RAY Childers Pre-K

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 168 Time In: 01:12 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 for a routine unannounced visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Ms. Huffman, principal and Lead Teachers. This program currently operates with a Five-star license issued on September 16, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 8, 2026. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 1/20/26. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 9/3/25 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 4/30/26. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was conducted on 3/18/26. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on 5/1/26. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The children in care were observed in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. School age children were participating in free play activities indoors, nap, and teacher directed activities. Preschool age children were observed during nap and departure. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 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 “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. One new substitute staff was placed on a worksheet and the required information was reviewed and in compliance. Medication was in compliance. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. The following violation was observed and discussed with you and staff. 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 # 3, a can of Lysol aerosol spray cleaner, a can of Spartan Carpet cleaner, and a bottle of Myers cleaner were on a shelf and not in locked storage. All items contained hazardous warnings. In addition, an areosol can of Lysol cleaner was on a shelf in space #5 and not in locked storage. .2820(b) 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 violations documented during future visits may impact the compliance history score.The vilatin documented today was corrected during the visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of 5/20/26. Technical assitance: 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 areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock on cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. TA-Remind staff of appropriate storage of hazardous products and appropriate locations and locks to be used. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 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. 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. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster 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. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. All current staff was listed for your facility. QRIS Information: The application was submitted and an ECERS 3 assessment has been completed. I will contact you when the assessment scores are sent to me. I reminded you to enter all updated education into the WORKS system. 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 Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance , you may contact me at gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gail , 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 03:00 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. The visit was conducted with you, Lauren Huffman, Principal and Lead Teachers. Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on the visit. This program currently operates with a Five-star license issued on September 16, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 15, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 15, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 7, 2025 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on December 12, 2025 at 1:05pm. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90 percent as of January 8, 2026 . A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. We observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, outdoor gross motor play,lunch time and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 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 “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review were provided to me. Files for five new staff, five existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of six children’s records were reviewed. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored today. Developmental Day requirements were monitored today. 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 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One bottle of prescription Doxepin 10 MG expired on November 15, 2025. .0803(12) 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 employed August 29, 2025 had not completed a First Aid certification. One staff member employed September 16, 2024 did not have verification of First Aid certification on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed August 29, 2025 had not completed a CPR certification. One staff member employed September 16, 2024 did not have verification of CPR certification on file. .1102(d) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. In space #2, one child four years of age that enrolled in NC PreK on August 28, 2025, did not have verification of a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three current employees are not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 employed on August 29, 2025, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed September 16, 2024, did not have verification of completed health and safety trainings on file. .1102(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 22, 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 any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula , Child Care Consultant PO Box 1598 Morganton, NC 28655 Gail.Dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Any medication remaining after the medication has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours, should be discarded. I suggested you assign a staff member to each room to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. The ABCMS provider portal facility roster 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. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. The three current staff members not listed on the facility roster must be added within the next two weeks. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. All staff members must complete all Health and Safety Trainings within the first year of hire and every five (5) years thereafter. These trainings can be found on the DCDEE Moodle Training site. Training certificates must be kept on file for review. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure trainings for new staff members are completed in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time and that all required documentation is on file. Consultation: One staff member employed September 16, 2024, will need to have verification of fifteen on-going training hours on file. Please email verification to me no later than January 15, 2026. We discussed with you the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. You have chosen the Program Assessment Pathway 1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. Information and forms were discussed with you, including the following: Pathway 1: Program Assessment • Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) / Professional Development (PD) Plan • Education standards for the different staff positions: 50% of Lead Teachers evaluated, 50% of Other Educators evaluated • Approved Curriculum when four-year-olds are enrolled • Applicable Assessments for your facility and average scores required for the 4- and 5-star level • Program Assessment Self-Study for the applicable Environment Rating Scales for all classrooms • Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request • Staff Information & Education Worksheet • Enhanced Ratios and Enhanced Space Options requirements at the different star levels 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. 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 PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 03:00 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. The visit was conducted with you, Lauren Huffman, Principal and Lead Teachers. Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on the visit. This program currently operates with a Five-star license issued on September 16, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 15, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 15, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 7, 2025 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on December 12, 2025 at 1:05pm. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90 percent as of January 8, 2026 . A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. We observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, outdoor gross motor play,lunch time and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 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 “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review were provided to me. Files for five new staff, five existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of six children’s records were reviewed. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored today. Developmental Day requirements were monitored today. 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 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One bottle of prescription Doxepin 10 MG expired on November 15, 2025. .0803(12) 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 employed August 29, 2025 had not completed a First Aid certification. One staff member employed September 16, 2024 did not have verification of First Aid certification on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed August 29, 2025 had not completed a CPR certification. One staff member employed September 16, 2024 did not have verification of CPR certification on file. .1102(d) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. In space #2, one child four years of age that enrolled in NC PreK on August 28, 2025, did not have verification of a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three current employees are not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 employed on August 29, 2025, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed September 16, 2024, did not have verification of completed health and safety trainings on file. .1102(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 22, 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 any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula , Child Care Consultant PO Box 1598 Morganton, NC 28655 Gail.Dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Any medication remaining after the medication has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours, should be discarded. I suggested you assign a staff member to each room to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. The ABCMS provider portal facility roster 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. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. The three current staff members not listed on the facility roster must be added within the next two weeks. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. All staff members must complete all Health and Safety Trainings within the first year of hire and every five (5) years thereafter. These trainings can be found on the DCDEE Moodle Training site. Training certificates must be kept on file for review. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure trainings for new staff members are completed in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time and that all required documentation is on file. Consultation: One staff member employed September 16, 2024, will need to have verification of fifteen on-going training hours on file. Please email verification to me no later than January 15, 2026. We discussed with you the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. You have chosen the Program Assessment Pathway 1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. Information and forms were discussed with you, including the following: Pathway 1: Program Assessment • Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) / Professional Development (PD) Plan • Education standards for the different staff positions: 50% of Lead Teachers evaluated, 50% of Other Educators evaluated • Approved Curriculum when four-year-olds are enrolled • Applicable Assessments for your facility and average scores required for the 4- and 5-star level • Program Assessment Self-Study for the applicable Environment Rating Scales for all classrooms • Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request • Staff Information & Education Worksheet • Enhanced Ratios and Enhanced Space Options requirements at the different star levels 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. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 127 Time In: 08:43 AM Time Out: 10:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Madison Keen-Kirby, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued September 16, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one child, and certified developmental day. The Secretary of State website was checked on May 7, 2025, and your business, Burke County Public Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 16, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection documented on the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report was conducted on August 16, 2024. A fire inspection was conducted on October 29, 2024; however, the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report was not completed. I provided you with a copy of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report via email during the visit. Please provide this form to the Fire Marshal to ensure the proper documentation is on file. The most recent fire drill was conducted on April 15, 2025, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on April 19, 2025, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on April 15, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on April 9, 2024. Per the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, group time, snack, and free play during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violation was observed/documented during the visit: 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 #3, one (1) aerosol can of Spray Pak All Purpose Cleaner, with multiple warnings, was on a shelf in the restroom used by children, accessible to children. .2820(b) You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 92%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I suggested that all staff members check each classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested that all staff members review warning label information all products brought into the facility to ensure they are stored properly. The hazardous product was removed from the classroom during the visit. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. 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/ . 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 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 307 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Madison Keen, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Jacquie Grady, BCPS Preschool and Kindergarten Transition Coordinator, arrived during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 16, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Three additional developmental day school age groups were monitored that were added to the license on September 16, 2024. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for the Pre-K classrooms was conducted on May 29, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent sanitation inspection that was completed for the new Developmental Day classrooms was conducted on August 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were 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 facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 16, 2024. The violations observed 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the North Carolina Summary of the Law. GS 110-102 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, one child's Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on 1/31/2024. Staff confirmed that the medication was administered to the child in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Six staff members employed on 9/16/2024 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. Hannah Crawford and Lori Vestal did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/22/2024. Destiny East, Tracy Chapman, and Denise Brittain did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/24/2024. Lileana Calebra did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 12/30/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the facilities discipline policy. .1804(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 January 29, 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks (CBC)- A DCDEE criminal background check must be completed prior to employment in a licensed child care facility/classroom. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file available to review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Qualification letters for on file for review for these six staff members. As a reminder, the CBC qualification letter for Lindsey Sprinkle expires on 2/6/2025. Medication- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being stored in the classroom and prior to administering the medication to the child to ensure the medication has not already expired. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Create an acknowledgement form to include all required items in need of parental acknowledgement and signature. I advised that you consult with Lead Teacher, Madison Keen, and Jacquie Grady for guidance on acknowledgement forms for required record documentation. Child’s Application- The child’s parent added their hospital preference to this child’s application during the visit. I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the parent indicates “closest” as the hospital preference, provide information to the child’s parent regarding the closest hospital located to the school. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. *As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training- One staff member employed on 9/16/2024 registered for First Aid and CPR training to be completed in February 2025. I requested that you send me proof of registration once the training is scheduled and proof of completion of First Aid and CPR training for this staff member once the training is completed. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within 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. 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. Operational Policies/Parent Participation Plan- A handbook including operational policies and the parent participation plan is provided to families, however, an acknowledgement form was not created for the school age children enrolled in the Developmental Day classrooms. An acknowledgement form to include a statement indicating the child’s parents have received these policies must be created and signed by the parent for each child enrolled on the licensed developmental day classrooms, space #3, space #4, and space #5. I suggested that this be completed and on file for each child by January 29, 2025. Consultation: -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. -If the information on the child’s application for enrollment does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -I provided you with a medication permission form specific to prescription medication, which is also available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. When prescription medication is administered to a child, necessary information must be recorded on the medication permission log. -15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. Feel free to contact your local Environmental Health Specialist with any questions you may have. -You requested information pertaining to the following requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of Rule .0901 in the presence of children in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) Electric fans shall be mounted out of the reach of children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent access by children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 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 this Rule, 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. 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 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 307 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Madison Keen, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Jacquie Grady, BCPS Preschool and Kindergarten Transition Coordinator, arrived during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 16, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Three additional developmental day school age groups were monitored that were added to the license on September 16, 2024. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for the Pre-K classrooms was conducted on May 29, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent sanitation inspection that was completed for the new Developmental Day classrooms was conducted on August 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were 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 facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 16, 2024. The violations observed 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the North Carolina Summary of the Law. GS 110-102 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, one child's Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on 1/31/2024. Staff confirmed that the medication was administered to the child in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Six staff members employed on 9/16/2024 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. Hannah Crawford and Lori Vestal did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/22/2024. Destiny East, Tracy Chapman, and Denise Brittain did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/24/2024. Lileana Calebra did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 12/30/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the facilities discipline policy. .1804(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 January 29, 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks (CBC)- A DCDEE criminal background check must be completed prior to employment in a licensed child care facility/classroom. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file available to review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Qualification letters for on file for review for these six staff members. As a reminder, the CBC qualification letter for Lindsey Sprinkle expires on 2/6/2025. Medication- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being stored in the classroom and prior to administering the medication to the child to ensure the medication has not already expired. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Create an acknowledgement form to include all required items in need of parental acknowledgement and signature. I advised that you consult with Lead Teacher, Madison Keen, and Jacquie Grady for guidance on acknowledgement forms for required record documentation. Child’s Application- The child’s parent added their hospital preference to this child’s application during the visit. I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the parent indicates “closest” as the hospital preference, provide information to the child’s parent regarding the closest hospital located to the school. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. *As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training- One staff member employed on 9/16/2024 registered for First Aid and CPR training to be completed in February 2025. I requested that you send me proof of registration once the training is scheduled and proof of completion of First Aid and CPR training for this staff member once the training is completed. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within 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. 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. Operational Policies/Parent Participation Plan- A handbook including operational policies and the parent participation plan is provided to families, however, an acknowledgement form was not created for the school age children enrolled in the Developmental Day classrooms. An acknowledgement form to include a statement indicating the child’s parents have received these policies must be created and signed by the parent for each child enrolled on the licensed developmental day classrooms, space #3, space #4, and space #5. I suggested that this be completed and on file for each child by January 29, 2025. Consultation: -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. -If the information on the child’s application for enrollment does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -I provided you with a medication permission form specific to prescription medication, which is also available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. When prescription medication is administered to a child, necessary information must be recorded on the medication permission log. -15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. Feel free to contact your local Environmental Health Specialist with any questions you may have. -You requested information pertaining to the following requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of Rule .0901 in the presence of children in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) Electric fans shall be mounted out of the reach of children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent access by children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 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 this Rule, 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. 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 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 307 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Madison Keen, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Jacquie Grady, BCPS Preschool and Kindergarten Transition Coordinator, arrived during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 16, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Three additional developmental day school age groups were monitored that were added to the license on September 16, 2024. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for the Pre-K classrooms was conducted on May 29, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent sanitation inspection that was completed for the new Developmental Day classrooms was conducted on August 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were 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 facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 16, 2024. The violations observed 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the North Carolina Summary of the Law. GS 110-102 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, one child's Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on 1/31/2024. Staff confirmed that the medication was administered to the child in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Six staff members employed on 9/16/2024 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. Hannah Crawford and Lori Vestal did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/22/2024. Destiny East, Tracy Chapman, and Denise Brittain did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/24/2024. Lileana Calebra did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 12/30/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the facilities discipline policy. .1804(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 January 29, 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks (CBC)- A DCDEE criminal background check must be completed prior to employment in a licensed child care facility/classroom. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file available to review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Qualification letters for on file for review for these six staff members. As a reminder, the CBC qualification letter for Lindsey Sprinkle expires on 2/6/2025. Medication- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being stored in the classroom and prior to administering the medication to the child to ensure the medication has not already expired. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Create an acknowledgement form to include all required items in need of parental acknowledgement and signature. I advised that you consult with Lead Teacher, Madison Keen, and Jacquie Grady for guidance on acknowledgement forms for required record documentation. Child’s Application- The child’s parent added their hospital preference to this child’s application during the visit. I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the parent indicates “closest” as the hospital preference, provide information to the child’s parent regarding the closest hospital located to the school. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. *As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training- One staff member employed on 9/16/2024 registered for First Aid and CPR training to be completed in February 2025. I requested that you send me proof of registration once the training is scheduled and proof of completion of First Aid and CPR training for this staff member once the training is completed. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within 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. 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. Operational Policies/Parent Participation Plan- A handbook including operational policies and the parent participation plan is provided to families, however, an acknowledgement form was not created for the school age children enrolled in the Developmental Day classrooms. An acknowledgement form to include a statement indicating the child’s parents have received these policies must be created and signed by the parent for each child enrolled on the licensed developmental day classrooms, space #3, space #4, and space #5. I suggested that this be completed and on file for each child by January 29, 2025. Consultation: -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. -If the information on the child’s application for enrollment does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -I provided you with a medication permission form specific to prescription medication, which is also available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. When prescription medication is administered to a child, necessary information must be recorded on the medication permission log. -15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. Feel free to contact your local Environmental Health Specialist with any questions you may have. -You requested information pertaining to the following requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of Rule .0901 in the presence of children in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) Electric fans shall be mounted out of the reach of children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent access by children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 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 this Rule, 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. 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 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 307 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Madison Keen, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Jacquie Grady, BCPS Preschool and Kindergarten Transition Coordinator, arrived during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 16, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Three additional developmental day school age groups were monitored that were added to the license on September 16, 2024. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for the Pre-K classrooms was conducted on May 29, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent sanitation inspection that was completed for the new Developmental Day classrooms was conducted on August 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were 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 facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 16, 2024. The violations observed 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the North Carolina Summary of the Law. GS 110-102 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, one child's Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on 1/31/2024. Staff confirmed that the medication was administered to the child in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Six staff members employed on 9/16/2024 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. Hannah Crawford and Lori Vestal did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/22/2024. Destiny East, Tracy Chapman, and Denise Brittain did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/24/2024. Lileana Calebra did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 12/30/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the facilities discipline policy. .1804(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 January 29, 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks (CBC)- A DCDEE criminal background check must be completed prior to employment in a licensed child care facility/classroom. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file available to review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Qualification letters for on file for review for these six staff members. As a reminder, the CBC qualification letter for Lindsey Sprinkle expires on 2/6/2025. Medication- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being stored in the classroom and prior to administering the medication to the child to ensure the medication has not already expired. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Create an acknowledgement form to include all required items in need of parental acknowledgement and signature. I advised that you consult with Lead Teacher, Madison Keen, and Jacquie Grady for guidance on acknowledgement forms for required record documentation. Child’s Application- The child’s parent added their hospital preference to this child’s application during the visit. I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the parent indicates “closest” as the hospital preference, provide information to the child’s parent regarding the closest hospital located to the school. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. *As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training- One staff member employed on 9/16/2024 registered for First Aid and CPR training to be completed in February 2025. I requested that you send me proof of registration once the training is scheduled and proof of completion of First Aid and CPR training for this staff member once the training is completed. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within 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. 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. Operational Policies/Parent Participation Plan- A handbook including operational policies and the parent participation plan is provided to families, however, an acknowledgement form was not created for the school age children enrolled in the Developmental Day classrooms. An acknowledgement form to include a statement indicating the child’s parents have received these policies must be created and signed by the parent for each child enrolled on the licensed developmental day classrooms, space #3, space #4, and space #5. I suggested that this be completed and on file for each child by January 29, 2025. Consultation: -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. -If the information on the child’s application for enrollment does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -I provided you with a medication permission form specific to prescription medication, which is also available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. When prescription medication is administered to a child, necessary information must be recorded on the medication permission log. -15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. Feel free to contact your local Environmental Health Specialist with any questions you may have. -You requested information pertaining to the following requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of Rule .0901 in the presence of children in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) Electric fans shall be mounted out of the reach of children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent access by children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 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 this Rule, 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. 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 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 307 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Madison Keen, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Jacquie Grady, BCPS Preschool and Kindergarten Transition Coordinator, arrived during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 16, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Three additional developmental day school age groups were monitored that were added to the license on September 16, 2024. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for the Pre-K classrooms was conducted on May 29, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent sanitation inspection that was completed for the new Developmental Day classrooms was conducted on August 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were 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 facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 16, 2024. The violations observed 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the North Carolina Summary of the Law. GS 110-102 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, one child's Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on 1/31/2024. Staff confirmed that the medication was administered to the child in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Six staff members employed on 9/16/2024 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. Hannah Crawford and Lori Vestal did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/22/2024. Destiny East, Tracy Chapman, and Denise Brittain did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/24/2024. Lileana Calebra did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 12/30/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the facilities discipline policy. .1804(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 January 29, 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks (CBC)- A DCDEE criminal background check must be completed prior to employment in a licensed child care facility/classroom. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file available to review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Qualification letters for on file for review for these six staff members. As a reminder, the CBC qualification letter for Lindsey Sprinkle expires on 2/6/2025. Medication- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being stored in the classroom and prior to administering the medication to the child to ensure the medication has not already expired. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Create an acknowledgement form to include all required items in need of parental acknowledgement and signature. I advised that you consult with Lead Teacher, Madison Keen, and Jacquie Grady for guidance on acknowledgement forms for required record documentation. Child’s Application- The child’s parent added their hospital preference to this child’s application during the visit. I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the parent indicates “closest” as the hospital preference, provide information to the child’s parent regarding the closest hospital located to the school. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. *As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training- One staff member employed on 9/16/2024 registered for First Aid and CPR training to be completed in February 2025. I requested that you send me proof of registration once the training is scheduled and proof of completion of First Aid and CPR training for this staff member once the training is completed. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within 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. 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. Operational Policies/Parent Participation Plan- A handbook including operational policies and the parent participation plan is provided to families, however, an acknowledgement form was not created for the school age children enrolled in the Developmental Day classrooms. An acknowledgement form to include a statement indicating the child’s parents have received these policies must be created and signed by the parent for each child enrolled on the licensed developmental day classrooms, space #3, space #4, and space #5. I suggested that this be completed and on file for each child by January 29, 2025. Consultation: -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. -If the information on the child’s application for enrollment does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -I provided you with a medication permission form specific to prescription medication, which is also available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. When prescription medication is administered to a child, necessary information must be recorded on the medication permission log. -15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. Feel free to contact your local Environmental Health Specialist with any questions you may have. -You requested information pertaining to the following requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of Rule .0901 in the presence of children in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) Electric fans shall be mounted out of the reach of children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent access by children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 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 this Rule, 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. 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 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 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 307 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Madison Keen, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Jacquie Grady, BCPS Preschool and Kindergarten Transition Coordinator, arrived during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 16, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Three additional developmental day school age groups were monitored that were added to the license on September 16, 2024. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for the Pre-K classrooms was conducted on May 29, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent sanitation inspection that was completed for the new Developmental Day classrooms was conducted on August 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were 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 facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 16, 2024. The violations observed 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the North Carolina Summary of the Law. GS 110-102 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, one child's Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on 1/31/2024. Staff confirmed that the medication was administered to the child in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Six staff members employed on 9/16/2024 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. Hannah Crawford and Lori Vestal did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/22/2024. Destiny East, Tracy Chapman, and Denise Brittain did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/24/2024. Lileana Calebra did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 12/30/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the facilities discipline policy. .1804(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 January 29, 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks (CBC)- A DCDEE criminal background check must be completed prior to employment in a licensed child care facility/classroom. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file available to review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Qualification letters for on file for review for these six staff members. As a reminder, the CBC qualification letter for Lindsey Sprinkle expires on 2/6/2025. Medication- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being stored in the classroom and prior to administering the medication to the child to ensure the medication has not already expired. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Create an acknowledgement form to include all required items in need of parental acknowledgement and signature. I advised that you consult with Lead Teacher, Madison Keen, and Jacquie Grady for guidance on acknowledgement forms for required record documentation. Child’s Application- The child’s parent added their hospital preference to this child’s application during the visit. I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the parent indicates “closest” as the hospital preference, provide information to the child’s parent regarding the closest hospital located to the school. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. *As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training- One staff member employed on 9/16/2024 registered for First Aid and CPR training to be completed in February 2025. I requested that you send me proof of registration once the training is scheduled and proof of completion of First Aid and CPR training for this staff member once the training is completed. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within 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. 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. Operational Policies/Parent Participation Plan- A handbook including operational policies and the parent participation plan is provided to families, however, an acknowledgement form was not created for the school age children enrolled in the Developmental Day classrooms. An acknowledgement form to include a statement indicating the child’s parents have received these policies must be created and signed by the parent for each child enrolled on the licensed developmental day classrooms, space #3, space #4, and space #5. I suggested that this be completed and on file for each child by January 29, 2025. Consultation: -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. -If the information on the child’s application for enrollment does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -I provided you with a medication permission form specific to prescription medication, which is also available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. When prescription medication is administered to a child, necessary information must be recorded on the medication permission log. -15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. Feel free to contact your local Environmental Health Specialist with any questions you may have. -You requested information pertaining to the following requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of Rule .0901 in the presence of children in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) Electric fans shall be mounted out of the reach of children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent access by children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 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 this Rule, 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. 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 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 PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 307 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Madison Keen, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Jacquie Grady, BCPS Preschool and Kindergarten Transition Coordinator, arrived during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 16, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Three additional developmental day school age groups were monitored that were added to the license on September 16, 2024. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for the Pre-K classrooms was conducted on May 29, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent sanitation inspection that was completed for the new Developmental Day classrooms was conducted on August 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were 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 facility is exempt from required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 16, 2024. The violations observed 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the North Carolina Summary of the Law. GS 110-102 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, one child's Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on 1/31/2024. Staff confirmed that the medication was administered to the child in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Six staff members employed on 9/16/2024 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. Hannah Crawford and Lori Vestal did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/22/2024. Destiny East, Tracy Chapman, and Denise Brittain did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 10/24/2024. Lileana Calebra did not receive a DCDEE criminal background check qualification letter until 12/30/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the facilities discipline policy. .1804(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 January 29, 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks (CBC)- A DCDEE criminal background check must be completed prior to employment in a licensed child care facility/classroom. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file available to review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Qualification letters for on file for review for these six staff members. As a reminder, the CBC qualification letter for Lindsey Sprinkle expires on 2/6/2025. Medication- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being stored in the classroom and prior to administering the medication to the child to ensure the medication has not already expired. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Create an acknowledgement form to include all required items in need of parental acknowledgement and signature. I advised that you consult with Lead Teacher, Madison Keen, and Jacquie Grady for guidance on acknowledgement forms for required record documentation. Child’s Application- The child’s parent added their hospital preference to this child’s application during the visit. I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the parent indicates “closest” as the hospital preference, provide information to the child’s parent regarding the closest hospital located to the school. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. *As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training- One staff member employed on 9/16/2024 registered for First Aid and CPR training to be completed in February 2025. I requested that you send me proof of registration once the training is scheduled and proof of completion of First Aid and CPR training for this staff member once the training is completed. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within 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. 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. Operational Policies/Parent Participation Plan- A handbook including operational policies and the parent participation plan is provided to families, however, an acknowledgement form was not created for the school age children enrolled in the Developmental Day classrooms. An acknowledgement form to include a statement indicating the child’s parents have received these policies must be created and signed by the parent for each child enrolled on the licensed developmental day classrooms, space #3, space #4, and space #5. I suggested that this be completed and on file for each child by January 29, 2025. Consultation: -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. -If the information on the child’s application for enrollment does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -I provided you with a medication permission form specific to prescription medication, which is also available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. When prescription medication is administered to a child, necessary information must be recorded on the medication permission log. -15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. Feel free to contact your local Environmental Health Specialist with any questions you may have. -You requested information pertaining to the following requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of Rule .0901 in the presence of children in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) Electric fans shall be mounted out of the reach of children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent access by children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 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 this Rule, 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. 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 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 103 Time In: 10:17 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Madison Keen and Ashley Singleton, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program records for review. Erin Wall, Principal, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star License effective August 28, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 91% 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack, teacher directed group activity, and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2023. A Superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits noted on the grade card. This facility is currently past due for a sanitation inspection. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. According to the website https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, enrollment was started for the lead paint and asbestos testing. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on January 24, 2024. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary sent to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on April 5, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #2, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip beside the teacher desk. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one aerosol can of Spa Luxury professional hair spray was observed in an unlocked drawer of a teacher’s desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 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 regarding the violations observed: Sanitation inspection: 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) states each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. I suggested that you reach out to your local Environmental Health office and request a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. I requested that you remain in contact with me on the status of obtaining a sanitation inspection. Electrical outlets: -The Lead Teacher in space #2 added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces used by Pre-K children at the beginning of each day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Storage of Hazardous Products: -The Teacher in space #2 moved the aerosol can of hairspray to a locked closet during the visit. I reminded you that any product in an aerosol can must be kept in a locked storage closet or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all spaces used by Pre-K children at the beginning of each day and throughout the day to ensure all hazardous products, including aerosol cans, are kept in locked storage. 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 (the following items were reviewed with you today): -I suggested that staff with Criminal Background Check qualification letters expiring in August 2024 go ahead and begin the recheck process to ensure they receive a CBC qualifying letter prior to the expiration date. This includes, but is not limited to, S. Stilwell, E. Wall, and T. Mull. -S. Stilwell must complete CPR and First Aid training on or before the certification expiration of 8/31/2024. -T. Stephens must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by 11/15/2024. -Health and safety trainings for new staff must be completed within one year of employment. S. Stilwell must complete one more training by 8/28/2024; T. Vallini and H. Houser must complete medication in child care training by 8/28/2024. Please have trainings certificates available for review during your annual compliance visit next school year. -On-going health and safety training must be completed so that training in each topic area is completed within 5 years. M. Murray’s trainings are due by September 2024, T. Stephens’ trainings are due by November 2024. Please have trainings certificates available for review during your annual compliance visit next school year. 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 during today’s visit. 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. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 103 Time In: 10:17 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Madison Keen and Ashley Singleton, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program records for review. Erin Wall, Principal, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star License effective August 28, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 91% 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack, teacher directed group activity, and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2023. A Superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits noted on the grade card. This facility is currently past due for a sanitation inspection. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. According to the website https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, enrollment was started for the lead paint and asbestos testing. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on January 24, 2024. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary sent to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on April 5, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #2, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip beside the teacher desk. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one aerosol can of Spa Luxury professional hair spray was observed in an unlocked drawer of a teacher’s desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 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 regarding the violations observed: Sanitation inspection: 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) states each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. I suggested that you reach out to your local Environmental Health office and request a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. I requested that you remain in contact with me on the status of obtaining a sanitation inspection. Electrical outlets: -The Lead Teacher in space #2 added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces used by Pre-K children at the beginning of each day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Storage of Hazardous Products: -The Teacher in space #2 moved the aerosol can of hairspray to a locked closet during the visit. I reminded you that any product in an aerosol can must be kept in a locked storage closet or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all spaces used by Pre-K children at the beginning of each day and throughout the day to ensure all hazardous products, including aerosol cans, are kept in locked storage. 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 (the following items were reviewed with you today): -I suggested that staff with Criminal Background Check qualification letters expiring in August 2024 go ahead and begin the recheck process to ensure they receive a CBC qualifying letter prior to the expiration date. This includes, but is not limited to, S. Stilwell, E. Wall, and T. Mull. -S. Stilwell must complete CPR and First Aid training on or before the certification expiration of 8/31/2024. -T. Stephens must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by 11/15/2024. -Health and safety trainings for new staff must be completed within one year of employment. S. Stilwell must complete one more training by 8/28/2024; T. Vallini and H. Houser must complete medication in child care training by 8/28/2024. Please have trainings certificates available for review during your annual compliance visit next school year. -On-going health and safety training must be completed so that training in each topic area is completed within 5 years. M. Murray’s trainings are due by September 2024, T. Stephens’ trainings are due by November 2024. Please have trainings certificates available for review during your annual compliance visit next school year. 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 during today’s visit. 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. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 103 Time In: 10:17 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Madison Keen and Ashley Singleton, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program records for review. Erin Wall, Principal, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star License effective August 28, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 91% 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, snack, teacher directed group activity, and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2023. A Superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits noted on the grade card. This facility is currently past due for a sanitation inspection. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. According to the website https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, enrollment was started for the lead paint and asbestos testing. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on January 24, 2024. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary sent to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on April 5, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #2, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip beside the teacher desk. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one aerosol can of Spa Luxury professional hair spray was observed in an unlocked drawer of a teacher’s desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 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 regarding the violations observed: Sanitation inspection: 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) states each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. I suggested that you reach out to your local Environmental Health office and request a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. I requested that you remain in contact with me on the status of obtaining a sanitation inspection. Electrical outlets: -The Lead Teacher in space #2 added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces used by Pre-K children at the beginning of each day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Storage of Hazardous Products: -The Teacher in space #2 moved the aerosol can of hairspray to a locked closet during the visit. I reminded you that any product in an aerosol can must be kept in a locked storage closet or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all spaces used by Pre-K children at the beginning of each day and throughout the day to ensure all hazardous products, including aerosol cans, are kept in locked storage. 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 (the following items were reviewed with you today): -I suggested that staff with Criminal Background Check qualification letters expiring in August 2024 go ahead and begin the recheck process to ensure they receive a CBC qualifying letter prior to the expiration date. This includes, but is not limited to, S. Stilwell, E. Wall, and T. Mull. -S. Stilwell must complete CPR and First Aid training on or before the certification expiration of 8/31/2024. -T. Stephens must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by 11/15/2024. -Health and safety trainings for new staff must be completed within one year of employment. S. Stilwell must complete one more training by 8/28/2024; T. Vallini and H. Houser must complete medication in child care training by 8/28/2024. Please have trainings certificates available for review during your annual compliance visit next school year. -On-going health and safety training must be completed so that training in each topic area is completed within 5 years. M. Murray’s trainings are due by September 2024, T. Stephens’ trainings are due by November 2024. Please have trainings certificates available for review during your annual compliance visit next school year. 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 during today’s visit. 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. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 1/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:45 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. You, Madison Keen and Ashley Singleton, Lead Teachers, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 28, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 87 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 walk-through of licensed space was completed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, snack, handwashing routines, and teacher directed gross motor activity indoors due to active precipitation. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space #1, children's food allergies and special diets were not posted in the classroom. .0901(g) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -Special diet or food allergy information must be posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The Lead Teacher in space #1 posted allergies and special diets in the classroom during the visit. 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: -I reminded you to check all departure records for children at the end of each day, especially on Friday’s, to ensure all children have been signed out. -Child Care Requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (e)(11) indicates a description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received, must be included in the description at the bottom of the incident report for all injuries that occur at the child care facility. -I reviewed with the enrollment date for each child, which is the first day the children attend the facility without their parents. Conference days or dates the parents complete the paperwork is not considered the child’s first day of enrollment. -Per sanitation requirements, all water bottles and lunch boxes brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -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 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. 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

10A NCAC 09 .3005 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 1/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:45 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. You, Madison Keen and Ashley Singleton, Lead Teachers, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 28, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 87 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 walk-through of licensed space was completed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, snack, handwashing routines, and teacher directed gross motor activity indoors due to active precipitation. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space #1, children's food allergies and special diets were not posted in the classroom. .0901(g) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -Special diet or food allergy information must be posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The Lead Teacher in space #1 posted allergies and special diets in the classroom during the visit. 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: -I reminded you to check all departure records for children at the end of each day, especially on Friday’s, to ensure all children have been signed out. -Child Care Requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (e)(11) indicates a description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received, must be included in the description at the bottom of the incident report for all injuries that occur at the child care facility. -I reviewed with the enrollment date for each child, which is the first day the children attend the facility without their parents. Conference days or dates the parents complete the paperwork is not considered the child’s first day of enrollment. -Per sanitation requirements, all water bottles and lunch boxes brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -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 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. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RAY CHILDERS PRE-K Facility ID: 12000273 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 1/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:45 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. You, Madison Keen and Ashley Singleton, Lead Teachers, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 28, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 87 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 walk-through of licensed space was completed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored, including NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, snack, handwashing routines, and teacher directed gross motor activity indoors due to active precipitation. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space #1, children's food allergies and special diets were not posted in the classroom. .0901(g) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -Special diet or food allergy information must be posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The Lead Teacher in space #1 posted allergies and special diets in the classroom during the visit. 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: -I reminded you to check all departure records for children at the end of each day, especially on Friday’s, to ensure all children have been signed out. -Child Care Requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (e)(11) indicates a description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received, must be included in the description at the bottom of the incident report for all injuries that occur at the child care facility. -I reviewed with the enrollment date for each child, which is the first day the children attend the facility without their parents. Conference days or dates the parents complete the paperwork is not considered the child’s first day of enrollment. -Per sanitation requirements, all water bottles and lunch boxes brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -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 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. 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