Future Scholars Child Care AND Development Center

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUTURE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 68000526 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/10/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance with rated license visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Alma Dixon, Director and Tina Kimber, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include Daytime care only; Children in care on ground level only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space; Children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 9, 2026, and Future Scholars Childcare and Development Center, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children during free play, playing in their outside play environment, and nap. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Mother Goose. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 8, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed September 10, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 1, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on March 2, 2026. A shelter in place drill and lock down drill was documented on January 5, 2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on March 2, 2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2016 Ford Transit 350, Tag# EHN-2455. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due June 30, 2026, and the insurance is valid through March 1, 2027. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. Floor tiles leading to the office are cracked and broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child did not have a health professional on file. .0802(c)(2) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 24, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Having a child’s health professional (pediatrician/doctor) on file in child care is essential for immediate, informed action during medical emergencies, ensuring staff know who to contact, and allowing for consistent care of chronic conditions like asthma. It facilitates required documentation of immunizations, screenings, and tailored health plans. • Floors in child care must be clean and in good repair to prevent the spread of illnesses, reduce allergy triggers, and ensure physical safety. Since children, especially infants and toddlers, spend most of their time crawling and playing on the ground, clean floors reduce exposure to germs and toxins. Proper maintenance prevents injuries like slips or trips. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • During this visit we discussed Pathway 2. We discussed the requirements for the pathway. After discussing the pathways, it seems that your facility is leaning closer towards Pathway 2. Your curriculum is approved by DCDEE. I suggested DRDP as a possible choice for your formative assessments. I emailed prior to today’s visit a copy of the Application for Assessment for a Rated License. Your application is due to me by Friday April 3, 2026. Please visit the DCDEE website if you have additional questions at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, click on What’s New then select QRIS Modernization from the drop-down list. You can always email or call me if you need further assistance. During today's visit we also discussed Staff Education and Competency Evaluations. The provider is beginning the process of getting three staff members enrolled for CEU courses. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: FUTURE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 68000526 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced A routine unannounced visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Tina Kimber, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include Daytime care only; Children in care on ground level only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space; Children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exit only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 30, 2025, and Future Scholars Child Care and Development Center was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health Administering Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in their outside learning environment and free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 8, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed September 10, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 1, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on August 28, 2025. A shelter in place drill and a lockdown drill was documented on June 6, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on September 2, 2025. One new staff member was reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Lesson plan in Space 3 was not posted for the current week. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer to measure the temperature of the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Last documented fire drill was documented on August 28, 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were located in the bottom of the unlocked cabinet under the changing table. .0604(q) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A new employee had tb and medical report in the personnel file. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 15, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • It's important to keep plastic away from children under age 3 in childcare settings to prevent choking hazards and exposure to harmful chemicals like phthalates and BPA, which can disrupt their rapidly developing hormones and organs. Young children are particularly vulnerable because they are still growing, have developing immune systems, and have a natural tendency to put objects in their mouths. • Thermometers are essential in daycare refrigerators to prevent foodborne illnesses in children by ensuring food stays at a safe temperature. They confirm the refrigerator is functioning correctly, providing reliable temperature reading since built-in displays can be inaccurate. Monitoring temperatures helps detect problems like power outages or appliance malfunctions, allowing staff to quickly take action to protect food and medications from bacterial growth and spoilage, safeguarding the health of the children in their care. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Preparing for North Carolina’s New QRIS System North Carolina’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is being modernized to provide more flexible and equitable ways for programs to demonstrate quality. Beginning later this year, providers will be able to choose from three star-rating pathways: Program Assessment, Classroom & Instructional Quality Accreditation. This new approach allows programs to align their strengths with the pathway that best fits their operations. Now is the time to prepare. Programs should begin evaluating staff qualifications including updating staff education in NC Works, curriculum, and classroom interactions to determine the most suitable pathway. Updates to staff qualification standards and assessment tools are expected, and while current star ratings remain valid for now, all new ratings will be issued under the revised QRIS system. Your program’s quality should reflect not only compliance, but also a strong commitment to best practices, child development, and continuous improvement. Providers are encouraged to take advantage of available technical assistance and training opportunities. As you prepare for the QRIS be sure to double-check that all your staff’s education is listed in NC Works. The link is located on the DCDEE website under Services, select the drop-down box and select DCDEE. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUTURE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 68000526 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced A routine unannounced visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Tina Kimber, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include Daytime care only; Children in care on ground level only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space; Children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exit only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 30, 2025, and Future Scholars Child Care and Development Center was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health Administering Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in their outside learning environment and free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 8, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed September 10, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 1, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on August 28, 2025. A shelter in place drill and a lockdown drill was documented on June 6, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on September 2, 2025. One new staff member was reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Lesson plan in Space 3 was not posted for the current week. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer to measure the temperature of the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Last documented fire drill was documented on August 28, 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were located in the bottom of the unlocked cabinet under the changing table. .0604(q) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A new employee had tb and medical report in the personnel file. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 15, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • It's important to keep plastic away from children under age 3 in childcare settings to prevent choking hazards and exposure to harmful chemicals like phthalates and BPA, which can disrupt their rapidly developing hormones and organs. Young children are particularly vulnerable because they are still growing, have developing immune systems, and have a natural tendency to put objects in their mouths. • Thermometers are essential in daycare refrigerators to prevent foodborne illnesses in children by ensuring food stays at a safe temperature. They confirm the refrigerator is functioning correctly, providing reliable temperature reading since built-in displays can be inaccurate. Monitoring temperatures helps detect problems like power outages or appliance malfunctions, allowing staff to quickly take action to protect food and medications from bacterial growth and spoilage, safeguarding the health of the children in their care. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Preparing for North Carolina’s New QRIS System North Carolina’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is being modernized to provide more flexible and equitable ways for programs to demonstrate quality. Beginning later this year, providers will be able to choose from three star-rating pathways: Program Assessment, Classroom & Instructional Quality Accreditation. This new approach allows programs to align their strengths with the pathway that best fits their operations. Now is the time to prepare. Programs should begin evaluating staff qualifications including updating staff education in NC Works, curriculum, and classroom interactions to determine the most suitable pathway. Updates to staff qualification standards and assessment tools are expected, and while current star ratings remain valid for now, all new ratings will be issued under the revised QRIS system. Your program’s quality should reflect not only compliance, but also a strong commitment to best practices, child development, and continuous improvement. Providers are encouraged to take advantage of available technical assistance and training opportunities. As you prepare for the QRIS be sure to double-check that all your staff’s education is listed in NC Works. The link is located on the DCDEE website under Services, select the drop-down box and select DCDEE. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: FUTURE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 68000526 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 197 Time In: 09:28 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant and Kaye Adkins, Licensing Supervisor with Alma Dixon, Director. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in their outside environment and free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 11, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed January 16, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 1, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on April 2, 2025. A shelter in place drill and lock down drill was documented on April 2, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on April 2, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. There are four wall outlets, three outlets in a surge protector, and two outlets on the table that were not covered. Children have access to eight of these plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two child care providers did not have the required Emergency Information Form for review during the visit. The director did not have their CPR/First Aid certificate available for review during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Updated annual staff evaluations were not on file for all staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before April 22, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Electrical outlets can be dangerous, especially for young children who may not understand the risks of touching or inserting objects into them. Covering outlets with outlet covers or tamper-resistant receptacles (TRRs) can significantly reduce the risk of accidents. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please be sure to renew CPR and First Aid for all staff on or before April 30, 2025. • Infant staff and administrators must complete Its-SIDS training prior to enrolling any children under twelve (12) months of age. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Based on J. Ross education information she is required to complete 10 Training Hours each year. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUTURE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 68000526 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 197 Time In: 09:28 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant and Kaye Adkins, Licensing Supervisor with Alma Dixon, Director. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in their outside environment and free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 11, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed January 16, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 1, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on April 2, 2025. A shelter in place drill and lock down drill was documented on April 2, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on April 2, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. There are four wall outlets, three outlets in a surge protector, and two outlets on the table that were not covered. Children have access to eight of these plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two child care providers did not have the required Emergency Information Form for review during the visit. The director did not have their CPR/First Aid certificate available for review during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Updated annual staff evaluations were not on file for all staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before April 22, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Electrical outlets can be dangerous, especially for young children who may not understand the risks of touching or inserting objects into them. Covering outlets with outlet covers or tamper-resistant receptacles (TRRs) can significantly reduce the risk of accidents. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please be sure to renew CPR and First Aid for all staff on or before April 30, 2025. • Infant staff and administrators must complete Its-SIDS training prior to enrolling any children under twelve (12) months of age. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Based on J. Ross education information she is required to complete 10 Training Hours each year. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUTURE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 68000526 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 197 Time In: 09:28 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant and Kaye Adkins, Licensing Supervisor with Alma Dixon, Director. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in their outside environment and free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 11, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed January 16, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 1, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on April 2, 2025. A shelter in place drill and lock down drill was documented on April 2, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on April 2, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. There are four wall outlets, three outlets in a surge protector, and two outlets on the table that were not covered. Children have access to eight of these plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two child care providers did not have the required Emergency Information Form for review during the visit. The director did not have their CPR/First Aid certificate available for review during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Updated annual staff evaluations were not on file for all staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before April 22, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Electrical outlets can be dangerous, especially for young children who may not understand the risks of touching or inserting objects into them. Covering outlets with outlet covers or tamper-resistant receptacles (TRRs) can significantly reduce the risk of accidents. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please be sure to renew CPR and First Aid for all staff on or before April 30, 2025. • Infant staff and administrators must complete Its-SIDS training prior to enrolling any children under twelve (12) months of age. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Based on J. Ross education information she is required to complete 10 Training Hours each year. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUTURE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 68000526 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 197 Time In: 09:28 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant and Kaye Adkins, Licensing Supervisor with Alma Dixon, Director. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in their outside environment and free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 11, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed January 16, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 1, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on April 2, 2025. A shelter in place drill and lock down drill was documented on April 2, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on April 2, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. There are four wall outlets, three outlets in a surge protector, and two outlets on the table that were not covered. Children have access to eight of these plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two child care providers did not have the required Emergency Information Form for review during the visit. The director did not have their CPR/First Aid certificate available for review during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Updated annual staff evaluations were not on file for all staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before April 22, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Electrical outlets can be dangerous, especially for young children who may not understand the risks of touching or inserting objects into them. Covering outlets with outlet covers or tamper-resistant receptacles (TRRs) can significantly reduce the risk of accidents. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please be sure to renew CPR and First Aid for all staff on or before April 30, 2025. • Infant staff and administrators must complete Its-SIDS training prior to enrolling any children under twelve (12) months of age. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Based on J. Ross education information she is required to complete 10 Training Hours each year. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: FUTURE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 68000526 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/11/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival, I was invited in by a caregiver, Tequila Day. She informed me the owner, Jasmine Ross, was on her way. She arrived as I was monitoring the outdoor learning environment. Ms. Ross left around 11:30 for a personal appointment. The operator completed the last fire inspection on 4/2/2024 and was approved. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/17/24 with a superior rating. Ms. Day escorted me as I completed a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. I observed the children having a group time, playing with toys and materials easily accessible to them, ?? I observed the following violations today. I reviewed the items with Ms. Ross and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. "There were two holes near a tree by the fence. A branch of the tree was hanging low where a child could run into. These pose a potential safety hazards." 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. "The medical action plan for a child with allergy was dated August 2022. It has not been updated since then." .0801(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately. I must receive a compliance statement/ letter by email or mail by 4/25/2024. In the letter, include the following information: 1. Your facility ID# and Name 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number(s) 4. How and when the violation was corrected (Be specific) 5. Your signature/name and position My email address is boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov, and the mailing address is PO Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. Technical Assistance >Rated license was discussed. You are in Cohort 1 meaning you are in preparation year and the assessment of the rated license begins in July 2024. Ms. Ross wants to complete the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment as a practice run, if it’s not too late. Otherwise, she plans to request during the summer. I emailed the Rated License Assessment Review Request form to Ms. Ross during the visit. Ms. Ross told me her program has been receiving technical assistance as they prepare for ITERS and ECERS. >If applicable, submit any new education information to WORKS in a timely manner. If you need assistance, contact the Workforce Education Unit at: 919-814-6350 or Toll Free 1-800-859-0829. Or email dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov (Monday- Friday 8 am to 5 pm) > Visit www.ncrlap.org to access the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) training videos, frequently asked questions, additional notes, and more. For technical assistance pertaining to the ERS assessment, reach out to the Partnership or CCSA for technical assistance. >Providing safe outdoor learning environment was discussed. Refer to child care rule 601 for the requirement details. >Medical Action Plan for a child has to be updated annually. The updated Medical Action Plan may be completed by either the parent or a health care professional. Refer to child care rule 801 (b). Other Information Weighted blankets or vests: 1.Blankets of any type are prohibited for children aged 0 to 12 months, per .0606(a)(2) Safe Sleep Policy. The current child care rules specifically state no blankets or other items can be used/placed with a sleeping infant aged 12 months or younger. 2.Weighted blankets or vests can potentially restrict a child’s movement; therefore, they are prohibited for use unless a therapist requests and approves the use. A therapist can only approve the use for children 13 months or older. 3.If the use of a weighted blanket or vest is something a facility wants to consider using, you’d need to contact me prior to use to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at 336-706-2871 or email me at boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov. My mailing address is P.O. Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. The contact information for my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, is 336-580-2527 or kaye.adkins@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