ED V. Baldwin Elementary

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/2/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 5, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 86%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a Programmatic Option with has reduced group size decreased by a least one child per age group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, Lead Teacher. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 9/2/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 5/27/2025. Ms. Barnes, Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival the children were observed standing in a line and preparing to go outdoors. Once outdoors the children were observed playing with balls, sand toys, bikes, and playing on a large play structure. Lunch served today was cheeseburgers, wheat buns, peaches, carrots and milk. An Observation was completed from 10:40 a.m. to 11:25a.m., The children were observed in space #C-6, children were observed transitioning to outdoors play. During the transition from the classroom to the outdoor play area. The teacher sang a song to prepare the children for quite voices while walking through the hallways. The children were observed playing outdoors on a large play structure. They also had had sand toys, bikes and balls to play with. In the outdoor environment there is no shade area within the designated play area for the children. Also, the grass and pine straw within the fenced area where the children play was not maintained. There is also grass growing in the sand box area where the large play equipment is stationed. Staff and training worksheets from the previous monitoring visit were observed for staff requirements. Two staff did not have a current CPR verification on file. The QRIS Conversation sheet will be discussed with Sean Brost, Pre-K Coordinator, later. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Barnes. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not submit the fire inspection within one week of inspection. This was corrected by the LT submitting the fire inspection to me. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play area does not have any shaded areas 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill that was practiced was completed on 9/30/2025. however, it was not documented on the Emergency Drill Log & Report sheet. This was corrected today. The LT documented the drill on the Drill Log & Report sheet .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor play area grass was not maintained in a manner which may attract or harbor pests. Also, under the stairs of the play ground equipment in the sand area the grass is growing very tall. also, the pine straw needs to be removed from the play area 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not have a current CPR verification on file. Both expired 9/2025. This is a repeat violation that was cited during visit on 3/5/2025. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed on 9/25/2025. however was not record after completion. This was corrected by the LT, documenting the Emergency Drill Log & Record form during the visit. This is a repeat violation that was cited on 3/5/2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 16, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for fire inspection not being received with in seven days of inspection being completed. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a). We discussed the following strategy. Make sure you monitor your program files, ensuring that all fire inspection is submitted within seven days of inspection to your consultant, Place a sticky note on your state binder as a reminder of inspection being completed and submitted. Classroom Observation: I conducted a classroom observation from 10:40a.m. to 11:25a.m. Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children as the children were in play. Staff members assisted children while they were engaged in play outdoors. I encouraged the staff to keep having conversation with the children and interacting with them during their playtime. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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 .1402 · Violation

Name of Operation: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/2/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 5, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 86%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a Programmatic Option with has reduced group size decreased by a least one child per age group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, Lead Teacher. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 9/2/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 5/27/2025. Ms. Barnes, Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival the children were observed standing in a line and preparing to go outdoors. Once outdoors the children were observed playing with balls, sand toys, bikes, and playing on a large play structure. Lunch served today was cheeseburgers, wheat buns, peaches, carrots and milk. An Observation was completed from 10:40 a.m. to 11:25a.m., The children were observed in space #C-6, children were observed transitioning to outdoors play. During the transition from the classroom to the outdoor play area. The teacher sang a song to prepare the children for quite voices while walking through the hallways. The children were observed playing outdoors on a large play structure. They also had had sand toys, bikes and balls to play with. In the outdoor environment there is no shade area within the designated play area for the children. Also, the grass and pine straw within the fenced area where the children play was not maintained. There is also grass growing in the sand box area where the large play equipment is stationed. Staff and training worksheets from the previous monitoring visit were observed for staff requirements. Two staff did not have a current CPR verification on file. The QRIS Conversation sheet will be discussed with Sean Brost, Pre-K Coordinator, later. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Barnes. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not submit the fire inspection within one week of inspection. This was corrected by the LT submitting the fire inspection to me. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play area does not have any shaded areas 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill that was practiced was completed on 9/30/2025. however, it was not documented on the Emergency Drill Log & Report sheet. This was corrected today. The LT documented the drill on the Drill Log & Report sheet .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor play area grass was not maintained in a manner which may attract or harbor pests. Also, under the stairs of the play ground equipment in the sand area the grass is growing very tall. also, the pine straw needs to be removed from the play area 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not have a current CPR verification on file. Both expired 9/2025. This is a repeat violation that was cited during visit on 3/5/2025. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed on 9/25/2025. however was not record after completion. This was corrected by the LT, documenting the Emergency Drill Log & Record form during the visit. This is a repeat violation that was cited on 3/5/2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 16, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for fire inspection not being received with in seven days of inspection being completed. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a). We discussed the following strategy. Make sure you monitor your program files, ensuring that all fire inspection is submitted within seven days of inspection to your consultant, Place a sticky note on your state binder as a reminder of inspection being completed and submitted. Classroom Observation: I conducted a classroom observation from 10:40a.m. to 11:25a.m. Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children as the children were in play. Staff members assisted children while they were engaged in play outdoors. I encouraged the staff to keep having conversation with the children and interacting with them during their playtime. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/2/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 5, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 86%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a Programmatic Option with has reduced group size decreased by a least one child per age group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, Lead Teacher. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 9/2/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 5/27/2025. Ms. Barnes, Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival the children were observed standing in a line and preparing to go outdoors. Once outdoors the children were observed playing with balls, sand toys, bikes, and playing on a large play structure. Lunch served today was cheeseburgers, wheat buns, peaches, carrots and milk. An Observation was completed from 10:40 a.m. to 11:25a.m., The children were observed in space #C-6, children were observed transitioning to outdoors play. During the transition from the classroom to the outdoor play area. The teacher sang a song to prepare the children for quite voices while walking through the hallways. The children were observed playing outdoors on a large play structure. They also had had sand toys, bikes and balls to play with. In the outdoor environment there is no shade area within the designated play area for the children. Also, the grass and pine straw within the fenced area where the children play was not maintained. There is also grass growing in the sand box area where the large play equipment is stationed. Staff and training worksheets from the previous monitoring visit were observed for staff requirements. Two staff did not have a current CPR verification on file. The QRIS Conversation sheet will be discussed with Sean Brost, Pre-K Coordinator, later. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Barnes. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not submit the fire inspection within one week of inspection. This was corrected by the LT submitting the fire inspection to me. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play area does not have any shaded areas 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill that was practiced was completed on 9/30/2025. however, it was not documented on the Emergency Drill Log & Report sheet. This was corrected today. The LT documented the drill on the Drill Log & Report sheet .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor play area grass was not maintained in a manner which may attract or harbor pests. Also, under the stairs of the play ground equipment in the sand area the grass is growing very tall. also, the pine straw needs to be removed from the play area 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not have a current CPR verification on file. Both expired 9/2025. This is a repeat violation that was cited during visit on 3/5/2025. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed on 9/25/2025. however was not record after completion. This was corrected by the LT, documenting the Emergency Drill Log & Record form during the visit. This is a repeat violation that was cited on 3/5/2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 16, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for fire inspection not being received with in seven days of inspection being completed. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a). We discussed the following strategy. Make sure you monitor your program files, ensuring that all fire inspection is submitted within seven days of inspection to your consultant, Place a sticky note on your state binder as a reminder of inspection being completed and submitted. Classroom Observation: I conducted a classroom observation from 10:40a.m. to 11:25a.m. Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children as the children were in play. Staff members assisted children while they were engaged in play outdoors. I encouraged the staff to keep having conversation with the children and interacting with them during their playtime. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 400 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces # B-3 and #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 3, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five- Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program having a Cognia Accreditation The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Snyder, Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 2/27/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/24/2024. Ms. Snyder was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the child care space, the children in space #B-3 space #C-6 were observed participating in large group time. Children were reviewing their letter, numbers, colors, shapes. The children then transitioned to free choice play, children were observed playing with race cars, blocks, and manipulative toys. Lunch served today was cheeseburgers, sweet potato fires, fresh banana, and milk. During my monitoring of staff files and asking questions to the staff about their Emergency Medical Care Plan and the Emergency Preparedness Plan. It was stated that nether the EMC or EPR was reviewed with them. They also stated that they would not know what to do if there was an emergency. I received the current sanitation inspection during the visit, dated for 2/27/2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Snyder and Ms. Mckinnon. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space C-6, the paper towel holder has rust exposed on both dispensers. The child size sink in the classroom has a leak at the bottom part of the facet. The teacher had to place a paper towel around it to catch the water as it leaked out. The bottom of toilet in first stall of the children's bathroom has a crack in it. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drills were not practiced monthly. The last one documented was 1/31/2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. While monitoring the outdoor play area the storage shied where extra toys are keep. The door to the shield where toys for the child are stored is hanging form the hinges and will not stay closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024 .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed but not recorded. This was corrected during the visit, by the teacher documenting the date and time as to when it was completed on 1/10/2025 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. It was stated by staff that the EPR Plan was not reviewed with them annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Hire date was 9/19/2024. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 19, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training not being completed within the first 90 days of hire. Refer to NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 1102(g). We discussed the strategies: Start a checklist on all new employees, start filling out Staff at training worksheet at the start of employment, give staff timelines for returning documents, and make sure you as the administrator are keeping track of all required documents. A violation was cited Emergency Preparedness Plan not being reviewed with staff annually. It was stated by staff that the plan was not reviewed with them. Refer NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .0607(e). We discussed the following strategies. Ensure that when staff are being trained that there is a sign in log completed with each staff signature, an agenda to verify the trainings that were completed with date and time. Ensure that all Administrators have a copy of documents on file for review. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 400 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces # B-3 and #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 3, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five- Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program having a Cognia Accreditation The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Snyder, Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 2/27/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/24/2024. Ms. Snyder was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the child care space, the children in space #B-3 space #C-6 were observed participating in large group time. Children were reviewing their letter, numbers, colors, shapes. The children then transitioned to free choice play, children were observed playing with race cars, blocks, and manipulative toys. Lunch served today was cheeseburgers, sweet potato fires, fresh banana, and milk. During my monitoring of staff files and asking questions to the staff about their Emergency Medical Care Plan and the Emergency Preparedness Plan. It was stated that nether the EMC or EPR was reviewed with them. They also stated that they would not know what to do if there was an emergency. I received the current sanitation inspection during the visit, dated for 2/27/2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Snyder and Ms. Mckinnon. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space C-6, the paper towel holder has rust exposed on both dispensers. The child size sink in the classroom has a leak at the bottom part of the facet. The teacher had to place a paper towel around it to catch the water as it leaked out. The bottom of toilet in first stall of the children's bathroom has a crack in it. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drills were not practiced monthly. The last one documented was 1/31/2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. While monitoring the outdoor play area the storage shied where extra toys are keep. The door to the shield where toys for the child are stored is hanging form the hinges and will not stay closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024 .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed but not recorded. This was corrected during the visit, by the teacher documenting the date and time as to when it was completed on 1/10/2025 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. It was stated by staff that the EPR Plan was not reviewed with them annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Hire date was 9/19/2024. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 19, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training not being completed within the first 90 days of hire. Refer to NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 1102(g). We discussed the strategies: Start a checklist on all new employees, start filling out Staff at training worksheet at the start of employment, give staff timelines for returning documents, and make sure you as the administrator are keeping track of all required documents. A violation was cited Emergency Preparedness Plan not being reviewed with staff annually. It was stated by staff that the plan was not reviewed with them. Refer NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .0607(e). We discussed the following strategies. Ensure that when staff are being trained that there is a sign in log completed with each staff signature, an agenda to verify the trainings that were completed with date and time. Ensure that all Administrators have a copy of documents on file for review. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 400 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces # B-3 and #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 3, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five- Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program having a Cognia Accreditation The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Snyder, Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 2/27/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/24/2024. Ms. Snyder was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the child care space, the children in space #B-3 space #C-6 were observed participating in large group time. Children were reviewing their letter, numbers, colors, shapes. The children then transitioned to free choice play, children were observed playing with race cars, blocks, and manipulative toys. Lunch served today was cheeseburgers, sweet potato fires, fresh banana, and milk. During my monitoring of staff files and asking questions to the staff about their Emergency Medical Care Plan and the Emergency Preparedness Plan. It was stated that nether the EMC or EPR was reviewed with them. They also stated that they would not know what to do if there was an emergency. I received the current sanitation inspection during the visit, dated for 2/27/2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Snyder and Ms. Mckinnon. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space C-6, the paper towel holder has rust exposed on both dispensers. The child size sink in the classroom has a leak at the bottom part of the facet. The teacher had to place a paper towel around it to catch the water as it leaked out. The bottom of toilet in first stall of the children's bathroom has a crack in it. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drills were not practiced monthly. The last one documented was 1/31/2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. While monitoring the outdoor play area the storage shied where extra toys are keep. The door to the shield where toys for the child are stored is hanging form the hinges and will not stay closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024 .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed but not recorded. This was corrected during the visit, by the teacher documenting the date and time as to when it was completed on 1/10/2025 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. It was stated by staff that the EPR Plan was not reviewed with them annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Hire date was 9/19/2024. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 19, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training not being completed within the first 90 days of hire. Refer to NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 1102(g). We discussed the strategies: Start a checklist on all new employees, start filling out Staff at training worksheet at the start of employment, give staff timelines for returning documents, and make sure you as the administrator are keeping track of all required documents. A violation was cited Emergency Preparedness Plan not being reviewed with staff annually. It was stated by staff that the plan was not reviewed with them. Refer NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .0607(e). We discussed the following strategies. Ensure that when staff are being trained that there is a sign in log completed with each staff signature, an agenda to verify the trainings that were completed with date and time. Ensure that all Administrators have a copy of documents on file for review. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 400 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces # B-3 and #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 3, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five- Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program having a Cognia Accreditation The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Snyder, Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 2/27/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/24/2024. Ms. Snyder was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the child care space, the children in space #B-3 space #C-6 were observed participating in large group time. Children were reviewing their letter, numbers, colors, shapes. The children then transitioned to free choice play, children were observed playing with race cars, blocks, and manipulative toys. Lunch served today was cheeseburgers, sweet potato fires, fresh banana, and milk. During my monitoring of staff files and asking questions to the staff about their Emergency Medical Care Plan and the Emergency Preparedness Plan. It was stated that nether the EMC or EPR was reviewed with them. They also stated that they would not know what to do if there was an emergency. I received the current sanitation inspection during the visit, dated for 2/27/2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Snyder and Ms. Mckinnon. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space C-6, the paper towel holder has rust exposed on both dispensers. The child size sink in the classroom has a leak at the bottom part of the facet. The teacher had to place a paper towel around it to catch the water as it leaked out. The bottom of toilet in first stall of the children's bathroom has a crack in it. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drills were not practiced monthly. The last one documented was 1/31/2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. While monitoring the outdoor play area the storage shied where extra toys are keep. The door to the shield where toys for the child are stored is hanging form the hinges and will not stay closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024 .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed but not recorded. This was corrected during the visit, by the teacher documenting the date and time as to when it was completed on 1/10/2025 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. It was stated by staff that the EPR Plan was not reviewed with them annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Hire date was 9/19/2024. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 19, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training not being completed within the first 90 days of hire. Refer to NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 1102(g). We discussed the strategies: Start a checklist on all new employees, start filling out Staff at training worksheet at the start of employment, give staff timelines for returning documents, and make sure you as the administrator are keeping track of all required documents. A violation was cited Emergency Preparedness Plan not being reviewed with staff annually. It was stated by staff that the plan was not reviewed with them. Refer NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .0607(e). We discussed the following strategies. Ensure that when staff are being trained that there is a sign in log completed with each staff signature, an agenda to verify the trainings that were completed with date and time. Ensure that all Administrators have a copy of documents on file for review. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 11, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a Programmatic Option with has reduced group size decreased by a least one child per age group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 8/29/2024. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 4/19/2024. Ms. Barnes, Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival there were 14 children space #B-3, and 15 children in space #C-6. The children were participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with manipulative toys, blocks, puppets, and in dramatic play. Lunch served today was pizza, green beans, peaches, and milk. An Observation was completed from 11:20a.m. to 11:35a.m., The children were observed in space #B-3, building a home and a tower in the block area. One teacher was observed reading a book “Naughty Little Monkey”. The other teacher moved about the space talking to the children asking them questions about what they were doing. She also helps three children that wanted to transition from one play area to another clean up their area before moving to another. The children and teachers were very in engaged and in tone with one another and the expectation of the classroom and the play area. One new staff file was monitored. Attached is the staff and training worksheet. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Barnes. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection that was completed on 4/19/2024 was not submit within seven day of inspection being completed. It was corrected by me receiving the inspection during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. No compliance letter is required as the violation was corrected during visit. Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for fire inspection not being received with in seven days of inspection being completed. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a). We discussed the following strategy. Make sure you are monitoring your program files, ensuring that all fire inspection is submitted within seven days of inspection to your consultant. Classroom Observation: I conducted a classroom observation from 11:20a.m. to 11:35a.m. Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children as the children were in play. Staff members assisted children while they were engaged in play. I encouraged the staff to keep having conversation with the children and interacting with them during their playtime. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 11, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a Programmatic Option with has reduced group size decreased by a least one child per age group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 8/29/2024. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 4/19/2024. Ms. Barnes, Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival there were 14 children space #B-3, and 15 children in space #C-6. The children were participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with manipulative toys, blocks, puppets, and in dramatic play. Lunch served today was pizza, green beans, peaches, and milk. An Observation was completed from 11:20a.m. to 11:35a.m., The children were observed in space #B-3, building a home and a tower in the block area. One teacher was observed reading a book “Naughty Little Monkey”. The other teacher moved about the space talking to the children asking them questions about what they were doing. She also helps three children that wanted to transition from one play area to another clean up their area before moving to another. The children and teachers were very in engaged and in tone with one another and the expectation of the classroom and the play area. One new staff file was monitored. Attached is the staff and training worksheet. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Barnes. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection that was completed on 4/19/2024 was not submit within seven day of inspection being completed. It was corrected by me receiving the inspection during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. No compliance letter is required as the violation was corrected during visit. Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for fire inspection not being received with in seven days of inspection being completed. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a). We discussed the following strategy. Make sure you are monitoring your program files, ensuring that all fire inspection is submitted within seven days of inspection to your consultant. Classroom Observation: I conducted a classroom observation from 11:20a.m. to 11:35a.m. Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children as the children were in play. Staff members assisted children while they were engaged in play. I encouraged the staff to keep having conversation with the children and interacting with them during their playtime. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 4, 2023, and prior to today's visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 89%. This program currently operates with a Four (4)-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, three (3) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, and the owner's corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State's website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed September 28, 2023. A Sanitation Inspection Report was provided during today's visit. Fire Classification of Approved completed April 17, 2023. A. Barnes, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were fifteen (15) children in space #B-3 and fifteen (15) children in space #C-6. In space #B-3, I observed Children during toileting and handwashing routines. When finished, children transition to the carpet to look at books while waiting for their friends to finish. Children transitioned to the outdoors to engage in gross motor activities, played with sand toys, green light, red light, and chased each other. I noticed a black plastic container holding water next to the building located in the playground area. One of the teachers also saw the container and called a custodian to have it removed. In space #C-6, children were also observed outdoors with the other classroom. Once they transitioned indoors, they washed their hands and joined the teacher on the carpet. They danced to get their wiggles out and read the book "Apples". Children could share their experiences on how they used apples at home. When finished, children transition to free play. The classroom has plenty of materials in each learning center. Lunch served was beef ranchero pizza, season corn, chilled pears, and milk. The facility's program records were reviewed for compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with A. Barnes. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection was completed on April 17, 2023 and emailed to the Child Care Consultant on August 30, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, a black plastic container full of water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The plan posted in the classroom did not have listed the names of persons responsible or alternates for choosing and carrying out the plan of action. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 838 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. The plan posted in the classroom did not have the names listed. The plan states Principal or designee. .0802(a)(2)(A-D) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited today for not having the names of the person’s carrying out the designated duties during an emergency in the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Refer to Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation being cited regarding not mailing the facility’s current fire inspection to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider mailing the fire inspection to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Safe indoor and outdoor: Plastic container retaining water was found in the playground area accessible to children. Container was removed during visit by custodian. Refer to NC Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 Classroom Observations: Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children in both classrooms. Open-ended questions were used to keep conversations going. I encourage you to keep doing this every day. It is helpful to let children know in advance before making transitions. Children were also allowed opportunities for “job roles” during transitions. Train every person that comes into the classroom to keep consistency. NCRLAP: I encourage teachers to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for the video resources such as “Language for Learning: Preschoolers. Also available are additional webinars, handouts, and other videos for all Environment Rating Scales. Challenging Behaviors: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. 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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 4, 2023, and prior to today's visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 89%. This program currently operates with a Four (4)-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, three (3) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, and the owner's corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State's website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed September 28, 2023. A Sanitation Inspection Report was provided during today's visit. Fire Classification of Approved completed April 17, 2023. A. Barnes, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were fifteen (15) children in space #B-3 and fifteen (15) children in space #C-6. In space #B-3, I observed Children during toileting and handwashing routines. When finished, children transition to the carpet to look at books while waiting for their friends to finish. Children transitioned to the outdoors to engage in gross motor activities, played with sand toys, green light, red light, and chased each other. I noticed a black plastic container holding water next to the building located in the playground area. One of the teachers also saw the container and called a custodian to have it removed. In space #C-6, children were also observed outdoors with the other classroom. Once they transitioned indoors, they washed their hands and joined the teacher on the carpet. They danced to get their wiggles out and read the book "Apples". Children could share their experiences on how they used apples at home. When finished, children transition to free play. The classroom has plenty of materials in each learning center. Lunch served was beef ranchero pizza, season corn, chilled pears, and milk. The facility's program records were reviewed for compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with A. Barnes. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection was completed on April 17, 2023 and emailed to the Child Care Consultant on August 30, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, a black plastic container full of water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The plan posted in the classroom did not have listed the names of persons responsible or alternates for choosing and carrying out the plan of action. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 838 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. The plan posted in the classroom did not have the names listed. The plan states Principal or designee. .0802(a)(2)(A-D) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited today for not having the names of the person’s carrying out the designated duties during an emergency in the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Refer to Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation being cited regarding not mailing the facility’s current fire inspection to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider mailing the fire inspection to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Safe indoor and outdoor: Plastic container retaining water was found in the playground area accessible to children. Container was removed during visit by custodian. Refer to NC Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 Classroom Observations: Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children in both classrooms. Open-ended questions were used to keep conversations going. I encourage you to keep doing this every day. It is helpful to let children know in advance before making transitions. Children were also allowed opportunities for “job roles” during transitions. Train every person that comes into the classroom to keep consistency. NCRLAP: I encourage teachers to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for the video resources such as “Language for Learning: Preschoolers. Also available are additional webinars, handouts, and other videos for all Environment Rating Scales. Challenging Behaviors: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. 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: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 4, 2023, and prior to today's visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 89%. This program currently operates with a Four (4)-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, three (3) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, and the owner's corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State's website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed September 28, 2023. A Sanitation Inspection Report was provided during today's visit. Fire Classification of Approved completed April 17, 2023. A. Barnes, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were fifteen (15) children in space #B-3 and fifteen (15) children in space #C-6. In space #B-3, I observed Children during toileting and handwashing routines. When finished, children transition to the carpet to look at books while waiting for their friends to finish. Children transitioned to the outdoors to engage in gross motor activities, played with sand toys, green light, red light, and chased each other. I noticed a black plastic container holding water next to the building located in the playground area. One of the teachers also saw the container and called a custodian to have it removed. In space #C-6, children were also observed outdoors with the other classroom. Once they transitioned indoors, they washed their hands and joined the teacher on the carpet. They danced to get their wiggles out and read the book "Apples". Children could share their experiences on how they used apples at home. When finished, children transition to free play. The classroom has plenty of materials in each learning center. Lunch served was beef ranchero pizza, season corn, chilled pears, and milk. The facility's program records were reviewed for compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with A. Barnes. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection was completed on April 17, 2023 and emailed to the Child Care Consultant on August 30, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, a black plastic container full of water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The plan posted in the classroom did not have listed the names of persons responsible or alternates for choosing and carrying out the plan of action. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 838 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. The plan posted in the classroom did not have the names listed. The plan states Principal or designee. .0802(a)(2)(A-D) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited today for not having the names of the person’s carrying out the designated duties during an emergency in the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Refer to Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation being cited regarding not mailing the facility’s current fire inspection to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider mailing the fire inspection to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Safe indoor and outdoor: Plastic container retaining water was found in the playground area accessible to children. Container was removed during visit by custodian. Refer to NC Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 Classroom Observations: Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children in both classrooms. Open-ended questions were used to keep conversations going. I encourage you to keep doing this every day. It is helpful to let children know in advance before making transitions. Children were also allowed opportunities for “job roles” during transitions. Train every person that comes into the classroom to keep consistency. NCRLAP: I encourage teachers to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for the video resources such as “Language for Learning: Preschoolers. Also available are additional webinars, handouts, and other videos for all Environment Rating Scales. Challenging Behaviors: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. 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: ED V. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002216 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 4, 2023, and prior to today's visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 89%. This program currently operates with a Four (4)-Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, three (3) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alisha Barnes, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, and the owner's corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State's website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed September 28, 2023. A Sanitation Inspection Report was provided during today's visit. Fire Classification of Approved completed April 17, 2023. A. Barnes, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were fifteen (15) children in space #B-3 and fifteen (15) children in space #C-6. In space #B-3, I observed Children during toileting and handwashing routines. When finished, children transition to the carpet to look at books while waiting for their friends to finish. Children transitioned to the outdoors to engage in gross motor activities, played with sand toys, green light, red light, and chased each other. I noticed a black plastic container holding water next to the building located in the playground area. One of the teachers also saw the container and called a custodian to have it removed. In space #C-6, children were also observed outdoors with the other classroom. Once they transitioned indoors, they washed their hands and joined the teacher on the carpet. They danced to get their wiggles out and read the book "Apples". Children could share their experiences on how they used apples at home. When finished, children transition to free play. The classroom has plenty of materials in each learning center. Lunch served was beef ranchero pizza, season corn, chilled pears, and milk. The facility's program records were reviewed for compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with A. Barnes. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection was completed on April 17, 2023 and emailed to the Child Care Consultant on August 30, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, a black plastic container full of water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The plan posted in the classroom did not have listed the names of persons responsible or alternates for choosing and carrying out the plan of action. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 838 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. The plan posted in the classroom did not have the names listed. The plan states Principal or designee. .0802(a)(2)(A-D) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited today for not having the names of the person’s carrying out the designated duties during an emergency in the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Refer to Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation being cited regarding not mailing the facility’s current fire inspection to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider mailing the fire inspection to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Safe indoor and outdoor: Plastic container retaining water was found in the playground area accessible to children. Container was removed during visit by custodian. Refer to NC Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 Classroom Observations: Staff members were engaged in conversations with the children in both classrooms. Open-ended questions were used to keep conversations going. I encourage you to keep doing this every day. It is helpful to let children know in advance before making transitions. Children were also allowed opportunities for “job roles” during transitions. Train every person that comes into the classroom to keep consistency. NCRLAP: I encourage teachers to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for the video resources such as “Language for Learning: Preschoolers. Also available are additional webinars, handouts, and other videos for all Environment Rating Scales. Challenging Behaviors: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. 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