10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY NC PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 41002143 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/28/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:30 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 routine announced visit was to assess compliance with applicable child care requirements. This DPI NC Pre-K classroom currently operates with a Five-Star license, effective October 23, 2025. Upon arrival at the elementary school, I was greeted by the office staff. When I entered the classroom, I was greeted by Ms. K. Rivas and Ms. C. Goins. Both of you assisted me with the information required for the visit. I walked through the indoor areas of the program that the children use during the visit. Fifteen children were present today. I observed the children during transition activities, eating lunch, and activities. The teachers interacted with the children in a pleasant manner. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on February 18, 2026, and received a classification of Superior with ten demerits. A fire inspection was completed on September 3, 2025. I received a copy of the inspection report during the visit completed December 11, 2025. The public-school off-site records verification forms for staff records and children’s records were completed and were signed by the principal. A partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. One violation was observed and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A personal handbag was located on a low shelf. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: Intentional planning of the environment is essential to ensure a safe environment that prevents and reduces injuries to young children. During the visit, items requiring locked storage were observed to be improperly stored on a low shelf. It is extremely important that staff take the necessary time to properly store hazards items either in a locked storage or at least five feet above the finished floor to ensure children do not have access to them. Additionally, a personal handbag belonging to a staff member was observed on a shelf lower than five feet from the finished floor. The handbag was moved from the shelf and placed in a space five feet from the finished floor. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me at 743-241-0126 or by email at Elizabeth.Childress@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and cooperation during the visit today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times