Follow THE SON Child Care Center, LLC

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 02:20 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. S. Davender-Tyson, director assisted during the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued 1/16/2023 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/30/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/31/25 with a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/25 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent as of 1/2/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/2/2026 and Follow The Son of Greenville, LLC. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. We discussed that your facility is approved for second shift care, you are currently not operating second shift. You indicated that second shift could be removed from the facilities license. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address, or license information. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during free play. The staff sat with children on the carpet as they explored. Handwashing was observed as a child arrived in classroom space #1. In classroom space #4 children sat with the teacher on the carpet during morning group. The children named colors and shapes as the staff member held up each shape and color. Following group the staff and children transitioned to the outdoor space. Lunch was observed and consisted of wheat crackers, peaches, and grilled chicken and salad. 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. Sign in/out time records for November 2025, December 2025 and January 2026 were not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of six children's records reviewed one child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a health assessment on file dated 11/26/24 and one child did not have an health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a immunization record on file dated 12/31/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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. One staff hired on 9/3/2025 had a training certificate on file dated 12/30/2025. .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 February 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: 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. When requested you could not provide sign in/out time records for November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026. You stated that parents sign in/out using the Procare system and that children recently enrolled had not been added to Procare yet. We discussed having a paper sheet log for time records available for those newly enrolled children and for backup when unable to access the Procare system. You immediately placed a log sheet in the atrium of the facility to begin use today. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergencies. One child enrolled on 12/1/25 did not have a medical report on file. One child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a medial report on file dated 11/26/24 and an immunization record dated 12/31/24. You were aware that the child enrolled on 12/1/25 did not have the medical report. When enrolling children require the medical report and immunization prior to the child’s first start date. 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. Today during file checks one staff hired on 9/3/25 had a training certificate on file dated 12/30/25. The staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. You were aware the staff did not complete the training within 90 days. When hiring new staff have, staff complete the training during orientation to ensure staff complete within 90 days. Additional Comments: During the visit we discussed your facility is now pursuing the Program Assessment for Child Care Centers pathway. We discussed beginning your three-month self-study. For additional information on the self-study for child care centers visit https://ncrlap.org/Resources/SelfStudy/Center/ . The application for Star Rated License is located under provider documents on the DCDEE website. Submit your rated license application by September 1, 2026. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Raise NC Newsletter- Stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. Be sure to check your email at least weekly. If you are not currently receiving the email, please visit the DCDEE home page. Add your contact information and click subscribe to be added to the mailing list. 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. 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). 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 02:20 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. S. Davender-Tyson, director assisted during the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued 1/16/2023 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/30/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/31/25 with a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/25 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent as of 1/2/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/2/2026 and Follow The Son of Greenville, LLC. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. We discussed that your facility is approved for second shift care, you are currently not operating second shift. You indicated that second shift could be removed from the facilities license. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address, or license information. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during free play. The staff sat with children on the carpet as they explored. Handwashing was observed as a child arrived in classroom space #1. In classroom space #4 children sat with the teacher on the carpet during morning group. The children named colors and shapes as the staff member held up each shape and color. Following group the staff and children transitioned to the outdoor space. Lunch was observed and consisted of wheat crackers, peaches, and grilled chicken and salad. 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. Sign in/out time records for November 2025, December 2025 and January 2026 were not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of six children's records reviewed one child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a health assessment on file dated 11/26/24 and one child did not have an health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a immunization record on file dated 12/31/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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. One staff hired on 9/3/2025 had a training certificate on file dated 12/30/2025. .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 February 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: 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. When requested you could not provide sign in/out time records for November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026. You stated that parents sign in/out using the Procare system and that children recently enrolled had not been added to Procare yet. We discussed having a paper sheet log for time records available for those newly enrolled children and for backup when unable to access the Procare system. You immediately placed a log sheet in the atrium of the facility to begin use today. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergencies. One child enrolled on 12/1/25 did not have a medical report on file. One child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a medial report on file dated 11/26/24 and an immunization record dated 12/31/24. You were aware that the child enrolled on 12/1/25 did not have the medical report. When enrolling children require the medical report and immunization prior to the child’s first start date. 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. Today during file checks one staff hired on 9/3/25 had a training certificate on file dated 12/30/25. The staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. You were aware the staff did not complete the training within 90 days. When hiring new staff have, staff complete the training during orientation to ensure staff complete within 90 days. Additional Comments: During the visit we discussed your facility is now pursuing the Program Assessment for Child Care Centers pathway. We discussed beginning your three-month self-study. For additional information on the self-study for child care centers visit https://ncrlap.org/Resources/SelfStudy/Center/ . The application for Star Rated License is located under provider documents on the DCDEE website. Submit your rated license application by September 1, 2026. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Raise NC Newsletter- Stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. Be sure to check your email at least weekly. If you are not currently receiving the email, please visit the DCDEE home page. Add your contact information and click subscribe to be added to the mailing list. 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. 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). 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 02:20 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. S. Davender-Tyson, director assisted during the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued 1/16/2023 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/30/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/31/25 with a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/25 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent as of 1/2/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/2/2026 and Follow The Son of Greenville, LLC. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. We discussed that your facility is approved for second shift care, you are currently not operating second shift. You indicated that second shift could be removed from the facilities license. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address, or license information. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during free play. The staff sat with children on the carpet as they explored. Handwashing was observed as a child arrived in classroom space #1. In classroom space #4 children sat with the teacher on the carpet during morning group. The children named colors and shapes as the staff member held up each shape and color. Following group the staff and children transitioned to the outdoor space. Lunch was observed and consisted of wheat crackers, peaches, and grilled chicken and salad. 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. Sign in/out time records for November 2025, December 2025 and January 2026 were not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of six children's records reviewed one child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a health assessment on file dated 11/26/24 and one child did not have an health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a immunization record on file dated 12/31/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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. One staff hired on 9/3/2025 had a training certificate on file dated 12/30/2025. .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 February 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: 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. When requested you could not provide sign in/out time records for November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026. You stated that parents sign in/out using the Procare system and that children recently enrolled had not been added to Procare yet. We discussed having a paper sheet log for time records available for those newly enrolled children and for backup when unable to access the Procare system. You immediately placed a log sheet in the atrium of the facility to begin use today. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergencies. One child enrolled on 12/1/25 did not have a medical report on file. One child enrolled on 8/12/24 had a medial report on file dated 11/26/24 and an immunization record dated 12/31/24. You were aware that the child enrolled on 12/1/25 did not have the medical report. When enrolling children require the medical report and immunization prior to the child’s first start date. 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. Today during file checks one staff hired on 9/3/25 had a training certificate on file dated 12/30/25. The staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. You were aware the staff did not complete the training within 90 days. When hiring new staff have, staff complete the training during orientation to ensure staff complete within 90 days. Additional Comments: During the visit we discussed your facility is now pursuing the Program Assessment for Child Care Centers pathway. We discussed beginning your three-month self-study. For additional information on the self-study for child care centers visit https://ncrlap.org/Resources/SelfStudy/Center/ . The application for Star Rated License is located under provider documents on the DCDEE website. Submit your rated license application by September 1, 2026. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Raise NC Newsletter- Stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. Be sure to check your email at least weekly. If you are not currently receiving the email, please visit the DCDEE home page. Add your contact information and click subscribe to be added to the mailing list. 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. 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). 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/26/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 8/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 179 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. S. Davender, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 8/6/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/6/2025 and Follow The Son Child Care Center LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during free play and sitting at a child sized table eating breakfast. Breakfast included pancakes, applesauce and milk. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Files for new staff were reviewed. In classroom space #5 children were sitting on the carpet with the teachers for morning group. The children named shapes as the teacher pointed to different shapes on the board. A sanitation inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/5/25 with a “Superior” classification and a fire inspection was conducted at the facility on 4/25/25 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. 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. On the preschool playground the tray on the paint easel was cracked and broken, the platform to the stationary climber was cracked, and the storage container with the waffle blocks was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In classroom space #2B stored in a lock box in the cabinet was a tube of Burt's Bees Diaper Ointment that expired April 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. One of seven children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 9, 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: 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. The small platform to the stationary climbing structure is cracked. You immediately contacted maintenance to have it removed. You removed the paint easel and storage container during the visit. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Additional Comments: Today we discussed the Pathways to Stars. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab to learn more on the Pathways. 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/26/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 8/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 179 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. S. Davender, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 8/6/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/6/2025 and Follow The Son Child Care Center LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during free play and sitting at a child sized table eating breakfast. Breakfast included pancakes, applesauce and milk. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Files for new staff were reviewed. In classroom space #5 children were sitting on the carpet with the teachers for morning group. The children named shapes as the teacher pointed to different shapes on the board. A sanitation inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/5/25 with a “Superior” classification and a fire inspection was conducted at the facility on 4/25/25 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. 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. On the preschool playground the tray on the paint easel was cracked and broken, the platform to the stationary climber was cracked, and the storage container with the waffle blocks was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In classroom space #2B stored in a lock box in the cabinet was a tube of Burt's Bees Diaper Ointment that expired April 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. One of seven children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 9, 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: 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. The small platform to the stationary climbing structure is cracked. You immediately contacted maintenance to have it removed. You removed the paint easel and storage container during the visit. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Additional Comments: Today we discussed the Pathways to Stars. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab to learn more on the Pathways. 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/26/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 8/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 179 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. S. Davender, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 8/6/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/6/2025 and Follow The Son Child Care Center LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during free play and sitting at a child sized table eating breakfast. Breakfast included pancakes, applesauce and milk. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Files for new staff were reviewed. In classroom space #5 children were sitting on the carpet with the teachers for morning group. The children named shapes as the teacher pointed to different shapes on the board. A sanitation inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/5/25 with a “Superior” classification and a fire inspection was conducted at the facility on 4/25/25 and your facility was approved for day time and night care. 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. On the preschool playground the tray on the paint easel was cracked and broken, the platform to the stationary climber was cracked, and the storage container with the waffle blocks was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In classroom space #2B stored in a lock box in the cabinet was a tube of Burt's Bees Diaper Ointment that expired April 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. One of seven children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 9, 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: 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. The small platform to the stationary climbing structure is cracked. You immediately contacted maintenance to have it removed. You removed the paint easel and storage container during the visit. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Additional Comments: Today we discussed the Pathways to Stars. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab to learn more on the Pathways. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 1/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. S. Davender-Tyson, director, assisted me with the visit. T. Tyson administrator arrived during the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having staff benefit package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/22/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/11/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/24 and your facility was approved for day time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 1/30/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/30/25 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. In classroom space #1 children were moving freely around the classroom space, staff comforted crying children. In classroom space #4 and #2B children engaged in free play with a variety of age-appropriate activities. Lunch was observed and included baked ziti, garden salad, peaches, sliced wheat bread and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The slide on a portable climber was cracked and broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Staff did not document visual checks of an a child under age one who was resting during the visit. .0606(g) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. An emergency information form was not on file for a therapist on site providing services to a child. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff M. Brown hired on 11/25/24 had documentation of 4 hours of orientation on file. .1101(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of five children's records reviewed discipline policy did not include the date of the child's enrollment. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One of five children's records reviewed application did not include the child's health care needs. .0801(a)(1-7) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan on file was last updated in 2023. .0607(e) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff T. Staton did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of five children's records reviewed acknowledgement of receipt of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma did not include the child's date of enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 13,2024, 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: Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. A child under age one was observed resting in an approved crib. When asked staff reported that the child fell asleep at 9:00am, the child woke up at 9:16am. This was not documented on the child’s sleep chart. The director reviewed the use of sleep charts with the staff, and instructed the staff to add a note to the child’s chart as documentation. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. 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 11/25/24 had documentation of four hours of orientation on file. You, the director stated that you would redo the staff’s orientation. Health & Safety Trainings: Child care operators, additional caregivers, and substitute providers were required to complete health and safety training offered by the Division no later than June 30, 2018. Staff T. Staton did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of hire. You stated that the staff member is the cook but also drives the vans. We discussed that van drivers are included in caregiver duties. You stated that you would have the staff complete the training. A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children, damaged equipment were accessible to the children. On the playground, the slide to a portable climber on the toddler playground was cracked and broken. You immediately had the slide removed during the visit. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. 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. One of five children’s records reviewed did not include the child’s date of enrollment on the discipline or the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. You added the child’s date of enrollment during the visit. The child’s file also did not indicate the child’s health care needs. You stated that you would have the parent complete the application. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Emergency Information: The Emergency Information form must be completed for providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers. A therapist was on site providing services to a child in classroom space #3. An emergency information form was not on file. The center supervisor stated that she would have the therapist complete the form the next day they are onsite. EPR Plan: Your programs Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facilities emergency response plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. You updated your EPR Plan during todays visit. Set a reminder to update and review the plan annually. 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 1/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. S. Davender-Tyson, director, assisted me with the visit. T. Tyson administrator arrived during the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having staff benefit package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/22/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/11/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/24 and your facility was approved for day time care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 1/30/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/30/25 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. In classroom space #1 children were moving freely around the classroom space, staff comforted crying children. In classroom space #4 and #2B children engaged in free play with a variety of age-appropriate activities. Lunch was observed and included baked ziti, garden salad, peaches, sliced wheat bread and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The slide on a portable climber was cracked and broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Staff did not document visual checks of an a child under age one who was resting during the visit. .0606(g) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. An emergency information form was not on file for a therapist on site providing services to a child. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff M. Brown hired on 11/25/24 had documentation of 4 hours of orientation on file. .1101(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of five children's records reviewed discipline policy did not include the date of the child's enrollment. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One of five children's records reviewed application did not include the child's health care needs. .0801(a)(1-7) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan on file was last updated in 2023. .0607(e) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff T. Staton did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of five children's records reviewed acknowledgement of receipt of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma did not include the child's date of enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 13,2024, 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: Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. A child under age one was observed resting in an approved crib. When asked staff reported that the child fell asleep at 9:00am, the child woke up at 9:16am. This was not documented on the child’s sleep chart. The director reviewed the use of sleep charts with the staff, and instructed the staff to add a note to the child’s chart as documentation. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. 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 11/25/24 had documentation of four hours of orientation on file. You, the director stated that you would redo the staff’s orientation. Health & Safety Trainings: Child care operators, additional caregivers, and substitute providers were required to complete health and safety training offered by the Division no later than June 30, 2018. Staff T. Staton did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of hire. You stated that the staff member is the cook but also drives the vans. We discussed that van drivers are included in caregiver duties. You stated that you would have the staff complete the training. A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children, damaged equipment were accessible to the children. On the playground, the slide to a portable climber on the toddler playground was cracked and broken. You immediately had the slide removed during the visit. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. 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. One of five children’s records reviewed did not include the child’s date of enrollment on the discipline or the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. You added the child’s date of enrollment during the visit. The child’s file also did not indicate the child’s health care needs. You stated that you would have the parent complete the application. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Emergency Information: The Emergency Information form must be completed for providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers. A therapist was on site providing services to a child in classroom space #3. An emergency information form was not on file. The center supervisor stated that she would have the therapist complete the form the next day they are onsite. EPR Plan: Your programs Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facilities emergency response plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. You updated your EPR Plan during todays visit. Set a reminder to update and review the plan annually. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2024 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 8/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:55 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor and S. Davender, director assisted me with today’s visit. T. Tyson, administrator was present and assisted as needed. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 8/8/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/15/2024 and Follow The Son Child Care Center LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. We discussed a reprint of your current license will be requested, the license posted at the facility is dated 1/16/22. 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 both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Files for new staff were reviewed. School age children were observed playing football, running , and engaging on the stationary climber. A sanitation inspection was conducted at the facility on 6/11/24 with a “Superior” classification and a fire inspection was conducted at the facility on 5/29/24 and your facility was approved for day time care only. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was on file dated 5/29/24, the previous fire inspection was conducted on 5/24/23. The fire inspection was not conducted within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 was an active ant hill on the infant and toddler playground and on the preschool playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff. S. Batchelor hired on 3/25/24 did not have a valid First Aid training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff. S. Batchelor hired on 3/25/24 did not have a valid CPR training on file. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 29, 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: CPR/First Aid: Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Staff have 90 days from the day of hire to complete the required trainings. One staff had a CPR training on file from an unapproved agency. You can find a list of the agencies on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. The current inspection was completed on 5/29/24 and the previous inspection was completed on 5/24/23. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. Additional Comments: As you prepare for the end summer and transition back to school this is the time to update forms for your school age children including travel authorizations for routine transport, emergency contact information, photographs, and creating attendance rosters for those being transported. Also, ready vehicles for transportation by having routine maintenance and safety checks completed. Update staff information for van drivers. 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. Training on “Transporting Children Safely” can be found on Southwestern Child Development Commissions website at www.swcdcinc.org 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2024 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 8/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:55 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor and S. Davender, director assisted me with today’s visit. T. Tyson, administrator was present and assisted as needed. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 8/8/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/15/2024 and Follow The Son Child Care Center LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. We discussed a reprint of your current license will be requested, the license posted at the facility is dated 1/16/22. 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 both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Files for new staff were reviewed. School age children were observed playing football, running , and engaging on the stationary climber. A sanitation inspection was conducted at the facility on 6/11/24 with a “Superior” classification and a fire inspection was conducted at the facility on 5/29/24 and your facility was approved for day time care only. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was on file dated 5/29/24, the previous fire inspection was conducted on 5/24/23. The fire inspection was not conducted within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 was an active ant hill on the infant and toddler playground and on the preschool playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff. S. Batchelor hired on 3/25/24 did not have a valid First Aid training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff. S. Batchelor hired on 3/25/24 did not have a valid CPR training on file. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 29, 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: CPR/First Aid: Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Staff have 90 days from the day of hire to complete the required trainings. One staff had a CPR training on file from an unapproved agency. You can find a list of the agencies on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. The current inspection was completed on 5/29/24 and the previous inspection was completed on 5/24/23. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. Additional Comments: As you prepare for the end summer and transition back to school this is the time to update forms for your school age children including travel authorizations for routine transport, emergency contact information, photographs, and creating attendance rosters for those being transported. Also, ready vehicles for transportation by having routine maintenance and safety checks completed. Update staff information for van drivers. 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. Training on “Transporting Children Safely” can be found on Southwestern Child Development Commissions website at www.swcdcinc.org 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/22/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 2/22/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 08:57 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor assisted me with the visit. You T. Tyson administrator were present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/2022, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having staff benefit package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/15/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/11/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/24/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 3/10/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/10/23 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Throughout the classroom spaces children were engaged in free play with age appropriate materials including blocks and dramatic play items. Children were observed coloring on construction paper with crayons. Infant children enrolled in space #1 received care to meet their individual needs including diapering and feeding. Child were also observed during outdoor play. Lunch consisted of spaghetti, mixed fruit, peas and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the food storage unit a carton of Goldfish were not sealed. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In classroom space #1 bottles for one infant child were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 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. One of ten children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff A. Bell hired on 8/8/22 and D. Payne 1/9/23 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of hire. .1102(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 March 7,2024, 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 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 Goldfish crackers were not sealed. You sealed the container with tape. Review food storage with your cooking staff. Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child names. Properly dated bottles provides you, the operator with dates to ensure the contents of a bottle are safe for feedings. Today one child’s bottles were labeled with the child’s name but did not have a date. When I brought this to the attention of staff, the staff member dated the bottles. Have parent label bottles as part of their preparation or have labels prepared for parent when the child arrives. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In space two one teacher was present with nine children zero to two years old. The required staff/child ratio for this group would be 1:5. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. The teacher stated the children were combined in one room while a staff member used the restroom. Consider hiring part-time staff to provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Health & Safety Trainings: Child care operators, additional caregivers, and substitute providers were required to complete health and safety training offered by the Division no later than June 30, 2018. Staff A. Bell hired 8/8/2022 and D. Payne hired 1/9/23 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of hire. You stated both staff completed the trainings, and during the visit the staff attempted to print their certificates from Moodle, but were unable to. Contact DCDEE Moodle for assistance. Require new staff to complete the health & Safety trainings as part of your new hire orientation, to ensure completion in the required timeframe. Additional Comments: Today we reviewed orientation requirements for new hires. Reminders: Moodle Support- The Division of Child Development and Early Education offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/22/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 2/22/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 08:57 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor assisted me with the visit. You T. Tyson administrator were present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/2022, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having staff benefit package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/15/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/11/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/24/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 3/10/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/10/23 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Throughout the classroom spaces children were engaged in free play with age appropriate materials including blocks and dramatic play items. Children were observed coloring on construction paper with crayons. Infant children enrolled in space #1 received care to meet their individual needs including diapering and feeding. Child were also observed during outdoor play. Lunch consisted of spaghetti, mixed fruit, peas and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the food storage unit a carton of Goldfish were not sealed. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In classroom space #1 bottles for one infant child were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 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. One of ten children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff A. Bell hired on 8/8/22 and D. Payne 1/9/23 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of hire. .1102(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 March 7,2024, 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 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 Goldfish crackers were not sealed. You sealed the container with tape. Review food storage with your cooking staff. Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child names. Properly dated bottles provides you, the operator with dates to ensure the contents of a bottle are safe for feedings. Today one child’s bottles were labeled with the child’s name but did not have a date. When I brought this to the attention of staff, the staff member dated the bottles. Have parent label bottles as part of their preparation or have labels prepared for parent when the child arrives. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In space two one teacher was present with nine children zero to two years old. The required staff/child ratio for this group would be 1:5. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. The teacher stated the children were combined in one room while a staff member used the restroom. Consider hiring part-time staff to provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Health & Safety Trainings: Child care operators, additional caregivers, and substitute providers were required to complete health and safety training offered by the Division no later than June 30, 2018. Staff A. Bell hired 8/8/2022 and D. Payne hired 1/9/23 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of hire. You stated both staff completed the trainings, and during the visit the staff attempted to print their certificates from Moodle, but were unable to. Contact DCDEE Moodle for assistance. Require new staff to complete the health & Safety trainings as part of your new hire orientation, to ensure completion in the required timeframe. Additional Comments: Today we reviewed orientation requirements for new hires. Reminders: Moodle Support- The Division of Child Development and Early Education offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 08:29 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of 11/9/22. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged free play, feeding and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. Six violations were observed today. Two were corrected during the visit and the others must be corrected immediately. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base on three of the poles to the covered area were exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch around and the fall zones of the stationary climber measured less than an inch. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 21, 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: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base to poles of the shelter were exposed. During the visit the maintenance staff arrived to work on the fence. You, the center supervisor corrected the piping to the containment border. 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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. When I brought this to your attention, you immediately removed the Zep wipes and properly stored the items. Medication Disposal: Medication should not be used beyond the date of expiration. Unused medications should be returned to the parent/guardian for disposal. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. You stated that the child was no longer enrolled, and you removed the medication from the classroom. Proper disposal of medications is important to help ensure a healthy environment for children in our communities. Assign a staff member to check for expired medications and medication authorization forms monthly. 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. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. We reviewed that authorization should include the name of the medication and the amount. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining the interior and exterior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. We discussed having daily transportations checks prior to using vehicles. Playground Surfacing: The surfacing used underneath one stationary f equipment was a light covering of mulch material that measured less than an inch. 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. 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 New Criminal Background Check Changes – Legislative changes approved on 7/11/2022 made two important changes to Criminal Background Checks required for child care professionals: 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was changed from every 3 years to every 5 years. The provisional qualification period was reduced to 45 days The Division intends to implement these changes as soon as possible. An individual’s current Qualification Letter (QL) will be extended 2 years for a total of 5 years. Updated letters will not be generated. Individuals with a Provisional Qualification Letter due to an out-of-state check will received a qualifying letter on the 45th day. Letters are generated in the CBC Portal. COVID Signage – On August 15, 2022, the governor lifted the “State of Emergency” status for North Carolina. As a result, you are no longer required to post the CORONA Virus Information Sheet on your main entrance door or the Health and Safety Certificate which verified that you agreed to meet the additional health and safety requirements during the pandemic. 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 08:29 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of 11/9/22. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged free play, feeding and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. Six violations were observed today. Two were corrected during the visit and the others must be corrected immediately. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base on three of the poles to the covered area were exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch around and the fall zones of the stationary climber measured less than an inch. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 21, 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: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base to poles of the shelter were exposed. During the visit the maintenance staff arrived to work on the fence. You, the center supervisor corrected the piping to the containment border. 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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. When I brought this to your attention, you immediately removed the Zep wipes and properly stored the items. Medication Disposal: Medication should not be used beyond the date of expiration. Unused medications should be returned to the parent/guardian for disposal. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. You stated that the child was no longer enrolled, and you removed the medication from the classroom. Proper disposal of medications is important to help ensure a healthy environment for children in our communities. Assign a staff member to check for expired medications and medication authorization forms monthly. 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. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. We reviewed that authorization should include the name of the medication and the amount. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining the interior and exterior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. We discussed having daily transportations checks prior to using vehicles. Playground Surfacing: The surfacing used underneath one stationary f equipment was a light covering of mulch material that measured less than an inch. 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. 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 New Criminal Background Check Changes – Legislative changes approved on 7/11/2022 made two important changes to Criminal Background Checks required for child care professionals: 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was changed from every 3 years to every 5 years. The provisional qualification period was reduced to 45 days The Division intends to implement these changes as soon as possible. An individual’s current Qualification Letter (QL) will be extended 2 years for a total of 5 years. Updated letters will not be generated. Individuals with a Provisional Qualification Letter due to an out-of-state check will received a qualifying letter on the 45th day. Letters are generated in the CBC Portal. COVID Signage – On August 15, 2022, the governor lifted the “State of Emergency” status for North Carolina. As a result, you are no longer required to post the CORONA Virus Information Sheet on your main entrance door or the Health and Safety Certificate which verified that you agreed to meet the additional health and safety requirements during the pandemic. 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 08:29 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of 11/9/22. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged free play, feeding and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. Six violations were observed today. Two were corrected during the visit and the others must be corrected immediately. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base on three of the poles to the covered area were exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch around and the fall zones of the stationary climber measured less than an inch. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 21, 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: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base to poles of the shelter were exposed. During the visit the maintenance staff arrived to work on the fence. You, the center supervisor corrected the piping to the containment border. 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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. When I brought this to your attention, you immediately removed the Zep wipes and properly stored the items. Medication Disposal: Medication should not be used beyond the date of expiration. Unused medications should be returned to the parent/guardian for disposal. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. You stated that the child was no longer enrolled, and you removed the medication from the classroom. Proper disposal of medications is important to help ensure a healthy environment for children in our communities. Assign a staff member to check for expired medications and medication authorization forms monthly. 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. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. We reviewed that authorization should include the name of the medication and the amount. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining the interior and exterior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. We discussed having daily transportations checks prior to using vehicles. Playground Surfacing: The surfacing used underneath one stationary f equipment was a light covering of mulch material that measured less than an inch. 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. 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 New Criminal Background Check Changes – Legislative changes approved on 7/11/2022 made two important changes to Criminal Background Checks required for child care professionals: 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was changed from every 3 years to every 5 years. The provisional qualification period was reduced to 45 days The Division intends to implement these changes as soon as possible. An individual’s current Qualification Letter (QL) will be extended 2 years for a total of 5 years. Updated letters will not be generated. Individuals with a Provisional Qualification Letter due to an out-of-state check will received a qualifying letter on the 45th day. Letters are generated in the CBC Portal. COVID Signage – On August 15, 2022, the governor lifted the “State of Emergency” status for North Carolina. As a result, you are no longer required to post the CORONA Virus Information Sheet on your main entrance door or the Health and Safety Certificate which verified that you agreed to meet the additional health and safety requirements during the pandemic. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 08:29 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of 11/9/22. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged free play, feeding and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. Six violations were observed today. Two were corrected during the visit and the others must be corrected immediately. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base on three of the poles to the covered area were exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch around and the fall zones of the stationary climber measured less than an inch. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 21, 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: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base to poles of the shelter were exposed. During the visit the maintenance staff arrived to work on the fence. You, the center supervisor corrected the piping to the containment border. 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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. When I brought this to your attention, you immediately removed the Zep wipes and properly stored the items. Medication Disposal: Medication should not be used beyond the date of expiration. Unused medications should be returned to the parent/guardian for disposal. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. You stated that the child was no longer enrolled, and you removed the medication from the classroom. Proper disposal of medications is important to help ensure a healthy environment for children in our communities. Assign a staff member to check for expired medications and medication authorization forms monthly. 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. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. We reviewed that authorization should include the name of the medication and the amount. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining the interior and exterior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. We discussed having daily transportations checks prior to using vehicles. Playground Surfacing: The surfacing used underneath one stationary f equipment was a light covering of mulch material that measured less than an inch. 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. 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 New Criminal Background Check Changes – Legislative changes approved on 7/11/2022 made two important changes to Criminal Background Checks required for child care professionals: 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was changed from every 3 years to every 5 years. The provisional qualification period was reduced to 45 days The Division intends to implement these changes as soon as possible. An individual’s current Qualification Letter (QL) will be extended 2 years for a total of 5 years. Updated letters will not be generated. Individuals with a Provisional Qualification Letter due to an out-of-state check will received a qualifying letter on the 45th day. Letters are generated in the CBC Portal. COVID Signage – On August 15, 2022, the governor lifted the “State of Emergency” status for North Carolina. As a result, you are no longer required to post the CORONA Virus Information Sheet on your main entrance door or the Health and Safety Certificate which verified that you agreed to meet the additional health and safety requirements during the pandemic. 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: FOLLOW THE SON CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000866 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 08:29 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. R. Johnson, center supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/16/23 earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of 11/9/22. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Follow The Son Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged free play, feeding and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. Six violations were observed today. Two were corrected during the visit and the others must be corrected immediately. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base on three of the poles to the covered area were exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch around and the fall zones of the stationary climber measured less than an inch. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 21, 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: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. There was 6 places on along the fence of the playground area where there was a gap between the fence and the ground. This created spaces of entrapment and the sharp edges of the fence wires was exposed. There was a gap in the containment border around the stationary climbers creating a tripping hazard. The concrete base to poles of the shelter were exposed. During the visit the maintenance staff arrived to work on the fence. You, the center supervisor corrected the piping to the containment border. 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 # 4 a container of ZEP wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. In space #2B a container of ZEP wipes were stored above the diaper table in a cabinet but not locked. When I brought this to your attention, you immediately removed the Zep wipes and properly stored the items. Medication Disposal: Medication should not be used beyond the date of expiration. Unused medications should be returned to the parent/guardian for disposal. In space #4 a tube of Walgreens Diaper Rash Paste expired on 8/2023. You stated that the child was no longer enrolled, and you removed the medication from the classroom. Proper disposal of medications is important to help ensure a healthy environment for children in our communities. Assign a staff member to check for expired medications and medication authorization forms monthly. 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. The medication authorization form identified for a Gentle Steps Diaper Rash paste did not include the name of the diaper paste on the form. We reviewed that authorization should include the name of the medication and the amount. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining the interior and exterior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The front tires on the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The two front tires on the 350 Transit van used to transport children measured less than 2/32 of an inch. We discussed having daily transportations checks prior to using vehicles. Playground Surfacing: The surfacing used underneath one stationary f equipment was a light covering of mulch material that measured less than an inch. 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. 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 New Criminal Background Check Changes – Legislative changes approved on 7/11/2022 made two important changes to Criminal Background Checks required for child care professionals: 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was changed from every 3 years to every 5 years. The provisional qualification period was reduced to 45 days The Division intends to implement these changes as soon as possible. An individual’s current Qualification Letter (QL) will be extended 2 years for a total of 5 years. Updated letters will not be generated. Individuals with a Provisional Qualification Letter due to an out-of-state check will received a qualifying letter on the 45th day. Letters are generated in the CBC Portal. COVID Signage – On August 15, 2022, the governor lifted the “State of Emergency” status for North Carolina. As a result, you are no longer required to post the CORONA Virus Information Sheet on your main entrance door or the Health and Safety Certificate which verified that you agreed to meet the additional health and safety requirements during the pandemic. 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