GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: METROPOLITAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 41002362 Consultant: SAMANTHA MCLEOD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility is owned and operated by GenerationED. This center currently operates with a Five Star license reissued on July 29, 2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 20, 2025. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Administrator, Mrs. Wanda Young. I made you aware of the purpose of today’s visit. Mrs. Young assisted me during today’s visit. A walk-thru of the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children was conducted. Twenty-four (24) children were present during today’s visit. In the spaces for toddler aged children, small group learning was observed. The teachers were observed interacting and engaging with the children as they explored their indoor learning environment. Age-appropriate sufficient materials were also observed in the learning environment. During today’s visit classrooms #3 & #5 were combined as well as classrooms #1 & #2 (due to staffing issues). Adequate staff child ratio requirements were observed to be met. During today’s visit I observed hand washing and bathroom routines. Positive interaction was observed between the staff and the children. I monitored staff/ child ratios and supervision as I walked throughout the facility and found both in compliance. During my observation the staff was observed using the “Face to Name” method to document the attendance of the children. This was observed to be completed every thirty (30) minutes. Staff and children’s files were monitored for compliance during today’s visit. A sanitation inspection was conducted on September 4, 2025. This facility received a superior classification and six (6) demerits. Monthly fire drills and playground inspections have been documented as well as quarterly disaster drills. A satisfactory fire inspection was completed on February 12, 2025. This facility was approved for daytime care only. This facility’s corporation status was verified current on the NC Department of the Secretary of State on December 9, 2025. The following violations of childcare requirements was cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three (3) children enrolled did not have documentation on file that their parent had received the NC Summary of the law. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in one of the classrooms (the posted activity plan was dated for the week of 11/24-11/28). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In LE#6 a panel from the wall near the carpet was not in good repair and was sticking out from the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Four (4) children enrolled did not have documentation on file that their parent had received a copy of this facility's discipline policy. .1804(b) Child Care facilities must maintain compliance with applicable childcare requirements at all times. In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina childcare laws and rules, the above violation must be corrected immediately. Please send a letter of compliance stating how the above violation was corrected and what you will do in the future to prevent this violation from being cited. Please email me this letter by December 24, 2025. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: **PATHWAYS TO THE STARS: (QRIS) The Pathways to the Stars transition has begun. I conducted a training for Center operators in September 2025, and the Center Administrator, Mrs. Young attended the training. An in-depth review of the pathways was not completed today. But I did speak with Center Operations Director, Mrs. Patrica Price. Mrs. Price stated all Head Start Porgams would be pursing option #3 Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. This facility is a Head Start program . During your next visit we will begin discussing the timeframe for you to transition to new Rated License system. As a reminder it is important to have all your staff use this time to submit updated educational information to our Workforce system. All staff will need to have a current Workforce letter on file. Additional information on the new QRIS system can be found on the DCDEE website including informational handouts and webinars: Click under the “What’s New tab” than “QRIS Modernization” UPDATED RULES: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any further questions or concerns about today’s visit, please contact me at: Samantha R. McLeod Child Care Consultant (336) 580-5363 (336) 559-3513 (fax) samantha.mcleod@dhhs.nc.gov www.ncchildcare.nc.gov (DCDEE Website) 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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