Precious Moments Learning Center, LLC

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/27/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM 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. Harris, center supervisor, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/23/25 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-two percent as of 1/26/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/26/26 and Precious Moments Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Children in classroom space #1 were observed during free play, the teacher was observed reading a story to some children in the block area. In classroom spaces #4 and #5 children one to two years of age were observed dancing to music. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, broccoli, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented. 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 conducted at the facility on 12/23/25, a copy of the fire inspection was received during the visit. The operator did not submit the fire inspection within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In classroom space #5 the bar on a storage shelf in the dramatic play area was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of four children's records reviewed did not have a valid medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 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 10, 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: Fire Inspection Reports- -Maintain current inspections is essential to maintaining a safe environment for children. An approved inspection was completed on December 23, 2025, however the inspection report was not received until today’s visit. Set a reminder to send the inspection report within five days of an approved inspection. Children’s Medical Report- Children are required to have a medical exam by a no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. One of four children’s records reviewed did not contain a valid medical report. You were not aware that the cover sheet was not an acceptable medical report. You stated that you would reach out to the parent to get the full report. Reviewing children’s record, especially newly enrolled children, at least weekly to ensure all required documents are on file. Broken Equipment- Environments should ensure safety, promote health, provide comfort and be convenient for children and caregivers. In classroom space #5, there was a broken bar on a storage shelf. You stated that you would remove the broken item. Complete daily inspections of each outdoor and indoor spaces to ensure all hazards are removed. Additional Comments: Today we discussed that your facilities window for an Outreach Assessment will begin in February. Begin your three-month self -study and submit your rated license application in April 2026. You informed me that all staff education has been submitted in WORKS. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/27/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM 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. Harris, center supervisor, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/23/25 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-two percent as of 1/26/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/26/26 and Precious Moments Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Children in classroom space #1 were observed during free play, the teacher was observed reading a story to some children in the block area. In classroom spaces #4 and #5 children one to two years of age were observed dancing to music. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, broccoli, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented. 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 conducted at the facility on 12/23/25, a copy of the fire inspection was received during the visit. The operator did not submit the fire inspection within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In classroom space #5 the bar on a storage shelf in the dramatic play area was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of four children's records reviewed did not have a valid medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 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 10, 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: Fire Inspection Reports- -Maintain current inspections is essential to maintaining a safe environment for children. An approved inspection was completed on December 23, 2025, however the inspection report was not received until today’s visit. Set a reminder to send the inspection report within five days of an approved inspection. Children’s Medical Report- Children are required to have a medical exam by a no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. One of four children’s records reviewed did not contain a valid medical report. You were not aware that the cover sheet was not an acceptable medical report. You stated that you would reach out to the parent to get the full report. Reviewing children’s record, especially newly enrolled children, at least weekly to ensure all required documents are on file. Broken Equipment- Environments should ensure safety, promote health, provide comfort and be convenient for children and caregivers. In classroom space #5, there was a broken bar on a storage shelf. You stated that you would remove the broken item. Complete daily inspections of each outdoor and indoor spaces to ensure all hazards are removed. Additional Comments: Today we discussed that your facilities window for an Outreach Assessment will begin in February. Begin your three-month self -study and submit your rated license application in April 2026. You informed me that all staff education has been submitted in WORKS. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/27/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM 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. Harris, center supervisor, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/23/25 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-two percent as of 1/26/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/26/26 and Precious Moments Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Children in classroom space #1 were observed during free play, the teacher was observed reading a story to some children in the block area. In classroom spaces #4 and #5 children one to two years of age were observed dancing to music. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, broccoli, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented. 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 conducted at the facility on 12/23/25, a copy of the fire inspection was received during the visit. The operator did not submit the fire inspection within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In classroom space #5 the bar on a storage shelf in the dramatic play area was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of four children's records reviewed did not have a valid medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 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 10, 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: Fire Inspection Reports- -Maintain current inspections is essential to maintaining a safe environment for children. An approved inspection was completed on December 23, 2025, however the inspection report was not received until today’s visit. Set a reminder to send the inspection report within five days of an approved inspection. Children’s Medical Report- Children are required to have a medical exam by a no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. One of four children’s records reviewed did not contain a valid medical report. You were not aware that the cover sheet was not an acceptable medical report. You stated that you would reach out to the parent to get the full report. Reviewing children’s record, especially newly enrolled children, at least weekly to ensure all required documents are on file. Broken Equipment- Environments should ensure safety, promote health, provide comfort and be convenient for children and caregivers. In classroom space #5, there was a broken bar on a storage shelf. You stated that you would remove the broken item. Complete daily inspections of each outdoor and indoor spaces to ensure all hazards are removed. Additional Comments: Today we discussed that your facilities window for an Outreach Assessment will begin in February. Begin your three-month self -study and submit your rated license application in April 2026. You informed me that all staff education has been submitted in WORKS. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/27/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM 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. Harris, center supervisor, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/23/25 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-two percent as of 1/26/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/26/26 and Precious Moments Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Children in classroom space #1 were observed during free play, the teacher was observed reading a story to some children in the block area. In classroom spaces #4 and #5 children one to two years of age were observed dancing to music. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, broccoli, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented. 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 conducted at the facility on 12/23/25, a copy of the fire inspection was received during the visit. The operator did not submit the fire inspection within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In classroom space #5 the bar on a storage shelf in the dramatic play area was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of four children's records reviewed did not have a valid medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 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 10, 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: Fire Inspection Reports- -Maintain current inspections is essential to maintaining a safe environment for children. An approved inspection was completed on December 23, 2025, however the inspection report was not received until today’s visit. Set a reminder to send the inspection report within five days of an approved inspection. Children’s Medical Report- Children are required to have a medical exam by a no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. One of four children’s records reviewed did not contain a valid medical report. You were not aware that the cover sheet was not an acceptable medical report. You stated that you would reach out to the parent to get the full report. Reviewing children’s record, especially newly enrolled children, at least weekly to ensure all required documents are on file. Broken Equipment- Environments should ensure safety, promote health, provide comfort and be convenient for children and caregivers. In classroom space #5, there was a broken bar on a storage shelf. You stated that you would remove the broken item. Complete daily inspections of each outdoor and indoor spaces to ensure all hazards are removed. Additional Comments: Today we discussed that your facilities window for an Outreach Assessment will begin in February. Begin your three-month self -study and submit your rated license application in April 2026. You informed me that all staff education has been submitted in WORKS. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 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. Harris, center supervisor assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/21/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/17/25 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-three percent as of 2/10/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/10/25 and Precious Moments Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Children were observed during morning group in classroom space #3. The children sat on the carpet with the teachers as the teacher held up a shape the children named the shape and what color it was. Children enrolled in classrooms spaces #5 and #5 engaged in free play. Children under one year of age received care according to their individual needs including feeding. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheeseburger, corn, oranges and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Lester hired 9/18/24 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. Lester hired 9/18/24 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 February 25, 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: 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. Staff S. Lester hired on 9/18/24 had a training certificate on file for CPR and FA from NewLifeCPR. We discussed this is not an approved agency. You stated that you were not aware the training was not approved, but would have her retake the training when she returns. A list of approved agencies can be found on the Divisions’ website. Include a copy of the staffs training certificate/card with your compliance letter. 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: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1024-209L Visit Date: 10/24/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/24/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that documentation was not provided when a child was injured in care. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Children were observed during free play with blocks and dramatic play items. Staff engaged in free play with the children, by asking them questions and pretending to cook food and talk on the phone with the children. Lunch was observed and included meatballs, wheat bread, mixed vegetables, applesauce and milk. Enrollment: Space # 3:9 children two years old enrolled; 3 children two years old present 9 children three years old enrolled; 1 child three years old present Teachers: C. Taft, T. Brown Regarding the allegation that documentation was not provided when a child was injured in care, observations and selected interviews were conducted. S. Harris, center supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. I reviewed the facilities incident log for 2024. I reviewed thirteen (13) incident reports from August 2024, September 2024 and for the current month, October 2024. All thirteen (13) incident reports were documented on the incident log, indicators were selected, on how parents were notified, and parents’ signature and date of receipt were indicated on the incident reports. Five (5) incident reports observed indicated a date when the parent was notified but did not include the time the parent was notified. Two (2) reports did not include the date the parent was notified but included the time the parent was notified. It was reported that incident reports are completed for all incidents even when there is not a visible injury, parents are contacted by text or phone call when an injury occurs. Collateral reports were received that included photographs and documentation of a child enrolled in your facility. You informed me that the Department of Social Services visited the facility on August 20, 2024, to investigate concerns of child injury. Today you stated you were not aware of any incidents that occurred that were not reported to you by parents or staff. Based on observation and collateral reports the finding regarding the allegation of documentation not being provided when a child was injured was not confirmed. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Five (5) of thirteen (13) incident reports reviewed did not include the time the parent was contacted. .0802 (e) 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 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: Incident Reports- You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. During today’s visit I reviewed the facilities incident log for the current year. I reviewed incident reports for August 2024, September 2024 and for the current month, October 2024. Five (5) incident reports observed did not include the time the parent was notified, and two (2) reports did not include the date the parent was notified. The report must include all required information and be signed by the parent. You stated that you would retrain staff on fully completing the incident report forms. 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: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 177 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. S. Harris, Center Supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Precious Moments Learning 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 engaged in free play in the dramatic play and block areas. In classroom space #3 children sat with teachers on the carpet engaged in play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Children under one years of age received care according to their individual needs including diapering. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 the shelf for the cots was broken, in classroom space #2 the linoleum was lifting at the door of the bathroom creating a trip hazard, in classroom space #4 the vent covers on the floor were rusted and peeling, the linoleum was peeling, and in classroom space #5 the carpet in the block area was lifting creating a trip hazard. On playground #3 there were vines with thorns growing near the fence, the base of the school bus was exposed creating a tripping hazard, the concrete base of the basketball goal was exposed and the concrete base the black rubber tiles was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Sleep charts were not available for seven children under age one for 8/1/24-8/12/2024. .0606(g) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of orientation was not on file for staff P. Brookins hired on 8/14/24. .1101(a)(b) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not completed for classroom space #1. GS 110-91(9) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under the monkey bars and the Octagon climber measured less than 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 17, 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: A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and hazards in the outdoor spaces. You stated that you had already put in work orders for the playground, you were aware that the mulch was not at the required height, and plants with thorns were growing. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, include a center safety checklist to identify any areas that are hazardous in the indoor environment. 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. Sleep charts for 8/1/24-8/12/24 were not available. You looked for the documents during todays visit but were unable to locate them. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: Teachers should provide consistent, continuous and inviting opportunities to talk, listen to, and otherwise interact with young infants and toddlers throughout the day including feeding, changing, playing with, and comforting them. Language increases children’s learning and helps them learn about the world in which they live. We discussed increasing language in the infant classroom, encourage staff to get down on the floor with infants and consistently talk to the children. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 177 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. S. Harris, Center Supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Precious Moments Learning 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 engaged in free play in the dramatic play and block areas. In classroom space #3 children sat with teachers on the carpet engaged in play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Children under one years of age received care according to their individual needs including diapering. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 the shelf for the cots was broken, in classroom space #2 the linoleum was lifting at the door of the bathroom creating a trip hazard, in classroom space #4 the vent covers on the floor were rusted and peeling, the linoleum was peeling, and in classroom space #5 the carpet in the block area was lifting creating a trip hazard. On playground #3 there were vines with thorns growing near the fence, the base of the school bus was exposed creating a tripping hazard, the concrete base of the basketball goal was exposed and the concrete base the black rubber tiles was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Sleep charts were not available for seven children under age one for 8/1/24-8/12/2024. .0606(g) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of orientation was not on file for staff P. Brookins hired on 8/14/24. .1101(a)(b) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not completed for classroom space #1. GS 110-91(9) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under the monkey bars and the Octagon climber measured less than 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 17, 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: A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and hazards in the outdoor spaces. You stated that you had already put in work orders for the playground, you were aware that the mulch was not at the required height, and plants with thorns were growing. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, include a center safety checklist to identify any areas that are hazardous in the indoor environment. 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. Sleep charts for 8/1/24-8/12/24 were not available. You looked for the documents during todays visit but were unable to locate them. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: Teachers should provide consistent, continuous and inviting opportunities to talk, listen to, and otherwise interact with young infants and toddlers throughout the day including feeding, changing, playing with, and comforting them. Language increases children’s learning and helps them learn about the world in which they live. We discussed increasing language in the infant classroom, encourage staff to get down on the floor with infants and consistently talk to the children. 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: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 177 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. S. Harris, Center Supervisor assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio) and 1 quality point for having a infrastructure of family involvement and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Precious Moments Learning 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 engaged in free play in the dramatic play and block areas. In classroom space #3 children sat with teachers on the carpet engaged in play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Children under one years of age received care according to their individual needs including diapering. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #1 the shelf for the cots was broken, in classroom space #2 the linoleum was lifting at the door of the bathroom creating a trip hazard, in classroom space #4 the vent covers on the floor were rusted and peeling, the linoleum was peeling, and in classroom space #5 the carpet in the block area was lifting creating a trip hazard. On playground #3 there were vines with thorns growing near the fence, the base of the school bus was exposed creating a tripping hazard, the concrete base of the basketball goal was exposed and the concrete base the black rubber tiles was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Sleep charts were not available for seven children under age one for 8/1/24-8/12/2024. .0606(g) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of orientation was not on file for staff P. Brookins hired on 8/14/24. .1101(a)(b) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not completed for classroom space #1. GS 110-91(9) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under the monkey bars and the Octagon climber measured less than 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 17, 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: A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and hazards in the outdoor spaces. You stated that you had already put in work orders for the playground, you were aware that the mulch was not at the required height, and plants with thorns were growing. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, include a center safety checklist to identify any areas that are hazardous in the indoor environment. 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. Sleep charts for 8/1/24-8/12/24 were not available. You looked for the documents during todays visit but were unable to locate them. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: Teachers should provide consistent, continuous and inviting opportunities to talk, listen to, and otherwise interact with young infants and toddlers throughout the day including feeding, changing, playing with, and comforting them. Language increases children’s learning and helps them learn about the world in which they live. We discussed increasing language in the infant classroom, encourage staff to get down on the floor with infants and consistently talk to the children. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 12:45 PM 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. Harris, center supervisor assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/29/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/25/24 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-six percent as of 3/7/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/24/23 and Precious Moments Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Children were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed during morning group. Later children were observed during outdoor play. Children played on push toys, portable climbing equipment and ran freely. Teachers moved throughout the outdoor space and interacting with the children. The lunch preparation was observed and consisted of pork chop, wheat bread, broccoli, kiwi, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The was a large hole near the stationary bike in outdoor space #3. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 21, 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: 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 a large hole in outdoor space #3 creating a tripping hazard. We discussed filling the areas so the ground is even. 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: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 12:45 PM 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. Harris, center supervisor assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/29/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/25/24 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-six percent as of 3/7/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/24/23 and Precious Moments Learning Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Children were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed during morning group. Later children were observed during outdoor play. Children played on push toys, portable climbing equipment and ran freely. Teachers moved throughout the outdoor space and interacting with the children. The lunch preparation was observed and consisted of pork chop, wheat bread, broccoli, kiwi, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The was a large hole near the stationary bike in outdoor space #3. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 21, 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: 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 a large hole in outdoor space #3 creating a tripping hazard. We discussed filling the areas so the ground is even. 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: PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000934 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 153 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 11:55 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. Harris, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 5/16/2023 earning 7 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for having an 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-two percent as of 10/17/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/17/2023 and PRECIOUS MOMENTS LEARNING 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. 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. Lunch was observed and included cheeseburgers, corn, oranges and milk. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 1 a Ventolin inhaler stored in cabinet above five feet was not in it's original container with the prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the monkey bars and under and around the climbing octagon was less than 1 inch in depth. .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 October 31,2023 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: 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. Prescribed medications should be in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). In space# 1 there was a ventolin inhaler stored in the cabinet that was not in it’s original box and was not accompanied with the prescription label. We discussed having the parent bring the medication in the original box with prescription label. Playground Surfacing: The surfacing used underneath two stationary pieces of equipment was a light covering of mulch material that measured less than 1 inch under and around the monkey bars and climbing octagon. In order to continue providing a safe outdoor environment, be sure to maintain the six-inch depth and frequently fluff the materials if it becomes compact due to routine play or rainy weather. Additional Comments: Guidance is about building an encouraging setting for every person in the group. It means helping young children understand they can learn from their mistakes, and it starts with showing them how. To give this help successfully, we need to build relationships with every child—especially with the children we find difficult to connect with and understand. We build these relationships from day one, outside of conflict situations. It is only when children know and trust us in day-to-day interactions that they will listen to us when conflicts happen (after we have helped everyone calm down). Use positive guidance and redirections to help child navigate the classroom space. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times