Forrestal Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORRESTAL ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003576 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 152 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 92%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and FORRESTAL ACADEMY INC., is current and active. I was greeted by B. Clark, director. Ms. Clark accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Supervision, staff/child ratio, 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 7/6/2026. The center received 5 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/12/26. There were 152 children present during the visit. I observed the children participating in free play, napping, feeding, teacher directed activities, outdoor play and transitions. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been 10 new staff. I monitored all new staff files. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of children files were monitored. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Rated license: Today, I reviewed Pathway 1 requirements with Ms. Clark. Today, I verified completion of the Self-study. Ms. Clark will work on the remaining requirements for Pathway 1. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #9, a child's Carmax lip cream and Vicks rub had expired permission to give dates. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that a staff member completed the medication health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. In space #2, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator that stored infant bottles. Technical Assistance: -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 7/21/2026. 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. Ebony Duncan, supervisor, Ebony.Duncan@dhhs.nc.gov, 704-594-0043. 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: FORRESTAL ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003576 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 152 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 92%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and FORRESTAL ACADEMY INC., is current and active. I was greeted by B. Clark, director. Ms. Clark accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Supervision, staff/child ratio, 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 7/6/2026. The center received 5 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/12/26. There were 152 children present during the visit. I observed the children participating in free play, napping, feeding, teacher directed activities, outdoor play and transitions. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been 10 new staff. I monitored all new staff files. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of children files were monitored. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Rated license: Today, I reviewed Pathway 1 requirements with Ms. Clark. Today, I verified completion of the Self-study. Ms. Clark will work on the remaining requirements for Pathway 1. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #9, a child's Carmax lip cream and Vicks rub had expired permission to give dates. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that a staff member completed the medication health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. In space #2, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator that stored infant bottles. Technical Assistance: -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 7/21/2026. 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. Ebony Duncan, supervisor, Ebony.Duncan@dhhs.nc.gov, 704-594-0043. 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: FORRESTAL ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003576 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/14/2025 Number Present: 121 Completed Date: 7/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 93%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and FORRESTAL ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by B, Clark, director. Ms. Clark 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 3/28/25. The center received 12 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/21/25. There were 121 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children free play, napping, feeding, routines, teacher directed activities, and vendor activities. The playground was 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 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #4, a child's A & D ointment had expired permission to give dates. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no updated health questionnaire on file for 2 staff members. .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 updated emergency information form on file for 2 staff members. .0701(a) 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. A staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Technical Assistance: -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. - A staff member needs to complete the playground safety training. -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 7/28/2025. 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: FORRESTAL ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003576 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 113 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 93%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the FORRESTAL ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by H. King, executive director. Ms. King 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 and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/19/24. The center received 7 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/26/24. There were 113 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in transitions, routines, free play, eating, and teacher directed activities. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit 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 3 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The school age playground has flat balls and damage hoola hoops. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playgrounds were clean however, there were spider webs on one piece of equipment on the school age playground and preschool playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. There was no documentation that a staff member completed the health and safety trainings for the 5 year mark. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: 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 7/29/2024. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORRESTAL ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003576 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2023 Number Present: 122 Completed Date: 7/18/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 96%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the FORRESTAL ACADEMY, INC. is current and active. Traci Meyer Carpenter, child care consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. We were greeted by H. King, director. H. King, director accompanied us during the walkthrough of the facility. In space #6, we observed an expired Neutrogena sunscreen. This was corrected during the visit. 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 and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 5/16/23. The center received 3 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/21/23. There were 122 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play, routines, teacher directed activities and transitions. The playground was monitored today. We observed nails sticking out of turf on the school age playground. 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 2 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the school age playground there are nails sticking out of the turf. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #6, there was an expired neutrogena sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Technical Assistance: 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 7/31/2023. 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: FORRESTAL ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003576 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2023 Number Present: 122 Completed Date: 7/18/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 96%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the FORRESTAL ACADEMY, INC. is current and active. Traci Meyer Carpenter, child care consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. We were greeted by H. King, director. H. King, director accompanied us during the walkthrough of the facility. In space #6, we observed an expired Neutrogena sunscreen. This was corrected during the visit. 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 and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 5/16/23. The center received 3 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/21/23. There were 122 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play, routines, teacher directed activities and transitions. The playground was monitored today. We observed nails sticking out of turf on the school age playground. 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 2 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the school age playground there are nails sticking out of the turf. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #6, there was an expired neutrogena sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Technical Assistance: 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 7/31/2023. 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