps://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization The link to the approved curricula is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Approved-Curricula 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/ Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and to review forms for children and staff. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me, my email is Jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. For additional questions, contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor, at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 92 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 Three Star license issued on July 19,2018. Jen Jones, a child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival to the facility, we were greeted by Ms. T. Adams, the director. We introduced ourselves to Ms. Adams and informed Ms. Adams the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Adams gave us the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. Ninety-one (91) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping, waking up from napping, eating snack and departing. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. We informed Ms. Adams this would be a staff/child ratio violation. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 8,2024. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. I informed Ms. Adams this would be a violation. You will need to email me the fire inspection once you receive it. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation, The Learning Care Group could not be found on the website. I asked Ms. Adams who was the owner of the facility. She stated that LaPetite Academy, INC was the owner. I informed Adams that I will need to change the name of the owner in our system to the official owner of the facility. I contacted the regional director, Ms. Dana Mazur, and left her a message. I asked Ms. Adams if she had another contact person that could give me the information that I needed to change the name of the owner in our system. Ms. Adams informed me that she did not have another name other than the regional director. I asked Ms. Adams to have Ms. Mazur to contact me so I could get the information needed to update the owner. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was less than three inches on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wood fence had split wooden several on the parts of the fence and two broken plastic structures on the preschool playground with sharp edges. The chain-link fence dividing the toddler and preschool playgrounds is broken at the top with metal pieces sticking out. These are safety hazards. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have incidents on the log for the month of August and September. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three staff members did not complete the required number of in-service training hours. .1103(a) 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. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information was not on the vehicle for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Before children were transported, written permission from two parents was not obtained. .1003(i)(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have an health assessment on file. 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. Two children did not have their immunization records on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed no later than September 17,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by September 17,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, 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 situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: We discussed with Ms. Adams that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s Emergency medications, topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher check their forms. Technical assistance: Transportation: Today we also discussed in detail with Ms. Ms. Adams the transportation requirements you must meet when you transport children on routine pick up from school, field trips and off premises activities. Playground We discussed the issues your playground. You will need to remove the items off the playground because there are safety hazards to the children. You informed us that your corporate office was in the process of making changes to the playground. We inform Ms. Adams that the children’s safety is very important therefore you will need to make these items inaccessible to the children until your company decides when the playground revisions begin. You will need to send me pictures of how you have made these items inaccessible. Rated License: We discussed with Ms. Adams the Rated license assessment process for the hold harmless, is now over. The new QRIS has been adopted effective July 1,2025. I have explained to Ms. Adams new process that will be explained in detail at the upcoming directors’ meeting in September. You can find information about the three pathways at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the what’s new tab. Beginning on February 1, 2025, all 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. You can visit ncrlap.org for any upcoming training courses for ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Education: Today we discussed education. We subjected that Ms. Adams to go and submit her staff education in our DCDEE works. This way she would know the status of her staff ‘s education. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: This facility has completed both the lead water and lead paint and asbestos testing. The lead water was completed October 17,2023 and the lead paint and asbestos were completed, April 5,2024. This testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. This testing should also be completed by October 17, 2026, and April 5,2027. We will conduct a follow up visit due to the staff/child ratio violation cited during today's visit. 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 92 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 Three Star license issued on July 19,2018. Jen Jones, a child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival to the facility, we were greeted by Ms. T. Adams, the director. We introduced ourselves to Ms. Adams and informed Ms. Adams the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Adams gave us the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. Ninety-one (91) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping, waking up from napping, eating snack and departing. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. We informed Ms. Adams this would be a staff/child ratio violation. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 8,2024. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. I informed Ms. Adams this would be a violation. You will need to email me the fire inspection once you receive it. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation, The Learning Care Group could not be found on the website. I asked Ms. Adams who was the owner of the facility. She stated that LaPetite Academy, INC was the owner. I informed Adams that I will need to change the name of the owner in our system to the official owner of the facility. I contacted the regional director, Ms. Dana Mazur, and left her a message. I asked Ms. Adams if she had another contact person that could give me the information that I needed to change the name of the owner in our system. Ms. Adams informed me that she did not have another name other than the regional director. I asked Ms. Adams to have Ms. Mazur to contact me so I could get the information needed to update the owner. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was less than three inches on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wood fence had split wooden several on the parts of the fence and two broken plastic structures on the preschool playground with sharp edges. The chain-link fence dividing the toddler and preschool playgrounds is broken at the top with metal pieces sticking out. These are safety hazards. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have incidents on the log for the month of August and September. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three staff members did not complete the required number of in-service training hours. .1103(a) 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. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information was not on the vehicle for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Before children were transported, written permission from two parents was not obtained. .1003(i)(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have an health assessment on file. 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. Two children did not have their immunization records on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed no later than September 17,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by September 17,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, 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 situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: We discussed with Ms. Adams that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s Emergency medications, topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher check their forms. Technical assistance: Transportation: Today we also discussed in detail with Ms. Ms. Adams the transportation requirements you must meet when you transport children on routine pick up from school, field trips and off premises activities. Playground We discussed the issues your playground. You will need to remove the items off the playground because there are safety hazards to the children. You informed us that your corporate office was in the process of making changes to the playground. We inform Ms. Adams that the children’s safety is very important therefore you will need to make these items inaccessible to the children until your company decides when the playground revisions begin. You will need to send me pictures of how you have made these items inaccessible. Rated License: We discussed with Ms. Adams the Rated license assessment process for the hold harmless, is now over. The new QRIS has been adopted effective July 1,2025. I have explained to Ms. Adams new process that will be explained in detail at the upcoming directors’ meeting in September. You can find information about the three pathways at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the what’s new tab. Beginning on February 1, 2025, all 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. You can visit ncrlap.org for any upcoming training courses for ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Education: Today we discussed education. We subjected that Ms. Adams to go and submit her staff education in our DCDEE works. This way she would know the status of her staff ‘s education. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: This facility has completed both the lead water and lead paint and asbestos testing. The lead water was completed October 17,2023 and the lead paint and asbestos were completed, April 5,2024. This testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. This testing should also be completed by October 17, 2026, and April 5,2027. We will conduct a follow up visit due to the staff/child ratio violation cited during today's visit. 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 92 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 Three Star license issued on July 19,2018. Jen Jones, a child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival to the facility, we were greeted by Ms. T. Adams, the director. We introduced ourselves to Ms. Adams and informed Ms. Adams the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Adams gave us the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. Ninety-one (91) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping, waking up from napping, eating snack and departing. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. We informed Ms. Adams this would be a staff/child ratio violation. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 8,2024. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. I informed Ms. Adams this would be a violation. You will need to email me the fire inspection once you receive it. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation, The Learning Care Group could not be found on the website. I asked Ms. Adams who was the owner of the facility. She stated that LaPetite Academy, INC was the owner. I informed Adams that I will need to change the name of the owner in our system to the official owner of the facility. I contacted the regional director, Ms. Dana Mazur, and left her a message. I asked Ms. Adams if she had another contact person that could give me the information that I needed to change the name of the owner in our system. Ms. Adams informed me that she did not have another name other than the regional director. I asked Ms. Adams to have Ms. Mazur to contact me so I could get the information needed to update the owner. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was less than three inches on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wood fence had split wooden several on the parts of the fence and two broken plastic structures on the preschool playground with sharp edges. The chain-link fence dividing the toddler and preschool playgrounds is broken at the top with metal pieces sticking out. These are safety hazards. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have incidents on the log for the month of August and September. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three staff members did not complete the required number of in-service training hours. .1103(a) 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. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information was not on the vehicle for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Before children were transported, written permission from two parents was not obtained. .1003(i)(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have an health assessment on file. 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. Two children did not have their immunization records on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed no later than September 17,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by September 17,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, 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 situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: We discussed with Ms. Adams that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s Emergency medications, topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher check their forms. Technical assistance: Transportation: Today we also discussed in detail with Ms. Ms. Adams the transportation requirements you must meet when you transport children on routine pick up from school, field trips and off premises activities. Playground We discussed the issues your playground. You will need to remove the items off the playground because there are safety hazards to the children. You informed us that your corporate office was in the process of making changes to the playground. We inform Ms. Adams that the children’s safety is very important therefore you will need to make these items inaccessible to the children until your company decides when the playground revisions begin. You will need to send me pictures of how you have made these items inaccessible. Rated License: We discussed with Ms. Adams the Rated license assessment process for the hold harmless, is now over. The new QRIS has been adopted effective July 1,2025. I have explained to Ms. Adams new process that will be explained in detail at the upcoming directors’ meeting in September. You can find information about the three pathways at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the what’s new tab. Beginning on February 1, 2025, all 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. You can visit ncrlap.org for any upcoming training courses for ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Education: Today we discussed education. We subjected that Ms. Adams to go and submit her staff education in our DCDEE works. This way she would know the status of her staff ‘s education. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: This facility has completed both the lead water and lead paint and asbestos testing. The lead water was completed October 17,2023 and the lead paint and asbestos were completed, April 5,2024. This testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. This testing should also be completed by October 17, 2026, and April 5,2027. We will conduct a follow up visit due to the staff/child ratio violation cited during today's visit. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 92 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 Three Star license issued on July 19,2018. Jen Jones, a child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival to the facility, we were greeted by Ms. T. Adams, the director. We introduced ourselves to Ms. Adams and informed Ms. Adams the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Adams gave us the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. Ninety-one (91) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping, waking up from napping, eating snack and departing. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. We informed Ms. Adams this would be a staff/child ratio violation. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 8,2024. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. I informed Ms. Adams this would be a violation. You will need to email me the fire inspection once you receive it. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation, The Learning Care Group could not be found on the website. I asked Ms. Adams who was the owner of the facility. She stated that LaPetite Academy, INC was the owner. I informed Adams that I will need to change the name of the owner in our system to the official owner of the facility. I contacted the regional director, Ms. Dana Mazur, and left her a message. I asked Ms. Adams if she had another contact person that could give me the information that I needed to change the name of the owner in our system. Ms. Adams informed me that she did not have another name other than the regional director. I asked Ms. Adams to have Ms. Mazur to contact me so I could get the information needed to update the owner. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was less than three inches on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wood fence had split wooden several on the parts of the fence and two broken plastic structures on the preschool playground with sharp edges. The chain-link fence dividing the toddler and preschool playgrounds is broken at the top with metal pieces sticking out. These are safety hazards. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have incidents on the log for the month of August and September. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three staff members did not complete the required number of in-service training hours. .1103(a) 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. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information was not on the vehicle for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Before children were transported, written permission from two parents was not obtained. .1003(i)(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have an health assessment on file. 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. Two children did not have their immunization records on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed no later than September 17,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by September 17,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, 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 situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: We discussed with Ms. Adams that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s Emergency medications, topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher check their forms. Technical assistance: Transportation: Today we also discussed in detail with Ms. Ms. Adams the transportation requirements you must meet when you transport children on routine pick up from school, field trips and off premises activities. Playground We discussed the issues your playground. You will need to remove the items off the playground because there are safety hazards to the children. You informed us that your corporate office was in the process of making changes to the playground. We inform Ms. Adams that the children’s safety is very important therefore you will need to make these items inaccessible to the children until your company decides when the playground revisions begin. You will need to send me pictures of how you have made these items inaccessible. Rated License: We discussed with Ms. Adams the Rated license assessment process for the hold harmless, is now over. The new QRIS has been adopted effective July 1,2025. I have explained to Ms. Adams new process that will be explained in detail at the upcoming directors’ meeting in September. You can find information about the three pathways at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the what’s new tab. Beginning on February 1, 2025, all 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. You can visit ncrlap.org for any upcoming training courses for ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Education: Today we discussed education. We subjected that Ms. Adams to go and submit her staff education in our DCDEE works. This way she would know the status of her staff ‘s education. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: This facility has completed both the lead water and lead paint and asbestos testing. The lead water was completed October 17,2023 and the lead paint and asbestos were completed, April 5,2024. This testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. This testing should also be completed by October 17, 2026, and April 5,2027. We will conduct a follow up visit due to the staff/child ratio violation cited during today's visit. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 92 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 Three Star license issued on July 19,2018. Jen Jones, a child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival to the facility, we were greeted by Ms. T. Adams, the director. We introduced ourselves to Ms. Adams and informed Ms. Adams the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Adams gave us the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. Ninety-one (91) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping, waking up from napping, eating snack and departing. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. We informed Ms. Adams this would be a staff/child ratio violation. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 8,2024. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. I informed Ms. Adams this would be a violation. You will need to email me the fire inspection once you receive it. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation, The Learning Care Group could not be found on the website. I asked Ms. Adams who was the owner of the facility. She stated that LaPetite Academy, INC was the owner. I informed Adams that I will need to change the name of the owner in our system to the official owner of the facility. I contacted the regional director, Ms. Dana Mazur, and left her a message. I asked Ms. Adams if she had another contact person that could give me the information that I needed to change the name of the owner in our system. Ms. Adams informed me that she did not have another name other than the regional director. I asked Ms. Adams to have Ms. Mazur to contact me so I could get the information needed to update the owner. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was less than three inches on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wood fence had split wooden several on the parts of the fence and two broken plastic structures on the preschool playground with sharp edges. The chain-link fence dividing the toddler and preschool playgrounds is broken at the top with metal pieces sticking out. These are safety hazards. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have incidents on the log for the month of August and September. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three staff members did not complete the required number of in-service training hours. .1103(a) 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. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information was not on the vehicle for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Before children were transported, written permission from two parents was not obtained. .1003(i)(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have an health assessment on file. 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. Two children did not have their immunization records on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed no later than September 17,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by September 17,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, 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 situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: We discussed with Ms. Adams that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s Emergency medications, topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher check their forms. Technical assistance: Transportation: Today we also discussed in detail with Ms. Ms. Adams the transportation requirements you must meet when you transport children on routine pick up from school, field trips and off premises activities. Playground We discussed the issues your playground. You will need to remove the items off the playground because there are safety hazards to the children. You informed us that your corporate office was in the process of making changes to the playground. We inform Ms. Adams that the children’s safety is very important therefore you will need to make these items inaccessible to the children until your company decides when the playground revisions begin. You will need to send me pictures of how you have made these items inaccessible. Rated License: We discussed with Ms. Adams the Rated license assessment process for the hold harmless, is now over. The new QRIS has been adopted effective July 1,2025. I have explained to Ms. Adams new process that will be explained in detail at the upcoming directors’ meeting in September. You can find information about the three pathways at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the what’s new tab. Beginning on February 1, 2025, all 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. You can visit ncrlap.org for any upcoming training courses for ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Education: Today we discussed education. We subjected that Ms. Adams to go and submit her staff education in our DCDEE works. This way she would know the status of her staff ‘s education. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: This facility has completed both the lead water and lead paint and asbestos testing. The lead water was completed October 17,2023 and the lead paint and asbestos were completed, April 5,2024. This testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. This testing should also be completed by October 17, 2026, and April 5,2027. We will conduct a follow up visit due to the staff/child ratio violation cited during today's visit. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 92 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 Three Star license issued on July 19,2018. Jen Jones, a child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival to the facility, we were greeted by Ms. T. Adams, the director. We introduced ourselves to Ms. Adams and informed Ms. Adams the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Adams gave us the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. Ninety-one (91) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping, waking up from napping, eating snack and departing. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. We informed Ms. Adams this would be a staff/child ratio violation. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 8,2024. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. I informed Ms. Adams this would be a violation. You will need to email me the fire inspection once you receive it. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation, The Learning Care Group could not be found on the website. I asked Ms. Adams who was the owner of the facility. She stated that LaPetite Academy, INC was the owner. I informed Adams that I will need to change the name of the owner in our system to the official owner of the facility. I contacted the regional director, Ms. Dana Mazur, and left her a message. I asked Ms. Adams if she had another contact person that could give me the information that I needed to change the name of the owner in our system. Ms. Adams informed me that she did not have another name other than the regional director. I asked Ms. Adams to have Ms. Mazur to contact me so I could get the information needed to update the owner. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Today we observed (10) ten children with one teacher. The youngest child was a two year old. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was less than three inches on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wood fence had split wooden several on the parts of the fence and two broken plastic structures on the preschool playground with sharp edges. The chain-link fence dividing the toddler and preschool playgrounds is broken at the top with metal pieces sticking out. These are safety hazards. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have incidents on the log for the month of August and September. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three staff members did not complete the required number of in-service training hours. .1103(a) 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. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information was not on the vehicle for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Before children were transported, written permission from two parents was not obtained. .1003(i)(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have an health assessment on file. 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. Two children did not have their immunization records on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed no later than September 17,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by September 17,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, 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 situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: We discussed with Ms. Adams that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s Emergency medications, topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher check their forms. Technical assistance: Transportation: Today we also discussed in detail with Ms. Ms. Adams the transportation requirements you must meet when you transport children on routine pick up from school, field trips and off premises activities. Playground We discussed the issues your playground. You will need to remove the items off the playground because there are safety hazards to the children. You informed us that your corporate office was in the process of making changes to the playground. We inform Ms. Adams that the children’s safety is very important therefore you will need to make these items inaccessible to the children until your company decides when the playground revisions begin. You will need to send me pictures of how you have made these items inaccessible. Rated License: We discussed with Ms. Adams the Rated license assessment process for the hold harmless, is now over. The new QRIS has been adopted effective July 1,2025. I have explained to Ms. Adams new process that will be explained in detail at the upcoming directors’ meeting in September. You can find information about the three pathways at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the what’s new tab. Beginning on February 1, 2025, all 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. You can visit ncrlap.org for any upcoming training courses for ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Education: Today we discussed education. We subjected that Ms. Adams to go and submit her staff education in our DCDEE works. This way she would know the status of her staff ‘s education. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: This facility has completed both the lead water and lead paint and asbestos testing. The lead water was completed October 17,2023 and the lead paint and asbestos were completed, April 5,2024. This testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. This testing should also be completed by October 17, 2026, and April 5,2027. We will conduct a follow up visit due to the staff/child ratio violation cited during today's visit. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2024 Number Present: 87 Completed Date: 9/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 455 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 05:00 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 Three Star license issued on July 19,2018. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Adams, the director. I introduced myself to Ms. Adams and informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Adams gave me the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Eighty-seven (87) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping, waking up from napping, eating snack and departing. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 8,2024. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. The original will be mailed to Raleigh with documentation. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation status is active and current as of September 11,2024. Six (6) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was less that one inch on the toddler playground and less that three inches on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The safe outdoor environment was not provided to the children. There were tree roots exposed on toddler playground. These are tripping hazards. A few of the wood boarders and the wood fence had split wood with sharp edges. There was also cement exposed at the bottom of the fence and on the playgrounds. There are two broken plastic structures on the preschool playground. These are safety hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Leftover medicines were not returned to two parents after authorization had expired. .0803(12) 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. One staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. .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. One staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. GS110-91(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be email to me no later than September 25,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by September 25,2024 /or if you do not address all violations, 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 situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Adams that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s Emergency medications, topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher to check their forms. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Adams the Rated license assessment process the hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that you are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless you want to proceed. Technical Assistance: WORKS: Please ensure that all new staff member’s education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register in the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at this location. We reviewed the instructions on the DCDEE website. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed to ensure your staff is meeting minimum education requirements. You may also want to consider having staff members complete the Early Educator Certification process to assist in getting higher education evaluations completed if their degree is not in early childhood education. Early Educator information is available at www.ncicdp.org. Thank you for your time 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2024 Number Present: 87 Completed Date: 9/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 455 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 05:00 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 Three Star license issued on July 19,2018. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Adams, the director. I introduced myself to Ms. Adams and informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Adams gave me the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Eighty-seven (87) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping, waking up from napping, eating snack and departing. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 8,2024. This facility received a superior rating with four (4) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 12,2024. The original will be mailed to Raleigh with documentation. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation status is active and current as of September 11,2024. Six (6) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was less that one inch on the toddler playground and less that three inches on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The safe outdoor environment was not provided to the children. There were tree roots exposed on toddler playground. These are tripping hazards. A few of the wood boarders and the wood fence had split wood with sharp edges. There was also cement exposed at the bottom of the fence and on the playgrounds. There are two broken plastic structures on the preschool playground. These are safety hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Leftover medicines were not returned to two parents after authorization had expired. .0803(12) 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. One staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. .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. One staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. GS110-91(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be email to me no later than September 25,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by September 25,2024 /or if you do not address all violations, 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 situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Adams that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s Emergency medications, topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher to check their forms. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Adams the Rated license assessment process the hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that you are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless you want to proceed. Technical Assistance: WORKS: Please ensure that all new staff member’s education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register in the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at this location. We reviewed the instructions on the DCDEE website. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed to ensure your staff is meeting minimum education requirements. You may also want to consider having staff members complete the Early Educator Certification process to assist in getting higher education evaluations completed if their degree is not in early childhood education. Early Educator information is available at www.ncicdp.org. Thank you for your time 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: CHERISSA ALSTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to assess to monitor for compliance of child care rules. The annual compliance visit was completed on 9/18/24. The facility has a compliance history of 97%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tiffany Adams, Director. I stated the purpose of my visit and completed a walkthrough of the facility with Ms. Adams. I noted attendance in each space. During the visit, children were observed playing in centers, putting together puzzles, reading books and creating musical instruments. Infants were observed sleeping, sitting on the floor with toys nearby and being fed by the teacher. Toddlers were observed walking around and playing with a variety of toys with the teacher nearby. Teachers were observed engaged with the children, as well as, being attentive to the children’s needs. Playground inspections and emergency drills were documented and current. I monitored new staff files for; A. Toler, N. Azibi, X. Simpson and S. Blackwell. I also reviewed CBC and CPR/FA requirements for all staff. There were two items of non-compliance observed during today’s visit. Two violations were cited and both were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A prescription Nystatin and a diaper cream was not returned after the authorizations had expired. .0803(12) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Their was no notice in or near the infant’s crib stating a child could roll over independently. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) During the visit, we discussed the rated license assessment. You are in Cohort one and would like to have the prep year assessment completed. The request must be submitted before the end of June. I also gave you a few suggestions for enhancing your assessment score. I also made suggestions for the school age lesson plan. I recommended adding the domains to the lesson plan since the format you use to create the plans is not straight forward for non staff members. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 4155300 Consultant: CHERISSA ALSTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 12:05 PM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to complete the annual compliance visit initiated on 9/14/23. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tiffany Adams, Director. I completed a walkthrough of the facility and noted attendance. Children were observed eating lunch, preparing for nap and napping. I monitored the outdoor spaces and did not observe any hazards during the visit. Required items were posted and current. There were four items of non-compliance observed during today's visit and the corresponding violations were cited. 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. V. Hughes did not have a medical report on file and Carla C. did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. Carla C. did not have a TB skin test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There were two drills missing from the record, one in the third quarter of 2022 and one in the 1st quarter of 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A. Williams and K. Baines did not complete trainings within one year of hire. .1102(a) Violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 10/2/23, describing how and when the violation(s) were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please remember your letter should include facility name, facility ID#, and original signature. During today's visit, I completed my review of staff files. I monitored on-going training requirements including health and safety requirements. Five new staff files were also monitored today. We discussed the environmental rating scales today, you are in Cohort 1 and plan to complete the assessment during your year. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.