NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0126-226L Visit Date: 2/5/2026 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 2/5/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 12:35 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. During today’s visit, Linda Mroz, Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the information with Linda Mroz, Director, and an additional staff member. Based on information obtained, it was determined that there has been a violation of supervision. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored during today’s visit. I visited each classroom during today’s visit. Children were observed engaging in naptime. I spoke with you and asked if you had any concerns regarding supervision. You self reported an incident that occurred on January 21, 2026. You stated a three year old child was left on the playground for 2 minutes and 25 seconds between 4:30 PM and 4:32 PM, when a parent walked by and saw the child. The parent then informed the Assistant on site at the time about the child on the playground alone. I confirmed via video footage that the three year old child was left alone on the playground for 2 minutes and 25 seconds, and then the Assistant came out to the playground and retrieved the child. On January 22, 2026 you contacted me to inform me about the incident, and stated you would contact intake to self report this incident. You also stated that you informed the parents of the incident on the following day around 8:15 AM. You stated that on the evening of January 21, 2026 the Assistant, who was on site at the time of the incident, contacted the Assistant Director by phone, who was not on site, to relay the incident that occurred. The Assistant Director informed the Assistant that they needed to contact the Director by phone immediately, which the Assistant did. On January 28, 2026, the President of the facility allowed the three year old child’s parents to review a video clip of the incident. On January 28, 2026, the child’s parent’s informed the President of the facility that their child would not being returning, and the child’s last day was January 23, 2026. I interviewed one additional administrator who stated that they were made aware on January 21, 2026, by phone, of a child being left on the playground for 2 min and 25 seconds. The Assistant that was at the site at the time of the incident informed the Assistant Director of this incident. The Director stated and provided documentation that a staff meeting was conducted on February 4, 2026 and the staff meeting covered the following topics: supervision requirements, name to face checks, completing attendance records correctly, and a new policy to conduct when transitions are taking place. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On January 21, 2026 a three year old child was left on the playground from 4:30 PM to 4:32 PM for 2 minutes and 25 seconds. .1801(a)(1-5) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Please ensure each classroom continues utilizing their tablets to conduct a name to face check during transitions. During this time, staff should be calling out each child’s name, looking at the child to confirm they are calling the correct child’s name, and then indicating on the tablet that the child is accounted for. Also, please ensure a daily walk through of all classrooms is conducted and attendance sheets are monitored. Due to supervision being cited today, a follow up visit may be conducted at your facility. 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 19, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware, any information submitted by you is considered 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 may be conducted. You can send an email and in the body of the email include the following items: • Facility Name: • Facility ID#: • Administrator's Name: • Violation Item # (List each violation item # separately): • How the violation was corrected (List each violation correction separately under the corresponding violation item #): Email the information to: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 10:17 AM Time Out: 02:40 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. You, Linda Mroz, Director, and Kathy Hamilton, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 10, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. The last fire inspection was conducted May 2, 2025. Your facility is approved for first shift only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaged in free choice activities, story time, caretaking routines, meal time, staff/child interaction, and rest time. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was developmentally appropriate and in good repair. We discussed some of the classrooms not having enough materials, in addition to some classrooms placing materials higher up on shelves, making them inaccessible to children. You stated you recently received an order for materials and have been working on adding new materials to the classrooms. You also stated another order for more materials has been placed and you are waiting for them to come in. We discussed continuing to conduct a walk through of the facility throughout the day to ensure classroom teachers are not removing materials from the classroom or making them inaccessible to children. Medications, Permission to Administer forms, and medical action plans were monitored during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored for criminal background checks, First Aid/CPR, Recognizing and Responding, ITS/SIDS and BSAC during today’s visit. The following violations were documented today: 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 members hired on 3/12/24, 2/26/24, and 11/17/23 did not have first aid certificates on file and available for review. .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 members hired on 3/12/24, 2/26/24, and 11/17/23 did not have cpr certificates on file and available for review. .1102(d) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. A completed EPR plan was not on file during today's visit and not available for review. .0607(e) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Please review staff and training worksheets and staff files every 30-90 days to ensure all required documents are up to date, and available for review in staff files. Please ensure all expired trainings are completed as soon as possible, and certificates are submitted to me along with your compliance letter. Please review and print your EPR plan. During a previous visit I viewed your EPR plan online and requested that it be printed and put in a spot where it would be easily accessible in case of an emergency and staff and children needing to exit the building quickly. During today’s visit a completed EPR plan was not available for review online or as a hard copy. Consultation was provided on the following: Please continue thoroughly reviewing infant feeding schedules to ensure parents sign and date the schedules before they are placed in the classroom. Please continue ensuring every bottle and/or food item brought in for a child has their name and the current date labeled on it. Administrators please continue conducting a walk through of the facility daily and monitoring classroom attendance to ensure attendance is kept up to date. Please continue ensuring that materials are not placed high on shelves, making them inaccessible to children. Centers and materials need to be accessible to children the majority of the day. This is a discussion we have had during a previous visit. Classroom teachers should review classroom attendance and/or the tablet in the classroom to ensure they know the ages of children in their care, to ensure proper ratio is maintained throughout the day. Please continue ensuring that proper language is spoken with and in front of children at all times. Please continue ensuring that all permission to administer emergency medication documents are kept up to date and please continue ensuring that the documentation has the correct end date. Permission to administer emergency medication documentation is only good for six months. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 13, 2025, I must receive a 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. You can send an email and in the body of the email you can simply include the following items: Facility Name: Facility ID #: Date Written: Administrator's Name: Violation Item # (List each violation item # separately): How the violation was corrected or what you will do to prevent this violation from reoccurring (List each violation correction separately under the corresponding violation item #): Email the information to: brittany.j.adams@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) You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1005 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: TAMIKA POWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-286A Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 91 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Linda Mroz, administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Mroz, administrator, David Henderson, pastor, and three additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 454 Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them. On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver left the premises with two children, ages five and six, did not have a list of participating children to check attendance upon departure from the center and return to the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b)(6) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver did not ensure the list of two children, ages five and six, who were participating in the off premise activity was available at the center. Therefore, the staff and guardian were not aware the children left the premises. .1005(b)(6) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver, walked two children, ages five and six, off premises for an outing without written permission from the parent/guardian of the children and unbeknownst to center staff and guardian. .1005(b)(3) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (July 29, 2025), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at: Tamika Powell, Investigations Consultant 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 (919)715-1013 - fax Tamika.t.powell@dhhs.nc.gov You may contact me at Tamika Powell, Investigations Consultant, (704) 330-9725, Tamika.t.powell@dhhs.nc.gov or Veronica Grant, South Central Investigations Team Supervisor, veronica.grant@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 10:27 AM Time Out: 03:30 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. You, Linda Mroz, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 2, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. The last fire inspection was conducted May 3, 2024, 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 90% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in free choice and teacher directed activities, outdoor play, story time, routine care taking, staff/child interaction, meal time, and rest time Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Your playground meets child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was developmentally appropriate and in good repair. Classrooms were well maintained and free of debris. I monitored one medication, permission to administer form, and medical action plan today. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The administrator stated that a current staff and training worksheet was not available. A staff and training worksheet was completed by the Child Care Consultant which listed the staff files that were monitored today. The administrator stated that no new staff were employed at the facility since the 9/10/24 routine unannounced visit that was conducted. The administrator will complete an updated staff and training worksheet and submit to the Child Care Consultant no later than one week from today’s visit, on 4/17/25. Transportation and corresponding documents were monitored today and found to be in compliance. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member hired on 5/22/23 that works in the infant classroom did not have an ITS/SIDS certificate on file and available for review. .1102(f) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff members hired on 5/22/23 and 5/30/23 did not have a staff development plan completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: We discussed reviewing the staff and training worksheet monthly to ensure all items listed on the worksheet are accurate and up to date. This includes but is not limited to the staff development plans and ITS/SIDS certificates for staff that work in the infant classroom. Consultation was provided on the following: We discussed administrators continuing to do a daily walk through of the facility and in the classrooms to ensure toys are on the shelves and accessible to children the majority of the day. We discussed administrators continuing to ensure that current lesson plans are posted and implemented in each classroom throughout the week. We discussed administrators and infant classroom teachers continuing to review infant feeding schedules when they are brought into the classroom and monthly, to ensure parent signatures and dates are on the forms and to ensure forms do not expire. We discussed that all administrators and lead teachers are required to have a WORKS letter in their file and available for review. This was not an issue cited today. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 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. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/24/25, 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: brittany.j.adams@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. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 10:27 AM Time Out: 03:30 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. You, Linda Mroz, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 2, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. The last fire inspection was conducted May 3, 2024, 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 90% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in free choice and teacher directed activities, outdoor play, story time, routine care taking, staff/child interaction, meal time, and rest time Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Your playground meets child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was developmentally appropriate and in good repair. Classrooms were well maintained and free of debris. I monitored one medication, permission to administer form, and medical action plan today. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The administrator stated that a current staff and training worksheet was not available. A staff and training worksheet was completed by the Child Care Consultant which listed the staff files that were monitored today. The administrator stated that no new staff were employed at the facility since the 9/10/24 routine unannounced visit that was conducted. The administrator will complete an updated staff and training worksheet and submit to the Child Care Consultant no later than one week from today’s visit, on 4/17/25. Transportation and corresponding documents were monitored today and found to be in compliance. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member hired on 5/22/23 that works in the infant classroom did not have an ITS/SIDS certificate on file and available for review. .1102(f) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff members hired on 5/22/23 and 5/30/23 did not have a staff development plan completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: We discussed reviewing the staff and training worksheet monthly to ensure all items listed on the worksheet are accurate and up to date. This includes but is not limited to the staff development plans and ITS/SIDS certificates for staff that work in the infant classroom. Consultation was provided on the following: We discussed administrators continuing to do a daily walk through of the facility and in the classrooms to ensure toys are on the shelves and accessible to children the majority of the day. We discussed administrators continuing to ensure that current lesson plans are posted and implemented in each classroom throughout the week. We discussed administrators and infant classroom teachers continuing to review infant feeding schedules when they are brought into the classroom and monthly, to ensure parent signatures and dates are on the forms and to ensure forms do not expire. We discussed that all administrators and lead teachers are required to have a WORKS letter in their file and available for review. This was not an issue cited today. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 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. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/24/25, 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: brittany.j.adams@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. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 10:27 AM Time Out: 03:30 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. You, Linda Mroz, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 2, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. The last fire inspection was conducted May 3, 2024, 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 90% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in free choice and teacher directed activities, outdoor play, story time, routine care taking, staff/child interaction, meal time, and rest time Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Your playground meets child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was developmentally appropriate and in good repair. Classrooms were well maintained and free of debris. I monitored one medication, permission to administer form, and medical action plan today. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The administrator stated that a current staff and training worksheet was not available. A staff and training worksheet was completed by the Child Care Consultant which listed the staff files that were monitored today. The administrator stated that no new staff were employed at the facility since the 9/10/24 routine unannounced visit that was conducted. The administrator will complete an updated staff and training worksheet and submit to the Child Care Consultant no later than one week from today’s visit, on 4/17/25. Transportation and corresponding documents were monitored today and found to be in compliance. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member hired on 5/22/23 that works in the infant classroom did not have an ITS/SIDS certificate on file and available for review. .1102(f) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff members hired on 5/22/23 and 5/30/23 did not have a staff development plan completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: We discussed reviewing the staff and training worksheet monthly to ensure all items listed on the worksheet are accurate and up to date. This includes but is not limited to the staff development plans and ITS/SIDS certificates for staff that work in the infant classroom. Consultation was provided on the following: We discussed administrators continuing to do a daily walk through of the facility and in the classrooms to ensure toys are on the shelves and accessible to children the majority of the day. We discussed administrators continuing to ensure that current lesson plans are posted and implemented in each classroom throughout the week. We discussed administrators and infant classroom teachers continuing to review infant feeding schedules when they are brought into the classroom and monthly, to ensure parent signatures and dates are on the forms and to ensure forms do not expire. We discussed that all administrators and lead teachers are required to have a WORKS letter in their file and available for review. This was not an issue cited today. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 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. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/24/25, 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: brittany.j.adams@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. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:40 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. You, Linda Mroz, Director, assisted me with the walk though. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 2, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 30, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted May 3, 2024. You facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% prior to today’s visit. The NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaged in free choice activities indoors and outdoors, caretaking routines, staff/child interaction, meal time and rest time. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. Medications, Permission to Administer forms, and medical action plans were monitored during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored for criminal background checks, First Aid/CPR, Recognizing and Responding, ITS/SIDS and BSAC during today’s visit. The following violations were documented today: 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. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 and a staff member rehired on 4/11/24 did not have a current First Aid certificate 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. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 and a staff member rehired on 4/11/24 did not have a current CPR certificate on file. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member hired on 3/15/24 did not have a current Child Maltreatment training certificate on file. .1102(g) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: We discussed reviewing the staff and training worksheet and staff files monthly to ensure that all training is current and kept up to date, including but not limited to, Child Maltreatment, First Aid and CPR. Consultation was provided on the following: Administrators and staff will continue to monitor medications, ointments and permission to administer forms monthly to ensure medications, ointments or forms have not expired. Administrators and staff will continue to do a walk through of the classroom each morning to ensure all stools, toy shelves and toys are upright and accessible to children throughout the day. 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 24, 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: Brittany Adams, Child Care Consultant PO Box 470753 Charlotte, NC 28247 Email: brittany.j.adams@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. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 03:30 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. You, Kathy Hamilton, Assistant Director , assisted me with today’s visit. This is your first annual compliance visit was conducted on 05/02/2024. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued on January 29, 2024 earning 4points in staff education, 2points in program standards, and 1 quality points for a total of 7 points. Your program’s compliance history was 90% as of May 1, 2024, and was reviewed with you today. I observed you sanitation inspection was dated April 30, 2024, with a superior classification and 9 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated May 4, 2023. I visited each license indoor space and each outdoor space with you today. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved enhanced space use maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in free play activities indoor and outdoor. I observed toys, materials, and equipment to be child-sized, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed materials accessible to the children and of sufficient quantity. I reviewed children’s records today and observed no violations regarding children’s records. I reviewed staff records today. I observed and monitored all medications and 2 Medical action plans on file. I observed the medical actions plans to be complete and updated annually as required. I observed the outdoor play environment. I observed the equipment and materials to be in good repair. I observed the fence to be of adequate height and in good repair in all areas. I observed monthly outdoor inspections documented for the past twelve months. I observed the last outdoor inspection was dated April 23, 2024. I observed your monthly fire drill log documented for the past twelve (12). I observed your last fire drill was dated April 17, 2024. I observed your quarterly shelter-in-place and lock-down drill log. I observed your last drill was a Lockdown drill dated December 22, 2023. Lockdown and Shelter-in place drills were not current. Consultant had facility to conduct a Lockdown drill during the visit. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was not completed by the facility. I observed menus posted and current for the week of April 29- May 3, 2024. I observed today’s lunch consisted of Chicken fried rice with vegetables, broccoli, pineapples, and milk. I observed your Incident Log to be current for the school year. I monitored all transportation requirements in compliance including but not limited to the following: bus registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher. I reviewed your completed Staff and Training worksheet. The visit summary packet was discussed at the end of you visit. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Lesson plan for the Toddler 3 room was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. Carpet in the classroom for 2 year old's needs to be cleaned. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 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. Two children had sleep logs with missing dates and the children were present on these dates. .0606(g) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill had not been completed or recorded since 12/22/23. A Lockdown drill was conducted during visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The centers EPR plan has not been completed. .0607(c) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff members did not complete Health and Safety training with one year of employment. Hire dates 4/24/23 and 4/10/24. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: 1. It was suggested that you assign a staff member make sure all lesson plans are in all classrooms and current on Monday morning. This staff member can also post the lesson plan on Friday before leaving the center. 2. Make sure emergency drills are conducted every three months. It is suggested that you place these drills on your calendar to make sure they are completed. 3. EPR plans should be completed within four months of completing the child care training. The EPR plans needs to be completed as required. 4. Health and Safety trainings need to be completed within one year of hire date. Staff completions dates were put on staff and training sheet by the consultant. Consultation: 1. Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Staff member was eating chips while children were eating lunch. Foods like this need to be consumed during staff lunch breaks. 2. Make sure the correct amount of milk is served during meals. Make sure that all cups are filled to the last line of the cup for the three year old class. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than May 16, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/26/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 10/26/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. You, Ms. Linda Mroz, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on May 30, 2023, with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children during free choice activities indoors, hand -washing routines and lunch. Lunch consisted of baked ziti, broccoli, pears and milk. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. A fire drill was conducted on October 21, 2023. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 11, 2023. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 2, 2023. You received a superior classification with four demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on May 4, 2023. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an electrical outlet in space 125 that was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member hired on 5/22/23 did not complete the above required training. She completed another training that is available on https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. .1102(g) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees and 110 degrees. For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees), shall be considered a burn hazard. The kitchen door was not locked while not in use. Technical Assistance/Resources/Guidance: -Post a sign on both sides of the kitchen reminding staff to lock the door when no is in this space. -Remind staff to monitor their classroom before children arrive each day to assure that electrical outlets are covered. -Assure new staff are completing "RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT” training they are required to take. The https://www.preventchildabusenc.org has various training available and it can be confusing to new staff as to which one they are required to complete. -The summary of law has been revised. Please post the current poster and make sure new enrollments are getting the most current version. -We discussed that CC RULE .0902(a) that states that infant feeding schedules are required to be posted. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License on July 5, 2023. The Rated License Assessment Review Form was discussed with you on July 5, 2023, but you stated that you did not want to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed. You and I reviewed the Rated License Process: -The compliance history is at 86%. Program Standards: -The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806 and is meeting enhanced space. The facility is eligible for two points in program standards. Education Standards: The Lead Teachers are eligible for five points in education standards. The Teachers are eligible for four points in education standards. The Administrator is eligible for five points in education standards. The Group Leader is eligible for seven points in education standards. This facility is eligible for four points in education standards. The facility is eligible for one (1) quality point. They are meeting the following in staff benefits package: paid leave for professional development, paid planning time, vacation and sick time. They are meeting the following in parent involvement: quarterly newsletters and parent teacher conferences offered twice a year. This facility is eligible for seven (7) points and a three (3) star license. 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 9, 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 considered 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 may be completed. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are cited, it is expected you correct all violations immediately. When you are asked to send a compliance letter to me, it is expected and required that your compliance letter be sent to me no later than the date indicated in this documentation. Your letter must include the following: -Name of your program -ID number of your program -Date of Letter -Violation number -Explain how you corrected the violation (send supporting documentation to show compliance) -Describe your plan to make sure you will not have that same violation in the future -Name or signature of the person who wrote the letter. (If emailing the letter, your email address will be considered your digital signature.) Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was emailed to you. Contact me at 704-594-0149 or by email at carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard, Supervisor, at erin.pickard@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/26/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 10/26/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. You, Ms. Linda Mroz, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on May 30, 2023, with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children during free choice activities indoors, hand -washing routines and lunch. Lunch consisted of baked ziti, broccoli, pears and milk. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. A fire drill was conducted on October 21, 2023. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 11, 2023. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 2, 2023. You received a superior classification with four demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on May 4, 2023. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an electrical outlet in space 125 that was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member hired on 5/22/23 did not complete the above required training. She completed another training that is available on https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. .1102(g) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees and 110 degrees. For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees), shall be considered a burn hazard. The kitchen door was not locked while not in use. Technical Assistance/Resources/Guidance: -Post a sign on both sides of the kitchen reminding staff to lock the door when no is in this space. -Remind staff to monitor their classroom before children arrive each day to assure that electrical outlets are covered. -Assure new staff are completing "RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT” training they are required to take. The https://www.preventchildabusenc.org has various training available and it can be confusing to new staff as to which one they are required to complete. -The summary of law has been revised. Please post the current poster and make sure new enrollments are getting the most current version. -We discussed that CC RULE .0902(a) that states that infant feeding schedules are required to be posted. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License on July 5, 2023. The Rated License Assessment Review Form was discussed with you on July 5, 2023, but you stated that you did not want to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed. You and I reviewed the Rated License Process: -The compliance history is at 86%. Program Standards: -The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806 and is meeting enhanced space. The facility is eligible for two points in program standards. Education Standards: The Lead Teachers are eligible for five points in education standards. The Teachers are eligible for four points in education standards. The Administrator is eligible for five points in education standards. The Group Leader is eligible for seven points in education standards. This facility is eligible for four points in education standards. The facility is eligible for one (1) quality point. They are meeting the following in staff benefits package: paid leave for professional development, paid planning time, vacation and sick time. They are meeting the following in parent involvement: quarterly newsletters and parent teacher conferences offered twice a year. This facility is eligible for seven (7) points and a three (3) star license. 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 9, 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 considered 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 may be completed. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are cited, it is expected you correct all violations immediately. When you are asked to send a compliance letter to me, it is expected and required that your compliance letter be sent to me no later than the date indicated in this documentation. Your letter must include the following: -Name of your program -ID number of your program -Date of Letter -Violation number -Explain how you corrected the violation (send supporting documentation to show compliance) -Describe your plan to make sure you will not have that same violation in the future -Name or signature of the person who wrote the letter. (If emailing the letter, your email address will be considered your digital signature.) Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was emailed to you. Contact me at 704-594-0149 or by email at carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard, Supervisor, at erin.pickard@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: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: DANA STIKELEATHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2023 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 8/29/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Ms. Linda Mroz, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on May 30, 2023, with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Children were also observed participating in outdoor activities. Infants were engaged in free play activities, and napping. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch was observed and included meatloaf, mashed potatoes, cantaloupe, a roll, and milk. In space 5, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. The child was added to the attendance record during today’s visit. There was a tube of Aquaphor that did not have a medication form. In space 6, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. The child was added to the attendance record during today’s visit. In space 7, the medication form for A & D did not include the amount. The amount was added to the form during the visit. In space 9, there were batteries sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. The batteries were disposed of during the visit. There was a dramatic play rack with clothes on it stored in the bathroom. You removed the dramatic play rack and clothes during the visit. Outside, there are multiple holes in a section of the pour in surface on playground 2. The holes are in a section that is up against a wall. You placed a mat over the holes. You stated that you have already ordered the repair kit and are waiting for it to get here. A selection of new children’s files were reviewed. One child’s application did not have all required information. Eleven staff files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. A fire drill was conducted on July 31, 2023. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill were conducted on June 27, 2023. A lockdown and/or shelter-in-place drill will need to be conducted in September 2023. A playground inspection was conducted on August 4, 2023. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 2, 2023. You received a superior classification with four demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on May 4, 2023. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 9, there was a dramatic play rack with clothes on it stored in the bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outside, there are multiple holes in a section of the pour in surface on playground 2. .0601(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 9, there were batteries sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 5 there was a tube of Aquaphor that did not have a medication form. In space 7, the medication form for A & D did not include the amount. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance In space 5, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. In space 6, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. GS 110-91(9) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child’s application did not have all required information. .0801(a)(1-7) 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 12, 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 considered 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 may be completed. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are cited, it is expected you correct all violations immediately. When you are asked to send a compliance letter to me, it is expected and required that your compliance letter be sent to me no later than the date indicated in this documentation. Your letter must include the following: -Name of your program -ID number of your program -Date of Letter -Violation number -Explain how you corrected the violation (send supporting documentation to show compliance) -Describe your plan to make sure you will not have that same violation in the future -Name or signature of the person who wrote the letter. (If emailing the letter, your email address will be considered your digital signature.) Technical Assistance Provided guidance regarding product labels to ensure potentially hazardous products with additional warnings are stored under lock and key. Today, as observed and documented in the violation section, batteries, must be stored under lock and key, rather than on a shelf five feet or higher. We reviewed and discussed attendance record requirements. We discussed making sure that attendance records are completed each day. We discussed checking to make sure that new children are added to the attendance record the day they enroll. We reviewed and discussed medication requirements. We discussed making sure that all required information is on the medication form when it is brought in. We also discussed that medication does not go into the classroom and is not used if there is not a medication form. We discussed having someone at the front check the medication and the medication form before it goes into the classroom. We discussed having someone check children’s applications to make sure all required information has been completed. We discussed making sure this information has been completed prior to the child’s first day of care. We reviewed and discussed the outdoor play area and the pour in surface. The storage boxes/benches have made holes in the pour in surface. We discussed that if one of the storage boxes/benches are moved that you place something over the space to cover the holes until it can be repaired. We discussed that items can not be stored in the bathrooms. We discussed having staff do a check of their classrooms on Monday morning prior to children arrive since the spaces are used on Sunday’s. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License on July 5, 2023. The Rated License Assessment Review Form was discussed with you on July 5, 2023, but you stated that you did not want to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed. We discussed the Environment Rating Scale assessment again during today’s visit. You stated that you do not want to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was emailed to you. Contact me at 704-594-0049 or by email at dana.stikeleather@dhhs.nc.gov or Kris Updike, Supervisor, at 336-404-4133 or by email at kris.updike@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: DANA STIKELEATHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2023 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 8/29/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Ms. Linda Mroz, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on May 30, 2023, with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Children were also observed participating in outdoor activities. Infants were engaged in free play activities, and napping. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch was observed and included meatloaf, mashed potatoes, cantaloupe, a roll, and milk. In space 5, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. The child was added to the attendance record during today’s visit. There was a tube of Aquaphor that did not have a medication form. In space 6, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. The child was added to the attendance record during today’s visit. In space 7, the medication form for A & D did not include the amount. The amount was added to the form during the visit. In space 9, there were batteries sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. The batteries were disposed of during the visit. There was a dramatic play rack with clothes on it stored in the bathroom. You removed the dramatic play rack and clothes during the visit. Outside, there are multiple holes in a section of the pour in surface on playground 2. The holes are in a section that is up against a wall. You placed a mat over the holes. You stated that you have already ordered the repair kit and are waiting for it to get here. A selection of new children’s files were reviewed. One child’s application did not have all required information. Eleven staff files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. A fire drill was conducted on July 31, 2023. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill were conducted on June 27, 2023. A lockdown and/or shelter-in-place drill will need to be conducted in September 2023. A playground inspection was conducted on August 4, 2023. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 2, 2023. You received a superior classification with four demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on May 4, 2023. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 9, there was a dramatic play rack with clothes on it stored in the bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outside, there are multiple holes in a section of the pour in surface on playground 2. .0601(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 9, there were batteries sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 5 there was a tube of Aquaphor that did not have a medication form. In space 7, the medication form for A & D did not include the amount. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance In space 5, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. In space 6, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. GS 110-91(9) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child’s application did not have all required information. .0801(a)(1-7) 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 12, 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 considered 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 may be completed. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are cited, it is expected you correct all violations immediately. When you are asked to send a compliance letter to me, it is expected and required that your compliance letter be sent to me no later than the date indicated in this documentation. Your letter must include the following: -Name of your program -ID number of your program -Date of Letter -Violation number -Explain how you corrected the violation (send supporting documentation to show compliance) -Describe your plan to make sure you will not have that same violation in the future -Name or signature of the person who wrote the letter. (If emailing the letter, your email address will be considered your digital signature.) Technical Assistance Provided guidance regarding product labels to ensure potentially hazardous products with additional warnings are stored under lock and key. Today, as observed and documented in the violation section, batteries, must be stored under lock and key, rather than on a shelf five feet or higher. We reviewed and discussed attendance record requirements. We discussed making sure that attendance records are completed each day. We discussed checking to make sure that new children are added to the attendance record the day they enroll. We reviewed and discussed medication requirements. We discussed making sure that all required information is on the medication form when it is brought in. We also discussed that medication does not go into the classroom and is not used if there is not a medication form. We discussed having someone at the front check the medication and the medication form before it goes into the classroom. We discussed having someone check children’s applications to make sure all required information has been completed. We discussed making sure this information has been completed prior to the child’s first day of care. We reviewed and discussed the outdoor play area and the pour in surface. The storage boxes/benches have made holes in the pour in surface. We discussed that if one of the storage boxes/benches are moved that you place something over the space to cover the holes until it can be repaired. We discussed that items can not be stored in the bathrooms. We discussed having staff do a check of their classrooms on Monday morning prior to children arrive since the spaces are used on Sunday’s. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License on July 5, 2023. The Rated License Assessment Review Form was discussed with you on July 5, 2023, but you stated that you did not want to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed. We discussed the Environment Rating Scale assessment again during today’s visit. You stated that you do not want to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was emailed to you. Contact me at 704-594-0049 or by email at dana.stikeleather@dhhs.nc.gov or Kris Updike, Supervisor, at 336-404-4133 or by email at kris.updike@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: ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Facility ID: 13000605 Consultant: DANA STIKELEATHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2023 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 8/29/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Ms. Linda Mroz, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on May 30, 2023, with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Children were also observed participating in outdoor activities. Infants were engaged in free play activities, and napping. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch was observed and included meatloaf, mashed potatoes, cantaloupe, a roll, and milk. In space 5, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. The child was added to the attendance record during today’s visit. There was a tube of Aquaphor that did not have a medication form. In space 6, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. The child was added to the attendance record during today’s visit. In space 7, the medication form for A & D did not include the amount. The amount was added to the form during the visit. In space 9, there were batteries sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. The batteries were disposed of during the visit. There was a dramatic play rack with clothes on it stored in the bathroom. You removed the dramatic play rack and clothes during the visit. Outside, there are multiple holes in a section of the pour in surface on playground 2. The holes are in a section that is up against a wall. You placed a mat over the holes. You stated that you have already ordered the repair kit and are waiting for it to get here. A selection of new children’s files were reviewed. One child’s application did not have all required information. Eleven staff files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. A fire drill was conducted on July 31, 2023. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill were conducted on June 27, 2023. A lockdown and/or shelter-in-place drill will need to be conducted in September 2023. A playground inspection was conducted on August 4, 2023. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 2, 2023. You received a superior classification with four demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on May 4, 2023. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 9, there was a dramatic play rack with clothes on it stored in the bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outside, there are multiple holes in a section of the pour in surface on playground 2. .0601(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 9, there were batteries sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 5 there was a tube of Aquaphor that did not have a medication form. In space 7, the medication form for A & D did not include the amount. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance In space 5, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. In space 6, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. GS 110-91(9) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child’s application did not have all required information. .0801(a)(1-7) 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 12, 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 considered 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 may be completed. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are cited, it is expected you correct all violations immediately. When you are asked to send a compliance letter to me, it is expected and required that your compliance letter be sent to me no later than the date indicated in this documentation. Your letter must include the following: -Name of your program -ID number of your program -Date of Letter -Violation number -Explain how you corrected the violation (send supporting documentation to show compliance) -Describe your plan to make sure you will not have that same violation in the future -Name or signature of the person who wrote the letter. (If emailing the letter, your email address will be considered your digital signature.) Technical Assistance Provided guidance regarding product labels to ensure potentially hazardous products with additional warnings are stored under lock and key. Today, as observed and documented in the violation section, batteries, must be stored under lock and key, rather than on a shelf five feet or higher. We reviewed and discussed attendance record requirements. We discussed making sure that attendance records are completed each day. We discussed checking to make sure that new children are added to the attendance record the day they enroll. We reviewed and discussed medication requirements. We discussed making sure that all required information is on the medication form when it is brought in. We also discussed that medication does not go into the classroom and is not used if there is not a medication form. We discussed having someone at the front check the medication and the medication form before it goes into the classroom. We discussed having someone check children’s applications to make sure all required information has been completed. We discussed making sure this information has been completed prior to the child’s first day of care. We reviewed and discussed the outdoor play area and the pour in surface. The storage boxes/benches have made holes in the pour in surface. We discussed that if one of the storage boxes/benches are moved that you place something over the space to cover the holes until it can be repaired. We discussed that items can not be stored in the bathrooms. We discussed having staff do a check of their classrooms on Monday morning prior to children arrive since the spaces are used on Sunday’s. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License on July 5, 2023. The Rated License Assessment Review Form was discussed with you on July 5, 2023, but you stated that you did not want to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed. We discussed the Environment Rating Scale assessment again during today’s visit. You stated that you do not want to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was emailed to you. Contact me at 704-594-0049 or by email at dana.stikeleather@dhhs.nc.gov or Kris Updike, Supervisor, at 336-404-4133 or by email at kris.updike@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