10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINDLEY ELEMENTARY ACES PROGRAM Facility ID: 41002550 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2026 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/16/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:05 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Today we also reviewed the Rated License application and the ERS assessment. This facility currently operates with a four-star license as of 11/4/25. This facility has a 97% compliance score as of 4/15/26. The last visit was a temp time period visit on 10/15/25. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the office staff. I informed Abdul Pridgen, Program Director, of the purpose of today’s visit. Mr. Pridgen gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. The last fire drill was conducted 3/4/26. The last emergency drill (Lockdown) was conducted on 9/7/26. Thirty-eight (38) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the indoor spaces. I observed both staff/child ratio and supervision and found both to be in compliance. During today’s visit, I observed the children arriving to the cafeteria, recess, and homework in the media center. Four (4) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were also reviewed during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification of the information provided is accurate and complete. All staff had CPR/First Aid, CBCs, BSAC training and other trainings. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit as per the attached checklist that was emailed to the provider. There was one violation cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was completed 9/7/26. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 4/30/26. 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: Emergency Drills: Emergency drills are conducted every 3 months. Document the dates you plan to conduct the emergency drills and have someone available for backup in case the person that usually conducts the emergency drills is not present. Health and Safety Trainings: N. Young's health and safety trainings will be due 2/23/27. EQUiPD: The EQUiPD website has many webinar trainings that can be completed online for no cost and have been approved by NCDCDEE. https://equipdinfo.weebly.com/pre-recorded-sessions.html NC WORKS: The Workforce Education Unit has recently updated and added resource documents to assist individuals with all Workforce Education Unit processes. These documents can be found on the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) at the following locations: • 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 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. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT One SACERS-U assessment was completed. The SACERS-U was completed 3/10/26, resulting in a score of 4.77. Ms. Blackmon, Child Care Consultant, received the facility summary report (FSR) by email and forwarded it to Mr. Pridgen. During this meeting we reviewed all items scoring less than 3 points. You have already corrected some items and some are out of your control due to residing in a DPI public school building. There were no items on the Facility Summary Report that could be a potential violation of child care requirements. The items receiving a two or lower included: #14 Safety Practice, #25 Science/Nature Activities, #36 Schedule and #37 Free Choice. We discussed all items. Staff Education: An Administrator, Program Coordinator and 1 Group Leader were included on the Staff Information and Education Form (attached) The center appears eligible for the Four Star level in staff education. ERS score: The total average ERS score of 4.77. The center appears eligible for the Four Star level. See attached FSR reports. Family and Community Engagement Standards: The facility met all foundational practices and two additional choices: Two-way communication with families and two family events annually. See attached. The center appears eligible for the Three Star Level in Family and Community Engagement Standards. Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan: The facility completed a CQI plan for both the facility and individual staff members. See the attached Facility CQI plan. This center may qualify for a Three Star License. This will result in a reduction of stars from Four Stars to Three Stars. Guilford County Schools has made the decision to license all their ACES school-age programs at a Three Star Level. This allows consistency across their programs. Attached please find the Reduction in Stars Memo. The Administration of the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education must approve this assessment prior to issuance of the license. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. Thank you for your time and please email me at jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions or concerns. For additional questions, contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor, at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times