Kidz N Progress 2

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 148 Time In: 10:02 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance with rated license visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Latoya Poole, Owner/Director. Your program currently operates with a Four-Star license. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 16, 2026, and Kidz N Progress Childcare Centers, Inc, was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children during free play, group time, and playing in their outside learning environment. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Lillo Learning Funshine Express. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 15, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed on November 24, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 10, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on February 27, 2026. A shelter in place drill was documented on February 27, 2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on March 2, 2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Three vehicles were observed during this visit. All the vehicles are clean and in good repair. They have working seat belts and adequate tire thread. All three vehicles are current with inspections, and the insurance expires May 1, 2026. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff development plans did not have the required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A new staff member employed September 2, 2025 did not have a signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed and on file. .0608(d)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 31, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • During today’s visit we discussed Pathway 2 and teacher’s education. All but one of your teachers is in NC Works. We discussed information for the competency evaluations. We reviewed the DCDEE website and located the Application for Rated License under Provider Forms. I emailed previously and requested that you email me your application by April 3, 2026, so I can see what pathway you have settled on. Please visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, click on What’s New then select QRIS Modernization from the drop-down list. Review the Pathways and begin reviewing your application according to the pathway you have chosen. • Ongoing training for all staff is due by April 15, 2026. O. McPherson must complete Health and Safety Training by September 2, 2026. L. Withers must renew Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Child Maltreatment by June 1, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 148 Time In: 10:02 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance with rated license visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Latoya Poole, Owner/Director. Your program currently operates with a Four-Star license. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 16, 2026, and Kidz N Progress Childcare Centers, Inc, was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children during free play, group time, and playing in their outside learning environment. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Lillo Learning Funshine Express. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 15, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed on November 24, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 10, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on February 27, 2026. A shelter in place drill was documented on February 27, 2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on March 2, 2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Three vehicles were observed during this visit. All the vehicles are clean and in good repair. They have working seat belts and adequate tire thread. All three vehicles are current with inspections, and the insurance expires May 1, 2026. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff development plans did not have the required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A new staff member employed September 2, 2025 did not have a signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed and on file. .0608(d)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 31, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • During today’s visit we discussed Pathway 2 and teacher’s education. All but one of your teachers is in NC Works. We discussed information for the competency evaluations. We reviewed the DCDEE website and located the Application for Rated License under Provider Forms. I emailed previously and requested that you email me your application by April 3, 2026, so I can see what pathway you have settled on. Please visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, click on What’s New then select QRIS Modernization from the drop-down list. Review the Pathways and begin reviewing your application according to the pathway you have chosen. • Ongoing training for all staff is due by April 15, 2026. O. McPherson must complete Health and Safety Training by September 2, 2026. L. Withers must renew Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Child Maltreatment by June 1, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced follow-up visit was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/15/25. During the annual compliance visit, violations for staff/child ratio and group size were cited. An annual compliance follow-up visit was conducted 4/22/25 and repeat violations for staff/child ratio and staff size were cited. The program currently operates with a four (4) star rated license issued 5/10/22. The program earned six (6) points in program standards, four (4) points in staff education, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Teacher Latoya Poole assisted me today. I conducted and unassisted walkthrough of the center. Children were observed playing outside, resting, and routine care activities. A partial assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Twenty-three children were present today ages three to eight. The maximum group size for a three-year old child is twenty with a staff/child ratio of 1:10. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Poole. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 7/23/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: We discussed dividing the classroom again today. Ms. Poole stated she would like the preschool side to measure for fifteen children. A space measuring 20 feet long and 22.6 feet wide will have a maximum capacity of fifteen children at thirty square feet per child. This would allow up to fourteen school-age children in the other space and stay in group size, staff/child ratio, and capacity. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE * QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 40 Time In: 04:00 PM Time Out: 04:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance follow-up. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/15/25. During the annual compliance visit, violations for staff/child ratio and group size were cited. The program currently operates with a four (4) star rated license issued 5/10/22. The program earned six (6) points in program standards, four (4) points in staff education, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Teacher Latasha Withers assisted me today. I conducted and unassisted walkthrough of the center. Children were observed playing outside, center play, and routine care activities. Three school-age children enrolled at Kidz In Progress School-Age Center were present today. Ms. Withers stated the group leader and the school-age location leaves on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00pm and any remaining children come to this location. Thirteen school-age children were observed playing outside in the grass area beside the center with J. Withers. Eleven preschool and school-age children were inside with L. Withers. The children combined in the building during the visit. A partial assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed for J. Withers prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival, L. Withers was in the building with eleven children ages three and up. A group of thirteen school-age children playing outside entered the building and joined this group during the visit. The group size exceeded twenty and staff child ratio for a three-year old was not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. J. Withers was supervising a group of children and was not eligible for employment due to a disqualified letter. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Withers. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 5/6/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All repeat violations are subject to an administrative action issued by DCDEE. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: J. Withers has a disqualified criminal background letter. He is not allowed to be on the premises while children are in care. He may reapply and appeal the decision with our background unit. He must leave immediately and must present a valid qualification letter to return. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE * QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 40 Time In: 04:00 PM Time Out: 04:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance follow-up. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/15/25. During the annual compliance visit, violations for staff/child ratio and group size were cited. The program currently operates with a four (4) star rated license issued 5/10/22. The program earned six (6) points in program standards, four (4) points in staff education, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Teacher Latasha Withers assisted me today. I conducted and unassisted walkthrough of the center. Children were observed playing outside, center play, and routine care activities. Three school-age children enrolled at Kidz In Progress School-Age Center were present today. Ms. Withers stated the group leader and the school-age location leaves on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00pm and any remaining children come to this location. Thirteen school-age children were observed playing outside in the grass area beside the center with J. Withers. Eleven preschool and school-age children were inside with L. Withers. The children combined in the building during the visit. A partial assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed for J. Withers prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival, L. Withers was in the building with eleven children ages three and up. A group of thirteen school-age children playing outside entered the building and joined this group during the visit. The group size exceeded twenty and staff child ratio for a three-year old was not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. J. Withers was supervising a group of children and was not eligible for employment due to a disqualified letter. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Withers. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 5/6/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All repeat violations are subject to an administrative action issued by DCDEE. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: J. Withers has a disqualified criminal background letter. He is not allowed to be on the premises while children are in care. He may reapply and appeal the decision with our background unit. He must leave immediately and must present a valid qualification letter to return. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE * QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/24/24. The program currently operates with a four (4) star rated license issued 5/10/22. The program earned six (6) points in program standards, four (4) points in staff education, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Teacher Latasha Withers and Latoya Poole assisted me today. I conducted and unassisted walkthrough of the center. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/18/24 and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 12/10/24. Children were observed in large group activities, center play, and routine care activities. Five school-age children enrolled at Kidz In Progress School-Age Center present today left with group leader D. Dunn. The children went to this location. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An emergency prescription for Albuterol for one child kept on site expired 2/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The routine transportation permission for all but one child in the transportation notebook expired in February 2025. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The medical information for one child expired 10/2024. .0802(c) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The medical report for one child was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. The annual staff evaluation for D. Dunn was not on site and available for review. .2318(1-8) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The staff/child ratio of 1:10 for three-year old children was not maintained. During the visit, twenty-eight children were present ages three to twelve. Maximum group size of twenty was not obeserved. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The plan for all staff was not completed annually. .1104 You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Poole. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 4/29/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 assessment scale. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. A follow-up visit will be conducted within two weeks to monitor staff/child ratio and group size. The following staff members will need five ongoing training hours by 4/23/25: L. Poole, J. Shaw, and L. Withers. The annual review of the emergency medical care plan and the EPR plans must be completed by 7/11/25. The criminal background check for J. Shaw is due by 6/19/25, for L .Withers by 7/16/25, and for D. Dunn by 8/21/25. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE * QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/24/24. The program currently operates with a four (4) star rated license issued 5/10/22. The program earned six (6) points in program standards, four (4) points in staff education, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Teacher Latasha Withers and Latoya Poole assisted me today. I conducted and unassisted walkthrough of the center. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/18/24 and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 12/10/24. Children were observed in large group activities, center play, and routine care activities. Five school-age children enrolled at Kidz In Progress School-Age Center present today left with group leader D. Dunn. The children went to this location. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An emergency prescription for Albuterol for one child kept on site expired 2/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The routine transportation permission for all but one child in the transportation notebook expired in February 2025. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The medical information for one child expired 10/2024. .0802(c) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The medical report for one child was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. The annual staff evaluation for D. Dunn was not on site and available for review. .2318(1-8) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The staff/child ratio of 1:10 for three-year old children was not maintained. During the visit, twenty-eight children were present ages three to twelve. Maximum group size of twenty was not obeserved. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The plan for all staff was not completed annually. .1104 You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Poole. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 4/29/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 assessment scale. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. A follow-up visit will be conducted within two weeks to monitor staff/child ratio and group size. The following staff members will need five ongoing training hours by 4/23/25: L. Poole, J. Shaw, and L. Withers. The annual review of the emergency medical care plan and the EPR plans must be completed by 7/11/25. The criminal background check for J. Shaw is due by 6/19/25, for L .Withers by 7/16/25, and for D. Dunn by 8/21/25. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE * QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/24/24. The program currently operates with a four (4) star rated license issued 5/10/22. The program earned six (6) points in program standards, four (4) points in staff education, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Teacher Latasha Withers and Latoya Poole assisted me today. I conducted and unassisted walkthrough of the center. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/18/24 and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 12/10/24. Children were observed in large group activities, center play, and routine care activities. Five school-age children enrolled at Kidz In Progress School-Age Center present today left with group leader D. Dunn. The children went to this location. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An emergency prescription for Albuterol for one child kept on site expired 2/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The routine transportation permission for all but one child in the transportation notebook expired in February 2025. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The medical information for one child expired 10/2024. .0802(c) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The medical report for one child was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. The annual staff evaluation for D. Dunn was not on site and available for review. .2318(1-8) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The staff/child ratio of 1:10 for three-year old children was not maintained. During the visit, twenty-eight children were present ages three to twelve. Maximum group size of twenty was not obeserved. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The plan for all staff was not completed annually. .1104 You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Poole. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 4/29/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 assessment scale. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. A follow-up visit will be conducted within two weeks to monitor staff/child ratio and group size. The following staff members will need five ongoing training hours by 4/23/25: L. Poole, J. Shaw, and L. Withers. The annual review of the emergency medical care plan and the EPR plans must be completed by 7/11/25. The criminal background check for J. Shaw is due by 6/19/25, for L .Withers by 7/16/25, and for D. Dunn by 8/21/25. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE * QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today a routine unannounced visit was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/24/24. The program currently operates with a four (4) star rated license issued 5/10/22. The program earned six (6) points in program standards, four (4) points in staff education, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Teacher Latasha Withers assisted me today. I conducted and unassisted walkthrough of the center. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/18/24 and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 12/19/23. Children were observed playing outside, large group activities, center play, and routine care activities. A partial assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An albuterol inhaler for one child expired 5/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. The training for J. Shaw expired 7/2024. Technical assistance was provided at the provider's school-age location. .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. The training for J. Shaw expired 7/2024. Technical assistance was provided at the provider's school-age location. .1102(d) The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Withers. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 12/10/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 and ITERS3 assessment scales. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. A fire inspection must be completed by 12/18/24 and a copy sent to me within seven days. The Epi-pen for one child will expire 11/30/24. The permission to administer medication and allergy action plan for one child will expire 12/23/24. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE * QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ N PROGRESS 2 Facility ID: 01000550 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you today. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/27/23. Childcare consultant Turkessha Casterlow accompanied me on today’s visit. The program currently operates with a four (4) star rated license issued 5/10/22. The program earned six (6) points in program standards, four (4) points in staff education, and one (1) quality point for education options met. The center director Latoya Poole and teacher Latasha Withers assisted me today. I conducted and unassisted walkthrough of the center. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/24 and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 9 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 12/19/23. Children were observed playing outside, large group activities, center play, and routine care activities. Transportation is provided for school-age children. Two passenger vans (KBL 2601 and HHB 7001) are being used. Both were on site and monitored today. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Ten mats had torn and frayed edges with exposed foam. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. a photograph was attached to the emergency information for twenty-two children that are transported. No emergency or identifying information was on file for six children that are transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. Three children with emergency medications did not have a medical action plan on file. .0801(b) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan for one child was dated 9/19/22 and not updated yearly as required. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The signature on permission to administer medication form for four children was older than six months. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Poole. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 5/8/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: The tires on van HHB 7001 are at minimum tread depth and need to be replaced as soon as possible. We discussed the resumption of rated license assessments today. You will be in cohort 3. There will be a preparation year from July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 and an assessment year from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. We discussed the procedure for storage of non-emergency medications that are listed on a medical action plan. These medications, like Benadryl, are to be stored in a small lock box and kept with the other emergency medication that is not required to be locked. All emergency medications should be labeled so all staff can locate it easily if a medical need arises. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE including new rules effective January 1, 2024 If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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