THE Sandbox

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2025 Number Present: 75 Completed Date: 6/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable Child Care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. You, Vonda Barkley, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. I observed all of the required postings at the entrance to the facility including the following: three-star rated license, NC Summary of Child Care Law dated February 2025, sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, First Aid poster, tobacco free signage, daily schedule, current activity plan, and safe arrival and departure procedures. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued on August 30, 2019, earning five (5) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards and one (1) quality point for the Administrator having completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. Your facility operates with the following permit restrictions: daytime care only and meets enhanced space. Your center's compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 89% and was reviewed with you today. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2025. I monitored all the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed children to be participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, lunch and personal care routines. I monitored for general safety, storage of hazardous products, appropriate discipline, storage of medication and medication administration. Program records including emergency medical care plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, incident log, outdoor safety inspections, fire drills, emergency drills, and your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan were monitored. Today I monitored a total of 22 staff record files, nineteen (19) returning staff members to verify current and valid Criminal Background Check qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, ITS SIDS, special trainings and completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Three (3) new staff members files were monitored during today’s visit. You sent me your current handbook by email and it included: written operational, administrative, personnel policies and your parent participation plan in. You stated your written policies and procedures had not changed. Children were adequately supervised, minimum staff-child ratios were maintained, adequate approved space was used, enhanced space capacities were maintained, and permit restrictions were maintained during today’s visit. Today’s lunch consisted of beanie weenies, peaches, crackers, cooked carrots and 1% unflavored white milk as listed on the menu. All medications, all medication permission to administer forms and all Medical Action Plans were monitored during today’s visit. I monitored screen time logs, the incident report log and the current EPR plan. You stated that your program does not provide transportation. Your most recent fire drill was conducted on June 24, 2025, and has been completed monthly for the past twelve (12) months and your most recent lockdown emergency drill was conducted on April 24, 2025, and has been completed quarterly. Your most recent fire inspection was completed on February 21, 2025. Your most recent sanitation inspection was completed on June 19, 2025, with a superior classification. During today’s visit I monitored for all health and safety requirements. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Two (2) medication permission to administer forms for sunscreen did not have the expiration date listed on the form. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • Two (2) medication permission to administer forms for sunscreen did not have the expiration date listed on the form. As discussed, all items on the medication permission to administer form should be completed. If there is an item that does not apply write “NA” in that space as there should be no blank spaces left unaddressed. I suggest that all forms and documents be reviewed for accuracy at the time that they are turned in prior to the documents being placed in files or stored in classrooms. This item was corrected during the visit by the Administrator updating the expiration dates on the forms. CONSULTATION: • DCDEE Resources - Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. - Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License - Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development - Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings - Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy - DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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 as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Fire inspections are to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • When reviewing Staff Files, Children’s Files, and Program Records, utilize the Staff Files Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, Volunteer Files Checklist and the Program Records File Checklist to ensure that you are maintaining compliance with all of the files that are monitored by DCDEE and that all of the documents within those files are current, accurate and relevant. These forms should be updated annually with staff files, children’s records and program record documents to ensure that all information stored in your facilities files are current and accurate prior to DCDEE monitoring visits. These file checklists can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • Located on the DCDEE website there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet that you may utilize when completing the staff and training worksheet to assist you with being prepared for your upcoming monitoring visits. This document can be downloaded to your computer and completed electronically. • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. • WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; COMPLIANCE PLAN: • No compliance documentation is needed. All violations that were cited during today’s visit were corrected during the visit. In the visit summary, I documented the corrective actions taken today to correct those violations. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Licensing Supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you do to serve the children and families in your community. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 78 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Vonda Barkley, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Kimberly Crane conducted your last annual compliance visit on May 21, 2024. Your facilities compliance history score was 86% as of February 6, 2025. On February 13, 2025, the NC Secretary of State was checked and the corporation that owns your company, Klingspor Abrasives was listed as current and active. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star license, issued August 30, 2019, earning 5 points in staff education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. Your facility operates with the following permit restrictions: daytime care only and meets enhanced space. The following required postings were prominently posted: Three-star rated license, NC Summary of Child Care Law dated September 2023, safe arrival and departure procedure, First Aid poster, sanitation placard, tobacco free signage, daily schedule, menu, emergency numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Adequate/approved space, capacity, supervision, staff/child ratios, group size, and appropriate discipline was observed today. Your most recent fire inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, and your most recent sanitation inspection was completed December 11, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. On January 14, 2025, you completed a shelter-in-place emergency drill. I monitored your incident report log, and playground inspections. You stated that this facility only provides screen time in the Pre K classroom and screen time was logged. Daily sign in/out sheets and attendance were monitored. Your EPR plan was monitored and dated for June 7, 2024. Today I visited your indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were interacting positively with their teachers and peers as they participated in free choice play, toileting routines, lunch, transitions and whole group learning. Teacher interactions with children were positive and nurturing. The lunch listed on the menu for today included oriental chicken and rice, broccoli, mandarin oranges, and 1% unflavored white milk. There were forty-three (43) medications monitored, forty-three (43) medication permission to administer forms and one (1) Medical Action plans to monitor. Your facility does not provide transportation. A random sampling of 10 children’s records were monitored. I monitored four (4) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was used during today’s visit. All health and safety requirements were monitored. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In the classroom where Pre K children are cared for there was one (1) medication permission to administer form that provides standing orders to administer for up to six (6) months for Aquafor Healing Ointment with a permission to administer that expired on February 9, 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance: • In the classroom where Pre K children are cared for there was one (1) medication permission to administer form that provides standing orders to administer for up to six (6) months for Aquafor Healing Ointment with a permission to administer that expired on February 9, 2025. As discussed, medication permission to administer forms should be updated prior to the expiration of the standing order. Prior to the expiration on the permission to administer form expiring the parent should be notified and if the medication is no longer needed the medication should be sent home to the parent. I suggest that all medications and medication permission to administer forms be monitored to ensure that each medication present has a medication permission to administer form on file and that the medication meets all requirements specified in child care rules. This violation was corrected during the visit. The Administrator removed the medication from the classroom and given to the child’s parent who works at the facility. 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. CONSULTATION: • In the space where children two (2) years old are cared for the following medication permission to administer forms that provide standing orders for up to 6 months will expire within the next month: - 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Cream with an expiration date of 2/19/25 - Triple Paste Diaper Rash Cream with an expiration date of 3/4/2025 • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. • The annual fire inspection report should be sent to me by email within one week of completion. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • 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. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Due to the violation that was cited being corrected during today’s visit no compliance plan is needed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or licensing supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you do to serve the children and families in your community. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 78 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Vonda Barkley, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Kimberly Crane conducted your last annual compliance visit on May 21, 2024. Your facilities compliance history score was 86% as of February 6, 2025. On February 13, 2025, the NC Secretary of State was checked and the corporation that owns your company, Klingspor Abrasives was listed as current and active. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star license, issued August 30, 2019, earning 5 points in staff education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. Your facility operates with the following permit restrictions: daytime care only and meets enhanced space. The following required postings were prominently posted: Three-star rated license, NC Summary of Child Care Law dated September 2023, safe arrival and departure procedure, First Aid poster, sanitation placard, tobacco free signage, daily schedule, menu, emergency numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Adequate/approved space, capacity, supervision, staff/child ratios, group size, and appropriate discipline was observed today. Your most recent fire inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, and your most recent sanitation inspection was completed December 11, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. On January 14, 2025, you completed a shelter-in-place emergency drill. I monitored your incident report log, and playground inspections. You stated that this facility only provides screen time in the Pre K classroom and screen time was logged. Daily sign in/out sheets and attendance were monitored. Your EPR plan was monitored and dated for June 7, 2024. Today I visited your indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were interacting positively with their teachers and peers as they participated in free choice play, toileting routines, lunch, transitions and whole group learning. Teacher interactions with children were positive and nurturing. The lunch listed on the menu for today included oriental chicken and rice, broccoli, mandarin oranges, and 1% unflavored white milk. There were forty-three (43) medications monitored, forty-three (43) medication permission to administer forms and one (1) Medical Action plans to monitor. Your facility does not provide transportation. A random sampling of 10 children’s records were monitored. I monitored four (4) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was used during today’s visit. All health and safety requirements were monitored. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In the classroom where Pre K children are cared for there was one (1) medication permission to administer form that provides standing orders to administer for up to six (6) months for Aquafor Healing Ointment with a permission to administer that expired on February 9, 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance: • In the classroom where Pre K children are cared for there was one (1) medication permission to administer form that provides standing orders to administer for up to six (6) months for Aquafor Healing Ointment with a permission to administer that expired on February 9, 2025. As discussed, medication permission to administer forms should be updated prior to the expiration of the standing order. Prior to the expiration on the permission to administer form expiring the parent should be notified and if the medication is no longer needed the medication should be sent home to the parent. I suggest that all medications and medication permission to administer forms be monitored to ensure that each medication present has a medication permission to administer form on file and that the medication meets all requirements specified in child care rules. This violation was corrected during the visit. The Administrator removed the medication from the classroom and given to the child’s parent who works at the facility. 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. CONSULTATION: • In the space where children two (2) years old are cared for the following medication permission to administer forms that provide standing orders for up to 6 months will expire within the next month: - 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Cream with an expiration date of 2/19/25 - Triple Paste Diaper Rash Cream with an expiration date of 3/4/2025 • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. • The annual fire inspection report should be sent to me by email within one week of completion. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • 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. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Due to the violation that was cited being corrected during today’s visit no compliance plan is needed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or licensing supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you do to serve the children and families in your community. Thank you for your time today. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: JULIA ARMSTRONG Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-364A Visit Date: 9/30/2024 Number Present: 78 Completed Date: 9/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Vonda Barkley, administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Barkley and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member handled children in a manner that was not nurturing or appropriate. The staff member used her finger to lift a child’s face to look at her, used her foot to move children’s chairs, roughly pushed children’s chairs under the table, and abruptly moved and repositioned children in their chairs. G.S. 110-91(10) You may contact me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, 828-228-4614, Julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Supervisor, Natosha.lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: KIMBERLY CRANE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 85 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 409 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: 01:16 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM 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. You, Vonda Barkley, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on June 8, 2023. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. You stated there has been no change with the corporation, Klingspor Abrasives Inc., that owns your facility. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your facility, owned by Klingspor Abrasives Inc., was reviewed and listed as current- active on the NC Secretary of State website on May 20, 2024. Your program’s compliance history was 90% as of May 20, 2024 and was reviewed with you today. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued on August 30, 2019, earning five points in staff education, two points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator, Vonda Barkley, having completed a business training and a wage/hour training course (at least 30 contact hours). Your last sanitation inspection was dated December 28, 2023 with a Superior classification and zero demerits. Your last fire inspection was dated February 22, 2024 and was received in my office on February 22, 2024. You and I visited each licensed indoor space and outdoor space today. I observed students playing in activity areas and outdoors, transitions, whole group teacher directed instruction, eating lunch, and napping. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared in the kitchen and served in the classrooms. Today’s lunch included chicken alfredo, broccoli, mandarin oranges, and unflavored milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Infant bottles and infant food were stored in a full-size refrigerator in Space 1 (Infant Room) at a temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violation was observed, cited, and corrected during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In Space 5, a screen-time activity was offered but not logged on the activity plan or a screen-time log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 1. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2508(e)(1-5), when screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it should be: a. offered as a free choice activity; b. used to meet a developmental goal; c. limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; d. documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and e. usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. During today’s visit, I observed screen-time offered to children four-and five years of age in Space 5. The screen-time activity was offered to the whole group. I observed all the children in the whole group engaged and interested in the video clip about sea turtles. The screen-time activity was not listed on the activity plan or logged on a screen-time log. Later in the visit, the teacher in the classroom completed a screen-time log and recorded the required information including the screen-time activity reference information which corrected the violation. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you include all whole group screen-time information on the activity plan and individual screen-time usage on the screen-time log. CONSULTATION: 1. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0510(c) and (e)(1), the center should provide developmentally appropriate toys and activities to each group of children including music and rhythm, science and nature, and sand and water play at least weekly, indoors or outdoors. 2. During today’s visit, I observed sippy cups filled with water in the refrigerator in the infant room. These sippy cups were not labeled with the names of children. The teaching staff stated that these unlabeled sippy cups of water are prepared the day before at the end of the operating day and stored in the refrigerator overnight to be used as needed throughout the week. The teaching staff stated that as these unlabeled sippy cups are taken from the refrigerator, they are labeled with the name of the child and handed to the child while the child is seated at the table. You stated these sippy cups are used as a one-use serving and sanitized in the kitchen before returning to the classroom to be reused. To better comply with sanitation rules, I suggested you consider labeling the sippy cups of water with the name of each child as the cups are prepared. I suggested best practice would be to keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator and prepare the sippy cups with water and a name label as needed and immediately before serving the water to a child. 3. Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 4. The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. 5. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report form should include the date of the assessment as the date the health exam was completed as well as the health care professional’s signature and date of signature. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you highlight the “date of the assessment” on the document so remind health care professionals that information is required in addition to their signature and date of signature. 6. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 2. The preparation year for cohort two begins July 1, 2024. The reassessment year for cohort two begins July 1, 2025. Throughout the preparation year, I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year: • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and/or SACERS-U] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways  ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality  If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment  Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year  Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 If you have questions, please contact me. I look forward to helping you through this rated license reassessment process COMPLIANCE PLAN: Since the violation observed and cited during today’s visit was corrected during the visit, no compliance documentation will be due after today's visit. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (828) 493-6390 or by email at kimberly.crane@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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 .2508 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: KIMBERLY CRANE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 85 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 409 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: 01:16 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM 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. You, Vonda Barkley, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on June 8, 2023. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. You stated there has been no change with the corporation, Klingspor Abrasives Inc., that owns your facility. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your facility, owned by Klingspor Abrasives Inc., was reviewed and listed as current- active on the NC Secretary of State website on May 20, 2024. Your program’s compliance history was 90% as of May 20, 2024 and was reviewed with you today. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued on August 30, 2019, earning five points in staff education, two points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator, Vonda Barkley, having completed a business training and a wage/hour training course (at least 30 contact hours). Your last sanitation inspection was dated December 28, 2023 with a Superior classification and zero demerits. Your last fire inspection was dated February 22, 2024 and was received in my office on February 22, 2024. You and I visited each licensed indoor space and outdoor space today. I observed students playing in activity areas and outdoors, transitions, whole group teacher directed instruction, eating lunch, and napping. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared in the kitchen and served in the classrooms. Today’s lunch included chicken alfredo, broccoli, mandarin oranges, and unflavored milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Infant bottles and infant food were stored in a full-size refrigerator in Space 1 (Infant Room) at a temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violation was observed, cited, and corrected during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In Space 5, a screen-time activity was offered but not logged on the activity plan or a screen-time log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 1. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2508(e)(1-5), when screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it should be: a. offered as a free choice activity; b. used to meet a developmental goal; c. limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; d. documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and e. usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. During today’s visit, I observed screen-time offered to children four-and five years of age in Space 5. The screen-time activity was offered to the whole group. I observed all the children in the whole group engaged and interested in the video clip about sea turtles. The screen-time activity was not listed on the activity plan or logged on a screen-time log. Later in the visit, the teacher in the classroom completed a screen-time log and recorded the required information including the screen-time activity reference information which corrected the violation. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you include all whole group screen-time information on the activity plan and individual screen-time usage on the screen-time log. CONSULTATION: 1. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0510(c) and (e)(1), the center should provide developmentally appropriate toys and activities to each group of children including music and rhythm, science and nature, and sand and water play at least weekly, indoors or outdoors. 2. During today’s visit, I observed sippy cups filled with water in the refrigerator in the infant room. These sippy cups were not labeled with the names of children. The teaching staff stated that these unlabeled sippy cups of water are prepared the day before at the end of the operating day and stored in the refrigerator overnight to be used as needed throughout the week. The teaching staff stated that as these unlabeled sippy cups are taken from the refrigerator, they are labeled with the name of the child and handed to the child while the child is seated at the table. You stated these sippy cups are used as a one-use serving and sanitized in the kitchen before returning to the classroom to be reused. To better comply with sanitation rules, I suggested you consider labeling the sippy cups of water with the name of each child as the cups are prepared. I suggested best practice would be to keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator and prepare the sippy cups with water and a name label as needed and immediately before serving the water to a child. 3. Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 4. The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. 5. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report form should include the date of the assessment as the date the health exam was completed as well as the health care professional’s signature and date of signature. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you highlight the “date of the assessment” on the document so remind health care professionals that information is required in addition to their signature and date of signature. 6. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 2. The preparation year for cohort two begins July 1, 2024. The reassessment year for cohort two begins July 1, 2025. Throughout the preparation year, I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year: • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and/or SACERS-U] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways  ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality  If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment  Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year  Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 If you have questions, please contact me. I look forward to helping you through this rated license reassessment process COMPLIANCE PLAN: Since the violation observed and cited during today’s visit was corrected during the visit, no compliance documentation will be due after today's visit. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (828) 493-6390 or by email at kimberly.crane@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: KIMBERLY CRANE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM 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, Vonda Barkley, Administrator, and Julie Evans, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued on August 30, 2019, earning five points in staff education, two points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator, Vonda Barkley, having completed a business training and a wage/hour training course (at least 30 contact hours). Your center's compliance history was 94% as of January 2, 2024 and was reviewed with you today. Your facility, owned by Klingspor Abrasives Inc., was current and active as reviewed on the North Carolina Secretary of State website on January 2, 2024 prior to today’s visit.. Your most recent fire inspection was dated February 23, 2023 and received in my office by email on February 23, 2023. Your most recent sanitation inspection was dated December 28, 2023 with a Superior classification and 0 demerits. You and I completed a walk-through of the facility today. I monitored all indoor and outdoor areas. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed children throughout the facility participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. I observed infants engaged in floor play. I observed the teachers interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I monitored hazardous product storage. I observed and cited 1 violation. I monitored medication storage and medication administration. I observed and cited 2 violations. I monitored general safety. I observed and cited no violations. I monitored discipline. I observed and cited no violation. I monitored program records including emergency medical care plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, incident log, outdoor safety inspections, fire drills, emergency drills, and your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan. I observed and cited no violations. I reviewed staff record files for 22 returning staff members to verify current and valid Criminal Background Check qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, valid ITS-SIDS training and completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. I reviewed staff record files for 3 new staff members hired since the last annual compliance visit on June 1, 2023. I observed and cited 2 violations. I reviewed your written operational, administrative, and personnel policies and your parent participation plan at a routine unannounced visit on January 3, 2023. You stated your written policies and procedures had not changed. I observed children adequately supervised, minimum staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved voluntary enhanced space used, enhanced space capacities maintained, and permit restrictions including “Daytime care only” and “Meets enhanced space” maintained during today’s visit. The following violations were cited during today’s 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. One aerosol can of Mod Podge acrylic sealer was stored above five feet in an unlocked cabinet. The teacher moved the aerosol can to a locked cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In Space 2, one over-the-counter ointment was not labeled with the name of the child. The assistant director labeled the ointment with the name of the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 1, permission to administer one topical prescription medication was documented on the Over-the-Counter (OTC) topical ointment form. In Space 1, one OTC permission form was missing when to apply the ointment. In Space 2, two OTC permission forms were missing how to apply the ointment. In Space 2, one OTC permission form was missing when to apply the ointment. In Space 5, two OTC permission forms were missing how to apply the medications. In Space 5, one OTC medication was missing a permission to administer form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 with a date of employment of 11/08/2021 did not have current first aid training documentation on file. The first aid certification on file expired on 11/24/2023. .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 with a date of employment of 11/08/2021 did not have current CPR training documentation on file. The CPR certification on file expired on 11/24/2023. .1102(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 1. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 (7), a parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over the counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. The authorization must be in writing and must contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (c) when and the amount to administer the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (d) how to apply the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; (e) the signature of the parent; (f) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (g) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. 2. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4), over-the-counter diaper creams and sunscreens should be labeled with the name of the child. 3. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c)(d), each employee should maintain documentation in their staff record file as verification that the employee has completed First Aid and CPR training within the first ninety days of employment and has maintained a current and valid First Aid and CPR certificate. 4. Per sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b), hazardous items including aerosol cans and disinfecting wipes with additional warnings should be stored in a locked cabinet, drawer, or closet. CONSULTATION: 1. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12), expired medications and medications with expired permission to administer forms should be returned to the parent within seventy-two hours of expiration. 2. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 3. Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 4. The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. 5. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report form should include the date of the assessment as the date the health exam was completed as well as the health care professional’s signature and date of signature. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you highlight the “date of the assessment” on the document so remind health care professionals that information is required in addition to their signature and date of signature. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit written, signed, and dated compliance documentation to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance documentation must include the following: 1) A compliance letter including the following: 1. The name of your facility 2. The ID number of your facility 3. The date you write the letter 4. A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2) Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than January 17, 2024. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Kimberly Crane Post Office Box 6217 Hickory, NC 28603 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: kimberly.crane@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 in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (828) 493-6390 or by email at kimberly.crane@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: KIMBERLY CRANE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM 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, Vonda Barkley, Administrator, and Julie Evans, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued on August 30, 2019, earning five points in staff education, two points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator, Vonda Barkley, having completed a business training and a wage/hour training course (at least 30 contact hours). Your center's compliance history was 94% as of January 2, 2024 and was reviewed with you today. Your facility, owned by Klingspor Abrasives Inc., was current and active as reviewed on the North Carolina Secretary of State website on January 2, 2024 prior to today’s visit.. Your most recent fire inspection was dated February 23, 2023 and received in my office by email on February 23, 2023. Your most recent sanitation inspection was dated December 28, 2023 with a Superior classification and 0 demerits. You and I completed a walk-through of the facility today. I monitored all indoor and outdoor areas. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed children throughout the facility participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. I observed infants engaged in floor play. I observed the teachers interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I monitored hazardous product storage. I observed and cited 1 violation. I monitored medication storage and medication administration. I observed and cited 2 violations. I monitored general safety. I observed and cited no violations. I monitored discipline. I observed and cited no violation. I monitored program records including emergency medical care plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, incident log, outdoor safety inspections, fire drills, emergency drills, and your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan. I observed and cited no violations. I reviewed staff record files for 22 returning staff members to verify current and valid Criminal Background Check qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, valid ITS-SIDS training and completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. I reviewed staff record files for 3 new staff members hired since the last annual compliance visit on June 1, 2023. I observed and cited 2 violations. I reviewed your written operational, administrative, and personnel policies and your parent participation plan at a routine unannounced visit on January 3, 2023. You stated your written policies and procedures had not changed. I observed children adequately supervised, minimum staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved voluntary enhanced space used, enhanced space capacities maintained, and permit restrictions including “Daytime care only” and “Meets enhanced space” maintained during today’s visit. The following violations were cited during today’s 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. One aerosol can of Mod Podge acrylic sealer was stored above five feet in an unlocked cabinet. The teacher moved the aerosol can to a locked cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In Space 2, one over-the-counter ointment was not labeled with the name of the child. The assistant director labeled the ointment with the name of the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 1, permission to administer one topical prescription medication was documented on the Over-the-Counter (OTC) topical ointment form. In Space 1, one OTC permission form was missing when to apply the ointment. In Space 2, two OTC permission forms were missing how to apply the ointment. In Space 2, one OTC permission form was missing when to apply the ointment. In Space 5, two OTC permission forms were missing how to apply the medications. In Space 5, one OTC medication was missing a permission to administer form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 with a date of employment of 11/08/2021 did not have current first aid training documentation on file. The first aid certification on file expired on 11/24/2023. .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 with a date of employment of 11/08/2021 did not have current CPR training documentation on file. The CPR certification on file expired on 11/24/2023. .1102(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 1. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 (7), a parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over the counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. The authorization must be in writing and must contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (c) when and the amount to administer the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (d) how to apply the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; (e) the signature of the parent; (f) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (g) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. 2. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4), over-the-counter diaper creams and sunscreens should be labeled with the name of the child. 3. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c)(d), each employee should maintain documentation in their staff record file as verification that the employee has completed First Aid and CPR training within the first ninety days of employment and has maintained a current and valid First Aid and CPR certificate. 4. Per sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b), hazardous items including aerosol cans and disinfecting wipes with additional warnings should be stored in a locked cabinet, drawer, or closet. CONSULTATION: 1. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12), expired medications and medications with expired permission to administer forms should be returned to the parent within seventy-two hours of expiration. 2. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 3. Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 4. The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. 5. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report form should include the date of the assessment as the date the health exam was completed as well as the health care professional’s signature and date of signature. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you highlight the “date of the assessment” on the document so remind health care professionals that information is required in addition to their signature and date of signature. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit written, signed, and dated compliance documentation to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance documentation must include the following: 1) A compliance letter including the following: 1. The name of your facility 2. The ID number of your facility 3. The date you write the letter 4. A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2) Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than January 17, 2024. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Kimberly Crane Post Office Box 6217 Hickory, NC 28603 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: kimberly.crane@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 in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (828) 493-6390 or by email at kimberly.crane@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SANDBOX Facility ID: 18000197 Consultant: KIMBERLY CRANE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 350 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM 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, Vonda Barkley, Administrator, and Julie Evans, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued on August 30, 2019, earning five points in staff education, two points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator, Vonda Barkley, having completed a business training and a wage/hour training course (at least 30 contact hours). Your center's compliance history was 94% as of January 2, 2024 and was reviewed with you today. Your facility, owned by Klingspor Abrasives Inc., was current and active as reviewed on the North Carolina Secretary of State website on January 2, 2024 prior to today’s visit.. Your most recent fire inspection was dated February 23, 2023 and received in my office by email on February 23, 2023. Your most recent sanitation inspection was dated December 28, 2023 with a Superior classification and 0 demerits. You and I completed a walk-through of the facility today. I monitored all indoor and outdoor areas. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed children throughout the facility participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. I observed infants engaged in floor play. I observed the teachers interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I monitored hazardous product storage. I observed and cited 1 violation. I monitored medication storage and medication administration. I observed and cited 2 violations. I monitored general safety. I observed and cited no violations. I monitored discipline. I observed and cited no violation. I monitored program records including emergency medical care plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, incident log, outdoor safety inspections, fire drills, emergency drills, and your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan. I observed and cited no violations. I reviewed staff record files for 22 returning staff members to verify current and valid Criminal Background Check qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, valid ITS-SIDS training and completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. I reviewed staff record files for 3 new staff members hired since the last annual compliance visit on June 1, 2023. I observed and cited 2 violations. I reviewed your written operational, administrative, and personnel policies and your parent participation plan at a routine unannounced visit on January 3, 2023. You stated your written policies and procedures had not changed. I observed children adequately supervised, minimum staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved voluntary enhanced space used, enhanced space capacities maintained, and permit restrictions including “Daytime care only” and “Meets enhanced space” maintained during today’s visit. The following violations were cited during today’s 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. One aerosol can of Mod Podge acrylic sealer was stored above five feet in an unlocked cabinet. The teacher moved the aerosol can to a locked cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In Space 2, one over-the-counter ointment was not labeled with the name of the child. The assistant director labeled the ointment with the name of the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 1, permission to administer one topical prescription medication was documented on the Over-the-Counter (OTC) topical ointment form. In Space 1, one OTC permission form was missing when to apply the ointment. In Space 2, two OTC permission forms were missing how to apply the ointment. In Space 2, one OTC permission form was missing when to apply the ointment. In Space 5, two OTC permission forms were missing how to apply the medications. In Space 5, one OTC medication was missing a permission to administer form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 with a date of employment of 11/08/2021 did not have current first aid training documentation on file. The first aid certification on file expired on 11/24/2023. .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 with a date of employment of 11/08/2021 did not have current CPR training documentation on file. The CPR certification on file expired on 11/24/2023. .1102(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 1. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 (7), a parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over the counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. The authorization must be in writing and must contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (c) when and the amount to administer the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (d) how to apply the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; (e) the signature of the parent; (f) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (g) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. 2. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4), over-the-counter diaper creams and sunscreens should be labeled with the name of the child. 3. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c)(d), each employee should maintain documentation in their staff record file as verification that the employee has completed First Aid and CPR training within the first ninety days of employment and has maintained a current and valid First Aid and CPR certificate. 4. Per sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b), hazardous items including aerosol cans and disinfecting wipes with additional warnings should be stored in a locked cabinet, drawer, or closet. CONSULTATION: 1. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12), expired medications and medications with expired permission to administer forms should be returned to the parent within seventy-two hours of expiration. 2. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 3. Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 4. The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. 5. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report form should include the date of the assessment as the date the health exam was completed as well as the health care professional’s signature and date of signature. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you highlight the “date of the assessment” on the document so remind health care professionals that information is required in addition to their signature and date of signature. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit written, signed, and dated compliance documentation to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance documentation must include the following: 1) A compliance letter including the following: 1. The name of your facility 2. The ID number of your facility 3. The date you write the letter 4. A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2) Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than January 17, 2024. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Kimberly Crane Post Office Box 6217 Hickory, NC 28603 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: kimberly.crane@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 in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (828) 493-6390 or by email at kimberly.crane@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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