Abundantly Chozen Learning Center

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 2/25/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/4/25 with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven percent as of 2/10/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during gross motor activities in classroom space #5. The children rode on push cars, used hula hoops, and tossed balls around the space. In classroom space #2 children were observed during free play in designated learning areas. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, mixed veggies, pears and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in classroom space #2 was dated February 2-6, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, milk and pears were served for lunch, the menu reflected Chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In classroom space #2 the changing pad on the diapering station was torn exposing the foam inside. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. When requested, staff informed me that staff records were locked in the office and they did not have a key. Staff records were not reviewed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The two front tires on the Chryslar van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #3 the wall painted purple as spaces with peeling paint, the teal wall has chipped plaster exposed. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2822. 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 February 24, 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 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: Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During observations of the lunch served to the children, we noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. Today children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. In classroom space #3 there was peeling paint on the purple wall and on the teal wall plaster was exposed. In classroom space #1 the changing pad on the diaper table was ripped exposing to the foam center. You were aware of the paint and plaster in the classroom, and had already made plans to fix the walls. You stated that your have a replace pad for the diaper table. The doorknob to the security door to enter the classroom spaces is broken. Conduct regular safety walk-through of the facility to identify any hazards. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. Today in the vehicle used to transport children two front tires treads were less than 2/32 of an inch. You stated that you would have the driver get new tires today. Have the driver complete regular safety checklist to ensure tires and other safety standards are maintained. Activity Plan: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. In classroom space #2 the posted activity plan was dated February 2-6, 2026. The teacher stated that the wrong week was printed, and presented an activity plan for the current week on the teachers’ phone. Staff printed and posted the plan during the visit. Have staff post activity plans for the upcoming week on Fridays to ensure the activity plan for the upcoming week are posted. Record Access: Staff qualifications are an important part of providing quality care to children. Today when I requested to review staff files, the staff on site did not have access to the files. Staff informed me that the staff files were in the office and no one on site had a key to the office. You arrived during the visit and provided the staff records. We discussed having a locked cabinet space outside of the office that did not include staff confidential information or providing a key to a designated staff member so that information can be accessed by DCDEE staff when you are not on site. Additional Comments: Weather Watch Chart: Today children were observed during gross motor activity in classroom space #5. The temperature outside was 40 degrees, staff stated they had just come from outside. When determining whether temperatures are safe for children to engage in outdoor play, ensure staff are referring to the weather watch chart and adjust outdoor play times as required. Print a copy of the chart for each teacher. Rated License: Today we reviewed the requirements for the continuous quality improvement plan for the staff and the facility, the portfolio requirements for the children enrolled, and using a approved assessment tools. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Facilities must test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation, once every three years. Complete the lead in water testing for the facility. 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 NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 2/25/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/4/25 with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven percent as of 2/10/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during gross motor activities in classroom space #5. The children rode on push cars, used hula hoops, and tossed balls around the space. In classroom space #2 children were observed during free play in designated learning areas. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, mixed veggies, pears and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in classroom space #2 was dated February 2-6, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, milk and pears were served for lunch, the menu reflected Chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In classroom space #2 the changing pad on the diapering station was torn exposing the foam inside. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. When requested, staff informed me that staff records were locked in the office and they did not have a key. Staff records were not reviewed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The two front tires on the Chryslar van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #3 the wall painted purple as spaces with peeling paint, the teal wall has chipped plaster exposed. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2822. 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 February 24, 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 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: Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During observations of the lunch served to the children, we noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. Today children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. In classroom space #3 there was peeling paint on the purple wall and on the teal wall plaster was exposed. In classroom space #1 the changing pad on the diaper table was ripped exposing to the foam center. You were aware of the paint and plaster in the classroom, and had already made plans to fix the walls. You stated that your have a replace pad for the diaper table. The doorknob to the security door to enter the classroom spaces is broken. Conduct regular safety walk-through of the facility to identify any hazards. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. Today in the vehicle used to transport children two front tires treads were less than 2/32 of an inch. You stated that you would have the driver get new tires today. Have the driver complete regular safety checklist to ensure tires and other safety standards are maintained. Activity Plan: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. In classroom space #2 the posted activity plan was dated February 2-6, 2026. The teacher stated that the wrong week was printed, and presented an activity plan for the current week on the teachers’ phone. Staff printed and posted the plan during the visit. Have staff post activity plans for the upcoming week on Fridays to ensure the activity plan for the upcoming week are posted. Record Access: Staff qualifications are an important part of providing quality care to children. Today when I requested to review staff files, the staff on site did not have access to the files. Staff informed me that the staff files were in the office and no one on site had a key to the office. You arrived during the visit and provided the staff records. We discussed having a locked cabinet space outside of the office that did not include staff confidential information or providing a key to a designated staff member so that information can be accessed by DCDEE staff when you are not on site. Additional Comments: Weather Watch Chart: Today children were observed during gross motor activity in classroom space #5. The temperature outside was 40 degrees, staff stated they had just come from outside. When determining whether temperatures are safe for children to engage in outdoor play, ensure staff are referring to the weather watch chart and adjust outdoor play times as required. Print a copy of the chart for each teacher. Rated License: Today we reviewed the requirements for the continuous quality improvement plan for the staff and the facility, the portfolio requirements for the children enrolled, and using a approved assessment tools. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Facilities must test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation, once every three years. Complete the lead in water testing for the facility. 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 NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 2/25/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/4/25 with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven percent as of 2/10/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during gross motor activities in classroom space #5. The children rode on push cars, used hula hoops, and tossed balls around the space. In classroom space #2 children were observed during free play in designated learning areas. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, mixed veggies, pears and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in classroom space #2 was dated February 2-6, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, milk and pears were served for lunch, the menu reflected Chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In classroom space #2 the changing pad on the diapering station was torn exposing the foam inside. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. When requested, staff informed me that staff records were locked in the office and they did not have a key. Staff records were not reviewed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The two front tires on the Chryslar van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #3 the wall painted purple as spaces with peeling paint, the teal wall has chipped plaster exposed. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2822. 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 February 24, 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 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: Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During observations of the lunch served to the children, we noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. Today children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. In classroom space #3 there was peeling paint on the purple wall and on the teal wall plaster was exposed. In classroom space #1 the changing pad on the diaper table was ripped exposing to the foam center. You were aware of the paint and plaster in the classroom, and had already made plans to fix the walls. You stated that your have a replace pad for the diaper table. The doorknob to the security door to enter the classroom spaces is broken. Conduct regular safety walk-through of the facility to identify any hazards. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. Today in the vehicle used to transport children two front tires treads were less than 2/32 of an inch. You stated that you would have the driver get new tires today. Have the driver complete regular safety checklist to ensure tires and other safety standards are maintained. Activity Plan: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. In classroom space #2 the posted activity plan was dated February 2-6, 2026. The teacher stated that the wrong week was printed, and presented an activity plan for the current week on the teachers’ phone. Staff printed and posted the plan during the visit. Have staff post activity plans for the upcoming week on Fridays to ensure the activity plan for the upcoming week are posted. Record Access: Staff qualifications are an important part of providing quality care to children. Today when I requested to review staff files, the staff on site did not have access to the files. Staff informed me that the staff files were in the office and no one on site had a key to the office. You arrived during the visit and provided the staff records. We discussed having a locked cabinet space outside of the office that did not include staff confidential information or providing a key to a designated staff member so that information can be accessed by DCDEE staff when you are not on site. Additional Comments: Weather Watch Chart: Today children were observed during gross motor activity in classroom space #5. The temperature outside was 40 degrees, staff stated they had just come from outside. When determining whether temperatures are safe for children to engage in outdoor play, ensure staff are referring to the weather watch chart and adjust outdoor play times as required. Print a copy of the chart for each teacher. Rated License: Today we reviewed the requirements for the continuous quality improvement plan for the staff and the facility, the portfolio requirements for the children enrolled, and using a approved assessment tools. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Facilities must test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation, once every three years. Complete the lead in water testing for the facility. 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 NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 2/25/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/4/25 with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven percent as of 2/10/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during gross motor activities in classroom space #5. The children rode on push cars, used hula hoops, and tossed balls around the space. In classroom space #2 children were observed during free play in designated learning areas. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, mixed veggies, pears and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in classroom space #2 was dated February 2-6, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, milk and pears were served for lunch, the menu reflected Chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In classroom space #2 the changing pad on the diapering station was torn exposing the foam inside. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. When requested, staff informed me that staff records were locked in the office and they did not have a key. Staff records were not reviewed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The two front tires on the Chryslar van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #3 the wall painted purple as spaces with peeling paint, the teal wall has chipped plaster exposed. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2822. 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 February 24, 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 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: Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During observations of the lunch served to the children, we noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. Today children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. In classroom space #3 there was peeling paint on the purple wall and on the teal wall plaster was exposed. In classroom space #1 the changing pad on the diaper table was ripped exposing to the foam center. You were aware of the paint and plaster in the classroom, and had already made plans to fix the walls. You stated that your have a replace pad for the diaper table. The doorknob to the security door to enter the classroom spaces is broken. Conduct regular safety walk-through of the facility to identify any hazards. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. Today in the vehicle used to transport children two front tires treads were less than 2/32 of an inch. You stated that you would have the driver get new tires today. Have the driver complete regular safety checklist to ensure tires and other safety standards are maintained. Activity Plan: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. In classroom space #2 the posted activity plan was dated February 2-6, 2026. The teacher stated that the wrong week was printed, and presented an activity plan for the current week on the teachers’ phone. Staff printed and posted the plan during the visit. Have staff post activity plans for the upcoming week on Fridays to ensure the activity plan for the upcoming week are posted. Record Access: Staff qualifications are an important part of providing quality care to children. Today when I requested to review staff files, the staff on site did not have access to the files. Staff informed me that the staff files were in the office and no one on site had a key to the office. You arrived during the visit and provided the staff records. We discussed having a locked cabinet space outside of the office that did not include staff confidential information or providing a key to a designated staff member so that information can be accessed by DCDEE staff when you are not on site. Additional Comments: Weather Watch Chart: Today children were observed during gross motor activity in classroom space #5. The temperature outside was 40 degrees, staff stated they had just come from outside. When determining whether temperatures are safe for children to engage in outdoor play, ensure staff are referring to the weather watch chart and adjust outdoor play times as required. Print a copy of the chart for each teacher. Rated License: Today we reviewed the requirements for the continuous quality improvement plan for the staff and the facility, the portfolio requirements for the children enrolled, and using a approved assessment tools. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Facilities must test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation, once every three years. Complete the lead in water testing for the facility. 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 NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 2/25/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/4/25 with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven percent as of 2/10/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during gross motor activities in classroom space #5. The children rode on push cars, used hula hoops, and tossed balls around the space. In classroom space #2 children were observed during free play in designated learning areas. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, mixed veggies, pears and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in classroom space #2 was dated February 2-6, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, milk and pears were served for lunch, the menu reflected Chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In classroom space #2 the changing pad on the diapering station was torn exposing the foam inside. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. When requested, staff informed me that staff records were locked in the office and they did not have a key. Staff records were not reviewed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The two front tires on the Chryslar van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #3 the wall painted purple as spaces with peeling paint, the teal wall has chipped plaster exposed. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2822. 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 February 24, 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 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: Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During observations of the lunch served to the children, we noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. Today children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. In classroom space #3 there was peeling paint on the purple wall and on the teal wall plaster was exposed. In classroom space #1 the changing pad on the diaper table was ripped exposing to the foam center. You were aware of the paint and plaster in the classroom, and had already made plans to fix the walls. You stated that your have a replace pad for the diaper table. The doorknob to the security door to enter the classroom spaces is broken. Conduct regular safety walk-through of the facility to identify any hazards. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. Today in the vehicle used to transport children two front tires treads were less than 2/32 of an inch. You stated that you would have the driver get new tires today. Have the driver complete regular safety checklist to ensure tires and other safety standards are maintained. Activity Plan: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. In classroom space #2 the posted activity plan was dated February 2-6, 2026. The teacher stated that the wrong week was printed, and presented an activity plan for the current week on the teachers’ phone. Staff printed and posted the plan during the visit. Have staff post activity plans for the upcoming week on Fridays to ensure the activity plan for the upcoming week are posted. Record Access: Staff qualifications are an important part of providing quality care to children. Today when I requested to review staff files, the staff on site did not have access to the files. Staff informed me that the staff files were in the office and no one on site had a key to the office. You arrived during the visit and provided the staff records. We discussed having a locked cabinet space outside of the office that did not include staff confidential information or providing a key to a designated staff member so that information can be accessed by DCDEE staff when you are not on site. Additional Comments: Weather Watch Chart: Today children were observed during gross motor activity in classroom space #5. The temperature outside was 40 degrees, staff stated they had just come from outside. When determining whether temperatures are safe for children to engage in outdoor play, ensure staff are referring to the weather watch chart and adjust outdoor play times as required. Print a copy of the chart for each teacher. Rated License: Today we reviewed the requirements for the continuous quality improvement plan for the staff and the facility, the portfolio requirements for the children enrolled, and using a approved assessment tools. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Facilities must test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation, once every three years. Complete the lead in water testing for the facility. 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 NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 2/25/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/4/25 with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven percent as of 2/10/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during gross motor activities in classroom space #5. The children rode on push cars, used hula hoops, and tossed balls around the space. In classroom space #2 children were observed during free play in designated learning areas. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, mixed veggies, pears and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in classroom space #2 was dated February 2-6, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, milk and pears were served for lunch, the menu reflected Chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In classroom space #2 the changing pad on the diapering station was torn exposing the foam inside. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. When requested, staff informed me that staff records were locked in the office and they did not have a key. Staff records were not reviewed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The two front tires on the Chryslar van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #3 the wall painted purple as spaces with peeling paint, the teal wall has chipped plaster exposed. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2822. 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 February 24, 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 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: Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During observations of the lunch served to the children, we noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapples and milk. Today children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. In classroom space #1 a heater fan was operating on a shelf below five feet exposed to children one to two years of age. In classroom space #3 there was peeling paint on the purple wall and on the teal wall plaster was exposed. In classroom space #1 the changing pad on the diaper table was ripped exposing to the foam center. You were aware of the paint and plaster in the classroom, and had already made plans to fix the walls. You stated that your have a replace pad for the diaper table. The doorknob to the security door to enter the classroom spaces is broken. Conduct regular safety walk-through of the facility to identify any hazards. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. Today in the vehicle used to transport children two front tires treads were less than 2/32 of an inch. You stated that you would have the driver get new tires today. Have the driver complete regular safety checklist to ensure tires and other safety standards are maintained. Activity Plan: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. In classroom space #2 the posted activity plan was dated February 2-6, 2026. The teacher stated that the wrong week was printed, and presented an activity plan for the current week on the teachers’ phone. Staff printed and posted the plan during the visit. Have staff post activity plans for the upcoming week on Fridays to ensure the activity plan for the upcoming week are posted. Record Access: Staff qualifications are an important part of providing quality care to children. Today when I requested to review staff files, the staff on site did not have access to the files. Staff informed me that the staff files were in the office and no one on site had a key to the office. You arrived during the visit and provided the staff records. We discussed having a locked cabinet space outside of the office that did not include staff confidential information or providing a key to a designated staff member so that information can be accessed by DCDEE staff when you are not on site. Additional Comments: Weather Watch Chart: Today children were observed during gross motor activity in classroom space #5. The temperature outside was 40 degrees, staff stated they had just come from outside. When determining whether temperatures are safe for children to engage in outdoor play, ensure staff are referring to the weather watch chart and adjust outdoor play times as required. Print a copy of the chart for each teacher. Rated License: Today we reviewed the requirements for the continuous quality improvement plan for the staff and the facility, the portfolio requirements for the children enrolled, and using a approved assessment tools. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Facilities must test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation, once every three years. Complete the lead in water testing for the facility. 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 NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes, the administrator, arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 3/19/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/3/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 2/25/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed resting on linen covered cots. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. In classroom space #4b staff read books and spoke to children under age one using low, gentle tones. Following nap time, the children enrolled in space #1 were observed eating snack, at a child sized table. The snack included cheese-its and 100% cranberry and grape juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times for 2 of 9 children were documented on the daily attendance records for children enrolled in classroom space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 2/17-2/21/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the cabinet in the kitchen there was a open carton of mashed potatoes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the current week, a menu for 3/3-3/8/25 was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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 classroom space #4b inside children's cubbies, below five feet were plastic bags. .0604(q) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration on the Chrysler Van used to transport children expired 8/2024. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not available on the van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 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. Three children being transported did not have emergency information with a photograph attached on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In classroom space #2 the attendance indicated there was 6 children present, there were 9 children present. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage regarding tobacco restriction was not posted in the van used to transport children. .0604(i) 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 March 11, 2025, 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: Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chrysler van used to transport children expired August 2024. We discussed creating a safety checklist for the van that staff can complete to ensure the vehicle meets safety requirements. You stated that the van driver was taking the van to get inspected today. 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. Prior to being transported, 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. Three school age children did not have a photograph or emergency information on file. You took the children’s pictures during today’s visit. Tobacco Free Environment: Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction shall be posted at each entrance to the center and in vehicles used to transport children. Signage was not available on the van used to transport children. We discussed purchasing new signs for the vans. Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records in each classroom should include each child that is enrolled in the space and documented as present or absent. Attendance records should also include time records of children􀂶s arrival and departure times. In classroom space #2 nine children were present and the attendance indicated only six children was present. When I brought this to the staff’s attention the staff updated the attendance. Arrival times were indicated for two of the nine children. We discussed that staff should complete arrival/departure times immediately to ensure accurate records are maintained. 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. Review this requirement with staff. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a carton of mashed potatoes was open. You shared that you have additional containers for the open products. Review with the cook the requirements. Additional Comments: NCID TIPS: As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. Also did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. ABCMS: 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. 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. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes, the administrator, arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 3/19/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/3/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 2/25/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed resting on linen covered cots. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. In classroom space #4b staff read books and spoke to children under age one using low, gentle tones. Following nap time, the children enrolled in space #1 were observed eating snack, at a child sized table. The snack included cheese-its and 100% cranberry and grape juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times for 2 of 9 children were documented on the daily attendance records for children enrolled in classroom space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 2/17-2/21/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the cabinet in the kitchen there was a open carton of mashed potatoes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the current week, a menu for 3/3-3/8/25 was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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 classroom space #4b inside children's cubbies, below five feet were plastic bags. .0604(q) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration on the Chrysler Van used to transport children expired 8/2024. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not available on the van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 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. Three children being transported did not have emergency information with a photograph attached on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In classroom space #2 the attendance indicated there was 6 children present, there were 9 children present. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage regarding tobacco restriction was not posted in the van used to transport children. .0604(i) 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 March 11, 2025, 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: Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chrysler van used to transport children expired August 2024. We discussed creating a safety checklist for the van that staff can complete to ensure the vehicle meets safety requirements. You stated that the van driver was taking the van to get inspected today. 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. Prior to being transported, 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. Three school age children did not have a photograph or emergency information on file. You took the children’s pictures during today’s visit. Tobacco Free Environment: Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction shall be posted at each entrance to the center and in vehicles used to transport children. Signage was not available on the van used to transport children. We discussed purchasing new signs for the vans. Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records in each classroom should include each child that is enrolled in the space and documented as present or absent. Attendance records should also include time records of children􀂶s arrival and departure times. In classroom space #2 nine children were present and the attendance indicated only six children was present. When I brought this to the staff’s attention the staff updated the attendance. Arrival times were indicated for two of the nine children. We discussed that staff should complete arrival/departure times immediately to ensure accurate records are maintained. 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. Review this requirement with staff. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a carton of mashed potatoes was open. You shared that you have additional containers for the open products. Review with the cook the requirements. Additional Comments: NCID TIPS: As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. Also did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. ABCMS: 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. 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. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes, the administrator, arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 3/19/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/3/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 2/25/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed resting on linen covered cots. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. In classroom space #4b staff read books and spoke to children under age one using low, gentle tones. Following nap time, the children enrolled in space #1 were observed eating snack, at a child sized table. The snack included cheese-its and 100% cranberry and grape juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times for 2 of 9 children were documented on the daily attendance records for children enrolled in classroom space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 2/17-2/21/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the cabinet in the kitchen there was a open carton of mashed potatoes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the current week, a menu for 3/3-3/8/25 was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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 classroom space #4b inside children's cubbies, below five feet were plastic bags. .0604(q) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration on the Chrysler Van used to transport children expired 8/2024. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not available on the van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 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. Three children being transported did not have emergency information with a photograph attached on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In classroom space #2 the attendance indicated there was 6 children present, there were 9 children present. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage regarding tobacco restriction was not posted in the van used to transport children. .0604(i) 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 March 11, 2025, 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: Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chrysler van used to transport children expired August 2024. We discussed creating a safety checklist for the van that staff can complete to ensure the vehicle meets safety requirements. You stated that the van driver was taking the van to get inspected today. 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. Prior to being transported, 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. Three school age children did not have a photograph or emergency information on file. You took the children’s pictures during today’s visit. Tobacco Free Environment: Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction shall be posted at each entrance to the center and in vehicles used to transport children. Signage was not available on the van used to transport children. We discussed purchasing new signs for the vans. Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records in each classroom should include each child that is enrolled in the space and documented as present or absent. Attendance records should also include time records of children􀂶s arrival and departure times. In classroom space #2 nine children were present and the attendance indicated only six children was present. When I brought this to the staff’s attention the staff updated the attendance. Arrival times were indicated for two of the nine children. We discussed that staff should complete arrival/departure times immediately to ensure accurate records are maintained. 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. Review this requirement with staff. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a carton of mashed potatoes was open. You shared that you have additional containers for the open products. Review with the cook the requirements. Additional Comments: NCID TIPS: As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. Also did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. ABCMS: 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. 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. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes, the administrator, arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 3/19/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/3/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 2/25/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed resting on linen covered cots. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. In classroom space #4b staff read books and spoke to children under age one using low, gentle tones. Following nap time, the children enrolled in space #1 were observed eating snack, at a child sized table. The snack included cheese-its and 100% cranberry and grape juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times for 2 of 9 children were documented on the daily attendance records for children enrolled in classroom space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 2/17-2/21/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the cabinet in the kitchen there was a open carton of mashed potatoes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the current week, a menu for 3/3-3/8/25 was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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 classroom space #4b inside children's cubbies, below five feet were plastic bags. .0604(q) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration on the Chrysler Van used to transport children expired 8/2024. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not available on the van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 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. Three children being transported did not have emergency information with a photograph attached on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In classroom space #2 the attendance indicated there was 6 children present, there were 9 children present. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage regarding tobacco restriction was not posted in the van used to transport children. .0604(i) 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 March 11, 2025, 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: Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chrysler van used to transport children expired August 2024. We discussed creating a safety checklist for the van that staff can complete to ensure the vehicle meets safety requirements. You stated that the van driver was taking the van to get inspected today. 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. Prior to being transported, 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. Three school age children did not have a photograph or emergency information on file. You took the children’s pictures during today’s visit. Tobacco Free Environment: Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction shall be posted at each entrance to the center and in vehicles used to transport children. Signage was not available on the van used to transport children. We discussed purchasing new signs for the vans. Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records in each classroom should include each child that is enrolled in the space and documented as present or absent. Attendance records should also include time records of children􀂶s arrival and departure times. In classroom space #2 nine children were present and the attendance indicated only six children was present. When I brought this to the staff’s attention the staff updated the attendance. Arrival times were indicated for two of the nine children. We discussed that staff should complete arrival/departure times immediately to ensure accurate records are maintained. 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. Review this requirement with staff. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a carton of mashed potatoes was open. You shared that you have additional containers for the open products. Review with the cook the requirements. Additional Comments: NCID TIPS: As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. Also did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. ABCMS: 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. 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. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes, the administrator, arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 3/19/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/3/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 2/25/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed resting on linen covered cots. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. In classroom space #4b staff read books and spoke to children under age one using low, gentle tones. Following nap time, the children enrolled in space #1 were observed eating snack, at a child sized table. The snack included cheese-its and 100% cranberry and grape juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times for 2 of 9 children were documented on the daily attendance records for children enrolled in classroom space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 2/17-2/21/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the cabinet in the kitchen there was a open carton of mashed potatoes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the current week, a menu for 3/3-3/8/25 was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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 classroom space #4b inside children's cubbies, below five feet were plastic bags. .0604(q) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration on the Chrysler Van used to transport children expired 8/2024. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not available on the van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 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. Three children being transported did not have emergency information with a photograph attached on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In classroom space #2 the attendance indicated there was 6 children present, there were 9 children present. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage regarding tobacco restriction was not posted in the van used to transport children. .0604(i) 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 March 11, 2025, 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: Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chrysler van used to transport children expired August 2024. We discussed creating a safety checklist for the van that staff can complete to ensure the vehicle meets safety requirements. You stated that the van driver was taking the van to get inspected today. 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. Prior to being transported, 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. Three school age children did not have a photograph or emergency information on file. You took the children’s pictures during today’s visit. Tobacco Free Environment: Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction shall be posted at each entrance to the center and in vehicles used to transport children. Signage was not available on the van used to transport children. We discussed purchasing new signs for the vans. Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records in each classroom should include each child that is enrolled in the space and documented as present or absent. Attendance records should also include time records of children􀂶s arrival and departure times. In classroom space #2 nine children were present and the attendance indicated only six children was present. When I brought this to the staff’s attention the staff updated the attendance. Arrival times were indicated for two of the nine children. We discussed that staff should complete arrival/departure times immediately to ensure accurate records are maintained. 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. Review this requirement with staff. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a carton of mashed potatoes was open. You shared that you have additional containers for the open products. Review with the cook the requirements. Additional Comments: NCID TIPS: As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. Also did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. ABCMS: 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. 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. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher, assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes, the administrator, arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 3/19/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/3/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24 and your facility was approved for day and night time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 2/25/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/5/25 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed resting on linen covered cots. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. In classroom space #4b staff read books and spoke to children under age one using low, gentle tones. Following nap time, the children enrolled in space #1 were observed eating snack, at a child sized table. The snack included cheese-its and 100% cranberry and grape juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times for 2 of 9 children were documented on the daily attendance records for children enrolled in classroom space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 2/17-2/21/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the cabinet in the kitchen there was a open carton of mashed potatoes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the current week, a menu for 3/3-3/8/25 was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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 classroom space #4b inside children's cubbies, below five feet were plastic bags. .0604(q) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration on the Chrysler Van used to transport children expired 8/2024. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not available on the van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 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. Three children being transported did not have emergency information with a photograph attached on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In classroom space #2 the attendance indicated there was 6 children present, there were 9 children present. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage regarding tobacco restriction was not posted in the van used to transport children. .0604(i) 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 March 11, 2025, 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: Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chrysler van used to transport children expired August 2024. We discussed creating a safety checklist for the van that staff can complete to ensure the vehicle meets safety requirements. You stated that the van driver was taking the van to get inspected today. 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. Prior to being transported, 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. Three school age children did not have a photograph or emergency information on file. You took the children’s pictures during today’s visit. Tobacco Free Environment: Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction shall be posted at each entrance to the center and in vehicles used to transport children. Signage was not available on the van used to transport children. We discussed purchasing new signs for the vans. Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records in each classroom should include each child that is enrolled in the space and documented as present or absent. Attendance records should also include time records of children􀂶s arrival and departure times. In classroom space #2 nine children were present and the attendance indicated only six children was present. When I brought this to the staff’s attention the staff updated the attendance. Arrival times were indicated for two of the nine children. We discussed that staff should complete arrival/departure times immediately to ensure accurate records are maintained. 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. Review this requirement with staff. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a carton of mashed potatoes was open. You shared that you have additional containers for the open products. Review with the cook the requirements. Additional Comments: NCID TIPS: As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. Also did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. ABCMS: 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. 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. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. S. Grimes, administrator and M. Newkirk, office assistant, assisted me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022 earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 two percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/24 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. 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 learning environments and found supervision to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas. Children one year of age were observes sitting at a child sized table eating lunch. Today’s lunch included chicken sticks, mixed vegetables, peaches and milk. Sanitation and fire inspections have not occurred since your last visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were spider webs on the shelter, a tarp that had standing water, a broken slide that had standing water, the caterpillar was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In classroom space #3, there was two outlets uncovered on the wall strip and one outlet in the block area was uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in classroom space #5 there was a container of ZEP wipes on the sink. In classroom space #2 inside a first aid kit in the emergency bag there was a packet of alcohol hand wipes. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorizations for a Ventolin HF expired on 6/28/24, Nystatin on 8/12/24 and Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethosone on 8/12/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. There were two EpiPens that expired 4/2024 and 7/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a valid medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a TB skin test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff hired on 7/1/24 and 8/5/24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(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 September 18, 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: Storage of Hazardous Items - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. You removed the ZEP wipes from the bathroom. Use the storage of hazardous items checklist as a reminder of how to store hazardous items. 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. You stated that you would contact maintenance to have items removed. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. You stated that your previous office assistant was in charge of staff files, so you were not aware the staff did not have the medical and TB test/screening in file. You were not able to locate the items during the visit. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure items are received within the required timeframe. 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. You were not aware that the permission forms were expired for the medications. We discussed when the Pitt County Schools medical authorization form is used, the authorization period is six months. In addition, 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. We discussed returning all unused or expired medications to parents within 72 hours Additional Comments: Today we discussed the facilities air conditioning system. You have contacted the building owner to have the unit serviced. During today’s visit you moved children enrolled in classroom space #1 to classroom space #3 where the unit is operational. You contacted the building owner during today's visit and the owner stated that they have contacted a company for an emergency visit. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. S. Grimes, administrator and M. Newkirk, office assistant, assisted me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022 earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 two percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/24 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. 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 learning environments and found supervision to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas. Children one year of age were observes sitting at a child sized table eating lunch. Today’s lunch included chicken sticks, mixed vegetables, peaches and milk. Sanitation and fire inspections have not occurred since your last visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were spider webs on the shelter, a tarp that had standing water, a broken slide that had standing water, the caterpillar was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In classroom space #3, there was two outlets uncovered on the wall strip and one outlet in the block area was uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in classroom space #5 there was a container of ZEP wipes on the sink. In classroom space #2 inside a first aid kit in the emergency bag there was a packet of alcohol hand wipes. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorizations for a Ventolin HF expired on 6/28/24, Nystatin on 8/12/24 and Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethosone on 8/12/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. There were two EpiPens that expired 4/2024 and 7/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a valid medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a TB skin test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff hired on 7/1/24 and 8/5/24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(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 September 18, 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: Storage of Hazardous Items - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. You removed the ZEP wipes from the bathroom. Use the storage of hazardous items checklist as a reminder of how to store hazardous items. 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. You stated that you would contact maintenance to have items removed. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. You stated that your previous office assistant was in charge of staff files, so you were not aware the staff did not have the medical and TB test/screening in file. You were not able to locate the items during the visit. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure items are received within the required timeframe. 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. You were not aware that the permission forms were expired for the medications. We discussed when the Pitt County Schools medical authorization form is used, the authorization period is six months. In addition, 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. We discussed returning all unused or expired medications to parents within 72 hours Additional Comments: Today we discussed the facilities air conditioning system. You have contacted the building owner to have the unit serviced. During today’s visit you moved children enrolled in classroom space #1 to classroom space #3 where the unit is operational. You contacted the building owner during today's visit and the owner stated that they have contacted a company for an emergency visit. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. S. Grimes, administrator and M. Newkirk, office assistant, assisted me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022 earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 two percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/24 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. 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 learning environments and found supervision to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas. Children one year of age were observes sitting at a child sized table eating lunch. Today’s lunch included chicken sticks, mixed vegetables, peaches and milk. Sanitation and fire inspections have not occurred since your last visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were spider webs on the shelter, a tarp that had standing water, a broken slide that had standing water, the caterpillar was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In classroom space #3, there was two outlets uncovered on the wall strip and one outlet in the block area was uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in classroom space #5 there was a container of ZEP wipes on the sink. In classroom space #2 inside a first aid kit in the emergency bag there was a packet of alcohol hand wipes. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorizations for a Ventolin HF expired on 6/28/24, Nystatin on 8/12/24 and Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethosone on 8/12/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. There were two EpiPens that expired 4/2024 and 7/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a valid medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a TB skin test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff hired on 7/1/24 and 8/5/24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(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 September 18, 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: Storage of Hazardous Items - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. You removed the ZEP wipes from the bathroom. Use the storage of hazardous items checklist as a reminder of how to store hazardous items. 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. You stated that you would contact maintenance to have items removed. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. You stated that your previous office assistant was in charge of staff files, so you were not aware the staff did not have the medical and TB test/screening in file. You were not able to locate the items during the visit. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure items are received within the required timeframe. 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. You were not aware that the permission forms were expired for the medications. We discussed when the Pitt County Schools medical authorization form is used, the authorization period is six months. In addition, 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. We discussed returning all unused or expired medications to parents within 72 hours Additional Comments: Today we discussed the facilities air conditioning system. You have contacted the building owner to have the unit serviced. During today’s visit you moved children enrolled in classroom space #1 to classroom space #3 where the unit is operational. You contacted the building owner during today's visit and the owner stated that they have contacted a company for an emergency visit. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. S. Grimes, administrator and M. Newkirk, office assistant, assisted me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022 earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 two percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/24 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. 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 learning environments and found supervision to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas. Children one year of age were observes sitting at a child sized table eating lunch. Today’s lunch included chicken sticks, mixed vegetables, peaches and milk. Sanitation and fire inspections have not occurred since your last visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were spider webs on the shelter, a tarp that had standing water, a broken slide that had standing water, the caterpillar was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In classroom space #3, there was two outlets uncovered on the wall strip and one outlet in the block area was uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in classroom space #5 there was a container of ZEP wipes on the sink. In classroom space #2 inside a first aid kit in the emergency bag there was a packet of alcohol hand wipes. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorizations for a Ventolin HF expired on 6/28/24, Nystatin on 8/12/24 and Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethosone on 8/12/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. There were two EpiPens that expired 4/2024 and 7/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a valid medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a TB skin test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff hired on 7/1/24 and 8/5/24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(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 September 18, 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: Storage of Hazardous Items - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. You removed the ZEP wipes from the bathroom. Use the storage of hazardous items checklist as a reminder of how to store hazardous items. 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. You stated that you would contact maintenance to have items removed. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. You stated that your previous office assistant was in charge of staff files, so you were not aware the staff did not have the medical and TB test/screening in file. You were not able to locate the items during the visit. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure items are received within the required timeframe. 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. You were not aware that the permission forms were expired for the medications. We discussed when the Pitt County Schools medical authorization form is used, the authorization period is six months. In addition, 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. We discussed returning all unused or expired medications to parents within 72 hours Additional Comments: Today we discussed the facilities air conditioning system. You have contacted the building owner to have the unit serviced. During today’s visit you moved children enrolled in classroom space #1 to classroom space #3 where the unit is operational. You contacted the building owner during today's visit and the owner stated that they have contacted a company for an emergency visit. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. S. Grimes, administrator and M. Newkirk, office assistant, assisted me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022 earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 two percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/24 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. 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 learning environments and found supervision to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas. Children one year of age were observes sitting at a child sized table eating lunch. Today’s lunch included chicken sticks, mixed vegetables, peaches and milk. Sanitation and fire inspections have not occurred since your last visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were spider webs on the shelter, a tarp that had standing water, a broken slide that had standing water, the caterpillar was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In classroom space #3, there was two outlets uncovered on the wall strip and one outlet in the block area was uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in classroom space #5 there was a container of ZEP wipes on the sink. In classroom space #2 inside a first aid kit in the emergency bag there was a packet of alcohol hand wipes. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorizations for a Ventolin HF expired on 6/28/24, Nystatin on 8/12/24 and Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethosone on 8/12/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. There were two EpiPens that expired 4/2024 and 7/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a valid medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff D. Brown hired on 7/1/24 did not have a TB skin test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff hired on 7/1/24 and 8/5/24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(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 September 18, 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: Storage of Hazardous Items - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. You removed the ZEP wipes from the bathroom. Use the storage of hazardous items checklist as a reminder of how to store hazardous items. 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. You stated that you would contact maintenance to have items removed. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. You stated that your previous office assistant was in charge of staff files, so you were not aware the staff did not have the medical and TB test/screening in file. You were not able to locate the items during the visit. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure items are received within the required timeframe. 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. You were not aware that the permission forms were expired for the medications. We discussed when the Pitt County Schools medical authorization form is used, the authorization period is six months. In addition, 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. We discussed returning all unused or expired medications to parents within 72 hours Additional Comments: Today we discussed the facilities air conditioning system. You have contacted the building owner to have the unit serviced. During today’s visit you moved children enrolled in classroom space #1 to classroom space #3 where the unit is operational. You contacted the building owner during today's visit and the owner stated that they have contacted a company for an emergency visit. 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 08:36 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes administrator arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 4/13/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/21/24 with a “Superior” classification. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one percent as of 3/18/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/10/23 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed in the indoor and outdoors spaces. Children enrolled in space #4b were observed resting in cribs and engaged in free play. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed transitioning from the classroom space to the outdoor space. Children engaged in play with riding toys and freely and other gross motor play. Children three and four years of age were engaged in morning group in classroom space #2. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. For children routinely transported the last time records available were dated 2/26/24-3/1/24. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical report was not on file for a child enrolled on 10/10/23. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff A. Willoughby hired on 10/2/23 and L. Cotton hired on 9/13/23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 April 2, 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: Child care programs must assure that anyone who transports children can obtain emergency care promptly. Staff are required to maintain accurate attendance and time record of all children picked up and dropped off. Specific attendance times should be recorded for each child that boards the vehicle and for each child that departs the vehicle. You inquired with your staff about the attendance record and an attendance record was not completed for the current week because the staff left the notebook at the facility. We discussed that the transportation notebook must be used daily and anything the children are being transported to ensure you have attendance records and emergency information available. 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. A child enrolled on 10/10/23 did not have a medical report on file. Require the medical report on day of enrollment to ensure all record are received within the required timeframe. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. Staff A. Willoughby hired on 10/2/23 and L. Cotton hired on 9/13/23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training can be accessed via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and suggested that moving forward all new staff complete the training while on site for orientation. Reminders: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to, see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits.To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 08:36 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes administrator arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 4/13/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/21/24 with a “Superior” classification. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one percent as of 3/18/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/10/23 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed in the indoor and outdoors spaces. Children enrolled in space #4b were observed resting in cribs and engaged in free play. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed transitioning from the classroom space to the outdoor space. Children engaged in play with riding toys and freely and other gross motor play. Children three and four years of age were engaged in morning group in classroom space #2. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. For children routinely transported the last time records available were dated 2/26/24-3/1/24. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical report was not on file for a child enrolled on 10/10/23. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff A. Willoughby hired on 10/2/23 and L. Cotton hired on 9/13/23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 April 2, 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: Child care programs must assure that anyone who transports children can obtain emergency care promptly. Staff are required to maintain accurate attendance and time record of all children picked up and dropped off. Specific attendance times should be recorded for each child that boards the vehicle and for each child that departs the vehicle. You inquired with your staff about the attendance record and an attendance record was not completed for the current week because the staff left the notebook at the facility. We discussed that the transportation notebook must be used daily and anything the children are being transported to ensure you have attendance records and emergency information available. 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. A child enrolled on 10/10/23 did not have a medical report on file. Require the medical report on day of enrollment to ensure all record are received within the required timeframe. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. Staff A. Willoughby hired on 10/2/23 and L. Cotton hired on 9/13/23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training can be accessed via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and suggested that moving forward all new staff complete the training while on site for orientation. Reminders: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to, see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits.To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 08:36 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Moore, teacher assisted me with the visit. You, S. Grimes administrator arrived during the visit and assisted me with staff records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 4/13/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/21/24 with a “Superior” classification. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one percent as of 3/18/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/10/23 and Abundantly Chozen Learning Center LLC was listed as current-active status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed in the indoor and outdoors spaces. Children enrolled in space #4b were observed resting in cribs and engaged in free play. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed transitioning from the classroom space to the outdoor space. Children engaged in play with riding toys and freely and other gross motor play. Children three and four years of age were engaged in morning group in classroom space #2. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. For children routinely transported the last time records available were dated 2/26/24-3/1/24. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical report was not on file for a child enrolled on 10/10/23. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff A. Willoughby hired on 10/2/23 and L. Cotton hired on 9/13/23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 April 2, 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: Child care programs must assure that anyone who transports children can obtain emergency care promptly. Staff are required to maintain accurate attendance and time record of all children picked up and dropped off. Specific attendance times should be recorded for each child that boards the vehicle and for each child that departs the vehicle. You inquired with your staff about the attendance record and an attendance record was not completed for the current week because the staff left the notebook at the facility. We discussed that the transportation notebook must be used daily and anything the children are being transported to ensure you have attendance records and emergency information available. 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. A child enrolled on 10/10/23 did not have a medical report on file. Require the medical report on day of enrollment to ensure all record are received within the required timeframe. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. Staff A. Willoughby hired on 10/2/23 and L. Cotton hired on 9/13/23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training can be accessed via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and suggested that moving forward all new staff complete the training while on site for orientation. Reminders: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to, see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits.To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM 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 and to follow up on violations documented during a complaint visit on 8/25/2023. B. Moore, teacher assisted me during today’s visit. You, the administrator arrived later in the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022 earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 two percent as of 10/6/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/6/2023 and ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER LLC was listed as current- active. 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 learning environments and found supervision to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, personal care and diapering routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A sanitation is inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/7/2023 with a “Superior” classification and a fire inspection was conducted on 2/8/23 and you facility was approved for day time care only. Today’s lunch included a chicken sandwich, roasted potatoes, pears, and milk. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space 4b two staff members cared for four children 3 months to 2 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were stored in a folder, there was not an incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 9/13/23 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) 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. Two of fifteen children being transported did not have a photograph on file. One of fifteen children being transported did not have emergency information on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One of fifteen children being transported did not have written permission for transport on file. .1003(i)(j) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on the side the emergency bag in space #2 , the bag was hanging on a hook below five feet. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 . 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 October 24,2023 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: Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is essential to the health and safety of children. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are always in each group and what ages can be grouped together and when. In space 4b two staff cared for four children 3 months to two years of age. Children under the age of 12 months should be kept separate from children two years or older outside of the first and last operating hours of the day. When you arrived, I made you aware of the ratio and you immediately had staff move to space 4a. Review staff/child ratio requirements with staff. Incident 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. You provided a folder with incident reports, you did not have an incident log. We discussed visiting the divisions website to access the incident log. 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. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today a child did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. 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. Two children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that you were unaware that one of the children was not being transported by the center, the child previously was transported to the center by the school system. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #2 a bottle of hand sanitizer in the emergency bag was hanging below five feet. When I brought this to the staff’s attention, they immediately placed the bag on a shelf above five feet. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. One staff member hired on 9/13/23, did not have documentation of orientation completed within the first 2 weeks on file. 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 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 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM 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 and to follow up on violations documented during a complaint visit on 8/25/2023. B. Moore, teacher assisted me during today’s visit. You, the administrator arrived later in the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022 earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 two percent as of 10/6/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/6/2023 and ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER LLC was listed as current- active. 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 learning environments and found supervision to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, personal care and diapering routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A sanitation is inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/7/2023 with a “Superior” classification and a fire inspection was conducted on 2/8/23 and you facility was approved for day time care only. Today’s lunch included a chicken sandwich, roasted potatoes, pears, and milk. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space 4b two staff members cared for four children 3 months to 2 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were stored in a folder, there was not an incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 9/13/23 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) 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. Two of fifteen children being transported did not have a photograph on file. One of fifteen children being transported did not have emergency information on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One of fifteen children being transported did not have written permission for transport on file. .1003(i)(j) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on the side the emergency bag in space #2 , the bag was hanging on a hook below five feet. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 . 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 October 24,2023 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: Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is essential to the health and safety of children. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are always in each group and what ages can be grouped together and when. In space 4b two staff cared for four children 3 months to two years of age. Children under the age of 12 months should be kept separate from children two years or older outside of the first and last operating hours of the day. When you arrived, I made you aware of the ratio and you immediately had staff move to space 4a. Review staff/child ratio requirements with staff. Incident 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. You provided a folder with incident reports, you did not have an incident log. We discussed visiting the divisions website to access the incident log. 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. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today a child did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. 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. Two children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that you were unaware that one of the children was not being transported by the center, the child previously was transported to the center by the school system. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #2 a bottle of hand sanitizer in the emergency bag was hanging below five feet. When I brought this to the staff’s attention, they immediately placed the bag on a shelf above five feet. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. One staff member hired on 9/13/23, did not have documentation of orientation completed within the first 2 weeks on file. 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 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 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM 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 and to follow up on violations documented during a complaint visit on 8/25/2023. B. Moore, teacher assisted me during today’s visit. You, the administrator arrived later in the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 11/2/2022 earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. 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 two percent as of 10/6/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/6/2023 and ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER LLC was listed as current- active. 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 learning environments and found supervision to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, personal care and diapering routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A sanitation is inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/7/2023 with a “Superior” classification and a fire inspection was conducted on 2/8/23 and you facility was approved for day time care only. Today’s lunch included a chicken sandwich, roasted potatoes, pears, and milk. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space 4b two staff members cared for four children 3 months to 2 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were stored in a folder, there was not an incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 9/13/23 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) 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. Two of fifteen children being transported did not have a photograph on file. One of fifteen children being transported did not have emergency information on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One of fifteen children being transported did not have written permission for transport on file. .1003(i)(j) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on the side the emergency bag in space #2 , the bag was hanging on a hook below five feet. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 . 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 October 24,2023 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: Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is essential to the health and safety of children. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are always in each group and what ages can be grouped together and when. In space 4b two staff cared for four children 3 months to two years of age. Children under the age of 12 months should be kept separate from children two years or older outside of the first and last operating hours of the day. When you arrived, I made you aware of the ratio and you immediately had staff move to space 4a. Review staff/child ratio requirements with staff. Incident 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. You provided a folder with incident reports, you did not have an incident log. We discussed visiting the divisions website to access the incident log. 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. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today a child did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. 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. Two children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that you were unaware that one of the children was not being transported by the center, the child previously was transported to the center by the school system. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #2 a bottle of hand sanitizer in the emergency bag was hanging below five feet. When I brought this to the staff’s attention, they immediately placed the bag on a shelf above five feet. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. One staff member hired on 9/13/23, did not have documentation of orientation completed within the first 2 weeks on file. 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 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 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-246L Visit Date: 8/25/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/25/2023 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 207 Time In: 08:03 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the outdoor learning environment is unsafe. There are concerns that the meals provided are not following Meal Patterns for children in childcare. Enrollment: Space #2: Enrolled: 6 children 3 years old, 7 children four years old, 1 child five years old Present: 1 child 3 years old, 2 children four years old Staff: E. Harris Space #3: Enrolled: 1 child 5 years old, 25 children 6-11 years old Present: 1 child 5 years old, 1 – child 6 years old Staff: D. Parker Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Files for selected staff were reviewed. I observed indoor environments including the kitchen. I observed children during free play with age-appropriate materials. Based on the information provided regarding concerns that the that the outdoor learning environment is unsafe. I monitored the outdoor learning environment and observed a panel of the fence is protruding creating a space for entrapment and the nails of the panel were exposed. Additionally, ants were observed along the border of the sand area, the depth of the sand measured 5 ½ inches, the lining of the sand was exposed, there was pieces of plastic and paper debris in the sand. I reviewed monthly playground inspection checklists. Based on observations, this allegation is confirmed. Based on the information provided regarding concerns the meals provided are not following Meal Patterns for children in childcare. I observed breakfast served in spaces #2 and #3. Children in space #2 were served three mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk, and children in space #3 were served four mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk. I observed serving utensils used to prepare the mixed fruit, and bags of mini pancakes stored in the freezer. The bags did not have a label with serving sizes. Based on collateral reports and observation the allegation in confirmed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 502 Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. 1/3 cup was used to prepare fruit for children one to two years of age. Serving size for mini pancakes was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today mini pancakes were open in the freezer. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu for lunch meals was dated for 6/19/23 - 8/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The posted menu reflected fruit cocktail, waffles, and milk. The breakfast served included mixed fruit, mini pancakes, and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On four occasions the entry door was observed not closing after entry. A wrench was observed securing the lock on the entry door. A panel was protruding from the fence on the playground creating a space for entrapment. The nails of the panel were exposed. Ants were observed on the border of the sand area. The lining under the sand was exposed creating a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was two pieces of broken balloons and five pieces of paper and plastic on the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3 stored on a shelf above five feet but not locked was a can of Lysol spray, Home disinfectant spray and a container of ZEP disinfectant wipes. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections on file for June 2023 and July 2023 were completed by staff that did not have documentation of Playground Safety training received. .0605(q) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing at the base of the slide measured 5 1/2 inches. .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 September 8, 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 providing on the following: Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. 1/3 cup was used to prepare fruit for children one to two years of age. Serving size for mini pancakes was not available. We discussed having appropriate serving tools available and serving requirements. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of mini pancakes was open in the freezer. We reviewed food storage. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The posted lunch menu was dated 6/19/23-8/10/23. Staff reported that contact had been made with the Sadie Saulter to inform them that a menu was needed. We reviewed menu requirements. Consider creating a menu or a way to notify parents daily of lunch served. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the breakfast served to the children, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of waffles, fruit cocktail, and milk. Today children were served mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Safe Environment: A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On four occasions the entry door was observed not closing after entry. A wrench was observed securing the lock on the entry door. A panel was protruding from the fence on the playground creating a space for entrapment. The nails of the panel were exposed. Ants were observed on the border of the sand area. There was two pieces of broken balloons and five pieces of paper and plastic on the playground and the lining under the sand was exposed creating a tripping hazard. We discussed that the entry door should always be secure. Conduct safety checks daily to ensure any potential dangers are addressed immediately. Playground Surfacing: The sand at the base of the slide measured 5 ½ inches. 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. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #3 a can of Lysol Disinfectant spray, Home Disinfectant spray, and ZEP disinfectant wipes were stored on a shelve above five feet but not locked. We discussed reviewing storage of hazardous items with staff. Playground Inspections: A monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections reviewed for June 2023 and July 2023 were conducted by staff that did not have documentation of completion of Playground Safety training. Have any staff inspection playgrounds complete the required training. Additional Comments: During todays visit portable cooling devices were in the lobby and in space #1. Monitor temperature in spaces were caring for children to ensure temperatures do not exceed the 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Violations were documented for failure to maintain compliance with nutrition, safe environment, and storage of hazardous items requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-246L Visit Date: 8/25/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/25/2023 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 207 Time In: 08:03 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the outdoor learning environment is unsafe. There are concerns that the meals provided are not following Meal Patterns for children in childcare. Enrollment: Space #2: Enrolled: 6 children 3 years old, 7 children four years old, 1 child five years old Present: 1 child 3 years old, 2 children four years old Staff: E. Harris Space #3: Enrolled: 1 child 5 years old, 25 children 6-11 years old Present: 1 child 5 years old, 1 – child 6 years old Staff: D. Parker Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Files for selected staff were reviewed. I observed indoor environments including the kitchen. I observed children during free play with age-appropriate materials. Based on the information provided regarding concerns that the that the outdoor learning environment is unsafe. I monitored the outdoor learning environment and observed a panel of the fence is protruding creating a space for entrapment and the nails of the panel were exposed. Additionally, ants were observed along the border of the sand area, the depth of the sand measured 5 ½ inches, the lining of the sand was exposed, there was pieces of plastic and paper debris in the sand. I reviewed monthly playground inspection checklists. Based on observations, this allegation is confirmed. Based on the information provided regarding concerns the meals provided are not following Meal Patterns for children in childcare. I observed breakfast served in spaces #2 and #3. Children in space #2 were served three mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk, and children in space #3 were served four mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk. I observed serving utensils used to prepare the mixed fruit, and bags of mini pancakes stored in the freezer. The bags did not have a label with serving sizes. Based on collateral reports and observation the allegation in confirmed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 502 Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. 1/3 cup was used to prepare fruit for children one to two years of age. Serving size for mini pancakes was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today mini pancakes were open in the freezer. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu for lunch meals was dated for 6/19/23 - 8/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The posted menu reflected fruit cocktail, waffles, and milk. The breakfast served included mixed fruit, mini pancakes, and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On four occasions the entry door was observed not closing after entry. A wrench was observed securing the lock on the entry door. A panel was protruding from the fence on the playground creating a space for entrapment. The nails of the panel were exposed. Ants were observed on the border of the sand area. The lining under the sand was exposed creating a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was two pieces of broken balloons and five pieces of paper and plastic on the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3 stored on a shelf above five feet but not locked was a can of Lysol spray, Home disinfectant spray and a container of ZEP disinfectant wipes. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections on file for June 2023 and July 2023 were completed by staff that did not have documentation of Playground Safety training received. .0605(q) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing at the base of the slide measured 5 1/2 inches. .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 September 8, 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 providing on the following: Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. 1/3 cup was used to prepare fruit for children one to two years of age. Serving size for mini pancakes was not available. We discussed having appropriate serving tools available and serving requirements. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of mini pancakes was open in the freezer. We reviewed food storage. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The posted lunch menu was dated 6/19/23-8/10/23. Staff reported that contact had been made with the Sadie Saulter to inform them that a menu was needed. We reviewed menu requirements. Consider creating a menu or a way to notify parents daily of lunch served. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the breakfast served to the children, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of waffles, fruit cocktail, and milk. Today children were served mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Safe Environment: A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On four occasions the entry door was observed not closing after entry. A wrench was observed securing the lock on the entry door. A panel was protruding from the fence on the playground creating a space for entrapment. The nails of the panel were exposed. Ants were observed on the border of the sand area. There was two pieces of broken balloons and five pieces of paper and plastic on the playground and the lining under the sand was exposed creating a tripping hazard. We discussed that the entry door should always be secure. Conduct safety checks daily to ensure any potential dangers are addressed immediately. Playground Surfacing: The sand at the base of the slide measured 5 ½ inches. 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. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #3 a can of Lysol Disinfectant spray, Home Disinfectant spray, and ZEP disinfectant wipes were stored on a shelve above five feet but not locked. We discussed reviewing storage of hazardous items with staff. Playground Inspections: A monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections reviewed for June 2023 and July 2023 were conducted by staff that did not have documentation of completion of Playground Safety training. Have any staff inspection playgrounds complete the required training. Additional Comments: During todays visit portable cooling devices were in the lobby and in space #1. Monitor temperature in spaces were caring for children to ensure temperatures do not exceed the 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Violations were documented for failure to maintain compliance with nutrition, safe environment, and storage of hazardous items requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-246L Visit Date: 8/25/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/25/2023 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 207 Time In: 08:03 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the outdoor learning environment is unsafe. There are concerns that the meals provided are not following Meal Patterns for children in childcare. Enrollment: Space #2: Enrolled: 6 children 3 years old, 7 children four years old, 1 child five years old Present: 1 child 3 years old, 2 children four years old Staff: E. Harris Space #3: Enrolled: 1 child 5 years old, 25 children 6-11 years old Present: 1 child 5 years old, 1 – child 6 years old Staff: D. Parker Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Files for selected staff were reviewed. I observed indoor environments including the kitchen. I observed children during free play with age-appropriate materials. Based on the information provided regarding concerns that the that the outdoor learning environment is unsafe. I monitored the outdoor learning environment and observed a panel of the fence is protruding creating a space for entrapment and the nails of the panel were exposed. Additionally, ants were observed along the border of the sand area, the depth of the sand measured 5 ½ inches, the lining of the sand was exposed, there was pieces of plastic and paper debris in the sand. I reviewed monthly playground inspection checklists. Based on observations, this allegation is confirmed. Based on the information provided regarding concerns the meals provided are not following Meal Patterns for children in childcare. I observed breakfast served in spaces #2 and #3. Children in space #2 were served three mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk, and children in space #3 were served four mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk. I observed serving utensils used to prepare the mixed fruit, and bags of mini pancakes stored in the freezer. The bags did not have a label with serving sizes. Based on collateral reports and observation the allegation in confirmed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 502 Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. 1/3 cup was used to prepare fruit for children one to two years of age. Serving size for mini pancakes was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today mini pancakes were open in the freezer. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu for lunch meals was dated for 6/19/23 - 8/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The posted menu reflected fruit cocktail, waffles, and milk. The breakfast served included mixed fruit, mini pancakes, and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On four occasions the entry door was observed not closing after entry. A wrench was observed securing the lock on the entry door. A panel was protruding from the fence on the playground creating a space for entrapment. The nails of the panel were exposed. Ants were observed on the border of the sand area. The lining under the sand was exposed creating a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was two pieces of broken balloons and five pieces of paper and plastic on the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3 stored on a shelf above five feet but not locked was a can of Lysol spray, Home disinfectant spray and a container of ZEP disinfectant wipes. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections on file for June 2023 and July 2023 were completed by staff that did not have documentation of Playground Safety training received. .0605(q) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing at the base of the slide measured 5 1/2 inches. .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 September 8, 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 providing on the following: Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. 1/3 cup was used to prepare fruit for children one to two years of age. Serving size for mini pancakes was not available. We discussed having appropriate serving tools available and serving requirements. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of mini pancakes was open in the freezer. We reviewed food storage. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The posted lunch menu was dated 6/19/23-8/10/23. Staff reported that contact had been made with the Sadie Saulter to inform them that a menu was needed. We reviewed menu requirements. Consider creating a menu or a way to notify parents daily of lunch served. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the breakfast served to the children, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of waffles, fruit cocktail, and milk. Today children were served mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Safe Environment: A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On four occasions the entry door was observed not closing after entry. A wrench was observed securing the lock on the entry door. A panel was protruding from the fence on the playground creating a space for entrapment. The nails of the panel were exposed. Ants were observed on the border of the sand area. There was two pieces of broken balloons and five pieces of paper and plastic on the playground and the lining under the sand was exposed creating a tripping hazard. We discussed that the entry door should always be secure. Conduct safety checks daily to ensure any potential dangers are addressed immediately. Playground Surfacing: The sand at the base of the slide measured 5 ½ inches. 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. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #3 a can of Lysol Disinfectant spray, Home Disinfectant spray, and ZEP disinfectant wipes were stored on a shelve above five feet but not locked. We discussed reviewing storage of hazardous items with staff. Playground Inspections: A monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections reviewed for June 2023 and July 2023 were conducted by staff that did not have documentation of completion of Playground Safety training. Have any staff inspection playgrounds complete the required training. Additional Comments: During todays visit portable cooling devices were in the lobby and in space #1. Monitor temperature in spaces were caring for children to ensure temperatures do not exceed the 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Violations were documented for failure to maintain compliance with nutrition, safe environment, and storage of hazardous items requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. 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: ABUNDANTLY CHOZEN LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 74000921 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-246L Visit Date: 8/25/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/25/2023 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 207 Time In: 08:03 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the outdoor learning environment is unsafe. There are concerns that the meals provided are not following Meal Patterns for children in childcare. Enrollment: Space #2: Enrolled: 6 children 3 years old, 7 children four years old, 1 child five years old Present: 1 child 3 years old, 2 children four years old Staff: E. Harris Space #3: Enrolled: 1 child 5 years old, 25 children 6-11 years old Present: 1 child 5 years old, 1 – child 6 years old Staff: D. Parker Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Files for selected staff were reviewed. I observed indoor environments including the kitchen. I observed children during free play with age-appropriate materials. Based on the information provided regarding concerns that the that the outdoor learning environment is unsafe. I monitored the outdoor learning environment and observed a panel of the fence is protruding creating a space for entrapment and the nails of the panel were exposed. Additionally, ants were observed along the border of the sand area, the depth of the sand measured 5 ½ inches, the lining of the sand was exposed, there was pieces of plastic and paper debris in the sand. I reviewed monthly playground inspection checklists. Based on observations, this allegation is confirmed. Based on the information provided regarding concerns the meals provided are not following Meal Patterns for children in childcare. I observed breakfast served in spaces #2 and #3. Children in space #2 were served three mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk, and children in space #3 were served four mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk. I observed serving utensils used to prepare the mixed fruit, and bags of mini pancakes stored in the freezer. The bags did not have a label with serving sizes. Based on collateral reports and observation the allegation in confirmed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 502 Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. 1/3 cup was used to prepare fruit for children one to two years of age. Serving size for mini pancakes was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today mini pancakes were open in the freezer. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu for lunch meals was dated for 6/19/23 - 8/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The posted menu reflected fruit cocktail, waffles, and milk. The breakfast served included mixed fruit, mini pancakes, and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On four occasions the entry door was observed not closing after entry. A wrench was observed securing the lock on the entry door. A panel was protruding from the fence on the playground creating a space for entrapment. The nails of the panel were exposed. Ants were observed on the border of the sand area. The lining under the sand was exposed creating a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was two pieces of broken balloons and five pieces of paper and plastic on the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3 stored on a shelf above five feet but not locked was a can of Lysol spray, Home disinfectant spray and a container of ZEP disinfectant wipes. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections on file for June 2023 and July 2023 were completed by staff that did not have documentation of Playground Safety training received. .0605(q) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing at the base of the slide measured 5 1/2 inches. .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 September 8, 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 providing on the following: Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. 1/3 cup was used to prepare fruit for children one to two years of age. Serving size for mini pancakes was not available. We discussed having appropriate serving tools available and serving requirements. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of mini pancakes was open in the freezer. We reviewed food storage. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The posted lunch menu was dated 6/19/23-8/10/23. Staff reported that contact had been made with the Sadie Saulter to inform them that a menu was needed. We reviewed menu requirements. Consider creating a menu or a way to notify parents daily of lunch served. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the breakfast served to the children, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of waffles, fruit cocktail, and milk. Today children were served mini pancakes, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Safe Environment: A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On four occasions the entry door was observed not closing after entry. A wrench was observed securing the lock on the entry door. A panel was protruding from the fence on the playground creating a space for entrapment. The nails of the panel were exposed. Ants were observed on the border of the sand area. There was two pieces of broken balloons and five pieces of paper and plastic on the playground and the lining under the sand was exposed creating a tripping hazard. We discussed that the entry door should always be secure. Conduct safety checks daily to ensure any potential dangers are addressed immediately. Playground Surfacing: The sand at the base of the slide measured 5 ½ inches. 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. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #3 a can of Lysol Disinfectant spray, Home Disinfectant spray, and ZEP disinfectant wipes were stored on a shelve above five feet but not locked. We discussed reviewing storage of hazardous items with staff. Playground Inspections: A monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections reviewed for June 2023 and July 2023 were conducted by staff that did not have documentation of completion of Playground Safety training. Have any staff inspection playgrounds complete the required training. Additional Comments: During todays visit portable cooling devices were in the lobby and in space #1. Monitor temperature in spaces were caring for children to ensure temperatures do not exceed the 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Violations were documented for failure to maintain compliance with nutrition, safe environment, and storage of hazardous items requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. 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