Sadie Saulter Pre-K Center

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 113 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits 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 1/21/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/12/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/26/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. This facility is currently owned by Pitt County Schools. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed during today’s visit. The information is current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of 12/15/25. Nine groups were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were engaged in breakfast upon arrival. The children transitioned to the outdoor courtyard for free play. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play, including interest areas: art, blocks, library, music, and discovery areas. Teachers rotated throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces, getting down on the children’s level when talking to them. The outdoor fenced play spaces included stationery and portable toys and materials. I observed proper handwashing procedures. Breakfast was observed during today’s visit and consisted of mini bagels, cranberries, grape juice, 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. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The program uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. 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 7:40 am to 2:20 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. r. It was reported that teachers use the Class DoJo app, children’s daily communication folders, and a monthly newsletter to communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was an active fire ant hill on the playground near the edging of the stationary equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. . There were two (2) inhalers (one (1) inhaler of alburetrol in space #112, and one (1) inhaler of Ventolin in space # 105) not in original boxes with prescribing information attached. .0803(2)(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 8/17/25 has a First Aid card on file that expired on 8/23/25. .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 8/17/25 had a CPR card on file that expired on 8/23/25. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 8/15/25 has a Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file dated 9/5/25. .0608(d)(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 12/31/25. 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. Email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@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: 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. There was an active fire ant hill on the playground near the edging of the stationary equipment. You stated you did not know and called for maintenance to spray the area. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma Policy - Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age must develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. The policy must be reviewed with additional all caregivers prior to them providing care to the children. Documentation of this review for staff employed on 8/15/25 was dated for 9/5/25. It was reported that children began attending the facility on 9/3/25. You stated you had reviewed the policy with the staff during onboarding and discovered the documentation was missing while reviewing the files and gave the staff a second copy. The staff dated the policy for the date they received the second copy. Best practice is to sign and date the documents as trainings and the review of policies are completed and file them to reduce the risk of misdating and misplacing documents. Child care rules state all staff providing direct care for children must successfully complete a basic first aid and CPR course for the age of children in care, within the last 2 years, or prior to training expiration date, whichever is less. Administrator shared that the staff was out on leave during the training held in August 2025 and had returned in the recent weeks. You were able to contact a training and registered the staff for a training on December 19, 2025. Review staff files regularly to ensure all documents and trainings are acquired in the required time frame. This is especially important when there are irregularities such as extended leave or scarcity in training opportunities in the area. Original container-Prescription medication such as Albuterol must be in the original container with the prescription label from the pharmacy attached or written physician's instructions. Medication cannot be administered in any manner different from the pharmacy label instructions and/or the manufacturers labeled directions/dosage. There were two (2) inhalers (one (1) inhaler of alburetrol in space #112, and one (1) inhaler of Ventolin in space # 105) not in original boxes with prescribing information attached. We discussed completing medication audits at least monthly. Be sure the person that is completing the audit has been trained on what to look for: the medication in original packaging, the expiration date of the medication, the authorization form is complete with all required information, the instructions match the physician’s instructions on the pharmacy label and medical action plan, and the expiration of the authorization form. When accepting medications also ensure the previously named items are present. Additional Comments: Today we discussed QRIS: Pathway to the Stars. Your facility has chosen to follow Pathway #1: Program Assessment Pathway. We discussed all applicable forms. You stated you plan to apply in March 2026. We reviewed all forms for pathway #1 and accessed them at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Reminders: Sex Offender Registry: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID Credentials: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted. due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. 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 www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@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: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 113 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits 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 1/21/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/12/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/26/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. This facility is currently owned by Pitt County Schools. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed during today’s visit. The information is current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of 12/15/25. Nine groups were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were engaged in breakfast upon arrival. The children transitioned to the outdoor courtyard for free play. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play, including interest areas: art, blocks, library, music, and discovery areas. Teachers rotated throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces, getting down on the children’s level when talking to them. The outdoor fenced play spaces included stationery and portable toys and materials. I observed proper handwashing procedures. Breakfast was observed during today’s visit and consisted of mini bagels, cranberries, grape juice, 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. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The program uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. 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 7:40 am to 2:20 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. r. It was reported that teachers use the Class DoJo app, children’s daily communication folders, and a monthly newsletter to communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was an active fire ant hill on the playground near the edging of the stationary equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. . There were two (2) inhalers (one (1) inhaler of alburetrol in space #112, and one (1) inhaler of Ventolin in space # 105) not in original boxes with prescribing information attached. .0803(2)(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 8/17/25 has a First Aid card on file that expired on 8/23/25. .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 8/17/25 had a CPR card on file that expired on 8/23/25. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 8/15/25 has a Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file dated 9/5/25. .0608(d)(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 12/31/25. 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. Email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@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: 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. There was an active fire ant hill on the playground near the edging of the stationary equipment. You stated you did not know and called for maintenance to spray the area. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma Policy - Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age must develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. The policy must be reviewed with additional all caregivers prior to them providing care to the children. Documentation of this review for staff employed on 8/15/25 was dated for 9/5/25. It was reported that children began attending the facility on 9/3/25. You stated you had reviewed the policy with the staff during onboarding and discovered the documentation was missing while reviewing the files and gave the staff a second copy. The staff dated the policy for the date they received the second copy. Best practice is to sign and date the documents as trainings and the review of policies are completed and file them to reduce the risk of misdating and misplacing documents. Child care rules state all staff providing direct care for children must successfully complete a basic first aid and CPR course for the age of children in care, within the last 2 years, or prior to training expiration date, whichever is less. Administrator shared that the staff was out on leave during the training held in August 2025 and had returned in the recent weeks. You were able to contact a training and registered the staff for a training on December 19, 2025. Review staff files regularly to ensure all documents and trainings are acquired in the required time frame. This is especially important when there are irregularities such as extended leave or scarcity in training opportunities in the area. Original container-Prescription medication such as Albuterol must be in the original container with the prescription label from the pharmacy attached or written physician's instructions. Medication cannot be administered in any manner different from the pharmacy label instructions and/or the manufacturers labeled directions/dosage. There were two (2) inhalers (one (1) inhaler of alburetrol in space #112, and one (1) inhaler of Ventolin in space # 105) not in original boxes with prescribing information attached. We discussed completing medication audits at least monthly. Be sure the person that is completing the audit has been trained on what to look for: the medication in original packaging, the expiration date of the medication, the authorization form is complete with all required information, the instructions match the physician’s instructions on the pharmacy label and medical action plan, and the expiration of the authorization form. When accepting medications also ensure the previously named items are present. Additional Comments: Today we discussed QRIS: Pathway to the Stars. Your facility has chosen to follow Pathway #1: Program Assessment Pathway. We discussed all applicable forms. You stated you plan to apply in March 2026. We reviewed all forms for pathway #1 and accessed them at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Reminders: Sex Offender Registry: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID Credentials: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted. due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. 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 www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@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: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 113 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits 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 1/21/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/12/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/26/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. This facility is currently owned by Pitt County Schools. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed during today’s visit. The information is current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of 12/15/25. Nine groups were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were engaged in breakfast upon arrival. The children transitioned to the outdoor courtyard for free play. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play, including interest areas: art, blocks, library, music, and discovery areas. Teachers rotated throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces, getting down on the children’s level when talking to them. The outdoor fenced play spaces included stationery and portable toys and materials. I observed proper handwashing procedures. Breakfast was observed during today’s visit and consisted of mini bagels, cranberries, grape juice, 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. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The program uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. 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 7:40 am to 2:20 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. r. It was reported that teachers use the Class DoJo app, children’s daily communication folders, and a monthly newsletter to communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was an active fire ant hill on the playground near the edging of the stationary equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. . There were two (2) inhalers (one (1) inhaler of alburetrol in space #112, and one (1) inhaler of Ventolin in space # 105) not in original boxes with prescribing information attached. .0803(2)(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 8/17/25 has a First Aid card on file that expired on 8/23/25. .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 8/17/25 had a CPR card on file that expired on 8/23/25. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 8/15/25 has a Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file dated 9/5/25. .0608(d)(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 12/31/25. 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. Email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@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: 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. There was an active fire ant hill on the playground near the edging of the stationary equipment. You stated you did not know and called for maintenance to spray the area. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma Policy - Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age must develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. The policy must be reviewed with additional all caregivers prior to them providing care to the children. Documentation of this review for staff employed on 8/15/25 was dated for 9/5/25. It was reported that children began attending the facility on 9/3/25. You stated you had reviewed the policy with the staff during onboarding and discovered the documentation was missing while reviewing the files and gave the staff a second copy. The staff dated the policy for the date they received the second copy. Best practice is to sign and date the documents as trainings and the review of policies are completed and file them to reduce the risk of misdating and misplacing documents. Child care rules state all staff providing direct care for children must successfully complete a basic first aid and CPR course for the age of children in care, within the last 2 years, or prior to training expiration date, whichever is less. Administrator shared that the staff was out on leave during the training held in August 2025 and had returned in the recent weeks. You were able to contact a training and registered the staff for a training on December 19, 2025. Review staff files regularly to ensure all documents and trainings are acquired in the required time frame. This is especially important when there are irregularities such as extended leave or scarcity in training opportunities in the area. Original container-Prescription medication such as Albuterol must be in the original container with the prescription label from the pharmacy attached or written physician's instructions. Medication cannot be administered in any manner different from the pharmacy label instructions and/or the manufacturers labeled directions/dosage. There were two (2) inhalers (one (1) inhaler of alburetrol in space #112, and one (1) inhaler of Ventolin in space # 105) not in original boxes with prescribing information attached. We discussed completing medication audits at least monthly. Be sure the person that is completing the audit has been trained on what to look for: the medication in original packaging, the expiration date of the medication, the authorization form is complete with all required information, the instructions match the physician’s instructions on the pharmacy label and medical action plan, and the expiration of the authorization form. When accepting medications also ensure the previously named items are present. Additional Comments: Today we discussed QRIS: Pathway to the Stars. Your facility has chosen to follow Pathway #1: Program Assessment Pathway. We discussed all applicable forms. You stated you plan to apply in March 2026. We reviewed all forms for pathway #1 and accessed them at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Reminders: Sex Offender Registry: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID Credentials: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted. due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. 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 www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@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: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 1/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits 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 2/15/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/12/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 2/1/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. This facility is currently owned by Pitt County Schools. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed during today’s visit. The information is current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 1/17/25. 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. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The program uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 9-4-24. The classroom operates from 7:40 am to 2:20 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. It was reported that teachers use the Class DoJo app, children’s daily communication folders, and a monthly newsletter to communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/22/23 was 6. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground four (4) tricycles had rust on them. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Violations documented were corrected during today’s visit. No further action is needed. Technical Assistance: Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground four (4) tricycles had rust. These were removed during the visit. You had maintenance remove the tricycles during the visit. You stated you will not use the tricycles until the tricycles are repaired and painted. Per our discussion, items such as these should be monitored and repaired during your monthly and daily inspections of the playground space. This ensures that the space is always safe and ready for use by the children. Additional comments: As a reminder your current fire inspection expires on 2/1/25. We discussed Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and enrollment has started and is under review by RTI for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos. You stated that the water samples were taken approximately two weeks ago and you are awaiting the results. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. 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 www.mppfc.org. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@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: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 1/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits 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 2/15/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/12/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 2/1/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. This facility is currently owned by Pitt County Schools. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed during today’s visit. The information is current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 1/17/25. 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. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The program uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 9-4-24. The classroom operates from 7:40 am to 2:20 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. It was reported that teachers use the Class DoJo app, children’s daily communication folders, and a monthly newsletter to communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/22/23 was 6. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground four (4) tricycles had rust on them. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Violations documented were corrected during today’s visit. No further action is needed. Technical Assistance: Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground four (4) tricycles had rust. These were removed during the visit. You had maintenance remove the tricycles during the visit. You stated you will not use the tricycles until the tricycles are repaired and painted. Per our discussion, items such as these should be monitored and repaired during your monthly and daily inspections of the playground space. This ensures that the space is always safe and ready for use by the children. Additional comments: As a reminder your current fire inspection expires on 2/1/25. We discussed Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and enrollment has started and is under review by RTI for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos. You stated that the water samples were taken approximately two weeks ago and you are awaiting the results. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. 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 www.mppfc.org. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@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: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 10/28/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a Routine Unannounced visit. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) 1 quality point for the education option of 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD and 75% of teachers have an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. 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 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. You currently use the High Scope Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 4/30/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/1/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 10/25/24. The facility is currently owned by Pitt County Schools. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed during today’s visit. The information is current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Eleven groups were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were transitioning to outdoor free play. The pumpkin theme could be seen throughout the centers as child’s decorated pumpkins were displayed in classroom, children participated in a pumpkin seeds counting activity, and listening to stories about pumpkin parts. Teachers used the smart board to read “Pumpkin Growing” story to the children. Teachers rotated throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces, getting down on the children’s level when talking to them. The outdoor fenced play spaces included stationery and portable toys and materials. I observed proper handwashing procedures. Lunch was observed and consisted of General Tso’s chicken, rice, green beans, bananas, and milk. The following violations were documented. 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. On top of a shelf located in a shared bathroom for space # 105 and #107 was an aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. . In the red bookbag hanging on the wall in space #112 there was one bottle of Benadryl and two bottles of Allergy Relief medications. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(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 11/11/24, 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 Technical Assistance: Storage of Medication - Medicine including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medication may include epinephrine (often called by the brand name EpiPen or EpiPen Jr.), diazepam, glucagon, and asthma inhalers. These medications may be stored out of reach, above five feet from the floor. Other medication that are part of an emergency medical care plan, such as an antihistamine, must be kept in locked storage. In the red bookbag hanging on the wall in space #112 there was one bottle of Benadryl and two bottles of Allergy Relief medications. Staff in space #112 stated they did not know that Benadryl had to be locked up since it was noted as a rescue medicine on the children’s medical forms. During the visit, the classroom was provided a lock box for the antihistamine and an order was placed for additional locking medication bags. Today TA was provided to the administrator and nurse staff on the requirements of medication storage. Storage of Hazards Items - All aerosol cans are highly flammable and present a hazard because of the compressed gas used as a propellant. If punctured, the contents may be released so forcefully that injuries can result. On top of a shelf located in a shared bathroom for space # 105 and #107 was an aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray. A staff member in space #107 locked the aerosol can in a closet during the visit. All aerosols must be kept in locked storage which is unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. Consultation: We reviewed the DCDEE Medication Authorization form and the information included on the form. Some classrooms were using the Pitt County Schools Medication Authorization forms. This form does not have the required end date. Emergency Medication authorization form are valid for up to six (6) months. By using the DCDEE provided form, you can ensure all medications are not authorized and used beyond the six (6) month time frame. Additional Information: Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. 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 www.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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 389 Time In: 08:51 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, 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. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits 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 3/2/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/22/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/25/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Eleven groups of children were observed during today’s visit. Each classroom was equipped with age-appropriate materials including books, child size furniture, puzzles, manipulatives, blocks, and art materials. In the indoor learning environment, children engaged large and small group activities and free play. Children’s artwork was displayed on the walls of the classrooms. Teachers were observed interacting with the children with positive language, problem solving, and open-ended questions. The outdoor space offered stationary structures, tricycles, hula-hoops. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and included cheese sticks with marinara sauce, beans, peaches 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. 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 9-5-23. The classroom operates from 7:40 am to 2:20 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. It was reported that teachers use the Class DoJo app, children’s daily communication folders, and a monthly newsletter to communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/22/23 was 6. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #104, Benadryl was stored in the emergency bag, above five feet, not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member was present with eleven children, four and five years of age, in space #107. .3009 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In space #104, an albuterol inhaler and an Epi-Pen were not stored in the manufacturers original packaging nor pharmacy label. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation of a five year recertification for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not on file for three staff during the visit. .1103(b) 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 2/29/24, 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 - A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. In space #107, a staff exited the room and went down the hall, leaving one teacher with eleven children. I encourage you to review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 regarding NC Pre-K staff-child ratios with all your staff. 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. All non-emergency prescription medication must be stored behind lock and key. In space #104, Benadryl was stored in the emergency bag, above five feet. The medication was moved to locked storage upon request. Also, in space #104 an Epi-Pen and albuterol did not have its original packaging. It was reported that the parents did not provide the original packaging when the medication was brought to the facility. Having the original packaging, with the pharmacy label ensures the medication is prescribed to that individual and provide specific instructions on how it should be administered. Please have the family to obtain the original packaging. Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment - Caregivers/teachers are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Education pertaining to the signs and symptoms to look out for with child abuse and neglect, what to do when they suspect it is happening, NC’s reporting law, and what happens after a report is made. Five-year recertification for three staff, TP, CB, and BH, were not on file for review during the visit. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment available at no charge on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website www.preventchildabusenc.org. Please have staff complete the training and submit training certificates with your compliance letter. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 1/1/24) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) 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 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_41Y3 hzA/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 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: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 389 Time In: 08:51 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, 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. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits 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 3/2/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/22/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/25/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Eleven groups of children were observed during today’s visit. Each classroom was equipped with age-appropriate materials including books, child size furniture, puzzles, manipulatives, blocks, and art materials. In the indoor learning environment, children engaged large and small group activities and free play. Children’s artwork was displayed on the walls of the classrooms. Teachers were observed interacting with the children with positive language, problem solving, and open-ended questions. The outdoor space offered stationary structures, tricycles, hula-hoops. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and included cheese sticks with marinara sauce, beans, peaches 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. 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 9-5-23. The classroom operates from 7:40 am to 2:20 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. It was reported that teachers use the Class DoJo app, children’s daily communication folders, and a monthly newsletter to communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/22/23 was 6. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #104, Benadryl was stored in the emergency bag, above five feet, not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member was present with eleven children, four and five years of age, in space #107. .3009 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In space #104, an albuterol inhaler and an Epi-Pen were not stored in the manufacturers original packaging nor pharmacy label. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation of a five year recertification for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not on file for three staff during the visit. .1103(b) 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 2/29/24, 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 - A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. In space #107, a staff exited the room and went down the hall, leaving one teacher with eleven children. I encourage you to review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 regarding NC Pre-K staff-child ratios with all your staff. 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. All non-emergency prescription medication must be stored behind lock and key. In space #104, Benadryl was stored in the emergency bag, above five feet. The medication was moved to locked storage upon request. Also, in space #104 an Epi-Pen and albuterol did not have its original packaging. It was reported that the parents did not provide the original packaging when the medication was brought to the facility. Having the original packaging, with the pharmacy label ensures the medication is prescribed to that individual and provide specific instructions on how it should be administered. Please have the family to obtain the original packaging. Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment - Caregivers/teachers are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Education pertaining to the signs and symptoms to look out for with child abuse and neglect, what to do when they suspect it is happening, NC’s reporting law, and what happens after a report is made. Five-year recertification for three staff, TP, CB, and BH, were not on file for review during the visit. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment available at no charge on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website www.preventchildabusenc.org. Please have staff complete the training and submit training certificates with your compliance letter. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 1/1/24) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) 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 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_41Y3 hzA/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 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: SADIE SAULTER PRE-K CENTER Facility ID: 74000759 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 389 Time In: 08:51 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, 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. C. Lakhram, NC Pre-K Program Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 8/17/20, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits 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 3/2/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/22/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/25/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Eleven groups of children were observed during today’s visit. Each classroom was equipped with age-appropriate materials including books, child size furniture, puzzles, manipulatives, blocks, and art materials. In the indoor learning environment, children engaged large and small group activities and free play. Children’s artwork was displayed on the walls of the classrooms. Teachers were observed interacting with the children with positive language, problem solving, and open-ended questions. The outdoor space offered stationary structures, tricycles, hula-hoops. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and included cheese sticks with marinara sauce, beans, peaches 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. 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 9-5-23. The classroom operates from 7:40 am to 2:20 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. It was reported that teachers use the Class DoJo app, children’s daily communication folders, and a monthly newsletter to communicate with parents any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/22/23 was 6. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #104, Benadryl was stored in the emergency bag, above five feet, not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member was present with eleven children, four and five years of age, in space #107. .3009 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In space #104, an albuterol inhaler and an Epi-Pen were not stored in the manufacturers original packaging nor pharmacy label. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation of a five year recertification for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not on file for three staff during the visit. .1103(b) 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 2/29/24, 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 - A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. In space #107, a staff exited the room and went down the hall, leaving one teacher with eleven children. I encourage you to review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 regarding NC Pre-K staff-child ratios with all your staff. 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. All non-emergency prescription medication must be stored behind lock and key. In space #104, Benadryl was stored in the emergency bag, above five feet. The medication was moved to locked storage upon request. Also, in space #104 an Epi-Pen and albuterol did not have its original packaging. It was reported that the parents did not provide the original packaging when the medication was brought to the facility. Having the original packaging, with the pharmacy label ensures the medication is prescribed to that individual and provide specific instructions on how it should be administered. Please have the family to obtain the original packaging. Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment - Caregivers/teachers are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Education pertaining to the signs and symptoms to look out for with child abuse and neglect, what to do when they suspect it is happening, NC’s reporting law, and what happens after a report is made. Five-year recertification for three staff, TP, CB, and BH, were not on file for review during the visit. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment available at no charge on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website www.preventchildabusenc.org. Please have staff complete the training and submit training certificates with your compliance letter. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 1/1/24) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) 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 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_41Y3 hzA/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 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