Gallberry Farm Elementary

10A NCAC 09 .3005 · Violation

Name of Operation: GALLBERRY FARM ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002136 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM 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 #1C, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 16, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 94% which is above 75% as 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 Constance Pratscher, 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 9/11/2025. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime care only completed 9/17/2025 Mrs. Pratscher was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the childcare space children were observed having breakfast, after breakfast the children cleaned up their area, washed their hands, and transitioned into large group time. During large group time the children participated in music and movement and did a review of the unit for the week. The children then transitioned to free choice play. Breakfast served today was ham and cheese, apple juice, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Pratscher. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Dental screening was not on file for review for one child. .3005 (a)(5) 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 January 22, 2026, 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 me. Name 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 Facility Specific TA A violation was observed for not having a dental assessment on file for review. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3005(a)5. We discussed the following strategies. Ensure that parents are given a due date as to when the document is required to be turned in. Print children checklist document from the DCDEE website and date when you receive the document and place in child file. Monitor the children’s files at least every month until all required documents are received. The new QRIS and pathway options will be discussed in detail with Sean Brost, NCPK Program Coordinator with Cumberland County Schools. Our supervisor, Mary Beth Datka, will coordinate and conduct the meeting and will complete the QRIS Conversation document at that time. 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/ Please feel free to 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: GALLBERRY FARM ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002136 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM 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 #1C, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 16, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 94% which is above 75% as 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 Constance Pratscher, 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 9/11/2025. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime care only completed 9/17/2025 Mrs. Pratscher was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the childcare space children were observed having breakfast, after breakfast the children cleaned up their area, washed their hands, and transitioned into large group time. During large group time the children participated in music and movement and did a review of the unit for the week. The children then transitioned to free choice play. Breakfast served today was ham and cheese, apple juice, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Pratscher. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Dental screening was not on file for review for one child. .3005 (a)(5) 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 January 22, 2026, 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 me. Name 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 Facility Specific TA A violation was observed for not having a dental assessment on file for review. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3005(a)5. We discussed the following strategies. Ensure that parents are given a due date as to when the document is required to be turned in. Print children checklist document from the DCDEE website and date when you receive the document and place in child file. Monitor the children’s files at least every month until all required documents are received. The new QRIS and pathway options will be discussed in detail with Sean Brost, NCPK Program Coordinator with Cumberland County Schools. Our supervisor, Mary Beth Datka, will coordinate and conduct the meeting and will complete the QRIS Conversation document at that time. 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/ Please feel free to 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: GALLBERRY FARM ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002136 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 26, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 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 February 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a Programmatic Options with has reduced group size decreased by at least child per age group from the seven-point level required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Constance Pratscher, 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 February 1, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed September 9, 2024. Ms. Carrion, Teacher, greeted me in the hallway as she was handing off the breakfast cart to another teacher from another classroom. Upon me entering the classroom Ms. Pratscher was in space #1, with fifteen children. The children were having breakfast, after breakfast the children participated in handwashing routines before transiting to large group. During large group the children participated in an interact application on the smart screen computer. The children were doing a matching game with the alphabets and sounds. Breakfast served today was bagel pizzas, juice, and milk. During today’s visit it was stated by the NC PreK teachers, that they are out of staff child ratios at different times during the day. In the morning’s when the NC PreK teacher is out driving the bus route, for the afternoon bus route, and during the day when breakfast or lunch must be brought to the classroom. It was also stated that when children are being dropped off by their parents in the morning and that the 5th grade children are allowed to bring the NC PreK children to their classroom. An observation was completed from 9:25a.m. to 9:50a.m.; during the observation the Ms. Pratscher read a story called. “There was an Old Lady who swallowed some Books”. The children then participated in music and movement songs, after music and movement the children transitioned to free choice play. Children were observed playing with blocks, dress up clothes, and created art by using tissue paper, color cotton balls, wiggly eyes, construction paper, craft scissors, and glue. The teachers moved about the space talking to the children about what they were doing and creating, while reminding the children about how to use and play with toys. They also reminded the children of the classroom rules while the children were playing. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Pratscher. The following violations was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One staff member was in space #1, with fifteen children. this was corrected when the teacher returned to the room and remained in the space with the teacher and children while I was present. This is a repeat violation from visit completed on 1/26/2024. .3009 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth o the loose surfacing under the slides of the play area were measured at 3 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 September 24, 2024 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 A violation was cited for staff/child ratios and group size not being met. Refer to rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009. We discussed the following strategy: I at any time a teacher must leave the classroom to get the breakfast or lunch cart, I recommend that if there are more than nine children to one teacher that the other teacher may take the other children to ensure that the teacher in the classroom is not left with more than nine children. Ensure that you are communicating with staff that can make the decision on who meets the requirements to provide care to the children that attend the child care space. Observation Suggestion: Continue to use awareness and responsiveness to students’ emotional and academic needs. Encourage children’s ability to explore and learn by implementing consistent comfort, reassurance and encouragement. Be available to children as a “secure-base” where they can go to get support, when necessary, to complete complex tasks and address higher-risk social situations. For example, engage a group of children on the playground, by offering suggestions and modeling how they can include a new child who is observing them in a game of chase. Reminders: As a reminder when children are being transported to the classroom from the bus or parent drop-off, it is required for the staff who is bring the children to the NC PreK classroom to have a Criminal Background Check with the Division of Child Development and Early Education. 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 lease 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: GALLBERRY FARM ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002136 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 26, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 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 February 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a Programmatic Options with has reduced group size decreased by at least child per age group from the seven-point level required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Constance Pratscher, 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 February 1, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed September 9, 2024. Ms. Carrion, Teacher, greeted me in the hallway as she was handing off the breakfast cart to another teacher from another classroom. Upon me entering the classroom Ms. Pratscher was in space #1, with fifteen children. The children were having breakfast, after breakfast the children participated in handwashing routines before transiting to large group. During large group the children participated in an interact application on the smart screen computer. The children were doing a matching game with the alphabets and sounds. Breakfast served today was bagel pizzas, juice, and milk. During today’s visit it was stated by the NC PreK teachers, that they are out of staff child ratios at different times during the day. In the morning’s when the NC PreK teacher is out driving the bus route, for the afternoon bus route, and during the day when breakfast or lunch must be brought to the classroom. It was also stated that when children are being dropped off by their parents in the morning and that the 5th grade children are allowed to bring the NC PreK children to their classroom. An observation was completed from 9:25a.m. to 9:50a.m.; during the observation the Ms. Pratscher read a story called. “There was an Old Lady who swallowed some Books”. The children then participated in music and movement songs, after music and movement the children transitioned to free choice play. Children were observed playing with blocks, dress up clothes, and created art by using tissue paper, color cotton balls, wiggly eyes, construction paper, craft scissors, and glue. The teachers moved about the space talking to the children about what they were doing and creating, while reminding the children about how to use and play with toys. They also reminded the children of the classroom rules while the children were playing. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Pratscher. The following violations was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One staff member was in space #1, with fifteen children. this was corrected when the teacher returned to the room and remained in the space with the teacher and children while I was present. This is a repeat violation from visit completed on 1/26/2024. .3009 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth o the loose surfacing under the slides of the play area were measured at 3 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 September 24, 2024 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 A violation was cited for staff/child ratios and group size not being met. Refer to rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009. We discussed the following strategy: I at any time a teacher must leave the classroom to get the breakfast or lunch cart, I recommend that if there are more than nine children to one teacher that the other teacher may take the other children to ensure that the teacher in the classroom is not left with more than nine children. Ensure that you are communicating with staff that can make the decision on who meets the requirements to provide care to the children that attend the child care space. Observation Suggestion: Continue to use awareness and responsiveness to students’ emotional and academic needs. Encourage children’s ability to explore and learn by implementing consistent comfort, reassurance and encouragement. Be available to children as a “secure-base” where they can go to get support, when necessary, to complete complex tasks and address higher-risk social situations. For example, engage a group of children on the playground, by offering suggestions and modeling how they can include a new child who is observing them in a game of chase. Reminders: As a reminder when children are being transported to the classroom from the bus or parent drop-off, it is required for the staff who is bring the children to the NC PreK classroom to have a Criminal Background Check with the Division of Child Development and Early Education. 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 lease 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: GALLBERRY FARM ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002136 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-342L Visit Date: 3/27/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/27/2024 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 26, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97% which is above 75%, required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a five-Star License issued February 24, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an Programmatic Options: Has reduced group size decreased by at least on 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 Constance Pratscher, 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 2/1/2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed 3/14/2024. There are concerns that staff are not interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. There are concerns that children are not provided quiet activities during naptime if the child doesn’t sleep. Upon my arrival I was greeted by office staff. I signed the visit log in the front office. I then walked to space #1, NC PreK classroom. The children were playing in free choice activities. They were observed playing with puzzles, blocks, makers, crayons, construction paper, and scissors. There were four children sitting at a table coloring, panting, and cutting out Easter eggs that was created on construction paper. Lunch served today was chicken queso, tortilla chips, corn, chilled peaches, and milk. The allegations were discussed with the Administrator, PreK Coordinator, via phone. Two staff members. During the interviews with staff and observation conducted, the staff interacted with children in a nurturing and caring manner. They asked the children questions about what they were doing, they were encouraging to the children when the children were participating in activities. During my observation, the staff matched the children’s expressions. The children were very at ease to move about the space freely. At naptime the teacher’s shared with me that children can participate in quiet activities when children are not tired and do not want to rest. The children have books, puzzles, play puddy, a clipboard with coloring activities. Based on the information gathered, interviews conducted, and my observations during today’s visit, there wasn’t sufficient information to confirm the allegations of violation of child care requirements so the allegations that staff are not interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner was unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered, interviews conducted, and my observations during today’s visit, there wasn’t sufficient information to confirm the allegations of violation of child care requirements so the allegations that children are not provided quiet activities during naptime if the child doesn’t sleep was unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Pratscher. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There was not a daily record completed for arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 April 10, 2024, 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. Box64401 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 Facility Specific TA/Consultation A violation was cited times not being recorded for children being signed in and out daily. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4). We discussed several strategies. Request that parents sign in and out the DOJO application that you use to communicate with parents. Have a sign in and out sheet at the front where the children are dropped off to the teacher in the morning and afternoon. Reminders: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavioral challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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. 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/ Please feel free to 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: GALLBERRY FARM ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002136 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-342L Visit Date: 3/27/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/27/2024 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 26, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97% which is above 75%, required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a five-Star License issued February 24, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an Programmatic Options: Has reduced group size decreased by at least on 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 Constance Pratscher, 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 2/1/2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed 3/14/2024. There are concerns that staff are not interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. There are concerns that children are not provided quiet activities during naptime if the child doesn’t sleep. Upon my arrival I was greeted by office staff. I signed the visit log in the front office. I then walked to space #1, NC PreK classroom. The children were playing in free choice activities. They were observed playing with puzzles, blocks, makers, crayons, construction paper, and scissors. There were four children sitting at a table coloring, panting, and cutting out Easter eggs that was created on construction paper. Lunch served today was chicken queso, tortilla chips, corn, chilled peaches, and milk. The allegations were discussed with the Administrator, PreK Coordinator, via phone. Two staff members. During the interviews with staff and observation conducted, the staff interacted with children in a nurturing and caring manner. They asked the children questions about what they were doing, they were encouraging to the children when the children were participating in activities. During my observation, the staff matched the children’s expressions. The children were very at ease to move about the space freely. At naptime the teacher’s shared with me that children can participate in quiet activities when children are not tired and do not want to rest. The children have books, puzzles, play puddy, a clipboard with coloring activities. Based on the information gathered, interviews conducted, and my observations during today’s visit, there wasn’t sufficient information to confirm the allegations of violation of child care requirements so the allegations that staff are not interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner was unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered, interviews conducted, and my observations during today’s visit, there wasn’t sufficient information to confirm the allegations of violation of child care requirements so the allegations that children are not provided quiet activities during naptime if the child doesn’t sleep was unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Pratscher. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There was not a daily record completed for arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 April 10, 2024, 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. Box64401 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 Facility Specific TA/Consultation A violation was cited times not being recorded for children being signed in and out daily. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4). We discussed several strategies. Request that parents sign in and out the DOJO application that you use to communicate with parents. Have a sign in and out sheet at the front where the children are dropped off to the teacher in the morning and afternoon. Reminders: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavioral challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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. 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/ Please feel free to 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: GALLBERRY FARM ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002136 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/26/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 1/26/2024 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: 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 with Health and Safety Trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 22, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97% which is above 75%, required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a five-Star License issued February 24, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an Programmatic Options: Has reduced group size decreased by at least on 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 Constance Pratscher, 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 10/3/2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed 9/12/2023. Mrs. Pratscher was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the classroom there were 14 children present with one staff member. The children were sitting on a large carpet participating in large group time. They did some music and movements songs until the other teacher returned with breakfast. The other teacher returned to the classroom about 3 minutes after I entered the classroom. The teacher had gone to the cafeteria to get the breakfast cart. Breakfast served was French toast sticks, grape juice, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Pratscher. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1 upon entering the classroom there was 14 children present with one teacher. This was corrected during the visit when the other teacher returned from the kitchen with their breakfast 3mins after I arrived. The classroom remained in compliance during the rest of the visit. Lunch was brought to the classroom by a teacher form the another classroom. .3009 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 due. The Violation was corrected during the visit; however, a follow-up visit will be conducted within two weeks from today. Facility Specific TA: A violation was cited for staff/child ratios and group size not being met. Refer to rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009. We discussed the following strategy: when one of the teachers have to leave the classroom ensure that the teacher takes the required number of children with her so that the other teacher is always in compliance with staff/child ratio. Make sure to give the front office at least a 20 minute window if you need a sub that has all required documentation need to stand in for you. Reminders : Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavioral challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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. July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes: The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. QRIS Modernization (Two–Five Star Rated Licenses): The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) are collaborating to modernize North Carolina's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) commonly known as the Star Rated License. DCDEE are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. You are invited to participate in opportunities for Commission members and Division staff to listen and learn about your experiences and challenges within our Star Rated License system. An email with upcoming community outreach meetings and/or webinar dates will be sent in an email from DCDEE. Feel free to share this information with ECE colleagues and parents too. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Please feel free to 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: GALLBERRY FARM ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002136 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/26/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 1/26/2024 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: 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 with Health and Safety Trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 22, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97% which is above 75%, required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a five-Star License issued February 24, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an Programmatic Options: Has reduced group size decreased by at least on 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 Constance Pratscher, 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 10/3/2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed 9/12/2023. Mrs. Pratscher was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the classroom there were 14 children present with one staff member. The children were sitting on a large carpet participating in large group time. They did some music and movements songs until the other teacher returned with breakfast. The other teacher returned to the classroom about 3 minutes after I entered the classroom. The teacher had gone to the cafeteria to get the breakfast cart. Breakfast served was French toast sticks, grape juice, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Pratscher. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1 upon entering the classroom there was 14 children present with one teacher. This was corrected during the visit when the other teacher returned from the kitchen with their breakfast 3mins after I arrived. The classroom remained in compliance during the rest of the visit. Lunch was brought to the classroom by a teacher form the another classroom. .3009 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 due. The Violation was corrected during the visit; however, a follow-up visit will be conducted within two weeks from today. Facility Specific TA: A violation was cited for staff/child ratios and group size not being met. Refer to rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009. We discussed the following strategy: when one of the teachers have to leave the classroom ensure that the teacher takes the required number of children with her so that the other teacher is always in compliance with staff/child ratio. Make sure to give the front office at least a 20 minute window if you need a sub that has all required documentation need to stand in for you. Reminders : Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavioral challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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. July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes: The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. QRIS Modernization (Two–Five Star Rated Licenses): The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) are collaborating to modernize North Carolina's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) commonly known as the Star Rated License. DCDEE are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. You are invited to participate in opportunities for Commission members and Division staff to listen and learn about your experiences and challenges within our Star Rated License system. An email with upcoming community outreach meetings and/or webinar dates will be sent in an email from DCDEE. Feel free to share this information with ECE colleagues and parents too. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Please feel free to 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