Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 136 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a five star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 86%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by J. Jordan, new director. Mr. Jordan accompanied me during the walkthrough. There were 136 children present during the walkthrough of the facility. During the visit, I observed the children participating in free play, napping, teacher directed activities, transitions and in-house field trip. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There have been 5 new staff since my last visit. I monitored all new staff files. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #9, there is peeling paint on a wall in block area. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member did not complete the documents required prior to expiration date of qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. C. Ramirez, R. Flood, A. Campagnone, and E. Buck do not have current First Aid training on file. .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. C. Ramirez, R. Flood, A. Campagnone and E. Buck do not have current CPR training on file. .1102(d) Technical Assistance: -I shared with Mr. Jordan to update the facilities EPR plan by the end of February 2026. - QRIS Modernization Update: -Today, I had the QRIS conversation with Mr. Jordan. A QRIS conversation report was completed, signed by Mr. Jordan and she was given a copy. For more Information regarding the QRIS: Pathways to the Stars requirements, please visit the division’s website, click on the What’s new tab, click on QRIS modernization tab. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 2/25/26. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 217 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 89%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by R. Malinovsky, assistant director. Ms. Malinovsky accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/15/25. The center received 21 demerits and received approved classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/28/2025. There were 94 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating routines, napping, free play, teacher directed activities, transitions and outdoor play. The playgrounds were monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 9 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). In space #2, there was no feeding schedule posted for 1 infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #11, there were 2 children suncscreens with no permission forms. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of a required playground inspection for July 2025. .0605(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K. Ridgeway orientation documentation was incomplete within 6 weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K. Ridgeway documentation of orientation training within 2 weeks of employment was incomplete. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file for an annual development plan and evaluation for all staff over 1 year of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. There was no documentation on file that K. Ridgeway completed the maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that A. Reynolds completed the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -I discussed with the administrator to make sure children’s medical action plan list the same medication that is on the prescription. -- QRIS Modernization Update: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) Join webinar • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) Join webinar In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/1/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 217 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 89%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by R. Malinovsky, assistant director. Ms. Malinovsky accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/15/25. The center received 21 demerits and received approved classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/28/2025. There were 94 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating routines, napping, free play, teacher directed activities, transitions and outdoor play. The playgrounds were monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 9 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). In space #2, there was no feeding schedule posted for 1 infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #11, there were 2 children suncscreens with no permission forms. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of a required playground inspection for July 2025. .0605(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K. Ridgeway orientation documentation was incomplete within 6 weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K. Ridgeway documentation of orientation training within 2 weeks of employment was incomplete. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file for an annual development plan and evaluation for all staff over 1 year of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. There was no documentation on file that K. Ridgeway completed the maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that A. Reynolds completed the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -I discussed with the administrator to make sure children’s medical action plan list the same medication that is on the prescription. -- QRIS Modernization Update: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) Join webinar • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) Join webinar In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/1/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 217 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 89%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by R. Malinovsky, assistant director. Ms. Malinovsky accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/15/25. The center received 21 demerits and received approved classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/28/2025. There were 94 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating routines, napping, free play, teacher directed activities, transitions and outdoor play. The playgrounds were monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 9 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). In space #2, there was no feeding schedule posted for 1 infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #11, there were 2 children suncscreens with no permission forms. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of a required playground inspection for July 2025. .0605(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K. Ridgeway orientation documentation was incomplete within 6 weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K. Ridgeway documentation of orientation training within 2 weeks of employment was incomplete. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file for an annual development plan and evaluation for all staff over 1 year of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. There was no documentation on file that K. Ridgeway completed the maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that A. Reynolds completed the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -I discussed with the administrator to make sure children’s medical action plan list the same medication that is on the prescription. -- QRIS Modernization Update: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) Join webinar • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) Join webinar In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/1/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 217 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 89%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by R. Malinovsky, assistant director. Ms. Malinovsky accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/15/25. The center received 21 demerits and received approved classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/28/2025. There were 94 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating routines, napping, free play, teacher directed activities, transitions and outdoor play. The playgrounds were monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 9 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). In space #2, there was no feeding schedule posted for 1 infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #11, there were 2 children suncscreens with no permission forms. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of a required playground inspection for July 2025. .0605(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K. Ridgeway orientation documentation was incomplete within 6 weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K. Ridgeway documentation of orientation training within 2 weeks of employment was incomplete. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file for an annual development plan and evaluation for all staff over 1 year of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. There was no documentation on file that K. Ridgeway completed the maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that A. Reynolds completed the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -I discussed with the administrator to make sure children’s medical action plan list the same medication that is on the prescription. -- QRIS Modernization Update: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) Join webinar • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) Join webinar In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/1/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 145 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 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 unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a five star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 88%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by M. Segovia, director. Ms. Segovia accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. There were 145 children present during the walkthrough of the facility. During the visit, I spent time observing space #5, the classroom for children one and two years of age. I observed the children and teachers gathered on the carpet. The children were holding a solid color mini beanbags and the teacher was helping them identify the color. I spent time observing space 11, the classroom for children four and five years of age. I observed the children engaged in free play activities. I observed the teachers walking around and interacting with the children during play. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There have been 3 new staff since my last visit. I monitored staff files. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #9, there are torn cots. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #9, there is peeling paint on the wall in the block area. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, a dresser has peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that D. Arango and A. Campagnone completed the trainings within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that E. Buck completed the medication health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -I discuss the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 3/17/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 86%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Curcio, assistant director and M. Segovia, director. Ms. Segovia accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. I observed no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/14/23. The center received 15 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/16/23. There were 111 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in transitions and free play. The playground was monitored today. The facility does not provide transportation. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 19 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child's file was missing documentation that the parents received the summary of the law. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #2, #3, #4, #6 and #8 there were no current activity plans posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In spaces #4 and #5, there is peeling paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, there was permission to give form for a child's sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #7, a permission form for a child's sunscreen had incomplete information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation on file of an annual emc plan review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #2, there was no safe sleep policy posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no annual health questionnaire on file for S. Burton, K. Campagnone and A. Subandh. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no annual emergency information form on file for S. Burton, K. Campanone and A. Subandh. .0701(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. There was no documentation of current first aid training for G. Croft. .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. There was no documentation of current CPR for G. Croft. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that S. Burton, A. Subandh and K. Campagnone completed an annual staff evaluation and development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. A child's file was missing information that the parent signed a statement regarding the facility's behavior policy. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. There was a teachers mountain dew soda on the counter. .0901(i) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. There was no documentation on file of an annual EPR review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child's file was missing documentation about the no smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file was missing documentation regarding the parents receiving the shaken baby policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A . 2820 Storage (b). There was diaper creams and sunscreens stored below 5ft on a table. Technical Assistance: A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future. The new administrators are in the process of taking the playground safety trainings. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/18/23. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 86%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Curcio, assistant director and M. Segovia, director. Ms. Segovia accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. I observed no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/14/23. The center received 15 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/16/23. There were 111 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in transitions and free play. The playground was monitored today. The facility does not provide transportation. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 19 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child's file was missing documentation that the parents received the summary of the law. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #2, #3, #4, #6 and #8 there were no current activity plans posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In spaces #4 and #5, there is peeling paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, there was permission to give form for a child's sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #7, a permission form for a child's sunscreen had incomplete information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation on file of an annual emc plan review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #2, there was no safe sleep policy posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no annual health questionnaire on file for S. Burton, K. Campagnone and A. Subandh. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no annual emergency information form on file for S. Burton, K. Campanone and A. Subandh. .0701(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. There was no documentation of current first aid training for G. Croft. .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. There was no documentation of current CPR for G. Croft. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that S. Burton, A. Subandh and K. Campagnone completed an annual staff evaluation and development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. A child's file was missing information that the parent signed a statement regarding the facility's behavior policy. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. There was a teachers mountain dew soda on the counter. .0901(i) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. There was no documentation on file of an annual EPR review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child's file was missing documentation about the no smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file was missing documentation regarding the parents receiving the shaken baby policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A . 2820 Storage (b). There was diaper creams and sunscreens stored below 5ft on a table. Technical Assistance: A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future. The new administrators are in the process of taking the playground safety trainings. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/18/23. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 86%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Curcio, assistant director and M. Segovia, director. Ms. Segovia accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. I observed no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/14/23. The center received 15 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/16/23. There were 111 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in transitions and free play. The playground was monitored today. The facility does not provide transportation. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 19 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child's file was missing documentation that the parents received the summary of the law. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #2, #3, #4, #6 and #8 there were no current activity plans posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In spaces #4 and #5, there is peeling paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, there was permission to give form for a child's sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #7, a permission form for a child's sunscreen had incomplete information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation on file of an annual emc plan review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #2, there was no safe sleep policy posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no annual health questionnaire on file for S. Burton, K. Campagnone and A. Subandh. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no annual emergency information form on file for S. Burton, K. Campanone and A. Subandh. .0701(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. There was no documentation of current first aid training for G. Croft. .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. There was no documentation of current CPR for G. Croft. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that S. Burton, A. Subandh and K. Campagnone completed an annual staff evaluation and development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. A child's file was missing information that the parent signed a statement regarding the facility's behavior policy. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. There was a teachers mountain dew soda on the counter. .0901(i) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. There was no documentation on file of an annual EPR review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child's file was missing documentation about the no smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file was missing documentation regarding the parents receiving the shaken baby policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A . 2820 Storage (b). There was diaper creams and sunscreens stored below 5ft on a table. Technical Assistance: A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future. The new administrators are in the process of taking the playground safety trainings. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/18/23. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 86%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Curcio, assistant director and M. Segovia, director. Ms. Segovia accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. I observed no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/14/23. The center received 15 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/16/23. There were 111 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in transitions and free play. The playground was monitored today. The facility does not provide transportation. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 19 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child's file was missing documentation that the parents received the summary of the law. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #2, #3, #4, #6 and #8 there were no current activity plans posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In spaces #4 and #5, there is peeling paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, there was permission to give form for a child's sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #7, a permission form for a child's sunscreen had incomplete information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation on file of an annual emc plan review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #2, there was no safe sleep policy posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no annual health questionnaire on file for S. Burton, K. Campagnone and A. Subandh. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no annual emergency information form on file for S. Burton, K. Campanone and A. Subandh. .0701(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. There was no documentation of current first aid training for G. Croft. .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. There was no documentation of current CPR for G. Croft. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that S. Burton, A. Subandh and K. Campagnone completed an annual staff evaluation and development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. A child's file was missing information that the parent signed a statement regarding the facility's behavior policy. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. There was a teachers mountain dew soda on the counter. .0901(i) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. There was no documentation on file of an annual EPR review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child's file was missing documentation about the no smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file was missing documentation regarding the parents receiving the shaken baby policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A . 2820 Storage (b). There was diaper creams and sunscreens stored below 5ft on a table. Technical Assistance: A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future. The new administrators are in the process of taking the playground safety trainings. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/18/23. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, KENTON Facility ID: 60002688 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 86%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the CADENCE EDUCATION, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Curcio, assistant director and M. Segovia, director. Ms. Segovia accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. I observed no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/14/23. The center received 15 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/16/23. There were 111 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in transitions and free play. The playground was monitored today. The facility does not provide transportation. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 19 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child's file was missing documentation that the parents received the summary of the law. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #2, #3, #4, #6 and #8 there were no current activity plans posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In spaces #4 and #5, there is peeling paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, there was permission to give form for a child's sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #7, a permission form for a child's sunscreen had incomplete information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections for March and April 2023. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation on file of an annual emc plan review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #2, there was no safe sleep policy posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no annual health questionnaire on file for S. Burton, K. Campagnone and A. Subandh. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no annual emergency information form on file for S. Burton, K. Campanone and A. Subandh. .0701(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. There was no documentation of current first aid training for G. Croft. .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. There was no documentation of current CPR for G. Croft. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that S. Burton, A. Subandh and K. Campagnone completed an annual staff evaluation and development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. A child's file was missing information that the parent signed a statement regarding the facility's behavior policy. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. There was a teachers mountain dew soda on the counter. .0901(i) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. There was no documentation on file of an annual EPR review for S. Burton and K. Campagnone. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child's file was missing documentation about the no smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file was missing documentation regarding the parents receiving the shaken baby policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A . 2820 Storage (b). There was diaper creams and sunscreens stored below 5ft on a table. Technical Assistance: A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future. The new administrators are in the process of taking the playground safety trainings. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 9/18/23. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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