A Child'S Place

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2026 Number Present: 166 Completed Date: 6/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 for a routine unannounced visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 6/11/2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/1/2026 and Walton Companies, INC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. The facility fax number was removed. You stated that your facility no longer has a fax machine. Contact me if you need to make any other changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I provided you with a facility application to update the facilities mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Children were observed via monitors in the lobby and in the indoor learning environments. Throughout the classroom spaces children were observed eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. Lunch included greenbeans, sunbutter sandwiches, pears and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. A sanitation inspection was conducted at your facility on 6/4/25 and a “superior” rating was achieved. The fire inspection remains current. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In classroom space #16 there was an epi-pen that expired in March 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Medication Disposal: Medication should not be used beyond the date of expiration. Unused medications should be returned to the parent/guardian for disposal. Proper disposal of medications is important to help ensure a healthy environment for children in our communities. Today in classroom space # 16 there was an epi-pen that was expired March 2026. You stated that children transitioned classroom spaces in the last two weeks and your last medication check in that classroom, there was not an epi-pen for that child. You removed the medication for the classroom and locked it in the classroom. You stated you will create a sign-off sheet for staff at the front desk, and have staff sign off that they have checked the medication in their classroom every week. Additional Comments: Today we reviewed the timeline for your facility applying for a rated license assessment. We discussed that you apply by September. You shared with me the results of the outreach assessment. We discussed adding a floater to your assessment for the ITERS classrooms. We reviewed the personal care indicator for the infant assessment. Consider enrolling staff in Early Years Training: Temperaments of Infants and Toddlers. The training provides infant and toddler teachers with an essential tool for effective caregiving: understanding individual temperaments and how to respond to them. You can access the training at earyyearsnc.org under tabs “for early educators” and selecting professional development. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2026 Number Present: 166 Completed Date: 6/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 for a routine unannounced visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 6/11/2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/1/2026 and Walton Companies, INC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. The facility fax number was removed. You stated that your facility no longer has a fax machine. Contact me if you need to make any other changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I provided you with a facility application to update the facilities mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Children were observed via monitors in the lobby and in the indoor learning environments. Throughout the classroom spaces children were observed eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. Lunch included greenbeans, sunbutter sandwiches, pears and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. A sanitation inspection was conducted at your facility on 6/4/25 and a “superior” rating was achieved. The fire inspection remains current. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In classroom space #16 there was an epi-pen that expired in March 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Medication Disposal: Medication should not be used beyond the date of expiration. Unused medications should be returned to the parent/guardian for disposal. Proper disposal of medications is important to help ensure a healthy environment for children in our communities. Today in classroom space # 16 there was an epi-pen that was expired March 2026. You stated that children transitioned classroom spaces in the last two weeks and your last medication check in that classroom, there was not an epi-pen for that child. You removed the medication for the classroom and locked it in the classroom. You stated you will create a sign-off sheet for staff at the front desk, and have staff sign off that they have checked the medication in their classroom every week. Additional Comments: Today we reviewed the timeline for your facility applying for a rated license assessment. We discussed that you apply by September. You shared with me the results of the outreach assessment. We discussed adding a floater to your assessment for the ITERS classrooms. We reviewed the personal care indicator for the infant assessment. Consider enrolling staff in Early Years Training: Temperaments of Infants and Toddlers. The training provides infant and toddler teachers with an essential tool for effective caregiving: understanding individual temperaments and how to respond to them. You can access the training at earyyearsnc.org under tabs “for early educators” and selecting professional development. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 144 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 252 Time In: 08:48 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 for a routine unannounced visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of 6/5/2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/5/2025 and Walton Companies, INC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Throughout the classroom spaces children were engaged in age-appropriate activities including music, singing with teachers, art activities, and indoor gross motor. In space #6, the multipurpose room, children engaged in dance activities with the Little Creative Dance program. Files for new staff were reviewed. A sanitation inspection was conducted at your facility on 6/4/25 and a “superior” rating was achieved. The fire inspection remains current. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #13 an authorization form for an Albuterol HFA inhaler expired on 5/5/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) The violation was corrected during the visit. Staff contacted the parent and the authorization form was updated during the visit, therefore there is no further action is required. Additional Comments: Today we reviewed the Divison’s Website “Whats New” QRIS Modernization and the NCRLAP website “Get Ready for the 3’s”. NCRLAP Outreach Assessment- An Outreach Assessment offered by NCRLAP is a fantastic opportunity for programs to get a head start on understanding the Environment Rating Scales (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, SACERS-U, and FCCERS-3) without the stress of it impacting their Star Rated License. Think of it as a friendly, no-pressure practice run that helps you pinpoint your program’s strengths and areas for improvement. Here’s how it works: 1. Initial Phone Call: We kick things off with a conversation to understand your program’s needs and set up the assessment(s). 2. The Assessment: Our assessors will complete assessments during the scheduled window using the new rating scales. 3. Follow-Up Call: After all assessments are completed, an assessor will call you to set up a convenient time for the follow up conversation to discuss the results with you, providing valuable feedback and actionable insights. These assessments are a great way to familiarize your staff with the rating scales, ensuring everyone knows what to expect during an official assessment. An FAQ about Outreach Assessments was provided for you during the visit. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/21/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/20/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 10/29/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/28/2024 and Walton Companies, INC. was listed as current- active. You visited indoor and outdoor spaces with me. Children in classroom space #9 were observed sitting on the carpet as the teacher read a book about a dragon, the teacher asked the children opened questions about what was happening in the story. Children one year of age were observed during outdoor play. The children were playing in a play house and riding on push toys. Children’s fall themed art activities were posted on classroom walls. Today’s lunch included chicken nuggets, peas, strawberries, whole grain rolls, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor spaces #3 and #4 the black lining and plastic netting was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. On child being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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. One of nineteen children's records reviewed did not have a immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One school age child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that the child’s first day attending the facility was yesterday. K. Justice created a reminder to take a picture of the child this when they arrived at the facility this afternoon. During enrollment have parents supply a recent picture of their child, so that the required information is on file the child’s first day. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. The black lining and plastic webbing was exposed in the sand box area in outdoor space #3 and 4. You had staff remove the exposed pieces during the visit. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file and each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Additional Comments: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/21/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/20/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 10/29/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/28/2024 and Walton Companies, INC. was listed as current- active. You visited indoor and outdoor spaces with me. Children in classroom space #9 were observed sitting on the carpet as the teacher read a book about a dragon, the teacher asked the children opened questions about what was happening in the story. Children one year of age were observed during outdoor play. The children were playing in a play house and riding on push toys. Children’s fall themed art activities were posted on classroom walls. Today’s lunch included chicken nuggets, peas, strawberries, whole grain rolls, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor spaces #3 and #4 the black lining and plastic netting was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. On child being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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. One of nineteen children's records reviewed did not have a immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One school age child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that the child’s first day attending the facility was yesterday. K. Justice created a reminder to take a picture of the child this when they arrived at the facility this afternoon. During enrollment have parents supply a recent picture of their child, so that the required information is on file the child’s first day. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. The black lining and plastic webbing was exposed in the sand box area in outdoor space #3 and 4. You had staff remove the exposed pieces during the visit. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file and each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Additional Comments: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/21/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/20/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 10/29/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/28/2024 and Walton Companies, INC. was listed as current- active. You visited indoor and outdoor spaces with me. Children in classroom space #9 were observed sitting on the carpet as the teacher read a book about a dragon, the teacher asked the children opened questions about what was happening in the story. Children one year of age were observed during outdoor play. The children were playing in a play house and riding on push toys. Children’s fall themed art activities were posted on classroom walls. Today’s lunch included chicken nuggets, peas, strawberries, whole grain rolls, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor spaces #3 and #4 the black lining and plastic netting was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. On child being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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. One of nineteen children's records reviewed did not have a immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One school age child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that the child’s first day attending the facility was yesterday. K. Justice created a reminder to take a picture of the child this when they arrived at the facility this afternoon. During enrollment have parents supply a recent picture of their child, so that the required information is on file the child’s first day. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. The black lining and plastic webbing was exposed in the sand box area in outdoor space #3 and 4. You had staff remove the exposed pieces during the visit. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file and each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Additional Comments: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/21/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/20/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 10/29/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/28/2024 and Walton Companies, INC. was listed as current- active. You visited indoor and outdoor spaces with me. Children in classroom space #9 were observed sitting on the carpet as the teacher read a book about a dragon, the teacher asked the children opened questions about what was happening in the story. Children one year of age were observed during outdoor play. The children were playing in a play house and riding on push toys. Children’s fall themed art activities were posted on classroom walls. Today’s lunch included chicken nuggets, peas, strawberries, whole grain rolls, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor spaces #3 and #4 the black lining and plastic netting was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. On child being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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. One of nineteen children's records reviewed did not have a immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One school age child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that the child’s first day attending the facility was yesterday. K. Justice created a reminder to take a picture of the child this when they arrived at the facility this afternoon. During enrollment have parents supply a recent picture of their child, so that the required information is on file the child’s first day. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. The black lining and plastic webbing was exposed in the sand box area in outdoor space #3 and 4. You had staff remove the exposed pieces during the visit. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file and each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Additional Comments: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/21/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/20/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 10/29/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/28/2024 and Walton Companies, INC. was listed as current- active. You visited indoor and outdoor spaces with me. Children in classroom space #9 were observed sitting on the carpet as the teacher read a book about a dragon, the teacher asked the children opened questions about what was happening in the story. Children one year of age were observed during outdoor play. The children were playing in a play house and riding on push toys. Children’s fall themed art activities were posted on classroom walls. Today’s lunch included chicken nuggets, peas, strawberries, whole grain rolls, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor spaces #3 and #4 the black lining and plastic netting was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. On child being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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. One of nineteen children's records reviewed did not have a immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One school age child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that the child’s first day attending the facility was yesterday. K. Justice created a reminder to take a picture of the child this when they arrived at the facility this afternoon. During enrollment have parents supply a recent picture of their child, so that the required information is on file the child’s first day. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. The black lining and plastic webbing was exposed in the sand box area in outdoor space #3 and 4. You had staff remove the exposed pieces during the visit. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file and each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Additional Comments: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2024 Number Present: 140 Completed Date: 5/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 for a routine unannounced visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty- seven percent as of 5/6/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Walton Companies, INC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor spaces. Children throughout the facility were observed during story time, lunch and transition to rest time. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Lunch included blueberries, meatballs, mixed vegetables, a roll, and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. A fire and sanitation has not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #8 authorization for an Avi-q pen expired January 10, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. Of forty children being transported three children did not have permission forms on file and three children's permission forms did not include a date. .1003(i)(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In outdoor space #3 the mulch at the slide and fall zones measured less than an inch. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 23, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Medication: No drug or medication may be administered to any child without specific written instructions from the child's parent/guardian, a physician, or other authorized health professional. We discussed authorization for prescription medication can only be given for six-month time periods. Playground Surfacing: Surfacing at the base of the slide were less than an inch in outdoor space #3. In order to continue providing a safe outdoor environment, be sure to maintain the six-inch depth and frequently fluff the materials if it becomes compact due to routine play or rainy weather. Additional Comments: Today we discussed your facility is in cohort 3, your prep year begins July 1, 2025, and your reassessment year begins July 1, 2026. We also discussed accessing DCDEE Moodle with specified staff. Continue to contact DCDEE Moodle support for assistance. Technical assistance was provided on the ABCMS Criminal Background Check portal. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2024 Number Present: 140 Completed Date: 5/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 for a routine unannounced visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 6/27/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty- seven percent as of 5/6/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Walton Companies, INC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor spaces. Children throughout the facility were observed during story time, lunch and transition to rest time. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Lunch included blueberries, meatballs, mixed vegetables, a roll, and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. A fire and sanitation has not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #8 authorization for an Avi-q pen expired January 10, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. Of forty children being transported three children did not have permission forms on file and three children's permission forms did not include a date. .1003(i)(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In outdoor space #3 the mulch at the slide and fall zones measured less than an inch. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 23, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Medication: No drug or medication may be administered to any child without specific written instructions from the child's parent/guardian, a physician, or other authorized health professional. We discussed authorization for prescription medication can only be given for six-month time periods. Playground Surfacing: Surfacing at the base of the slide were less than an inch in outdoor space #3. In order to continue providing a safe outdoor environment, be sure to maintain the six-inch depth and frequently fluff the materials if it becomes compact due to routine play or rainy weather. Additional Comments: Today we discussed your facility is in cohort 3, your prep year begins July 1, 2025, and your reassessment year begins July 1, 2026. We also discussed accessing DCDEE Moodle with specified staff. Continue to contact DCDEE Moodle support for assistance. Technical assistance was provided on the ABCMS Criminal Background Check portal. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2023 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 11/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 316 Time In: 08:14 AM 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant assisted me with today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for having staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/8/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/13/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 11/2/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/20/23 and Walton Companies, Inc. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were observed. I observed arrival of children at the facility. Staff and children were observed in transitions between classrooms throughout the facility. Staff were observed serving breakfast. Breakfast included waffles, peaches, and milk. Children were observed during outdoor play on stationary equipment and swings. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, lima beans, strawberries and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. The director was observed pushing four children in a bye-bye buggy and two additional children were walking with the director. Three of the children were under age one, one child one years of age and two children three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #17 the written authorization for Boudreaux Buttpaste expired on 8/30/23 and 9/13/23 for PC diaper rash cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Nine incident reports that were on file were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #16 a plastic zip lock of clothes were stored in a child's cubby below five feet. In space #13 plastic bags of diapers were stored below the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. .0604(q) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front passenger tire treads measured less than 2/32 of an inch on a mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 5, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Children under one year of age shall be kept separate from children two years of age and over. Children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years old. Today, when we arrived you were pushing four children in a bye-bye buggy and had two additional children walking with you. Three children were under 12 months old, one child was one years of age and two children three years of age. You stated that you were in the infant classroom and there were staff that had called out this morning. The children where in your care until you were able to transition the children when staff arrived. We discussed the hours your staff are scheduled to report to work and you also had additional staff arrive from other facilities within the company to assist. Medication: No drug or medication may be administered to any child without specific written instructions from the child's parent/guardian, a physician, or other authorized health professional. In space #17 the written authorization for Boudreaux Buttpaste expired on 8/30/23 and 9/13/23 for PC diaper rash cream. You removed the creams from the classroom and placed them in your office to be returned to the parent. Incident Reports and Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. Nine incident reports from October and November were not documented in the incident log. You updated the log during today’s visit. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring and complaint visits. Plastic Bags: Plastic bags are a suffocation hazard for young children and should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. To make plastic bags inaccessible, they will need to be stored out of reach of children, which is above five feet from the finished floor. In space #16 a zip loc bag with children’s clothes was stored in a child’s cubby below five feet. In space #17 plastic bags with diapers were stored below five feet under the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. When this was brought to your attention, you immediately removed the plastic bags. Additional Comments: We discussed DCDEE Equivalency Exam and upcoming North Carolina Teacher Professional Development Resources Webinar on November 30, 2023. https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RjOYSOSBRxur5dhunfZDpA Meeting ID: 987 6848 1576 Passcode: 370896 Technical assistance was provided on staff/child ratios during naptime. Reminders: License fee collection for 2023 is moved to December. All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023, and will include the invoice number and total amount due. All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023. Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2023 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 11/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 316 Time In: 08:14 AM 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant assisted me with today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for having staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/8/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/13/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 11/2/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/20/23 and Walton Companies, Inc. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were observed. I observed arrival of children at the facility. Staff and children were observed in transitions between classrooms throughout the facility. Staff were observed serving breakfast. Breakfast included waffles, peaches, and milk. Children were observed during outdoor play on stationary equipment and swings. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, lima beans, strawberries and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. The director was observed pushing four children in a bye-bye buggy and two additional children were walking with the director. Three of the children were under age one, one child one years of age and two children three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #17 the written authorization for Boudreaux Buttpaste expired on 8/30/23 and 9/13/23 for PC diaper rash cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Nine incident reports that were on file were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #16 a plastic zip lock of clothes were stored in a child's cubby below five feet. In space #13 plastic bags of diapers were stored below the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. .0604(q) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front passenger tire treads measured less than 2/32 of an inch on a mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 5, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Children under one year of age shall be kept separate from children two years of age and over. Children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years old. Today, when we arrived you were pushing four children in a bye-bye buggy and had two additional children walking with you. Three children were under 12 months old, one child was one years of age and two children three years of age. You stated that you were in the infant classroom and there were staff that had called out this morning. The children where in your care until you were able to transition the children when staff arrived. We discussed the hours your staff are scheduled to report to work and you also had additional staff arrive from other facilities within the company to assist. Medication: No drug or medication may be administered to any child without specific written instructions from the child's parent/guardian, a physician, or other authorized health professional. In space #17 the written authorization for Boudreaux Buttpaste expired on 8/30/23 and 9/13/23 for PC diaper rash cream. You removed the creams from the classroom and placed them in your office to be returned to the parent. Incident Reports and Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. Nine incident reports from October and November were not documented in the incident log. You updated the log during today’s visit. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring and complaint visits. Plastic Bags: Plastic bags are a suffocation hazard for young children and should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. To make plastic bags inaccessible, they will need to be stored out of reach of children, which is above five feet from the finished floor. In space #16 a zip loc bag with children’s clothes was stored in a child’s cubby below five feet. In space #17 plastic bags with diapers were stored below five feet under the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. When this was brought to your attention, you immediately removed the plastic bags. Additional Comments: We discussed DCDEE Equivalency Exam and upcoming North Carolina Teacher Professional Development Resources Webinar on November 30, 2023. https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RjOYSOSBRxur5dhunfZDpA Meeting ID: 987 6848 1576 Passcode: 370896 Technical assistance was provided on staff/child ratios during naptime. Reminders: License fee collection for 2023 is moved to December. All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023, and will include the invoice number and total amount due. All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023. Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2023 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 11/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 316 Time In: 08:14 AM 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant assisted me with today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for having staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/8/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/13/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 11/2/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/20/23 and Walton Companies, Inc. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were observed. I observed arrival of children at the facility. Staff and children were observed in transitions between classrooms throughout the facility. Staff were observed serving breakfast. Breakfast included waffles, peaches, and milk. Children were observed during outdoor play on stationary equipment and swings. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, lima beans, strawberries and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. The director was observed pushing four children in a bye-bye buggy and two additional children were walking with the director. Three of the children were under age one, one child one years of age and two children three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #17 the written authorization for Boudreaux Buttpaste expired on 8/30/23 and 9/13/23 for PC diaper rash cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Nine incident reports that were on file were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #16 a plastic zip lock of clothes were stored in a child's cubby below five feet. In space #13 plastic bags of diapers were stored below the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. .0604(q) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front passenger tire treads measured less than 2/32 of an inch on a mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 5, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Children under one year of age shall be kept separate from children two years of age and over. Children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years old. Today, when we arrived you were pushing four children in a bye-bye buggy and had two additional children walking with you. Three children were under 12 months old, one child was one years of age and two children three years of age. You stated that you were in the infant classroom and there were staff that had called out this morning. The children where in your care until you were able to transition the children when staff arrived. We discussed the hours your staff are scheduled to report to work and you also had additional staff arrive from other facilities within the company to assist. Medication: No drug or medication may be administered to any child without specific written instructions from the child's parent/guardian, a physician, or other authorized health professional. In space #17 the written authorization for Boudreaux Buttpaste expired on 8/30/23 and 9/13/23 for PC diaper rash cream. You removed the creams from the classroom and placed them in your office to be returned to the parent. Incident Reports and Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. Nine incident reports from October and November were not documented in the incident log. You updated the log during today’s visit. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring and complaint visits. Plastic Bags: Plastic bags are a suffocation hazard for young children and should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. To make plastic bags inaccessible, they will need to be stored out of reach of children, which is above five feet from the finished floor. In space #16 a zip loc bag with children’s clothes was stored in a child’s cubby below five feet. In space #17 plastic bags with diapers were stored below five feet under the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. When this was brought to your attention, you immediately removed the plastic bags. Additional Comments: We discussed DCDEE Equivalency Exam and upcoming North Carolina Teacher Professional Development Resources Webinar on November 30, 2023. https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RjOYSOSBRxur5dhunfZDpA Meeting ID: 987 6848 1576 Passcode: 370896 Technical assistance was provided on staff/child ratios during naptime. Reminders: License fee collection for 2023 is moved to December. All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023, and will include the invoice number and total amount due. All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023. Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S PLACE Facility ID: 74000793 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2023 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 11/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 316 Time In: 08:14 AM 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant assisted me with today’s visit. T. Pratt, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued 6/27/2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for having staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/8/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/13/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/20/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 11/2/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/20/23 and Walton Companies, Inc. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were observed. I observed arrival of children at the facility. Staff and children were observed in transitions between classrooms throughout the facility. Staff were observed serving breakfast. Breakfast included waffles, peaches, and milk. Children were observed during outdoor play on stationary equipment and swings. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, lima beans, strawberries and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. The director was observed pushing four children in a bye-bye buggy and two additional children were walking with the director. Three of the children were under age one, one child one years of age and two children three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #17 the written authorization for Boudreaux Buttpaste expired on 8/30/23 and 9/13/23 for PC diaper rash cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Nine incident reports that were on file were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #16 a plastic zip lock of clothes were stored in a child's cubby below five feet. In space #13 plastic bags of diapers were stored below the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. .0604(q) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front passenger tire treads measured less than 2/32 of an inch on a mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 5, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Children under one year of age shall be kept separate from children two years of age and over. Children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years old. Today, when we arrived you were pushing four children in a bye-bye buggy and had two additional children walking with you. Three children were under 12 months old, one child was one years of age and two children three years of age. You stated that you were in the infant classroom and there were staff that had called out this morning. The children where in your care until you were able to transition the children when staff arrived. We discussed the hours your staff are scheduled to report to work and you also had additional staff arrive from other facilities within the company to assist. Medication: No drug or medication may be administered to any child without specific written instructions from the child's parent/guardian, a physician, or other authorized health professional. In space #17 the written authorization for Boudreaux Buttpaste expired on 8/30/23 and 9/13/23 for PC diaper rash cream. You removed the creams from the classroom and placed them in your office to be returned to the parent. Incident Reports and Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. Nine incident reports from October and November were not documented in the incident log. You updated the log during today’s visit. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring and complaint visits. Plastic Bags: Plastic bags are a suffocation hazard for young children and should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. To make plastic bags inaccessible, they will need to be stored out of reach of children, which is above five feet from the finished floor. In space #16 a zip loc bag with children’s clothes was stored in a child’s cubby below five feet. In space #17 plastic bags with diapers were stored below five feet under the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. When this was brought to your attention, you immediately removed the plastic bags. Additional Comments: We discussed DCDEE Equivalency Exam and upcoming North Carolina Teacher Professional Development Resources Webinar on November 30, 2023. https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RjOYSOSBRxur5dhunfZDpA Meeting ID: 987 6848 1576 Passcode: 370896 Technical assistance was provided on staff/child ratios during naptime. Reminders: License fee collection for 2023 is moved to December. All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023, and will include the invoice number and total amount due. All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023. Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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