Lakeforest Elementary PRE K

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAKEFOREST ELEMENTARY PRE K Facility ID: 74000754 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:45 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. N. Richardson, lead teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 2/1/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements and reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, High Scope, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/24/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/20/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/27/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces. One group of children was observed in the indoor space. Upon my arrival, the group was transitioning from outside to the indoor space. Children washed their hands, got water, and met the teacher on the carpet. The teacher read the story, ‘The Snowy Day,’ and explained that the meteorologist says there may be some this weekend. The children shared things they could do in the snow. The group later transitioned to small group where the children identified the letters in their names and practiced writing their name on paper. During indoor free play, children engaged with learning materials including, blocks, sensory table, floor puzzles, linking toys and dramatic play materials. Teachers were observed moving about the space, asking open-ended questions to the children and assisting children with problem solving. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Lunch included chicken nuggets, spaghetti, collard greens, Froot Jooce, oranges, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, N. Richardson and teacher, H. Willis. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 9-3-25. The classroom operates from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You reported you communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders through the Class Dojo app and children’s weekly communication folders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/8/23 was 6.32. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were eleven (11) open outlets in the hall leading from the classroom to the cafeteria. There were eight (8) open outlets in the cafeteria. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 employed on 8/18/25 had a first aid certification on file from National CPR Foundations, a training agency that is not approved. .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 employed on 8/18/25 had a CPR certification on file from National CPR Foundations, a training agency that is not approved. .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 February 12, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: First Aid/CPR- To ensure the health and safety of children in a child care setting, staff must know what to do in emergency situation and how to provide aid until a health professional can provide definitive care. Staff employed 8/18/25 had a First Aid/CRP certificate on file dated 3/17/2025, from National CPR Foundation. This training agency is not approved by DCDEE. It was reported that when the file was reviewed it was realized the training was not valid and the staff completed a first aid/CPR training on January 21, 2026. During the visit, you attempted to contact the trainer concerning the training card/certificate. The trainer responded via email stating the staff had successfully completed first aid and CPR training on January 21, 2026, and due to recent inclement weather, the issuance and delivery of the official certification card has been delayed. At the time of the visit, the new training card/certificate was not received. Review files of new staff at least biweekly during the first 90 days of employment to ensure all documents and trainings are completed, valid, and filed as required. Open Outlets- Providers are responsible for ensuring that the space used by children are safe and ready for this type of exploration every day care is provided. In the hallway from the classroom to the cafeteria, there were eleven (11) open outlets. In the cafeteria, I observed eight (8) open outlets. You reported that covers were supposed to be in the hallway but are sometimes removed by the custodial staff and you did not know the reason for the open outlets in the cafeteria. Do a morning walkthrough of all areas used by children to look for potential hazards and address them immediately and prior to the arrival of children. Consultation: Pathways to the Stars-Today, we reviewed the Program Assessment Pathway and its requirements according to section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Education Standard- Today, we reviewed education requirements for the various positions (lead teacher, Teacher, and administrator). Staff’s education will be evaluated at 50% of Lead Teaches and 50% of Other Educators to determine the facility’s expected star level. Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a WORKS account and submit original, official transcripts or principals license, and/or update their current WORKS account by submit new education. Have all staff submit and/or update their WORKS accounts by May 2026. Three-Month Self-Study- Today we discussed the three-month self-study. We reviewed the outreach assessment and ‘Thinking More About’ sheets. The self-study must be completed over a minimum of three months. Use the ‘Thinking More About’ sheets to reflect on things you are currently doing in your classroom and look for areas of improvement. Develop a measurable plan to improve upon and implement that plan in your daily practices. We visited the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website to see all the training and resources they have to offer. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter—Weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies—Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children - (252) 758-8885 or mppfc.org. 4. North Carolina Rate License Assessment Project (NCRLAP)- Check out resources, webinars, and trainings about the Third Editions of the Environment Rating Scales , The Self-Study Process, and Outreach Assessments by visiting https://ncrlap.org/. 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. Reminder: 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, 2025, 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). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAKEFOREST ELEMENTARY PRE K Facility ID: 74000754 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:45 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. N. Richardson, lead teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 2/1/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements and reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, High Scope, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/24/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/20/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/27/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces. One group of children was observed in the indoor space. Upon my arrival, the group was transitioning from outside to the indoor space. Children washed their hands, got water, and met the teacher on the carpet. The teacher read the story, ‘The Snowy Day,’ and explained that the meteorologist says there may be some this weekend. The children shared things they could do in the snow. The group later transitioned to small group where the children identified the letters in their names and practiced writing their name on paper. During indoor free play, children engaged with learning materials including, blocks, sensory table, floor puzzles, linking toys and dramatic play materials. Teachers were observed moving about the space, asking open-ended questions to the children and assisting children with problem solving. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Lunch included chicken nuggets, spaghetti, collard greens, Froot Jooce, oranges, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, N. Richardson and teacher, H. Willis. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 9-3-25. The classroom operates from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You reported you communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders through the Class Dojo app and children’s weekly communication folders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/8/23 was 6.32. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were eleven (11) open outlets in the hall leading from the classroom to the cafeteria. There were eight (8) open outlets in the cafeteria. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 employed on 8/18/25 had a first aid certification on file from National CPR Foundations, a training agency that is not approved. .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 employed on 8/18/25 had a CPR certification on file from National CPR Foundations, a training agency that is not approved. .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 February 12, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: First Aid/CPR- To ensure the health and safety of children in a child care setting, staff must know what to do in emergency situation and how to provide aid until a health professional can provide definitive care. Staff employed 8/18/25 had a First Aid/CRP certificate on file dated 3/17/2025, from National CPR Foundation. This training agency is not approved by DCDEE. It was reported that when the file was reviewed it was realized the training was not valid and the staff completed a first aid/CPR training on January 21, 2026. During the visit, you attempted to contact the trainer concerning the training card/certificate. The trainer responded via email stating the staff had successfully completed first aid and CPR training on January 21, 2026, and due to recent inclement weather, the issuance and delivery of the official certification card has been delayed. At the time of the visit, the new training card/certificate was not received. Review files of new staff at least biweekly during the first 90 days of employment to ensure all documents and trainings are completed, valid, and filed as required. Open Outlets- Providers are responsible for ensuring that the space used by children are safe and ready for this type of exploration every day care is provided. In the hallway from the classroom to the cafeteria, there were eleven (11) open outlets. In the cafeteria, I observed eight (8) open outlets. You reported that covers were supposed to be in the hallway but are sometimes removed by the custodial staff and you did not know the reason for the open outlets in the cafeteria. Do a morning walkthrough of all areas used by children to look for potential hazards and address them immediately and prior to the arrival of children. Consultation: Pathways to the Stars-Today, we reviewed the Program Assessment Pathway and its requirements according to section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Education Standard- Today, we reviewed education requirements for the various positions (lead teacher, Teacher, and administrator). Staff’s education will be evaluated at 50% of Lead Teaches and 50% of Other Educators to determine the facility’s expected star level. Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a WORKS account and submit original, official transcripts or principals license, and/or update their current WORKS account by submit new education. Have all staff submit and/or update their WORKS accounts by May 2026. Three-Month Self-Study- Today we discussed the three-month self-study. We reviewed the outreach assessment and ‘Thinking More About’ sheets. The self-study must be completed over a minimum of three months. Use the ‘Thinking More About’ sheets to reflect on things you are currently doing in your classroom and look for areas of improvement. Develop a measurable plan to improve upon and implement that plan in your daily practices. We visited the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website to see all the training and resources they have to offer. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter—Weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies—Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children - (252) 758-8885 or mppfc.org. 4. North Carolina Rate License Assessment Project (NCRLAP)- Check out resources, webinars, and trainings about the Third Editions of the Environment Rating Scales , The Self-Study Process, and Outreach Assessments by visiting https://ncrlap.org/. 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. Reminder: 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, 2025, 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). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@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: LAKEFOREST ELEMENTARY PRE K Facility ID: 74000754 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:45 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. N. Richardson, lead teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 2/1/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements and reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, High Scope, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/24/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/20/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/27/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces. One group of children was observed in the indoor space. Upon my arrival, the group was transitioning from outside to the indoor space. Children washed their hands, got water, and met the teacher on the carpet. The teacher read the story, ‘The Snowy Day,’ and explained that the meteorologist says there may be some this weekend. The children shared things they could do in the snow. The group later transitioned to small group where the children identified the letters in their names and practiced writing their name on paper. During indoor free play, children engaged with learning materials including, blocks, sensory table, floor puzzles, linking toys and dramatic play materials. Teachers were observed moving about the space, asking open-ended questions to the children and assisting children with problem solving. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Lunch included chicken nuggets, spaghetti, collard greens, Froot Jooce, oranges, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, N. Richardson and teacher, H. Willis. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 9-3-25. The classroom operates from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You reported you communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders through the Class Dojo app and children’s weekly communication folders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/8/23 was 6.32. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were eleven (11) open outlets in the hall leading from the classroom to the cafeteria. There were eight (8) open outlets in the cafeteria. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 employed on 8/18/25 had a first aid certification on file from National CPR Foundations, a training agency that is not approved. .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 employed on 8/18/25 had a CPR certification on file from National CPR Foundations, a training agency that is not approved. .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 February 12, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: First Aid/CPR- To ensure the health and safety of children in a child care setting, staff must know what to do in emergency situation and how to provide aid until a health professional can provide definitive care. Staff employed 8/18/25 had a First Aid/CRP certificate on file dated 3/17/2025, from National CPR Foundation. This training agency is not approved by DCDEE. It was reported that when the file was reviewed it was realized the training was not valid and the staff completed a first aid/CPR training on January 21, 2026. During the visit, you attempted to contact the trainer concerning the training card/certificate. The trainer responded via email stating the staff had successfully completed first aid and CPR training on January 21, 2026, and due to recent inclement weather, the issuance and delivery of the official certification card has been delayed. At the time of the visit, the new training card/certificate was not received. Review files of new staff at least biweekly during the first 90 days of employment to ensure all documents and trainings are completed, valid, and filed as required. Open Outlets- Providers are responsible for ensuring that the space used by children are safe and ready for this type of exploration every day care is provided. In the hallway from the classroom to the cafeteria, there were eleven (11) open outlets. In the cafeteria, I observed eight (8) open outlets. You reported that covers were supposed to be in the hallway but are sometimes removed by the custodial staff and you did not know the reason for the open outlets in the cafeteria. Do a morning walkthrough of all areas used by children to look for potential hazards and address them immediately and prior to the arrival of children. Consultation: Pathways to the Stars-Today, we reviewed the Program Assessment Pathway and its requirements according to section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Education Standard- Today, we reviewed education requirements for the various positions (lead teacher, Teacher, and administrator). Staff’s education will be evaluated at 50% of Lead Teaches and 50% of Other Educators to determine the facility’s expected star level. Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a WORKS account and submit original, official transcripts or principals license, and/or update their current WORKS account by submit new education. Have all staff submit and/or update their WORKS accounts by May 2026. Three-Month Self-Study- Today we discussed the three-month self-study. We reviewed the outreach assessment and ‘Thinking More About’ sheets. The self-study must be completed over a minimum of three months. Use the ‘Thinking More About’ sheets to reflect on things you are currently doing in your classroom and look for areas of improvement. Develop a measurable plan to improve upon and implement that plan in your daily practices. We visited the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website to see all the training and resources they have to offer. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter—Weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies—Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children - (252) 758-8885 or mppfc.org. 4. North Carolina Rate License Assessment Project (NCRLAP)- Check out resources, webinars, and trainings about the Third Editions of the Environment Rating Scales , The Self-Study Process, and Outreach Assessments by visiting https://ncrlap.org/. 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. Reminder: 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, 2025, 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). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@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: LAKEFOREST ELEMENTARY PRE K Facility ID: 74000754 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 148 Time In: 12:17 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and to provide technical assistance on section .3200 of the child care rules. E. Walker, Program Coach, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 2/1/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements and reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety seven percent as of 10/9/2025. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Upon arrival, the group was transitioning from personal care routines to nap time. Cots were arranged around the classroom as soft music played. Staff assisted children with getting covered with blanks. Following nap, children play in the outdoor learning environment. Teachers sang songs with the children during transitioned to the outdoor and indoor spaces. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One canister of Clorox Disinfectant Wipes were stored on top of the cabinet, behind the teacher desk in space #1. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The original labeled box for one Ventolin inhaler was not present during the visit. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two medication authorization forms were completed on the Pitt County Schools form and did not contain the dose, route, special instructions and reactions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 10/23/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Medication- Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Today there were two medication authorization forms that did not contain all the required information. You were able to have the parents to update the forms with the required information during the visit. When medication is received from families, review the medication to ensure you have the original packaging. We discussed completing medication audits regularly. If the primary staff is away from the classroom for an extended period, assign this task to another full-time staff or administrator. You requested the original packaging from the parent during the visit. Storage of Hazardous Items- Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, I suggested placing a hazardous items poster for a visual reminder to all classroom staff and guest. Rated License: During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. You stated that you wish to pursue Pathway #1: Program Assessment. During the visit, technical assistance was provided to start the three-month self-study. Documents to support you with the self-study can be found at https://ncrlap.org/Resources/SelfStudy/Center/. Education requirements were shared with you. Submit all updated education to DCDEE Works by January 31, 2026. Submit your Rated License Application by February 2026 to have a spring assessment. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@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: LAKEFOREST ELEMENTARY PRE K Facility ID: 74000754 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 148 Time In: 12:17 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and to provide technical assistance on section .3200 of the child care rules. E. Walker, Program Coach, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 2/1/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements and reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety seven percent as of 10/9/2025. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Upon arrival, the group was transitioning from personal care routines to nap time. Cots were arranged around the classroom as soft music played. Staff assisted children with getting covered with blanks. Following nap, children play in the outdoor learning environment. Teachers sang songs with the children during transitioned to the outdoor and indoor spaces. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One canister of Clorox Disinfectant Wipes were stored on top of the cabinet, behind the teacher desk in space #1. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The original labeled box for one Ventolin inhaler was not present during the visit. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two medication authorization forms were completed on the Pitt County Schools form and did not contain the dose, route, special instructions and reactions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 10/23/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Medication- Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Today there were two medication authorization forms that did not contain all the required information. You were able to have the parents to update the forms with the required information during the visit. When medication is received from families, review the medication to ensure you have the original packaging. We discussed completing medication audits regularly. If the primary staff is away from the classroom for an extended period, assign this task to another full-time staff or administrator. You requested the original packaging from the parent during the visit. Storage of Hazardous Items- Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, I suggested placing a hazardous items poster for a visual reminder to all classroom staff and guest. Rated License: During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. You stated that you wish to pursue Pathway #1: Program Assessment. During the visit, technical assistance was provided to start the three-month self-study. Documents to support you with the self-study can be found at https://ncrlap.org/Resources/SelfStudy/Center/. Education requirements were shared with you. Submit all updated education to DCDEE Works by January 31, 2026. Submit your Rated License Application by February 2026 to have a spring assessment. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAKEFOREST ELEMENTARY PRE K Facility ID: 74000754 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/24/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:15 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. N. Richardson, lead teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 2/1/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements and reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, High Scope, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/11/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/23/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 2/7/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces. One group of children was observed. Upon arrival, the group was transitioning from lunch to nap. The children threw away their trash lined up as the teacher cleaned the tables, using the designated cleaning solutions. When the group returned to the classroom the teacher assisted children with handwashing and personal care routines then read a book to themselves. Children rest on their cots for rest time, as soft music play. During outdoor play, children play on the stationary climbing structure and with balls and catching mittens. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Lunch included french toast, scrambled eggs a and yogurt cup, general tso’s chicken with chicken egg roll, deli roasted potatoes, caesar salad, apples, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, N. Richardson and teacher, S. Joyner. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 9-4-23. The classroom operates from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You reported you communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders through the Class Dojo app and children’s weekly communication folders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/8/23 was 6.32. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, serving the NC Pre-K program, one staff was present with fifteen children, four to five years of age. .3009 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 3/10/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Staff/Child Ratio- Maintaining staff/child ratios is essential to the health and safety of children. Today, one teacher was present with fifteen children, four to five years of age. It was reported that a request for a substitute was made, but there wasn’t anyone available to assist with the class. You shared you contacted the on-site administrator and NC PreK Program Director to let them know the status of the ratio. Ms. Lakrham, NC PreK Program Director, was able to join the group during the visit. We discussed having other on-site staff to obtain the required qualifications to substitute in the classroom in the absence of the assigned classroom teachers. You may also need to turn children away if there is not enough staff present to maintain staff/child ratios. A follow-up visit will be completed in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Please be reminded that repeat violations could result in the issuance of administrative actions. Reminders: Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@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: LAKEFOREST ELEMENTARY PRE K Facility ID: 74000754 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/24/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:15 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. N. Richardson, lead teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 2/1/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements and reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, High Scope, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/11/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/23/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 2/7/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces. One group of children was observed. Upon arrival, the group was transitioning from lunch to nap. The children threw away their trash lined up as the teacher cleaned the tables, using the designated cleaning solutions. When the group returned to the classroom the teacher assisted children with handwashing and personal care routines then read a book to themselves. Children rest on their cots for rest time, as soft music play. During outdoor play, children play on the stationary climbing structure and with balls and catching mittens. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Lunch included french toast, scrambled eggs a and yogurt cup, general tso’s chicken with chicken egg roll, deli roasted potatoes, caesar salad, apples, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, N. Richardson and teacher, S. Joyner. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 9-4-23. The classroom operates from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You reported you communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders through the Class Dojo app and children’s weekly communication folders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/8/23 was 6.32. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, serving the NC Pre-K program, one staff was present with fifteen children, four to five years of age. .3009 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 3/10/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Staff/Child Ratio- Maintaining staff/child ratios is essential to the health and safety of children. Today, one teacher was present with fifteen children, four to five years of age. It was reported that a request for a substitute was made, but there wasn’t anyone available to assist with the class. You shared you contacted the on-site administrator and NC PreK Program Director to let them know the status of the ratio. Ms. Lakrham, NC PreK Program Director, was able to join the group during the visit. We discussed having other on-site staff to obtain the required qualifications to substitute in the classroom in the absence of the assigned classroom teachers. You may also need to turn children away if there is not enough staff present to maintain staff/child ratios. A follow-up visit will be completed in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Please be reminded that repeat violations could result in the issuance of administrative actions. Reminders: Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@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