RAY Childers Elementary Ymca Childcare

10A NCAC 09 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. Upon arrival, the purpose of the visit was reviewed with Lindsay Barrios Batz, group leader. The visit was conducted with you, Zarian Dixon, Interim Program Coordinator, who arrived during the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on April 23, 2025. This facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on October 17, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios. This facility has earned six points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 90 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of March 31, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and free play activities indoors. You stated you utilize the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #043 for indoor child care space. Children enrolled in before and after school are not transported by the facility during the school year. Files for three new staff members and one existing staff member were reviewed. You stated you assumed the role of Interim Program Coordinator on February 20, 2026, when the previous program coordinator resigned. All staff members were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 4:15pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 2, 2026, at 3:27pm. This facility is scheduled to operate during the summer. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child was not signed out on March 2, 2026, and four children were not signed out on March 13, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One incident report for a child's injury that occurred on August 11, 2025, did not include the first aid given to the child. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report for a child's injury that occurred on October 10, 2025, was not recorded on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until February 10, 2026. One staff member, L. Batz, employed on October 20, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until February 10, 2026. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training until February 10, 2026. One staff member, L. Batz, employed on October 20, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training until February 10, 2026. .1102(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not available for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 12, 2026. .1102(g) 1911 An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. Two incident reports for injuries that occurred to the same child on July 28, 2025 and August 11, 2025 were not mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. .0802(f) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. The interim program coordinator, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training until December 12, 2026. .2510(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 15, 2026, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. 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. Technical Assistance: Arrival and Departure Records- -Brightwheel arrival and departure records on the tablet were not available for March 2, 2026, and March 13, 2026. All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. If the parent fails to sign the child in or out, it is the staff member’s responsibility to document the child’s arrival and departure times. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Incident reports- -We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Incident Log- -Staff added the incident report dated October 10, 2025 to the incident log during the visit. The incident log must be available for review by a representative of the Division per child care requirements 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (g). I suggested that you post an incident log in the office or somewhere in the facility and log incidents that occur at the facility on the log as incidents occur. I suggested you add children’s injuries that occur at your facility on the incident log prior to filing the incident report. An incident log shall be completed any time an incident report is completed. This log shall: (1) include the name of the child; (2) include the date of the incident; (3) include the date the incident report was submitted to the Division, if applicable; (4) include the name of the staff member who complete the incident report; (5) be cumulative and maintained in a separate file; and (6) be available for review by a representative of the Division. This log shall be completed on a form provided by the Division. A copy of the log may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/I/incident_log_i.pdf?ver=2017-05-16-105723-723. Incident Reports- -I reviewed incident report requirements with you during the visit. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received from staff to ensure all required information is obtained and to determine if the incident report needs to be sent to the Consultant. I reminded you that any time a child receives medical treatment from a health care professional, the incident report must be submitted to me, even if the child does not see the healthcare professional on the same day when the incident occurred. When medical treatment is required by a health care professional, community clinic, or local health department as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care, a copy of the incident report shall be mailed to a representative of the Division within seven calendar days after the incident. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training- -Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certification’s expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. BSAC (Basic School-Age Care) training: Staff in part-time, full day, or track-out school-age care programs required to complete BSAC training shall do so within three months of becoming employed. I suggested that you register new staff for BSAC training as soon as they are hired to ensure completion of the training within three months. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan- -The Interim Program Coordinator as well as administrative staff were not able to locate the EPR Plan for this facility. I suggested that you log in to the EPR portal to check if there is an EPR Plan completed and updated for this facility. If the EPR plan is in the portal, update the plan accordingly and print the plan to keep on file for review. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: Program Coordinator requirements- At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation. -Zarian Dixon must enroll in coursework or submit official transcripts to the Workforce Education Unit and obtain a WORKS account for evaluation of education for possibly equivalency options by August 20, 2026. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -During a virtual meeting held on March 31, 2026, with Erica Simmons, Administrator, I reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -Mrs. Simmons stated this facility intends to follow Pathway #2, the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, for the rated license reassessment. A Conversation Template was completed on March 31, 2026, indicating this decision. Staff education was reviewed in WORKS and three staff member's do not have a WORKS account. -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. Upon arrival, the purpose of the visit was reviewed with Lindsay Barrios Batz, group leader. The visit was conducted with you, Zarian Dixon, Interim Program Coordinator, who arrived during the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on April 23, 2025. This facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on October 17, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios. This facility has earned six points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 90 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of March 31, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and free play activities indoors. You stated you utilize the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #043 for indoor child care space. Children enrolled in before and after school are not transported by the facility during the school year. Files for three new staff members and one existing staff member were reviewed. You stated you assumed the role of Interim Program Coordinator on February 20, 2026, when the previous program coordinator resigned. All staff members were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 4:15pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 2, 2026, at 3:27pm. This facility is scheduled to operate during the summer. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child was not signed out on March 2, 2026, and four children were not signed out on March 13, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One incident report for a child's injury that occurred on August 11, 2025, did not include the first aid given to the child. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report for a child's injury that occurred on October 10, 2025, was not recorded on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until February 10, 2026. One staff member, L. Batz, employed on October 20, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until February 10, 2026. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training until February 10, 2026. One staff member, L. Batz, employed on October 20, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training until February 10, 2026. .1102(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not available for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 12, 2026. .1102(g) 1911 An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. Two incident reports for injuries that occurred to the same child on July 28, 2025 and August 11, 2025 were not mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. .0802(f) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. The interim program coordinator, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training until December 12, 2026. .2510(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 15, 2026, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. 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. Technical Assistance: Arrival and Departure Records- -Brightwheel arrival and departure records on the tablet were not available for March 2, 2026, and March 13, 2026. All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. If the parent fails to sign the child in or out, it is the staff member’s responsibility to document the child’s arrival and departure times. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Incident reports- -We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Incident Log- -Staff added the incident report dated October 10, 2025 to the incident log during the visit. The incident log must be available for review by a representative of the Division per child care requirements 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (g). I suggested that you post an incident log in the office or somewhere in the facility and log incidents that occur at the facility on the log as incidents occur. I suggested you add children’s injuries that occur at your facility on the incident log prior to filing the incident report. An incident log shall be completed any time an incident report is completed. This log shall: (1) include the name of the child; (2) include the date of the incident; (3) include the date the incident report was submitted to the Division, if applicable; (4) include the name of the staff member who complete the incident report; (5) be cumulative and maintained in a separate file; and (6) be available for review by a representative of the Division. This log shall be completed on a form provided by the Division. A copy of the log may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/I/incident_log_i.pdf?ver=2017-05-16-105723-723. Incident Reports- -I reviewed incident report requirements with you during the visit. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received from staff to ensure all required information is obtained and to determine if the incident report needs to be sent to the Consultant. I reminded you that any time a child receives medical treatment from a health care professional, the incident report must be submitted to me, even if the child does not see the healthcare professional on the same day when the incident occurred. When medical treatment is required by a health care professional, community clinic, or local health department as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care, a copy of the incident report shall be mailed to a representative of the Division within seven calendar days after the incident. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training- -Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certification’s expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. BSAC (Basic School-Age Care) training: Staff in part-time, full day, or track-out school-age care programs required to complete BSAC training shall do so within three months of becoming employed. I suggested that you register new staff for BSAC training as soon as they are hired to ensure completion of the training within three months. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan- -The Interim Program Coordinator as well as administrative staff were not able to locate the EPR Plan for this facility. I suggested that you log in to the EPR portal to check if there is an EPR Plan completed and updated for this facility. If the EPR plan is in the portal, update the plan accordingly and print the plan to keep on file for review. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: Program Coordinator requirements- At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation. -Zarian Dixon must enroll in coursework or submit official transcripts to the Workforce Education Unit and obtain a WORKS account for evaluation of education for possibly equivalency options by August 20, 2026. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -During a virtual meeting held on March 31, 2026, with Erica Simmons, Administrator, I reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -Mrs. Simmons stated this facility intends to follow Pathway #2, the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, for the rated license reassessment. A Conversation Template was completed on March 31, 2026, indicating this decision. Staff education was reviewed in WORKS and three staff member's do not have a WORKS account. -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. Upon arrival, the purpose of the visit was reviewed with Lindsay Barrios Batz, group leader. The visit was conducted with you, Zarian Dixon, Interim Program Coordinator, who arrived during the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on April 23, 2025. This facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on October 17, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios. This facility has earned six points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 90 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of March 31, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and free play activities indoors. You stated you utilize the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #043 for indoor child care space. Children enrolled in before and after school are not transported by the facility during the school year. Files for three new staff members and one existing staff member were reviewed. You stated you assumed the role of Interim Program Coordinator on February 20, 2026, when the previous program coordinator resigned. All staff members were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 4:15pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 2, 2026, at 3:27pm. This facility is scheduled to operate during the summer. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child was not signed out on March 2, 2026, and four children were not signed out on March 13, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One incident report for a child's injury that occurred on August 11, 2025, did not include the first aid given to the child. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report for a child's injury that occurred on October 10, 2025, was not recorded on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until February 10, 2026. One staff member, L. Batz, employed on October 20, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until February 10, 2026. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training until February 10, 2026. One staff member, L. Batz, employed on October 20, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training until February 10, 2026. .1102(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not available for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 12, 2026. .1102(g) 1911 An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. Two incident reports for injuries that occurred to the same child on July 28, 2025 and August 11, 2025 were not mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. .0802(f) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. The interim program coordinator, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training until December 12, 2026. .2510(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 15, 2026, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. 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. Technical Assistance: Arrival and Departure Records- -Brightwheel arrival and departure records on the tablet were not available for March 2, 2026, and March 13, 2026. All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. If the parent fails to sign the child in or out, it is the staff member’s responsibility to document the child’s arrival and departure times. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Incident reports- -We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Incident Log- -Staff added the incident report dated October 10, 2025 to the incident log during the visit. The incident log must be available for review by a representative of the Division per child care requirements 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (g). I suggested that you post an incident log in the office or somewhere in the facility and log incidents that occur at the facility on the log as incidents occur. I suggested you add children’s injuries that occur at your facility on the incident log prior to filing the incident report. An incident log shall be completed any time an incident report is completed. This log shall: (1) include the name of the child; (2) include the date of the incident; (3) include the date the incident report was submitted to the Division, if applicable; (4) include the name of the staff member who complete the incident report; (5) be cumulative and maintained in a separate file; and (6) be available for review by a representative of the Division. This log shall be completed on a form provided by the Division. A copy of the log may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/I/incident_log_i.pdf?ver=2017-05-16-105723-723. Incident Reports- -I reviewed incident report requirements with you during the visit. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received from staff to ensure all required information is obtained and to determine if the incident report needs to be sent to the Consultant. I reminded you that any time a child receives medical treatment from a health care professional, the incident report must be submitted to me, even if the child does not see the healthcare professional on the same day when the incident occurred. When medical treatment is required by a health care professional, community clinic, or local health department as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care, a copy of the incident report shall be mailed to a representative of the Division within seven calendar days after the incident. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training- -Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certification’s expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. BSAC (Basic School-Age Care) training: Staff in part-time, full day, or track-out school-age care programs required to complete BSAC training shall do so within three months of becoming employed. I suggested that you register new staff for BSAC training as soon as they are hired to ensure completion of the training within three months. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan- -The Interim Program Coordinator as well as administrative staff were not able to locate the EPR Plan for this facility. I suggested that you log in to the EPR portal to check if there is an EPR Plan completed and updated for this facility. If the EPR plan is in the portal, update the plan accordingly and print the plan to keep on file for review. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: Program Coordinator requirements- At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation. -Zarian Dixon must enroll in coursework or submit official transcripts to the Workforce Education Unit and obtain a WORKS account for evaluation of education for possibly equivalency options by August 20, 2026. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -During a virtual meeting held on March 31, 2026, with Erica Simmons, Administrator, I reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -Mrs. Simmons stated this facility intends to follow Pathway #2, the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, for the rated license reassessment. A Conversation Template was completed on March 31, 2026, indicating this decision. Staff education was reviewed in WORKS and three staff member's do not have a WORKS account. -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. Upon arrival, the purpose of the visit was reviewed with Lindsay Barrios Batz, group leader. The visit was conducted with you, Zarian Dixon, Interim Program Coordinator, who arrived during the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on April 23, 2025. This facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on October 17, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios. This facility has earned six points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 90 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of March 31, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and free play activities indoors. You stated you utilize the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #043 for indoor child care space. Children enrolled in before and after school are not transported by the facility during the school year. Files for three new staff members and one existing staff member were reviewed. You stated you assumed the role of Interim Program Coordinator on February 20, 2026, when the previous program coordinator resigned. All staff members were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 4:15pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 2, 2026, at 3:27pm. This facility is scheduled to operate during the summer. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child was not signed out on March 2, 2026, and four children were not signed out on March 13, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One incident report for a child's injury that occurred on August 11, 2025, did not include the first aid given to the child. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report for a child's injury that occurred on October 10, 2025, was not recorded on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until February 10, 2026. One staff member, L. Batz, employed on October 20, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until February 10, 2026. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training until February 10, 2026. One staff member, L. Batz, employed on October 20, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training until February 10, 2026. .1102(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not available for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 12, 2026. .1102(g) 1911 An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. Two incident reports for injuries that occurred to the same child on July 28, 2025 and August 11, 2025 were not mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. .0802(f) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. The interim program coordinator, Z. Dixon, employed on August 27, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training until December 12, 2026. .2510(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 15, 2026, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. 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. Technical Assistance: Arrival and Departure Records- -Brightwheel arrival and departure records on the tablet were not available for March 2, 2026, and March 13, 2026. All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. If the parent fails to sign the child in or out, it is the staff member’s responsibility to document the child’s arrival and departure times. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Incident reports- -We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Incident Log- -Staff added the incident report dated October 10, 2025 to the incident log during the visit. The incident log must be available for review by a representative of the Division per child care requirements 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (g). I suggested that you post an incident log in the office or somewhere in the facility and log incidents that occur at the facility on the log as incidents occur. I suggested you add children’s injuries that occur at your facility on the incident log prior to filing the incident report. An incident log shall be completed any time an incident report is completed. This log shall: (1) include the name of the child; (2) include the date of the incident; (3) include the date the incident report was submitted to the Division, if applicable; (4) include the name of the staff member who complete the incident report; (5) be cumulative and maintained in a separate file; and (6) be available for review by a representative of the Division. This log shall be completed on a form provided by the Division. A copy of the log may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/I/incident_log_i.pdf?ver=2017-05-16-105723-723. Incident Reports- -I reviewed incident report requirements with you during the visit. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received from staff to ensure all required information is obtained and to determine if the incident report needs to be sent to the Consultant. I reminded you that any time a child receives medical treatment from a health care professional, the incident report must be submitted to me, even if the child does not see the healthcare professional on the same day when the incident occurred. When medical treatment is required by a health care professional, community clinic, or local health department as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care, a copy of the incident report shall be mailed to a representative of the Division within seven calendar days after the incident. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training- -Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certification’s expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. BSAC (Basic School-Age Care) training: Staff in part-time, full day, or track-out school-age care programs required to complete BSAC training shall do so within three months of becoming employed. I suggested that you register new staff for BSAC training as soon as they are hired to ensure completion of the training within three months. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan- -The Interim Program Coordinator as well as administrative staff were not able to locate the EPR Plan for this facility. I suggested that you log in to the EPR portal to check if there is an EPR Plan completed and updated for this facility. If the EPR plan is in the portal, update the plan accordingly and print the plan to keep on file for review. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: Program Coordinator requirements- At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation. -Zarian Dixon must enroll in coursework or submit official transcripts to the Workforce Education Unit and obtain a WORKS account for evaluation of education for possibly equivalency options by August 20, 2026. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -During a virtual meeting held on March 31, 2026, with Erica Simmons, Administrator, I reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -Mrs. Simmons stated this facility intends to follow Pathway #2, the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, for the rated license reassessment. A Conversation Template was completed on March 31, 2026, indicating this decision. Staff education was reviewed in WORKS and three staff member's do not have a WORKS account. -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/16/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Selah Smith, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 75 percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of October 16, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during arrival, snack, homework and gross motor activities outdoors. During today’s visit, you were utilizing one space, the cafeteria. You stated this program utilizes the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #43. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 4, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 17, 2025, at 2:20pm. The next quarterly emergency drill must be completed by October 17, 2025. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Four children were not signed out on October 3, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On October 16, 2025, children arrived to the cafeteria beginning at 2:40pm and were provided a snack. Following snack, children were allowed to complete homework at tables in the cafeteria. At 4:12pm, art materials were brought to the cafeteria, however, due to a school function starting in the cafeteria, staff instructed children to line up to go outside before using the art materials. While staff and a few children cleaned the tables in the cafeteria, children waited in line in the cafeteria before going outside at 4:40pm. No activities were available for the children from 2:40pm to 4:40pm. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. As children were arriving to the cafeteria, twenty-one (21) school age children were observed with one staff member at 2:47pm. The youngest child present was five (5) years of age. At 2:50pm, twenty-nine (29) school age children were observed with one staff member. At 2:51pm, a second staff member arrived to the cafeteria. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 30, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the nature of the violation, an unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff to Child Ratio- The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in each group must be maintained at all times. Staff should be scheduled to ensure proper coverage for each group to prevent any compliance issues regarding ratios. Your facility meets enhanced ratios. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times: AGE RATIO STAFF/CHILDREN (MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE) 5 to 6 Years 1/15 (25) 6 Years and Older 1/20 (25) Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Learning Environment- I suggested that administrative staff review the following requirements with all staff members and discuss having activities and materials available throughout the day, including during homework time for children who may not have homework to complete. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 The learning environment consists of the indoor and outdoor area which encourages child initiated and teacher supported activities as follows: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible on a daily basis; (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; (3) teacher-made and home-made equipment and materials may be used. Materials and equipment that are accessible to children shall not be coated or treated with, nor shall they contain, toxic materials such as creosote, pentachlorophenol, tributyl tin oxide, dislodgeable arsenic, or and any finishes that contain pesticides; and (4) developmentally appropriate equipment and materials shall be provided for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for active play and large muscle development. The center shall provide space and time for active indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -The criminal background check qualification letter for the administrator expires October 29, 2025. I suggested that E. Simmons begin the criminal background recheck process as soon as possible. -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -It is recommended that children’s book bags and personal belongings not be stored on hooks that allow the items to touch each other. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available of Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members have completed this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathways #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to Child Care Connections for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/16/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Selah Smith, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 75 percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of October 16, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during arrival, snack, homework and gross motor activities outdoors. During today’s visit, you were utilizing one space, the cafeteria. You stated this program utilizes the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #43. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 4, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 17, 2025, at 2:20pm. The next quarterly emergency drill must be completed by October 17, 2025. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Four children were not signed out on October 3, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On October 16, 2025, children arrived to the cafeteria beginning at 2:40pm and were provided a snack. Following snack, children were allowed to complete homework at tables in the cafeteria. At 4:12pm, art materials were brought to the cafeteria, however, due to a school function starting in the cafeteria, staff instructed children to line up to go outside before using the art materials. While staff and a few children cleaned the tables in the cafeteria, children waited in line in the cafeteria before going outside at 4:40pm. No activities were available for the children from 2:40pm to 4:40pm. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. As children were arriving to the cafeteria, twenty-one (21) school age children were observed with one staff member at 2:47pm. The youngest child present was five (5) years of age. At 2:50pm, twenty-nine (29) school age children were observed with one staff member. At 2:51pm, a second staff member arrived to the cafeteria. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 30, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the nature of the violation, an unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff to Child Ratio- The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in each group must be maintained at all times. Staff should be scheduled to ensure proper coverage for each group to prevent any compliance issues regarding ratios. Your facility meets enhanced ratios. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times: AGE RATIO STAFF/CHILDREN (MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE) 5 to 6 Years 1/15 (25) 6 Years and Older 1/20 (25) Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Learning Environment- I suggested that administrative staff review the following requirements with all staff members and discuss having activities and materials available throughout the day, including during homework time for children who may not have homework to complete. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 The learning environment consists of the indoor and outdoor area which encourages child initiated and teacher supported activities as follows: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible on a daily basis; (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; (3) teacher-made and home-made equipment and materials may be used. Materials and equipment that are accessible to children shall not be coated or treated with, nor shall they contain, toxic materials such as creosote, pentachlorophenol, tributyl tin oxide, dislodgeable arsenic, or and any finishes that contain pesticides; and (4) developmentally appropriate equipment and materials shall be provided for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for active play and large muscle development. The center shall provide space and time for active indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -The criminal background check qualification letter for the administrator expires October 29, 2025. I suggested that E. Simmons begin the criminal background recheck process as soon as possible. -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -It is recommended that children’s book bags and personal belongings not be stored on hooks that allow the items to touch each other. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available of Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members have completed this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathways #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to Child Care Connections for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/16/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Selah Smith, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 75 percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of October 16, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during arrival, snack, homework and gross motor activities outdoors. During today’s visit, you were utilizing one space, the cafeteria. You stated this program utilizes the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #43. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 4, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 17, 2025, at 2:20pm. The next quarterly emergency drill must be completed by October 17, 2025. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Four children were not signed out on October 3, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On October 16, 2025, children arrived to the cafeteria beginning at 2:40pm and were provided a snack. Following snack, children were allowed to complete homework at tables in the cafeteria. At 4:12pm, art materials were brought to the cafeteria, however, due to a school function starting in the cafeteria, staff instructed children to line up to go outside before using the art materials. While staff and a few children cleaned the tables in the cafeteria, children waited in line in the cafeteria before going outside at 4:40pm. No activities were available for the children from 2:40pm to 4:40pm. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. As children were arriving to the cafeteria, twenty-one (21) school age children were observed with one staff member at 2:47pm. The youngest child present was five (5) years of age. At 2:50pm, twenty-nine (29) school age children were observed with one staff member. At 2:51pm, a second staff member arrived to the cafeteria. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 30, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the nature of the violation, an unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff to Child Ratio- The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in each group must be maintained at all times. Staff should be scheduled to ensure proper coverage for each group to prevent any compliance issues regarding ratios. Your facility meets enhanced ratios. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times: AGE RATIO STAFF/CHILDREN (MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE) 5 to 6 Years 1/15 (25) 6 Years and Older 1/20 (25) Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Learning Environment- I suggested that administrative staff review the following requirements with all staff members and discuss having activities and materials available throughout the day, including during homework time for children who may not have homework to complete. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 The learning environment consists of the indoor and outdoor area which encourages child initiated and teacher supported activities as follows: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible on a daily basis; (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; (3) teacher-made and home-made equipment and materials may be used. Materials and equipment that are accessible to children shall not be coated or treated with, nor shall they contain, toxic materials such as creosote, pentachlorophenol, tributyl tin oxide, dislodgeable arsenic, or and any finishes that contain pesticides; and (4) developmentally appropriate equipment and materials shall be provided for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for active play and large muscle development. The center shall provide space and time for active indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -The criminal background check qualification letter for the administrator expires October 29, 2025. I suggested that E. Simmons begin the criminal background recheck process as soon as possible. -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -It is recommended that children’s book bags and personal belongings not be stored on hooks that allow the items to touch each other. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available of Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members have completed this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathways #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to Child Care Connections for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/16/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Selah Smith, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 75 percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of October 16, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during arrival, snack, homework and gross motor activities outdoors. During today’s visit, you were utilizing one space, the cafeteria. You stated this program utilizes the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #43. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 4, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 17, 2025, at 2:20pm. The next quarterly emergency drill must be completed by October 17, 2025. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Four children were not signed out on October 3, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On October 16, 2025, children arrived to the cafeteria beginning at 2:40pm and were provided a snack. Following snack, children were allowed to complete homework at tables in the cafeteria. At 4:12pm, art materials were brought to the cafeteria, however, due to a school function starting in the cafeteria, staff instructed children to line up to go outside before using the art materials. While staff and a few children cleaned the tables in the cafeteria, children waited in line in the cafeteria before going outside at 4:40pm. No activities were available for the children from 2:40pm to 4:40pm. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. As children were arriving to the cafeteria, twenty-one (21) school age children were observed with one staff member at 2:47pm. The youngest child present was five (5) years of age. At 2:50pm, twenty-nine (29) school age children were observed with one staff member. At 2:51pm, a second staff member arrived to the cafeteria. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 30, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the nature of the violation, an unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff to Child Ratio- The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in each group must be maintained at all times. Staff should be scheduled to ensure proper coverage for each group to prevent any compliance issues regarding ratios. Your facility meets enhanced ratios. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times: AGE RATIO STAFF/CHILDREN (MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE) 5 to 6 Years 1/15 (25) 6 Years and Older 1/20 (25) Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Learning Environment- I suggested that administrative staff review the following requirements with all staff members and discuss having activities and materials available throughout the day, including during homework time for children who may not have homework to complete. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 The learning environment consists of the indoor and outdoor area which encourages child initiated and teacher supported activities as follows: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible on a daily basis; (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; (3) teacher-made and home-made equipment and materials may be used. Materials and equipment that are accessible to children shall not be coated or treated with, nor shall they contain, toxic materials such as creosote, pentachlorophenol, tributyl tin oxide, dislodgeable arsenic, or and any finishes that contain pesticides; and (4) developmentally appropriate equipment and materials shall be provided for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for active play and large muscle development. The center shall provide space and time for active indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -The criminal background check qualification letter for the administrator expires October 29, 2025. I suggested that E. Simmons begin the criminal background recheck process as soon as possible. -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -It is recommended that children’s book bags and personal belongings not be stored on hooks that allow the items to touch each other. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available of Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members have completed this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathways #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to Child Care Connections for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/16/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Selah Smith, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 75 percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of October 16, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during arrival, snack, homework and gross motor activities outdoors. During today’s visit, you were utilizing one space, the cafeteria. You stated this program utilizes the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classroom #43. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 4, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 17, 2025, at 2:20pm. The next quarterly emergency drill must be completed by October 17, 2025. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Four children were not signed out on October 3, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. On October 16, 2025, children arrived to the cafeteria beginning at 2:40pm and were provided a snack. Following snack, children were allowed to complete homework at tables in the cafeteria. At 4:12pm, art materials were brought to the cafeteria, however, due to a school function starting in the cafeteria, staff instructed children to line up to go outside before using the art materials. While staff and a few children cleaned the tables in the cafeteria, children waited in line in the cafeteria before going outside at 4:40pm. No activities were available for the children from 2:40pm to 4:40pm. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. As children were arriving to the cafeteria, twenty-one (21) school age children were observed with one staff member at 2:47pm. The youngest child present was five (5) years of age. At 2:50pm, twenty-nine (29) school age children were observed with one staff member. At 2:51pm, a second staff member arrived to the cafeteria. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 30, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the nature of the violation, an unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff to Child Ratio- The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in each group must be maintained at all times. Staff should be scheduled to ensure proper coverage for each group to prevent any compliance issues regarding ratios. Your facility meets enhanced ratios. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times: AGE RATIO STAFF/CHILDREN (MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE) 5 to 6 Years 1/15 (25) 6 Years and Older 1/20 (25) Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Learning Environment- I suggested that administrative staff review the following requirements with all staff members and discuss having activities and materials available throughout the day, including during homework time for children who may not have homework to complete. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 The learning environment consists of the indoor and outdoor area which encourages child initiated and teacher supported activities as follows: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible on a daily basis; (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; (3) teacher-made and home-made equipment and materials may be used. Materials and equipment that are accessible to children shall not be coated or treated with, nor shall they contain, toxic materials such as creosote, pentachlorophenol, tributyl tin oxide, dislodgeable arsenic, or and any finishes that contain pesticides; and (4) developmentally appropriate equipment and materials shall be provided for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for active play and large muscle development. The center shall provide space and time for active indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -The criminal background check qualification letter for the administrator expires October 29, 2025. I suggested that E. Simmons begin the criminal background recheck process as soon as possible. -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -It is recommended that children’s book bags and personal belongings not be stored on hooks that allow the items to touch each other. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available of Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members have completed this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathways #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to Child Care Connections for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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 .2506 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of the visit was reviewed with Hayley Hall, group leader. The visit was conducted with you, Ann Effler, Regional Director, who arrived during the visit. This facility currently does not have an assigned Program Coordinator since the previous Program Coordinator was transferred to another YMCA program three weeks ago. You stated the Program Coordinator position for this site has been posted and you have been filling in as Program Coordinator as needed until the position is filled. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of April 21, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The program’s compliance history was 97 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors and screen time activities. Children enrolled in before and after school are not transported by the facility during the school year. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 30, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test for Ray Childers Elementary School was completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 7, 2024. This facility is scheduled to operate during the summer. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated visit summary was emailed to you. The following violations were observed: 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. One aerosol can of All-Purpose Cleaner was observed on top of a locked box hanging on the wall between both bathrooms in the hallway. In space #3, a pump dispenser of hand sanitizer was observed on top of the AC Unit accessible to children. .2820(b) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. Upon arrival, the group leader came to the door to let the Child Care Consultant into the facility and then led the Child Care Consultant down the hallway to the office. When asked how many staff were present at that time, the group leader stated just herself. The Child Care Consultant asked who was supervising the children, and the group leader stated no one. The group leader then left the Child Care Consultant to go to the gym, space #2, where nine school age children, five to ten years of age, were unsupervised. Also, one school age child, eight years of age, left the gym on two sperate occasions to go to the restroom across the hallway from the gym and to go to space #3 across the hallway from the gym to get a blanket and was not supervised by a staff member. .2506(d)(1-3) 1445 All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One group leader employed on 12/16/2024 did not complete BSAC training until 3/20/2025. .2510(c) 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 violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by May 7, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the nature of the violation regarding supervision, an unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future. Technical Assistance: Supervision: I suggested that you review the following supervision requirements for school-age children with all staff members. I also suggested that you monitor staff at various times throughout the day to ensure accurate supervision in maintained. Discuss and create rules with enrolled children so that they are aware of expectations to ask permission to leave a space instead of walking out of a room without letting a staff member know. 10A NCAC 09 .2506 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (d) All children shall be adequately supervised. Adequate supervision means staff shall be with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care, except: (1) Children who are developmentally able may be permitted to go to the restroom independently, provided that: (A) staff members' proximity to children assures immediate intervention to safeguard a child from harm; (B) individuals who are not staff members may not enter the restroom area while in use by any child; and (C) children up to nine years of age are supervised by staff members who are able to hear the child. Children nine years of age and older are not required to be directly supervised, however, staff members shall know the whereabouts of children who have left their group to use the restroom; (2) Adequate supervision for children nine years of age and older means that staff are with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care. A staff member shall accompany any children who leave the group to go indoors or outdoors; and (3) When emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. 840- One aerosol can of All-Purpose Cleaner was observed on top of a locked box hanging on the wall between both bathrooms in the hallway. In space #3, hand sanitizer was observed on top of the AC Unit accessible to children. Storage of Hazardous Products: The Regional Director moved the aerosol can to locked storage and removed the hand sanitizer from space #3 during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of Sanitation Rule .2820, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics (sanitizer), and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. I suggested that you monitor all licensed areas used by children at the beginning of the day and prior to after school care to ensure all hazardous products are kept in locked storage. Move any hazards that may have been used during the school day by public school staff to locked storage. BSAC (Basic School-Age Care) training: Staff in part-time, full day, or track-out school-age care programs required to complete BSAC training shall do so within three months of becoming employed. I suggested that you register new staff for BSAC training as soon as they are hired to ensure completion of the training within three months. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -I suggested that you review screen time requirements with all staff members. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 on 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. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of the visit was reviewed with Hayley Hall, group leader. The visit was conducted with you, Ann Effler, Regional Director, who arrived during the visit. This facility currently does not have an assigned Program Coordinator since the previous Program Coordinator was transferred to another YMCA program three weeks ago. You stated the Program Coordinator position for this site has been posted and you have been filling in as Program Coordinator as needed until the position is filled. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of April 21, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The program’s compliance history was 97 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors and screen time activities. Children enrolled in before and after school are not transported by the facility during the school year. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 30, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test for Ray Childers Elementary School was completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 7, 2024. This facility is scheduled to operate during the summer. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated visit summary was emailed to you. The following violations were observed: 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. One aerosol can of All-Purpose Cleaner was observed on top of a locked box hanging on the wall between both bathrooms in the hallway. In space #3, a pump dispenser of hand sanitizer was observed on top of the AC Unit accessible to children. .2820(b) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. Upon arrival, the group leader came to the door to let the Child Care Consultant into the facility and then led the Child Care Consultant down the hallway to the office. When asked how many staff were present at that time, the group leader stated just herself. The Child Care Consultant asked who was supervising the children, and the group leader stated no one. The group leader then left the Child Care Consultant to go to the gym, space #2, where nine school age children, five to ten years of age, were unsupervised. Also, one school age child, eight years of age, left the gym on two sperate occasions to go to the restroom across the hallway from the gym and to go to space #3 across the hallway from the gym to get a blanket and was not supervised by a staff member. .2506(d)(1-3) 1445 All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One group leader employed on 12/16/2024 did not complete BSAC training until 3/20/2025. .2510(c) 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 violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by May 7, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the nature of the violation regarding supervision, an unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future. Technical Assistance: Supervision: I suggested that you review the following supervision requirements for school-age children with all staff members. I also suggested that you monitor staff at various times throughout the day to ensure accurate supervision in maintained. Discuss and create rules with enrolled children so that they are aware of expectations to ask permission to leave a space instead of walking out of a room without letting a staff member know. 10A NCAC 09 .2506 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (d) All children shall be adequately supervised. Adequate supervision means staff shall be with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care, except: (1) Children who are developmentally able may be permitted to go to the restroom independently, provided that: (A) staff members' proximity to children assures immediate intervention to safeguard a child from harm; (B) individuals who are not staff members may not enter the restroom area while in use by any child; and (C) children up to nine years of age are supervised by staff members who are able to hear the child. Children nine years of age and older are not required to be directly supervised, however, staff members shall know the whereabouts of children who have left their group to use the restroom; (2) Adequate supervision for children nine years of age and older means that staff are with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care. A staff member shall accompany any children who leave the group to go indoors or outdoors; and (3) When emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. 840- One aerosol can of All-Purpose Cleaner was observed on top of a locked box hanging on the wall between both bathrooms in the hallway. In space #3, hand sanitizer was observed on top of the AC Unit accessible to children. Storage of Hazardous Products: The Regional Director moved the aerosol can to locked storage and removed the hand sanitizer from space #3 during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of Sanitation Rule .2820, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics (sanitizer), and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. I suggested that you monitor all licensed areas used by children at the beginning of the day and prior to after school care to ensure all hazardous products are kept in locked storage. Move any hazards that may have been used during the school day by public school staff to locked storage. BSAC (Basic School-Age Care) training: Staff in part-time, full day, or track-out school-age care programs required to complete BSAC training shall do so within three months of becoming employed. I suggested that you register new staff for BSAC training as soon as they are hired to ensure completion of the training within three months. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -I suggested that you review screen time requirements with all staff members. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 on 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. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000435 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 01:55 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Carl’Azjia Hood, Program Coordinator, and Jennifer Hawkins, Licensing and Compliance Director. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of May 13, 2024. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during snack, free play activities indoors, and gross motor activities outdoors. Children enrolled in before and after school are not transported by the facility during the school year. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 3, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 10 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 20, 2023. This facility will be closing for the summer. The last operational day for children and staff will be May 31, 2024. The facility is expected to reopen on August 26, 2024. I suggested that you notify your local fire inspector of your closing and request an inspection to be completed prior to closure. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: 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. In space #4, a jug of Clorox bleach was observed in an unlocked cabinet above the sink accessible to children. .2820(b) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report dated 4/8/2024 did not include the date and time the parent was notified of the injury. An incident report dated 4/16/2024 did not include the time the parent was notified of the injury. An incident report dated 4/24/2024 did not include the time the parent was notified of the injury and did not include steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. .0802 (e) 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 violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by May 30, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: Storage of Hazardous Products: -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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all licensed areas used by children at the beginning of the day and prior to after school care to ensure all hazardous products are kept in locked storage. Move any hazards that may have been used during the school day by public school staff to locked storage. I suggested that you have a conversation with the principal to discuss a plan for keeping bleach and other hazards in locked storage in areas used for licensed child care. Incident reports: I suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff to ensure all required documentation is recorded on the incident report. .0802(e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -The deadline for health and safety training is approaching for the following staff: C. Hood (by 9/29/2024) and A. Effler (by 6/1/2024). -We thoroughly discussed your group attendance and head count sheets. You stated your printer was not working, which caused you to have to write children’s names on a sheet of paper. There was some confusion with which children were assigned to each group. I suggested that you assign children to a group, preferably by age, and document attendance by group to eliminate confusion. -A restriction on your license states “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards,” however, a safety concern was observed on the playground structure closest to the gym. Four holes with sharp, rusty edges were observed on the platform of the playground structure. On February 22, 2023, the same safety concern was documented in the visit summary. You stated children do play on this structure. I suggested that you not use this playground structure during outdoor play. There are two other playground structures and swings available on the playground for children’s use. I suggested that you bring these safety concerns to the principal’s attention. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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