THE Beacon Child Development Center

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/2025. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/31/2026. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/12/2026. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/31/2026. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 4/28/2026. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The indoor and outdoor were monitored. Space #1, 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3 the group of one to three years old were in the classroom engaged in free play. After free play the group prepared for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. Space # 4, the group of four-year-olds were engaged in gross motor play in the gym. After gross motor play, the group transitioned to their classroom for lunch. When lunch concluded the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. While monitoring the classroom, I observed alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Lunch today consisted of beef tacos, lettuce, tomatoes, and milk. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS): The facilities rated license is due to be reassessed. The facility plans to pursue the Classroom & Instructional Quality pathway and pursue a five-star rated license. Ms. Ledbetter had stated during the 11/7/2025 visit that she planned to apply for rated license during the next six (6) month visit. Ms. Ledbetter stated today that she still needs more time to gather the documentation for each component and complete the training for the curriculum and formative assessment. Ms. Ledbetter plans to apply for rated license by 5/31/2026. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #4 alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 840- Space #4, alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Rule Reference: 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b) Consultation is provided as follows: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) helpline for managing challenging behaviors telephone number (1-888-600-1685 Option 1), online portal, and Talk to the Expert space in the Social-Emotional Connections is available. Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) now have an email for requesting HSB Coaching or training: HSB@ChildCareResourcesInc.org. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/2025. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/31/2026. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/12/2026. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/31/2026. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 4/28/2026. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The indoor and outdoor were monitored. Space #1, 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3 the group of one to three years old were in the classroom engaged in free play. After free play the group prepared for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. Space # 4, the group of four-year-olds were engaged in gross motor play in the gym. After gross motor play, the group transitioned to their classroom for lunch. When lunch concluded the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. While monitoring the classroom, I observed alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Lunch today consisted of beef tacos, lettuce, tomatoes, and milk. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS): The facilities rated license is due to be reassessed. The facility plans to pursue the Classroom & Instructional Quality pathway and pursue a five-star rated license. Ms. Ledbetter had stated during the 11/7/2025 visit that she planned to apply for rated license during the next six (6) month visit. Ms. Ledbetter stated today that she still needs more time to gather the documentation for each component and complete the training for the curriculum and formative assessment. Ms. Ledbetter plans to apply for rated license by 5/31/2026. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #4 alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 840- Space #4, alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Rule Reference: 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b) Consultation is provided as follows: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) helpline for managing challenging behaviors telephone number (1-888-600-1685 Option 1), online portal, and Talk to the Expert space in the Social-Emotional Connections is available. Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) now have an email for requesting HSB Coaching or training: HSB@ChildCareResourcesInc.org. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/2025. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/31/2026. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/12/2026. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/31/2026. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 4/28/2026. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The indoor and outdoor were monitored. Space #1, 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3 the group of one to three years old were in the classroom engaged in free play. After free play the group prepared for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. Space # 4, the group of four-year-olds were engaged in gross motor play in the gym. After gross motor play, the group transitioned to their classroom for lunch. When lunch concluded the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. While monitoring the classroom, I observed alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Lunch today consisted of beef tacos, lettuce, tomatoes, and milk. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS): The facilities rated license is due to be reassessed. The facility plans to pursue the Classroom & Instructional Quality pathway and pursue a five-star rated license. Ms. Ledbetter had stated during the 11/7/2025 visit that she planned to apply for rated license during the next six (6) month visit. Ms. Ledbetter stated today that she still needs more time to gather the documentation for each component and complete the training for the curriculum and formative assessment. Ms. Ledbetter plans to apply for rated license by 5/31/2026. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #4 alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 840- Space #4, alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Rule Reference: 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b) Consultation is provided as follows: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) helpline for managing challenging behaviors telephone number (1-888-600-1685 Option 1), online portal, and Talk to the Expert space in the Social-Emotional Connections is available. Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) now have an email for requesting HSB Coaching or training: HSB@ChildCareResourcesInc.org. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/2025. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/31/2026. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/12/2026. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/31/2026. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 4/28/2026. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The indoor and outdoor were monitored. Space #1, 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3 the group of one to three years old were in the classroom engaged in free play. After free play the group prepared for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. Space # 4, the group of four-year-olds were engaged in gross motor play in the gym. After gross motor play, the group transitioned to their classroom for lunch. When lunch concluded the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. While monitoring the classroom, I observed alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Lunch today consisted of beef tacos, lettuce, tomatoes, and milk. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS): The facilities rated license is due to be reassessed. The facility plans to pursue the Classroom & Instructional Quality pathway and pursue a five-star rated license. Ms. Ledbetter had stated during the 11/7/2025 visit that she planned to apply for rated license during the next six (6) month visit. Ms. Ledbetter stated today that she still needs more time to gather the documentation for each component and complete the training for the curriculum and formative assessment. Ms. Ledbetter plans to apply for rated license by 5/31/2026. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #4 alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 840- Space #4, alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Rule Reference: 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b) Consultation is provided as follows: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) helpline for managing challenging behaviors telephone number (1-888-600-1685 Option 1), online portal, and Talk to the Expert space in the Social-Emotional Connections is available. Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) now have an email for requesting HSB Coaching or training: HSB@ChildCareResourcesInc.org. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/2025. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/31/2026. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/12/2026. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/31/2026. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 4/28/2026. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The indoor and outdoor were monitored. Space #1, 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3 the group of one to three years old were in the classroom engaged in free play. After free play the group prepared for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. Space # 4, the group of four-year-olds were engaged in gross motor play in the gym. After gross motor play, the group transitioned to their classroom for lunch. When lunch concluded the group of children transitioned to the gym for nap. While monitoring the classroom, I observed alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Lunch today consisted of beef tacos, lettuce, tomatoes, and milk. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS): The facilities rated license is due to be reassessed. The facility plans to pursue the Classroom & Instructional Quality pathway and pursue a five-star rated license. Ms. Ledbetter had stated during the 11/7/2025 visit that she planned to apply for rated license during the next six (6) month visit. Ms. Ledbetter stated today that she still needs more time to gather the documentation for each component and complete the training for the curriculum and formative assessment. Ms. Ledbetter plans to apply for rated license by 5/31/2026. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #4 alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 840- Space #4, alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. The administrator removed them and relocated them to the office during the visit. Rule Reference: 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b) Consultation is provided as follows: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) helpline for managing challenging behaviors telephone number (1-888-600-1685 Option 1), online portal, and Talk to the Expert space in the Social-Emotional Connections is available. Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) now have an email for requesting HSB Coaching or training: HSB@ChildCareResourcesInc.org. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with to you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nap, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 11/3/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/21/2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/11/2025. The next emergency drill is due by 11/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/21/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. Lead water testing was completed on 6/6/2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was conducted. Space #1 was closed and used for storage. Space #2 was closed due to attendance. Space #3, was closed due to attendance and combined in space #4 for free play, lunch, and outdoor play. During naptime, the groups combined in space #3 for nap time. While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. Space # 4, the group of three- to five-year-olds were cleaning up from free play and transition to outdoor gross motor play. After outdoor gross motor play, the group transitioned indoors to prepare for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group transitioned to space #3 for naptime. Staff and children files were monitored and in compliance. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility would like pursue Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We discussed the facility will need to determine what the Center Quality Improvement Plan goal will be, determine what your Family and Community Engagement standards will be, and staff need to finish submitting education to WORKS. One staff member is waiting on an official transcript. For the coaching/training requirement for the administrator, the administrator will need to reach out to Children and Family Resource Center, and/or work with another facility director to establish a coaching plan. The facility plans to apply for a rated license during the next six (6) month visit. All facility license are to be reassessed by December 31, 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 847- While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. We discussed when a parent turns in the medication and forms to review each form to ensure all the required information is included when the parent submits a form other than the permission to administer medication form from the Division. The parent arrived at 11:45a to update the medication forms. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9) Item 849- Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. The administrator discarded those during the visit. We discussed when a child terminates to ensure the staff returns the medication to the parents. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: -We discussed a substitute is required to have an annual staff evaluation conducted each year of employment. The current substitute has not worked thus far this calendar year. I recommend when she returns you conduct a staff evaluation and begin from that date forward ensuring an annual staff evaluation is completed until her employment is terminated. -ABCMS portal all staff members currently working are listed on the portal. The substitute will need to be added to the staff roster. -We discussed reaching out Children and Family Resource Center to provide a refresher medication administration training to show staff how to properly administer the emergency medications that the facility currently has. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with to you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nap, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 11/3/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/21/2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/11/2025. The next emergency drill is due by 11/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/21/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. Lead water testing was completed on 6/6/2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was conducted. Space #1 was closed and used for storage. Space #2 was closed due to attendance. Space #3, was closed due to attendance and combined in space #4 for free play, lunch, and outdoor play. During naptime, the groups combined in space #3 for nap time. While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. Space # 4, the group of three- to five-year-olds were cleaning up from free play and transition to outdoor gross motor play. After outdoor gross motor play, the group transitioned indoors to prepare for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group transitioned to space #3 for naptime. Staff and children files were monitored and in compliance. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility would like pursue Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We discussed the facility will need to determine what the Center Quality Improvement Plan goal will be, determine what your Family and Community Engagement standards will be, and staff need to finish submitting education to WORKS. One staff member is waiting on an official transcript. For the coaching/training requirement for the administrator, the administrator will need to reach out to Children and Family Resource Center, and/or work with another facility director to establish a coaching plan. The facility plans to apply for a rated license during the next six (6) month visit. All facility license are to be reassessed by December 31, 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 847- While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. We discussed when a parent turns in the medication and forms to review each form to ensure all the required information is included when the parent submits a form other than the permission to administer medication form from the Division. The parent arrived at 11:45a to update the medication forms. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9) Item 849- Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. The administrator discarded those during the visit. We discussed when a child terminates to ensure the staff returns the medication to the parents. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: -We discussed a substitute is required to have an annual staff evaluation conducted each year of employment. The current substitute has not worked thus far this calendar year. I recommend when she returns you conduct a staff evaluation and begin from that date forward ensuring an annual staff evaluation is completed until her employment is terminated. -ABCMS portal all staff members currently working are listed on the portal. The substitute will need to be added to the staff roster. -We discussed reaching out Children and Family Resource Center to provide a refresher medication administration training to show staff how to properly administer the emergency medications that the facility currently has. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with to you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nap, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 11/3/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/21/2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/11/2025. The next emergency drill is due by 11/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/21/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. Lead water testing was completed on 6/6/2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was conducted. Space #1 was closed and used for storage. Space #2 was closed due to attendance. Space #3, was closed due to attendance and combined in space #4 for free play, lunch, and outdoor play. During naptime, the groups combined in space #3 for nap time. While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. Space # 4, the group of three- to five-year-olds were cleaning up from free play and transition to outdoor gross motor play. After outdoor gross motor play, the group transitioned indoors to prepare for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group transitioned to space #3 for naptime. Staff and children files were monitored and in compliance. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility would like pursue Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We discussed the facility will need to determine what the Center Quality Improvement Plan goal will be, determine what your Family and Community Engagement standards will be, and staff need to finish submitting education to WORKS. One staff member is waiting on an official transcript. For the coaching/training requirement for the administrator, the administrator will need to reach out to Children and Family Resource Center, and/or work with another facility director to establish a coaching plan. The facility plans to apply for a rated license during the next six (6) month visit. All facility license are to be reassessed by December 31, 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 847- While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. We discussed when a parent turns in the medication and forms to review each form to ensure all the required information is included when the parent submits a form other than the permission to administer medication form from the Division. The parent arrived at 11:45a to update the medication forms. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9) Item 849- Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. The administrator discarded those during the visit. We discussed when a child terminates to ensure the staff returns the medication to the parents. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: -We discussed a substitute is required to have an annual staff evaluation conducted each year of employment. The current substitute has not worked thus far this calendar year. I recommend when she returns you conduct a staff evaluation and begin from that date forward ensuring an annual staff evaluation is completed until her employment is terminated. -ABCMS portal all staff members currently working are listed on the portal. The substitute will need to be added to the staff roster. -We discussed reaching out Children and Family Resource Center to provide a refresher medication administration training to show staff how to properly administer the emergency medications that the facility currently has. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with to you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nap, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 11/3/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/21/2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/11/2025. The next emergency drill is due by 11/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/21/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. Lead water testing was completed on 6/6/2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was conducted. Space #1 was closed and used for storage. Space #2 was closed due to attendance. Space #3, was closed due to attendance and combined in space #4 for free play, lunch, and outdoor play. During naptime, the groups combined in space #3 for nap time. While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. Space # 4, the group of three- to five-year-olds were cleaning up from free play and transition to outdoor gross motor play. After outdoor gross motor play, the group transitioned indoors to prepare for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group transitioned to space #3 for naptime. Staff and children files were monitored and in compliance. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility would like pursue Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We discussed the facility will need to determine what the Center Quality Improvement Plan goal will be, determine what your Family and Community Engagement standards will be, and staff need to finish submitting education to WORKS. One staff member is waiting on an official transcript. For the coaching/training requirement for the administrator, the administrator will need to reach out to Children and Family Resource Center, and/or work with another facility director to establish a coaching plan. The facility plans to apply for a rated license during the next six (6) month visit. All facility license are to be reassessed by December 31, 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 847- While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. We discussed when a parent turns in the medication and forms to review each form to ensure all the required information is included when the parent submits a form other than the permission to administer medication form from the Division. The parent arrived at 11:45a to update the medication forms. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9) Item 849- Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. The administrator discarded those during the visit. We discussed when a child terminates to ensure the staff returns the medication to the parents. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: -We discussed a substitute is required to have an annual staff evaluation conducted each year of employment. The current substitute has not worked thus far this calendar year. I recommend when she returns you conduct a staff evaluation and begin from that date forward ensuring an annual staff evaluation is completed until her employment is terminated. -ABCMS portal all staff members currently working are listed on the portal. The substitute will need to be added to the staff roster. -We discussed reaching out Children and Family Resource Center to provide a refresher medication administration training to show staff how to properly administer the emergency medications that the facility currently has. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with to you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nap, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 11/3/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/21/2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/11/2025. The next emergency drill is due by 11/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/21/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. Lead water testing was completed on 6/6/2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was conducted. Space #1 was closed and used for storage. Space #2 was closed due to attendance. Space #3, was closed due to attendance and combined in space #4 for free play, lunch, and outdoor play. During naptime, the groups combined in space #3 for nap time. While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. Space # 4, the group of three- to five-year-olds were cleaning up from free play and transition to outdoor gross motor play. After outdoor gross motor play, the group transitioned indoors to prepare for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group transitioned to space #3 for naptime. Staff and children files were monitored and in compliance. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility would like pursue Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We discussed the facility will need to determine what the Center Quality Improvement Plan goal will be, determine what your Family and Community Engagement standards will be, and staff need to finish submitting education to WORKS. One staff member is waiting on an official transcript. For the coaching/training requirement for the administrator, the administrator will need to reach out to Children and Family Resource Center, and/or work with another facility director to establish a coaching plan. The facility plans to apply for a rated license during the next six (6) month visit. All facility license are to be reassessed by December 31, 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 847- While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. We discussed when a parent turns in the medication and forms to review each form to ensure all the required information is included when the parent submits a form other than the permission to administer medication form from the Division. The parent arrived at 11:45a to update the medication forms. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9) Item 849- Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. The administrator discarded those during the visit. We discussed when a child terminates to ensure the staff returns the medication to the parents. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: -We discussed a substitute is required to have an annual staff evaluation conducted each year of employment. The current substitute has not worked thus far this calendar year. I recommend when she returns you conduct a staff evaluation and begin from that date forward ensuring an annual staff evaluation is completed until her employment is terminated. -ABCMS portal all staff members currently working are listed on the portal. The substitute will need to be added to the staff roster. -We discussed reaching out Children and Family Resource Center to provide a refresher medication administration training to show staff how to properly administer the emergency medications that the facility currently has. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .3222 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with to you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nap, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 11/3/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/21/2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/11/2025. The next emergency drill is due by 11/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/21/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/5/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. Lead water testing was completed on 6/6/2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was conducted. Space #1 was closed and used for storage. Space #2 was closed due to attendance. Space #3, was closed due to attendance and combined in space #4 for free play, lunch, and outdoor play. During naptime, the groups combined in space #3 for nap time. While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. Space # 4, the group of three- to five-year-olds were cleaning up from free play and transition to outdoor gross motor play. After outdoor gross motor play, the group transitioned indoors to prepare for lunch. When lunch concluded, the group transitioned to space #3 for naptime. Staff and children files were monitored and in compliance. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility would like pursue Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We discussed the facility will need to determine what the Center Quality Improvement Plan goal will be, determine what your Family and Community Engagement standards will be, and staff need to finish submitting education to WORKS. One staff member is waiting on an official transcript. For the coaching/training requirement for the administrator, the administrator will need to reach out to Children and Family Resource Center, and/or work with another facility director to establish a coaching plan. The facility plans to apply for a rated license during the next six (6) month visit. All facility license are to be reassessed by December 31, 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 847- While monitoring medications, I observed two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. We discussed when a parent turns in the medication and forms to review each form to ensure all the required information is included when the parent submits a form other than the permission to administer medication form from the Division. The parent arrived at 11:45a to update the medication forms. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9) Item 849- Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. The administrator discarded those during the visit. We discussed when a child terminates to ensure the staff returns the medication to the parents. Rule Refence: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: -We discussed a substitute is required to have an annual staff evaluation conducted each year of employment. The current substitute has not worked thus far this calendar year. I recommend when she returns you conduct a staff evaluation and begin from that date forward ensuring an annual staff evaluation is completed until her employment is terminated. -ABCMS portal all staff members currently working are listed on the portal. The substitute will need to be added to the staff roster. -We discussed reaching out Children and Family Resource Center to provide a refresher medication administration training to show staff how to properly administer the emergency medications that the facility currently has. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 5/28/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/20/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/28/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The last lead water testing was completed 6/6/2024. The next testing is due on or before 6/6/2027. The last lead paint testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The facility is currently waiting on RTI to provide the results for the asbestos testing. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility does not provide transportation. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) as of 5/27/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The children ages two to five years old were transitioning to nap in the gym. When I asked Ms. Ledbetter about the children laying down early she stated that the majority of the children arrive at 7:00a and leave by 3:00p. While monitoring the gym nap area, I observed the children spaced out on their cots with their blankets and the staff member was walking around the area supervising the children. Space #1, 2, 3 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space # 4, the group of two- to five-year-olds were transitioning to nap in the gym. The facility does not have any medication for the children currently enrolled. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1035 Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. Ms. Ledbetter had the staff review and update these during the visit. We discussed that staff are required to review and document that they reviewed their staff emergency information. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09.0701(a) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed prior to the children returning outside, the staff will need to wipe of the standing water on the climbing equipment, and verify that the wasp is out of the little tikes cottage. EPR plan is due to be updated on or before 6/25/2025. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 5/28/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/20/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/28/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The last lead water testing was completed 6/6/2024. The next testing is due on or before 6/6/2027. The last lead paint testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The facility is currently waiting on RTI to provide the results for the asbestos testing. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility does not provide transportation. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) as of 5/27/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The children ages two to five years old were transitioning to nap in the gym. When I asked Ms. Ledbetter about the children laying down early she stated that the majority of the children arrive at 7:00a and leave by 3:00p. While monitoring the gym nap area, I observed the children spaced out on their cots with their blankets and the staff member was walking around the area supervising the children. Space #1, 2, 3 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space # 4, the group of two- to five-year-olds were transitioning to nap in the gym. The facility does not have any medication for the children currently enrolled. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1035 Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. Ms. Ledbetter had the staff review and update these during the visit. We discussed that staff are required to review and document that they reviewed their staff emergency information. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09.0701(a) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed prior to the children returning outside, the staff will need to wipe of the standing water on the climbing equipment, and verify that the wasp is out of the little tikes cottage. EPR plan is due to be updated on or before 6/25/2025. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 5/28/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/20/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/28/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The last lead water testing was completed 6/6/2024. The next testing is due on or before 6/6/2027. The last lead paint testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The facility is currently waiting on RTI to provide the results for the asbestos testing. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility does not provide transportation. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) as of 5/27/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The children ages two to five years old were transitioning to nap in the gym. When I asked Ms. Ledbetter about the children laying down early she stated that the majority of the children arrive at 7:00a and leave by 3:00p. While monitoring the gym nap area, I observed the children spaced out on their cots with their blankets and the staff member was walking around the area supervising the children. Space #1, 2, 3 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space # 4, the group of two- to five-year-olds were transitioning to nap in the gym. The facility does not have any medication for the children currently enrolled. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1035 Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. Ms. Ledbetter had the staff review and update these during the visit. We discussed that staff are required to review and document that they reviewed their staff emergency information. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09.0701(a) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed prior to the children returning outside, the staff will need to wipe of the standing water on the climbing equipment, and verify that the wasp is out of the little tikes cottage. EPR plan is due to be updated on or before 6/25/2025. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 5/28/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/20/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/28/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The last lead water testing was completed 6/6/2024. The next testing is due on or before 6/6/2027. The last lead paint testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The facility is currently waiting on RTI to provide the results for the asbestos testing. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility does not provide transportation. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) as of 5/27/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The children ages two to five years old were transitioning to nap in the gym. When I asked Ms. Ledbetter about the children laying down early she stated that the majority of the children arrive at 7:00a and leave by 3:00p. While monitoring the gym nap area, I observed the children spaced out on their cots with their blankets and the staff member was walking around the area supervising the children. Space #1, 2, 3 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space # 4, the group of two- to five-year-olds were transitioning to nap in the gym. The facility does not have any medication for the children currently enrolled. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1035 Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. Ms. Ledbetter had the staff review and update these during the visit. We discussed that staff are required to review and document that they reviewed their staff emergency information. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09.0701(a) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed prior to the children returning outside, the staff will need to wipe of the standing water on the climbing equipment, and verify that the wasp is out of the little tikes cottage. EPR plan is due to be updated on or before 6/25/2025. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 09.0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 5/28/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/20/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/28/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The last lead water testing was completed 6/6/2024. The next testing is due on or before 6/6/2027. The last lead paint testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The facility is currently waiting on RTI to provide the results for the asbestos testing. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility does not provide transportation. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) as of 5/27/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The children ages two to five years old were transitioning to nap in the gym. When I asked Ms. Ledbetter about the children laying down early she stated that the majority of the children arrive at 7:00a and leave by 3:00p. While monitoring the gym nap area, I observed the children spaced out on their cots with their blankets and the staff member was walking around the area supervising the children. Space #1, 2, 3 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space # 4, the group of two- to five-year-olds were transitioning to nap in the gym. The facility does not have any medication for the children currently enrolled. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1035 Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. Ms. Ledbetter had the staff review and update these during the visit. We discussed that staff are required to review and document that they reviewed their staff emergency information. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09.0701(a) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed prior to the children returning outside, the staff will need to wipe of the standing water on the climbing equipment, and verify that the wasp is out of the little tikes cottage. EPR plan is due to be updated on or before 6/25/2025. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, accompanied me today during the walk through and was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/22/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 5/28/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/20/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/28/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The last lead water testing was completed 6/6/2024. The next testing is due on or before 6/6/2027. The last lead paint testing was completed on 3/21/2025. The facility is currently waiting on RTI to provide the results for the asbestos testing. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility does not provide transportation. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) as of 5/27/2025. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Ledbetter. The children ages two to five years old were transitioning to nap in the gym. When I asked Ms. Ledbetter about the children laying down early she stated that the majority of the children arrive at 7:00a and leave by 3:00p. While monitoring the gym nap area, I observed the children spaced out on their cots with their blankets and the staff member was walking around the area supervising the children. Space #1, 2, 3 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space # 4, the group of two- to five-year-olds were transitioning to nap in the gym. The facility does not have any medication for the children currently enrolled. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1035 Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. Ms. Ledbetter had the staff review and update these during the visit. We discussed that staff are required to review and document that they reviewed their staff emergency information. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09.0701(a) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed prior to the children returning outside, the staff will need to wipe of the standing water on the climbing equipment, and verify that the wasp is out of the little tikes cottage. EPR plan is due to be updated on or before 6/25/2025. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator was on-site and available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) as of 11/21/2024. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/15/2024. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/23/2024. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/15/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/6/2024 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility closed on 9/27/2024 due to Tropical Storm Helene and re-opened after Tropical Storm Helene on 10/8/2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on the way in. Ms. Ledbetter arrived around 10:15a. The group of two to four years were located in the gym engaged in gross motor play. Ms. Ledbetter arrived while monitoring the gym. After monitoring the gym, we conducted a walk through of the classrooms. Space #1, and 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3, the group of two- to three-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the three- to four-year-olds due to low attendance today. While monitoring the classroom, I observed one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. I also observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Space # 4, the group of three- to four-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the two to three year olds due to low attendance today. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 842- In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. The administrator printed the required permission to administer medication form to give to the parent today to get it completed. We discussed the need to ensure that all medications have the appropriate forms completed prior to use in the classroom. The administrator stated that the medication has not been administered while the child has been enrolled. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a)&(b) Item 858- In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Also while walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. The administrator corrected this during the visit. We discussed that with children under three years of age to look at the classroom environment, and the routes the children take to ensure that all plastics and easily torn materials are stored appropriately. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/6/2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that all child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator was on-site and available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) as of 11/21/2024. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/15/2024. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/23/2024. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/15/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/6/2024 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility closed on 9/27/2024 due to Tropical Storm Helene and re-opened after Tropical Storm Helene on 10/8/2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on the way in. Ms. Ledbetter arrived around 10:15a. The group of two to four years were located in the gym engaged in gross motor play. Ms. Ledbetter arrived while monitoring the gym. After monitoring the gym, we conducted a walk through of the classrooms. Space #1, and 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3, the group of two- to three-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the three- to four-year-olds due to low attendance today. While monitoring the classroom, I observed one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. I also observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Space # 4, the group of three- to four-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the two to three year olds due to low attendance today. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 842- In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. The administrator printed the required permission to administer medication form to give to the parent today to get it completed. We discussed the need to ensure that all medications have the appropriate forms completed prior to use in the classroom. The administrator stated that the medication has not been administered while the child has been enrolled. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a)&(b) Item 858- In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Also while walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. The administrator corrected this during the visit. We discussed that with children under three years of age to look at the classroom environment, and the routes the children take to ensure that all plastics and easily torn materials are stored appropriately. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/6/2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that all child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator was on-site and available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) as of 11/21/2024. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/15/2024. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/23/2024. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/15/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/6/2024 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility closed on 9/27/2024 due to Tropical Storm Helene and re-opened after Tropical Storm Helene on 10/8/2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on the way in. Ms. Ledbetter arrived around 10:15a. The group of two to four years were located in the gym engaged in gross motor play. Ms. Ledbetter arrived while monitoring the gym. After monitoring the gym, we conducted a walk through of the classrooms. Space #1, and 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3, the group of two- to three-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the three- to four-year-olds due to low attendance today. While monitoring the classroom, I observed one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. I also observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Space # 4, the group of three- to four-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the two to three year olds due to low attendance today. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 842- In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. The administrator printed the required permission to administer medication form to give to the parent today to get it completed. We discussed the need to ensure that all medications have the appropriate forms completed prior to use in the classroom. The administrator stated that the medication has not been administered while the child has been enrolled. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a)&(b) Item 858- In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Also while walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. The administrator corrected this during the visit. We discussed that with children under three years of age to look at the classroom environment, and the routes the children take to ensure that all plastics and easily torn materials are stored appropriately. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/6/2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that all child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator was on-site and available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) as of 11/21/2024. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/15/2024. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/23/2024. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/15/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/6/2024 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility closed on 9/27/2024 due to Tropical Storm Helene and re-opened after Tropical Storm Helene on 10/8/2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on the way in. Ms. Ledbetter arrived around 10:15a. The group of two to four years were located in the gym engaged in gross motor play. Ms. Ledbetter arrived while monitoring the gym. After monitoring the gym, we conducted a walk through of the classrooms. Space #1, and 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3, the group of two- to three-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the three- to four-year-olds due to low attendance today. While monitoring the classroom, I observed one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. I also observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Space # 4, the group of three- to four-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the two to three year olds due to low attendance today. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 842- In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. The administrator printed the required permission to administer medication form to give to the parent today to get it completed. We discussed the need to ensure that all medications have the appropriate forms completed prior to use in the classroom. The administrator stated that the medication has not been administered while the child has been enrolled. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a)&(b) Item 858- In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Also while walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. The administrator corrected this during the visit. We discussed that with children under three years of age to look at the classroom environment, and the routes the children take to ensure that all plastics and easily torn materials are stored appropriately. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/6/2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that all child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator was on-site and available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) as of 11/21/2024. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/15/2024. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/23/2024. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/15/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/6/2024 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility closed on 9/27/2024 due to Tropical Storm Helene and re-opened after Tropical Storm Helene on 10/8/2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on the way in. Ms. Ledbetter arrived around 10:15a. The group of two to four years were located in the gym engaged in gross motor play. Ms. Ledbetter arrived while monitoring the gym. After monitoring the gym, we conducted a walk through of the classrooms. Space #1, and 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3, the group of two- to three-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the three- to four-year-olds due to low attendance today. While monitoring the classroom, I observed one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. I also observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Space # 4, the group of three- to four-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the two to three year olds due to low attendance today. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 842- In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. The administrator printed the required permission to administer medication form to give to the parent today to get it completed. We discussed the need to ensure that all medications have the appropriate forms completed prior to use in the classroom. The administrator stated that the medication has not been administered while the child has been enrolled. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a)&(b) Item 858- In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Also while walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. The administrator corrected this during the visit. We discussed that with children under three years of age to look at the classroom environment, and the routes the children take to ensure that all plastics and easily torn materials are stored appropriately. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/6/2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that all child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator was on-site and available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) as of 11/21/2024. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/15/2024. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/23/2024. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/15/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/6/2024 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility closed on 9/27/2024 due to Tropical Storm Helene and re-opened after Tropical Storm Helene on 10/8/2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on the way in. Ms. Ledbetter arrived around 10:15a. The group of two to four years were located in the gym engaged in gross motor play. Ms. Ledbetter arrived while monitoring the gym. After monitoring the gym, we conducted a walk through of the classrooms. Space #1, and 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3, the group of two- to three-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the three- to four-year-olds due to low attendance today. While monitoring the classroom, I observed one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. I also observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Space # 4, the group of three- to four-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the two to three year olds due to low attendance today. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 842- In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. The administrator printed the required permission to administer medication form to give to the parent today to get it completed. We discussed the need to ensure that all medications have the appropriate forms completed prior to use in the classroom. The administrator stated that the medication has not been administered while the child has been enrolled. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a)&(b) Item 858- In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Also while walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. The administrator corrected this during the visit. We discussed that with children under three years of age to look at the classroom environment, and the routes the children take to ensure that all plastics and easily torn materials are stored appropriately. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/6/2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that all child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator was on-site and available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) as of 11/21/2024. Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. Permit type – Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 Special Services/Restrictions – first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/15/2024. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/23/2024. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/15/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/30/2024 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/6/2024 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The facility closed on 9/27/2024 due to Tropical Storm Helene and re-opened after Tropical Storm Helene on 10/8/2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on the way in. Ms. Ledbetter arrived around 10:15a. The group of two to four years were located in the gym engaged in gross motor play. Ms. Ledbetter arrived while monitoring the gym. After monitoring the gym, we conducted a walk through of the classrooms. Space #1, and 2 are currently closed due to low enrollment and staffing. Space #3, the group of two- to three-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the three- to four-year-olds due to low attendance today. While monitoring the classroom, I observed one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. I also observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Space # 4, the group of three- to four-year-olds were in the gym engaged in gross motor play combined with the two to three year olds due to low attendance today. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 842- In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form. The administrator printed the required permission to administer medication form to give to the parent today to get it completed. We discussed the need to ensure that all medications have the appropriate forms completed prior to use in the classroom. The administrator stated that the medication has not been administered while the child has been enrolled. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a)&(b) Item 858- In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. The administrator corrected this during the visit. Also while walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. The administrator corrected this during the visit. We discussed that with children under three years of age to look at the classroom environment, and the routes the children take to ensure that all plastics and easily torn materials are stored appropriately. Rule Reference: 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/6/2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that all child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/7/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/7/2024 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was off-site getting supplies and would be back soon. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator arrived on-site at 10:20am. I explained the reason for my visit and continued my monitoring. Your program currently operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License effective 3/1/2017. The permit restrictions were in compliance including first shift and meets enhanced space. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions I began monitoring the outdoor space till Ms. Ledbetter arrived at 10:20a. Outdoor space #1, I observed the preschool children ages three to seven years old engaged in play with the climbers, shovels, and buckets. The staff member present with the children was actively supervising the children. Outdoor space #2, the group of two-year-old children were engaged in gross motor play with coupe cars, climbers, and push toys. After gross motor play, the groups transitioned indoors. Once indoors, the group of two-year-old children transitioned to space #3 to wash hands and engaged in free play until lunch. While monitoring the classroom, I observed a staff purse sitting on the countertop beside the sink in a clear storage container. I spoke with the staff member regarding the purse needed to be stored inaccessible to the children. The staff member moved the clear storage container with the purse to the top of the cabinets. A Destin diaper cream was observed without parent signature. However, the administrator had just had the form updated and brought the signed form to the classroom for the staff. In space #4, the group of three- to seven-year-olds were transitioning indoors from gross motor play. They washed their hands as they entered the classroom and prepared for lunch. The staff member washed their hands sang songs with the children and read the book Who is the Beast. After story time, lunch arrived. Lunch consisted of ham and cheese sandwich, carrots, celery, ranch dressing, and milk. The menu documented peanut butter sandwich, carrots, celery, and milk. The alterations were made due to food supplies and the staff updated the menu prior to serving the children. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/16/2024. The last emergency drill, lockdown drill, was practiced on 3/20/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/15/2024, with six (6) demerits. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 6/23/2023. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. All staff files were in compliance. Additionally, I discussed the need to update the facility application, and legal designee. Ms. Ledbetter completed the forms during the visit. She will get the pastor to sign off on the forms and return them to me by 6/21/2024. We also reviewed the facility information and updated the facility email address to beaconcdc@gmail.com during the visit. The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #9995 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (f) Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. - Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. I suggest having store their purse in a designated location as soon as they arrive on site at the facility. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Staff on-going training hours are from employment date to employment anniversary date each year. - First Aid and CPR training is due for KL by 10/2024, BE by 8/2024, ER by 8/2024, and JM by 7/7/2024. - Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan is due to be updated by 6/23/2024. Staff annual review of the EPR plan is due by 6/23/2024. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Challenging behaviors helpline can be reached at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic copy of the visit summary was left with you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/7/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/7/2024 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was off-site getting supplies and would be back soon. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator arrived on-site at 10:20am. I explained the reason for my visit and continued my monitoring. Your program currently operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License effective 3/1/2017. The permit restrictions were in compliance including first shift and meets enhanced space. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions I began monitoring the outdoor space till Ms. Ledbetter arrived at 10:20a. Outdoor space #1, I observed the preschool children ages three to seven years old engaged in play with the climbers, shovels, and buckets. The staff member present with the children was actively supervising the children. Outdoor space #2, the group of two-year-old children were engaged in gross motor play with coupe cars, climbers, and push toys. After gross motor play, the groups transitioned indoors. Once indoors, the group of two-year-old children transitioned to space #3 to wash hands and engaged in free play until lunch. While monitoring the classroom, I observed a staff purse sitting on the countertop beside the sink in a clear storage container. I spoke with the staff member regarding the purse needed to be stored inaccessible to the children. The staff member moved the clear storage container with the purse to the top of the cabinets. A Destin diaper cream was observed without parent signature. However, the administrator had just had the form updated and brought the signed form to the classroom for the staff. In space #4, the group of three- to seven-year-olds were transitioning indoors from gross motor play. They washed their hands as they entered the classroom and prepared for lunch. The staff member washed their hands sang songs with the children and read the book Who is the Beast. After story time, lunch arrived. Lunch consisted of ham and cheese sandwich, carrots, celery, ranch dressing, and milk. The menu documented peanut butter sandwich, carrots, celery, and milk. The alterations were made due to food supplies and the staff updated the menu prior to serving the children. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/16/2024. The last emergency drill, lockdown drill, was practiced on 3/20/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/15/2024, with six (6) demerits. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 6/23/2023. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. All staff files were in compliance. Additionally, I discussed the need to update the facility application, and legal designee. Ms. Ledbetter completed the forms during the visit. She will get the pastor to sign off on the forms and return them to me by 6/21/2024. We also reviewed the facility information and updated the facility email address to beaconcdc@gmail.com during the visit. The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #9995 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (f) Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. - Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. I suggest having store their purse in a designated location as soon as they arrive on site at the facility. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Staff on-going training hours are from employment date to employment anniversary date each year. - First Aid and CPR training is due for KL by 10/2024, BE by 8/2024, ER by 8/2024, and JM by 7/7/2024. - Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan is due to be updated by 6/23/2024. Staff annual review of the EPR plan is due by 6/23/2024. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Challenging behaviors helpline can be reached at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic copy of the visit summary was left with you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/7/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/7/2024 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was off-site getting supplies and would be back soon. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator arrived on-site at 10:20am. I explained the reason for my visit and continued my monitoring. Your program currently operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License effective 3/1/2017. The permit restrictions were in compliance including first shift and meets enhanced space. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions I began monitoring the outdoor space till Ms. Ledbetter arrived at 10:20a. Outdoor space #1, I observed the preschool children ages three to seven years old engaged in play with the climbers, shovels, and buckets. The staff member present with the children was actively supervising the children. Outdoor space #2, the group of two-year-old children were engaged in gross motor play with coupe cars, climbers, and push toys. After gross motor play, the groups transitioned indoors. Once indoors, the group of two-year-old children transitioned to space #3 to wash hands and engaged in free play until lunch. While monitoring the classroom, I observed a staff purse sitting on the countertop beside the sink in a clear storage container. I spoke with the staff member regarding the purse needed to be stored inaccessible to the children. The staff member moved the clear storage container with the purse to the top of the cabinets. A Destin diaper cream was observed without parent signature. However, the administrator had just had the form updated and brought the signed form to the classroom for the staff. In space #4, the group of three- to seven-year-olds were transitioning indoors from gross motor play. They washed their hands as they entered the classroom and prepared for lunch. The staff member washed their hands sang songs with the children and read the book Who is the Beast. After story time, lunch arrived. Lunch consisted of ham and cheese sandwich, carrots, celery, ranch dressing, and milk. The menu documented peanut butter sandwich, carrots, celery, and milk. The alterations were made due to food supplies and the staff updated the menu prior to serving the children. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/16/2024. The last emergency drill, lockdown drill, was practiced on 3/20/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/15/2024, with six (6) demerits. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 6/23/2023. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. All staff files were in compliance. Additionally, I discussed the need to update the facility application, and legal designee. Ms. Ledbetter completed the forms during the visit. She will get the pastor to sign off on the forms and return them to me by 6/21/2024. We also reviewed the facility information and updated the facility email address to beaconcdc@gmail.com during the visit. The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #9995 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (f) Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. - Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. I suggest having store their purse in a designated location as soon as they arrive on site at the facility. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Staff on-going training hours are from employment date to employment anniversary date each year. - First Aid and CPR training is due for KL by 10/2024, BE by 8/2024, ER by 8/2024, and JM by 7/7/2024. - Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan is due to be updated by 6/23/2024. Staff annual review of the EPR plan is due by 6/23/2024. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Challenging behaviors helpline can be reached at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic copy of the visit summary was left with you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/7/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/7/2024 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Beverly Edwards, Cook. She stated that Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was off-site getting supplies and would be back soon. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator arrived on-site at 10:20am. I explained the reason for my visit and continued my monitoring. Your program currently operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License effective 3/1/2017. The permit restrictions were in compliance including first shift and meets enhanced space. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was available to assist with questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/4/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions I began monitoring the outdoor space till Ms. Ledbetter arrived at 10:20a. Outdoor space #1, I observed the preschool children ages three to seven years old engaged in play with the climbers, shovels, and buckets. The staff member present with the children was actively supervising the children. Outdoor space #2, the group of two-year-old children were engaged in gross motor play with coupe cars, climbers, and push toys. After gross motor play, the groups transitioned indoors. Once indoors, the group of two-year-old children transitioned to space #3 to wash hands and engaged in free play until lunch. While monitoring the classroom, I observed a staff purse sitting on the countertop beside the sink in a clear storage container. I spoke with the staff member regarding the purse needed to be stored inaccessible to the children. The staff member moved the clear storage container with the purse to the top of the cabinets. A Destin diaper cream was observed without parent signature. However, the administrator had just had the form updated and brought the signed form to the classroom for the staff. In space #4, the group of three- to seven-year-olds were transitioning indoors from gross motor play. They washed their hands as they entered the classroom and prepared for lunch. The staff member washed their hands sang songs with the children and read the book Who is the Beast. After story time, lunch arrived. Lunch consisted of ham and cheese sandwich, carrots, celery, ranch dressing, and milk. The menu documented peanut butter sandwich, carrots, celery, and milk. The alterations were made due to food supplies and the staff updated the menu prior to serving the children. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/16/2024. The last emergency drill, lockdown drill, was practiced on 3/20/2024. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/15/2024, with six (6) demerits. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 6/23/2023. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. All staff files were in compliance. Additionally, I discussed the need to update the facility application, and legal designee. Ms. Ledbetter completed the forms during the visit. She will get the pastor to sign off on the forms and return them to me by 6/21/2024. We also reviewed the facility information and updated the facility email address to beaconcdc@gmail.com during the visit. The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #9995 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (f) Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. - Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. I suggest having store their purse in a designated location as soon as they arrive on site at the facility. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Staff on-going training hours are from employment date to employment anniversary date each year. - First Aid and CPR training is due for KL by 10/2024, BE by 8/2024, ER by 8/2024, and JM by 7/7/2024. - Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan is due to be updated by 6/23/2024. Staff annual review of the EPR plan is due by 6/23/2024. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Challenging behaviors helpline can be reached at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic copy of the visit summary was left with you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE BEACON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 45000213 Consultant: KARLA TERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, was on-site and available during the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Karla Terry, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Karen Ledbetter, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. The facilities compliance history was reviewed prior to the visit on 12/1/2023 and reviewed with the administrator during the visit. The facilities compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%). Union Grove Baptist Church d/b/a The Beacon Child Development Center does not have a Secretary of State listing due to operating as a non-profit, unincorporated organization. The facility operates with a Three (3) Star Rated License, issued 3/1/2017 with restrictions as follows: first shift, and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/2022. The last fire drill was practiced on11/16/2023. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/26/2023. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/16/2023. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/27/2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was reviewed on 6/23/2023. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. Upon arrival I introduced myself to the Administrator. In space # 3, I observed the group of two- to three-year-old children finishing up art and transitioning to free choice center play. After free choice center play, the children prepared for lunch. In space #4, the group of three- to six-year-old children were engaged in musical chairs. After musical chairs, the group prepared for lunch by washing hands and going to the tables. In space # 2, the group of one- to two-year-old children were eating lunch. After lunch the children prepared for nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, potatoes (tater tots), fruit cocktail, bread, and milk. All medications were monitored and one (1) permission to administer medication form was out of date. The program does not provide transportation. During the visit, one (1) existing staff file and two (2) children’s files were monitored. The following concerns regarding paperwork were noted: Child CC enrolled 11/15/2022 did not have a medical health care professional listed on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. .0803(12) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. .0802(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. -Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. This was corrected during the visit. I suggest adding the date to the activity plans when you post them. Item #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. I suggest to check medications and forms at least once every month to ensure all medication and forms are still in date. Item #1314 Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; -Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. I suggest reviewing the form when you receive it from the parents to ensure that the form is completed in its entirety. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/18/2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: karla.terry@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Karla Terry PO Box 552 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Please call me at 828-200-9952, or email karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 2 for rated license reassessments. The program’s year of preparation will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2025 and end 6/30/2026. We discussed that each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. - Emergency information for children ensure that each parent reviews their child’s emergency information and pick-up list located on the Child’s Application for enrollment annual. The parents need to sign and date to verify they have reviewed this information. If changes need to be made, have the parents completed a new form. - Nap time, the room should have enough lighting to see the child from across the room. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at karla.terry@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-200-9952, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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