Above AND Beyond Childcare Center

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABOVE AND BEYOND CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 91000220 Consultant: EMILY HARGROVE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/4/2026 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:40 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. E. Bostic-Young, Administrator was present and assisted during the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/30/2020, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits packet and infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/17/2025. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/18/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/24/2025 and your facility was approved for day and nighttime care. CORPORATION STATUS: Above And Beyond Childcare Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Above And Beyond Childcare Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. Three (3) children ranging from ages three (3) to four (4) years old were present during the visit. I observed children participating in outdoor play, interacting with the caregivers, completing toileting and hand washing routines, preparing for naptime and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti, sweet peas, peaches, and milk. Caregiver interacted with children with nurture and care. Franklin Granville Smart Start Representative B. Williamson was conducting a mock assessment. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One Staff member working in Space #3 have not been linked in the ABCMS Portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations was corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Emily Hargrove, PO Box 1974 Henderson NC 27536, or email emily.hargrove@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before June 18, 2026. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2023, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION: Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 100%. PROGRAM RECORDS: Fire Drills/Emergency Drills, Fire inspection, Sanitation report, First Aid/CPR Poster, Playground Outdoor Inspections, EMC Plan and License were reviewed and current. CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children records were monitored. Children records reviewed, were in compliance. Other children’s files not reviewed should be monitored to ensure compliance for the same information. Ten percent (10%) or more of existent staff files were monitored. Staff records reviewed were in compliance. Other staff records should be monitored for the same information to ensure compliance. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: All staff need to be linked in ABCMS Portal. Ella Kersey in Space #3 needs to be linked in ABCMS Portal. I reviewed with you where to go to get to the ABCMS Portal. You stated that you were aware of the process of linking new hires to ABCMS. If you have any problems or issues please contact Criminal Background Unit. You started working on the linking process during the visit. Child Care Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or Fax (984) 236-8223 or email at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: I provided TA with you today. I discussed and reviewed both Pathways #1 and #2 with you. We reviewed each form and discussed the process. You stated that you are going to do Pathway #2. I left the Application for a Rated License for Centers. I discussed and reviewed Section.3200 Standard Two through Five Star Rated License with you. We reviewed all components for Pathway #2. I reviewed your curriculum. You are currently using, Creative Curriculum for Preschool Teaching Strategies and Creative Curriuclum for Preschool Development Continuum Assessment tool kit. You will need to plan to purchase a curriculum for the school-age children. Southwestern Child Development Commission https://www.swcdcinc.org/ RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care and new child care requirements, and how to create a DCDEE WORKS account can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • North Carolina Risk Management Portal for EPR updates/review: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/# • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center Please feel free to contact me at (252) 214-8454 or email at Emily.hargrovve@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 1974, Henderson NC 27536. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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