Creative Corner Child Care

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: CREATIVE CORNER CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000677 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a four-star license issued 07/31/17. This facility has a 91% compliance score as of 6/15/26. The last annual compliance visit was on 12/10/25. As of 6/8/26 the facility was current and active according to the Secretary of State website. The last sanitation visit was 1/28/26 and resulted in a Superior rating with four (4) demerits. The facility tested negative for lead in water 1/7/25 and has no results for lead in paint and asbestos. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ashley Graham, Director. I informed Ms. Graham, of the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Graham gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. The last fire drill was conducted 5/29/26. The last emergency drill(Shelter-in-place) was conducted on 3/10/26. The last playground inspection was 6/1/26. The last fire inspection was 2/16/26 and is attached to this report. One hundred and two (102) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor spaces. I observed both staff/child ratio and supervision and found both to be in compliance. During today’s visit, I observed infants being changed, toddlers playing outside, and preschoolers playing in centers. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. The paperwork for medication was complete. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Thirteen (13) children files were reviewed. All new staff and four old staff files were reviewed. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification of the information provided is accurate and complete. There were two violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. There was a sleep machine in a crib with a sleeping child. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member's 1st day of employment was 5/18/26. She did not have the six required hours of orientation documented. .1101(a)(b) To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by 7/1/26. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected and information regarding how the violation was corrected. I provided technical assistance regarding: Staff Training: EQUiPD The EQUiPD website has many webinar trainings that can be completed online for no cost and have been approved by NCDCDEE. The newly hired staff will need training and orientation as appropriate. BSAC within 3 months for group leaders and health and safety training within one year of hire date. All newly hired staff need certain orientation during the first two weeks and then completed orientation within 6 weeks of employment. There are a number of staff who will need to redo their 5 year health and safety trainings by the end of 2026. NC WORKS: make sure all staff have updated information in NC WORKS showing their most recent education. Staff education for the QRIS Rated License will be determined by the information available in WORKS. • Workforce Education Unit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit • DCDEE-WORKS Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Contact Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids 1-888-997-9290 https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/ Regarding lead in paint and asbestos testing. QRIS Rated License Your current license is a Four-Star License issued 7/31/2017. On this license you received 6 points for program standards, 4 points for education and 1 point for the Quality point (All Lead Teachers and Teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than two centers.). Restrictions on this license include: First shift (daytime care) only, enhanced ratio and enhanced space. The facility is in the process of submitting all QRIS paperwork. Today we discussed what was needed for the: • Family and Community Engagement Standards • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Staff Information and Education Application • The application was submitted on 6/1/26. • The facility is applying for Pathway #2. • The facility uses the Frog Street curriculum and the Desired Results assessment tool. Family and Community Engagement Standards • The facility is meeting the following items: two way communication, enrollment orientation, paid planning time, as well as other options. • It appears the facility is eligible for five stars in this category. Facility CQI plan • The facilities goal for the current year is to improve family engagement and communication by creating consistent opportunities for families to stay informed and involved in their child's classroom experience. • Individual CQI plans are being maintained in staff folders. Staff Education • Ms. Graham and I reviewed the Staff Information and Education form together. • I reminded Ms. Graham that the facility would not be able to receive a higher number of strs than what they receive in Education. Many staff have return letters in their WORKS portals. Once the staff have addressed the issues, education will be re-evaluated. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 336-681-8348 or by email at jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. For additional concerns, contact Michele Remington, Licensing Supervisor, at michele.remington@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: CREATIVE CORNER CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000677 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on 7/31/17. This facility has a 93% compliance score as of 12/8/25. The last annual compliance visit was on 1/22/25. The last annual fire inspection occurred on 3/3/25. The last sanitation inspection occurred on 7/1/25 and was a superior classification with 4 demerits. The facility was last checked for lead in the water on 1/7/25. The Secretary of State website shows the facility is current and active. Criminal background checks were checked in the ABCMS system. Upon our arrival, I was greeted by Ashley Graham, Director. I informed Ms. Graham of the purpose of today’s visit. Annette Abel, Assistant Director, gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. The last fire drill was conducted 11/20/25. Sixty-six (66) children were present during today’s visit. Audra Massingate, Support Staff, assisted me as I visited the classrooms and outdoor spaces. During today’s visit, I observed children playing in centers, completing art activities, being bottle fed and interacting with staff. I monitored a bus this facility uses to transport the children to and from school and field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicle. The vehicle met the transportation requirements and was in compliance during today's visit. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. However, some of the medication was out of date. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification of the information provided is accurate and complete. There were two violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In two classrooms there was not a date on the activity plan, one classrooms contained the wrong dates, and one classroom did not have an activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Boudreaux's Butt Paste was expired in the infant classroom. In the PreK classroom an epipen was out of date. Both were corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by December 23, 2025. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. I provided technical assistance regarding: Medication expiration dates: In order to track when medications expire, list the expiration date on the permission to administer medication form. A chart can also be used that lists all medications and the their expiration date. QRIS Modernization Pathways: The Pathway Discussion Template was discussed and completed. The facility is currently deciding between Pathway #1 and Pathway #2. Information and forms needed can be found under the What’s New tab on the NCDCDEE website. The application can be found under the Provider Documents and Forms tab on the NCDCDEE website. Information about the self-study can be found at https://ncrlap.org/ Formative assessments that have been currently approved can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Formative-Assessment NCWorks: We discussed getting all staff into the works system, as this is what will be used to assess education during the QRIS Pathway to the Stars assessment. The Workforce Education Unit has recently updated and added resource documents to assist individuals with all Workforce Education Unit processes. These documents can be found on the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) at the following locations: • Workforce Education Unit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit • DCDEE WORKS https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Contact Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to inquire about lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ 3040 E Cornwallis Rd P.O. Box 12194 Durham, NC 27709 https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/ 1-888-997-9290 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 336-681-8348 or by email at jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CREATIVE CORNER CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000677 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on 7/31/17. This facility has a 93% compliance score as of 12/8/25. The last annual compliance visit was on 1/22/25. The last annual fire inspection occurred on 3/3/25. The last sanitation inspection occurred on 7/1/25 and was a superior classification with 4 demerits. The facility was last checked for lead in the water on 1/7/25. The Secretary of State website shows the facility is current and active. Criminal background checks were checked in the ABCMS system. Upon our arrival, I was greeted by Ashley Graham, Director. I informed Ms. Graham of the purpose of today’s visit. Annette Abel, Assistant Director, gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. The last fire drill was conducted 11/20/25. Sixty-six (66) children were present during today’s visit. Audra Massingate, Support Staff, assisted me as I visited the classrooms and outdoor spaces. During today’s visit, I observed children playing in centers, completing art activities, being bottle fed and interacting with staff. I monitored a bus this facility uses to transport the children to and from school and field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicle. The vehicle met the transportation requirements and was in compliance during today's visit. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. However, some of the medication was out of date. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification of the information provided is accurate and complete. There were two violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In two classrooms there was not a date on the activity plan, one classrooms contained the wrong dates, and one classroom did not have an activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Boudreaux's Butt Paste was expired in the infant classroom. In the PreK classroom an epipen was out of date. Both were corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by December 23, 2025. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. I provided technical assistance regarding: Medication expiration dates: In order to track when medications expire, list the expiration date on the permission to administer medication form. A chart can also be used that lists all medications and the their expiration date. QRIS Modernization Pathways: The Pathway Discussion Template was discussed and completed. The facility is currently deciding between Pathway #1 and Pathway #2. Information and forms needed can be found under the What’s New tab on the NCDCDEE website. The application can be found under the Provider Documents and Forms tab on the NCDCDEE website. Information about the self-study can be found at https://ncrlap.org/ Formative assessments that have been currently approved can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/NC-Pre-K-Program/Formative-Assessment NCWorks: We discussed getting all staff into the works system, as this is what will be used to assess education during the QRIS Pathway to the Stars assessment. The Workforce Education Unit has recently updated and added resource documents to assist individuals with all Workforce Education Unit processes. These documents can be found on the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) at the following locations: • Workforce Education Unit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Workforce-Education-Unit • DCDEE WORKS https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS Workforce Education Unit (919) 814–6350 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Contact Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to inquire about lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ 3040 E Cornwallis Rd P.O. Box 12194 Durham, NC 27709 https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/ 1-888-997-9290 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 336-681-8348 or by email at jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CREATIVE CORNER CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000677 Consultant: ERICKA BAILEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-208L Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 105 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:20 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 center. Today, Meg Riddle, Supervisor Child Care License Consultant accompanied me during the visit. Ms. Annette Abel, Center Assistant Director, accompanied us and on a walk-through of the center. Ms. Ashely Graham, Center Director, was not there during the visit. During today’s visit we walked through the facility and monitored for compliance with adequate supervision. We observed some children doing nap time. The 2-year-old and 3-year-old classrooms were extremely dark, no windows were providing natural light, and overhead lights were not turned on, this could pose challenges for adequate supervision and create safety risks in the event of an emergency. In the school-agers’ classroom the children were arriving and eating snacks about to transition to do schoolwork and free play. Positive interactions were observed between the staff and the children. We conducted interviews with the school-age teacher and the administrative staff, Ms. Abel. We described supervision protocols during rest time when school is out for school-agers. The school-age teacher described how the children are monitor during rest time and the areas of the classroom they are in, if they choose to have rest time during those designated times. The administrators explain policies and procedures that are followed during rest time and how they monitor the classrooms during these times. One hundred and five (105) children were present during today’s visit. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements occurred during today's visit. While the allegations in the report were not substantiated, Four violations unrelated to the allegation were observed and cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. During observation there was no current schedule posted in the school-agers classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not a current activity plan posted in the school-ager classroom. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per 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. There was no screen document for children in school-agers room log-in document. .2508(e)(1-5) 9999 15A NCAC 18A .2826 LIGHTING AND THERMAL ENVIRONMENT (a) In child care centers, all rooms and enclosed areas shall be lighted by natural or artificial light. Both the Two and three year old classrooms were observed having inadequate lighting during nap time, with no natural or artificial light sources in use. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A. 2826(a). In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by April 08, 2025. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1.Facility Name 2.Facility ID 3.Date of the letter 4.The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. TA: •Schedules for School-Age Classrooms: Discussions included appropriate schedules for full-day and half-day programs posted. •Rest time for School-Age Classrooms: It was discussed that school-agers should have rest time, but with the understanding that a rest period of an hour and a half is not appropriate for this age group. •Classroom Lighting: The importance of maintaining adequate lighting in classrooms was emphasized. Overly dark environments were identified as potentially unsafe, as they hinder visibility and create risks for children. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at ericka.bailey@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: CREATIVE CORNER CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000677 Consultant: ERICKA BAILEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2025 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 1/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to check compliance during an annual compliance visit. We were greeted by Ms. A. Graham and Ms. A. Abel This center currently operates with a Four-Star license, effective July 31, 2017. Today, Meg Riddle, Supervisor Child Care License Consultant accompanied me during the visit. An approved fire inspection was conducted on January 11, 2024, and I received a copy. The latest sanitation inspection was conducted on July 31, 2024, with a superior score. The compliance history is 100% as of January 21, 2025. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted and I used the Annual Monitoring Checklist during today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the center and gathered attendance. We observed the children, staff, ratios, and supervision. The toddlers were playing on the floor, and the teacher was engaging in play with them. The three-and four-year-old's years were having group time with the teacher singing songs and having story time. The two- and 3-year-olds were playing in different centers. We observed teacher interaction with children and all observations we saw were warm and nurturing. We observed the playground. The playground has shade and equipment for outdoor play. We reviewed a sampling of staff and children files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. I observed eight violations of childcare rules during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the school agers classroom six electrical outlets were not covered. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Several staff members did not have updated EMC. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation documents for two staff members were not completed in their files. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two staff members did not complete ITS-SIDS training. .1102(f) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff did not have staff development plan updated for the current year. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff members did not not have updated EPR plans their files. .0607(e) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Leftover medication was not returned to parents after course of treatment. Two EpiPen's were expired and past the six-month review period. Six diaper creams were expired. This violation was corrected during the visit. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members did not complete Child Maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by February 5, 2025. Included the following information in your correction letter: 1.Facility Name 2.Facility ID 3.Date of the letter 4.The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for any added information or forms pertaining to early education. Please remember it is your responsibility to know and follow all child care rules and requirements I appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families in your classroom. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me, my email address is ericka.bailey@dhhs.nc.gov and my phone number is 336-406-8953. 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: CREATIVE CORNER CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000677 Consultant: ERICKA BAILEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2025 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 1/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to check compliance during an annual compliance visit. We were greeted by Ms. A. Graham and Ms. A. Abel This center currently operates with a Four-Star license, effective July 31, 2017. Today, Meg Riddle, Supervisor Child Care License Consultant accompanied me during the visit. An approved fire inspection was conducted on January 11, 2024, and I received a copy. The latest sanitation inspection was conducted on July 31, 2024, with a superior score. The compliance history is 100% as of January 21, 2025. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted and I used the Annual Monitoring Checklist during today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the center and gathered attendance. We observed the children, staff, ratios, and supervision. The toddlers were playing on the floor, and the teacher was engaging in play with them. The three-and four-year-old's years were having group time with the teacher singing songs and having story time. The two- and 3-year-olds were playing in different centers. We observed teacher interaction with children and all observations we saw were warm and nurturing. We observed the playground. The playground has shade and equipment for outdoor play. We reviewed a sampling of staff and children files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. I observed eight violations of childcare rules during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the school agers classroom six electrical outlets were not covered. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Several staff members did not have updated EMC. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation documents for two staff members were not completed in their files. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two staff members did not complete ITS-SIDS training. .1102(f) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff did not have staff development plan updated for the current year. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff members did not not have updated EPR plans their files. .0607(e) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Leftover medication was not returned to parents after course of treatment. Two EpiPen's were expired and past the six-month review period. Six diaper creams were expired. This violation was corrected during the visit. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members did not complete Child Maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by February 5, 2025. Included the following information in your correction letter: 1.Facility Name 2.Facility ID 3.Date of the letter 4.The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for any added information or forms pertaining to early education. Please remember it is your responsibility to know and follow all child care rules and requirements I appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families in your classroom. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me, my email address is ericka.bailey@dhhs.nc.gov and my phone number is 336-406-8953. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: CREATIVE CORNER CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000677 Consultant: ERICKA BAILEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2025 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 1/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to check compliance during an annual compliance visit. We were greeted by Ms. A. Graham and Ms. A. Abel This center currently operates with a Four-Star license, effective July 31, 2017. Today, Meg Riddle, Supervisor Child Care License Consultant accompanied me during the visit. An approved fire inspection was conducted on January 11, 2024, and I received a copy. The latest sanitation inspection was conducted on July 31, 2024, with a superior score. The compliance history is 100% as of January 21, 2025. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted and I used the Annual Monitoring Checklist during today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the center and gathered attendance. We observed the children, staff, ratios, and supervision. The toddlers were playing on the floor, and the teacher was engaging in play with them. The three-and four-year-old's years were having group time with the teacher singing songs and having story time. The two- and 3-year-olds were playing in different centers. We observed teacher interaction with children and all observations we saw were warm and nurturing. We observed the playground. The playground has shade and equipment for outdoor play. We reviewed a sampling of staff and children files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. I observed eight violations of childcare rules during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the school agers classroom six electrical outlets were not covered. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Several staff members did not have updated EMC. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation documents for two staff members were not completed in their files. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two staff members did not complete ITS-SIDS training. .1102(f) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff did not have staff development plan updated for the current year. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff members did not not have updated EPR plans their files. .0607(e) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Leftover medication was not returned to parents after course of treatment. Two EpiPen's were expired and past the six-month review period. Six diaper creams were expired. This violation was corrected during the visit. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members did not complete Child Maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by February 5, 2025. Included the following information in your correction letter: 1.Facility Name 2.Facility ID 3.Date of the letter 4.The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for any added information or forms pertaining to early education. Please remember it is your responsibility to know and follow all child care rules and requirements I appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families in your classroom. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me, my email address is ericka.bailey@dhhs.nc.gov and my phone number is 336-406-8953. 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