LA Petite Academy Inc.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 1/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 252 Time In: 09:18 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 four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 90%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by K. Curry, director. Ms. Curry 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 8/14/25. The center received 14 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/14/25. There were 43 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in feeding, floor play, teacher directed activities and free play. The playgrounds were not monitored during today’s visit due to ice conditions on playground. 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 11 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In spaces 3b and 8, there are child size sofas that are peeling/flaking. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation of an annual review of the EMC plan for existing staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member did not have an updated health questionnaire on file. .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. A staff member did not have an updated Emergency information form on file. .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. K. McDowell and J. Johnson do not have current first aid training. .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. K. Mcdowell and J. Johnson do not have a current completion of the CPR course. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There was no documentation of orientation training within 2 weeks of employment for a staff member. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There were no current annual staff development plans on file for existing staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was documentation of an annual review for the EPR plan for existing staff. .0607(e) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. In space #1, a teacher was working alone with infants and did not have documentation of the approved SIDS certificate training on file. .01102 (f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that P. Umashalar completed the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: - QRIS Modernization Update: -Today, I had the QRIS conversation with Ms. Curry. A QRIS conversation report was completed, signed by Ms. Curry 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 2/10/2026. 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. 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: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 1/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 252 Time In: 09:18 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 four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 90%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by K. Curry, director. Ms. Curry 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 8/14/25. The center received 14 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/14/25. There were 43 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in feeding, floor play, teacher directed activities and free play. The playgrounds were not monitored during today’s visit due to ice conditions on playground. 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 11 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In spaces 3b and 8, there are child size sofas that are peeling/flaking. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation of an annual review of the EMC plan for existing staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member did not have an updated health questionnaire on file. .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. A staff member did not have an updated Emergency information form on file. .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. K. McDowell and J. Johnson do not have current first aid training. .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. K. Mcdowell and J. Johnson do not have a current completion of the CPR course. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There was no documentation of orientation training within 2 weeks of employment for a staff member. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There were no current annual staff development plans on file for existing staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was documentation of an annual review for the EPR plan for existing staff. .0607(e) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. In space #1, a teacher was working alone with infants and did not have documentation of the approved SIDS certificate training on file. .01102 (f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that P. Umashalar completed the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: - QRIS Modernization Update: -Today, I had the QRIS conversation with Ms. Curry. A QRIS conversation report was completed, signed by Ms. Curry 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 2/10/2026. 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. 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: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 1/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 252 Time In: 09:18 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 four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 90%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by K. Curry, director. Ms. Curry 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 8/14/25. The center received 14 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/14/25. There were 43 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in feeding, floor play, teacher directed activities and free play. The playgrounds were not monitored during today’s visit due to ice conditions on playground. 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 11 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In spaces 3b and 8, there are child size sofas that are peeling/flaking. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation of an annual review of the EMC plan for existing staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member did not have an updated health questionnaire on file. .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. A staff member did not have an updated Emergency information form on file. .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. K. McDowell and J. Johnson do not have current first aid training. .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. K. Mcdowell and J. Johnson do not have a current completion of the CPR course. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There was no documentation of orientation training within 2 weeks of employment for a staff member. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There were no current annual staff development plans on file for existing staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was documentation of an annual review for the EPR plan for existing staff. .0607(e) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. In space #1, a teacher was working alone with infants and did not have documentation of the approved SIDS certificate training on file. .01102 (f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that P. Umashalar completed the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: - QRIS Modernization Update: -Today, I had the QRIS conversation with Ms. Curry. A QRIS conversation report was completed, signed by Ms. Curry 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 2/10/2026. 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. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/24/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 7/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 89%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K. Curry, assistant director. Soon after arrival, N. Cole, director, arrived at the facility. Ms. Cole and Ms. Curry accompanied me during the walkthrough. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing in space #1, the classroom for infants. I observed the teacher sitting on the carpet with the children. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing in space #4/5, the classroom for preschool children. I observed the children participating in a variety of activities including fine motor and art. 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 4 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. I observed no documentation of a required shelter in place lock down drill for June 2025. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There were 10 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 spaces 2 and 3a, there is peeling paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, there was a torn vinyl climbing structure. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In spaces #3a and #6, there were electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. There were documentation on file of incident logs. .0802(g)(1-6) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .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. A staff member did not have a current emergency information form on file. .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. A staff member did not have a current first aid training. .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. A staff member did not have current CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of a required drill for June 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff members did not complete the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -I shared with Ms. Cole that she needed to update the facilities EPR plan by September 2025. 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 8/6/2025. 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: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/24/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 7/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 89%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K. Curry, assistant director. Soon after arrival, N. Cole, director, arrived at the facility. Ms. Cole and Ms. Curry accompanied me during the walkthrough. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing in space #1, the classroom for infants. I observed the teacher sitting on the carpet with the children. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing in space #4/5, the classroom for preschool children. I observed the children participating in a variety of activities including fine motor and art. 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 4 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. I observed no documentation of a required shelter in place lock down drill for June 2025. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There were 10 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 spaces 2 and 3a, there is peeling paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, there was a torn vinyl climbing structure. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In spaces #3a and #6, there were electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. There were documentation on file of incident logs. .0802(g)(1-6) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .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. A staff member did not have a current emergency information form on file. .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. A staff member did not have a current first aid training. .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. A staff member did not have current CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of a required drill for June 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff members did not complete the trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -I shared with Ms. Cole that she needed to update the facilities EPR plan by September 2025. 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 8/6/2025. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/1/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 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 four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 80%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Fullwood, the director. Ms. Fullwood 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 10/26/23. The center received 11 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 12/18/22. There were 39 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The preschool playground is not being used by children at this time due to a down fence. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. I monitored ten percent of existing staff files. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 11 violations cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #1, there no ratio sheet posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 4/5, there was no current schedule posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #1, #2, and 4/5 there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. On the toddler playground, there was a cracked storage bin. .0601(d) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. There was no safe arrival and departure procedures posted in the facility. .1003(b) 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. There was no first aid information form posted in the facility. .0802(h) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #8, there were 2 diaper medications without parent permission form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. L. Fullwood needs to complete a medical report using the divisions form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. F. Brooks has not completed the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) 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 the shaken baby policy acknowledgement form. .0608(b)(1-6) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to revise the facilities EPR plan. I shared with the administrator to place each staff emergency information form in the personnel file. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 For the latest updates, please visit the divisions 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 2/14/24. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/1/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 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 four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 80%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Fullwood, the director. Ms. Fullwood 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 10/26/23. The center received 11 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 12/18/22. There were 39 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The preschool playground is not being used by children at this time due to a down fence. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. I monitored ten percent of existing staff files. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 11 violations cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #1, there no ratio sheet posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 4/5, there was no current schedule posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #1, #2, and 4/5 there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. On the toddler playground, there was a cracked storage bin. .0601(d) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. There was no safe arrival and departure procedures posted in the facility. .1003(b) 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. There was no first aid information form posted in the facility. .0802(h) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #8, there were 2 diaper medications without parent permission form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. L. Fullwood needs to complete a medical report using the divisions form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. F. Brooks has not completed the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) 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 the shaken baby policy acknowledgement form. .0608(b)(1-6) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to revise the facilities EPR plan. I shared with the administrator to place each staff emergency information form in the personnel file. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 For the latest updates, please visit the divisions 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 2/14/24. 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: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/1/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 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 four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 80%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Fullwood, the director. Ms. Fullwood 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 10/26/23. The center received 11 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 12/18/22. There were 39 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The preschool playground is not being used by children at this time due to a down fence. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. I monitored ten percent of existing staff files. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 11 violations cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #1, there no ratio sheet posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 4/5, there was no current schedule posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #1, #2, and 4/5 there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. On the toddler playground, there was a cracked storage bin. .0601(d) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. There was no safe arrival and departure procedures posted in the facility. .1003(b) 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. There was no first aid information form posted in the facility. .0802(h) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #8, there were 2 diaper medications without parent permission form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. L. Fullwood needs to complete a medical report using the divisions form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. F. Brooks has not completed the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) 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 the shaken baby policy acknowledgement form. .0608(b)(1-6) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to revise the facilities EPR plan. I shared with the administrator to place each staff emergency information form in the personnel file. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 For the latest updates, please visit the divisions 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 2/14/24. 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: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/1/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 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 four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 80%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. is current and active. I was greeted by L. Fullwood, the director. Ms. Fullwood 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 10/26/23. The center received 11 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 12/18/22. There were 39 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The preschool playground is not being used by children at this time due to a down fence. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. I monitored ten percent of existing staff files. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 11 violations cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #1, there no ratio sheet posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 4/5, there was no current schedule posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #1, #2, and 4/5 there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. On the toddler playground, there was a cracked storage bin. .0601(d) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. There was no safe arrival and departure procedures posted in the facility. .1003(b) 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. There was no first aid information form posted in the facility. .0802(h) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #8, there were 2 diaper medications without parent permission form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. L. Fullwood needs to complete a medical report using the divisions form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. F. Brooks has not completed the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) 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 the shaken baby policy acknowledgement form. .0608(b)(1-6) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to revise the facilities EPR plan. I shared with the administrator to place each staff emergency information form in the personnel file. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 For the latest updates, please visit the divisions 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 2/14/24. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 83%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by J. Deboe, interim director. Ms. Deboe accompanied me during today’s walkthrough. There were 50 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in napping, feeding, free play and teacher directed activities. During the walk through, I spent time observing in space #1, the classroom for infants. I observed the teachers engaged in feeding time with the infants. I observed the infants enjoying free play. I spent time observing in space #4/5, the preschool classroom. I observed the children engaged in free play. I observed the teacher sitting with a group of children at the table while participating in free play activities. 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. I monitored 10 new staff files since my last visit. 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 was 15 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. There were no safe arrival/departure procedures posted for parents to see. .1003(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 4/5, there was a aerosal shaving cream in an unlocked closet. .2820(b) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. There was no application on file for E. Huskinson. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. There was no medical report on file for H. Roy and E. Huskisson. E. Huskisson provided her medical report during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. There was no current TB report on file for H. Roy. There was no TB report on file for E. Huskission. E. Huskission provided her TB report during the visit. .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 Emergency information form on file for E. Huskisson. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. There was no documentation on file that S. Yauch-Guinee, H. Roy and E. Huskisson completed the required orientation trainings within 6 weeks of employment. .1101(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 A. Bailey and D. Lewis. .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 on file for current CPR training for A. Bailey and D. Lewis. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There was no documentation on file that S. Yaunch-Guinee, H. Roy, T. Harris and E. Huskinsson completed the required orientation training within 2 weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There was no qualification letter on file for E. Huskisson. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. In space #1, there was a red bull can on the counter. .0901(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no documentation of a shaken baby review for T. Harris and E. Huskisson. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 Z. Flynn completed the 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 M. Mota and A. Bailey completed the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: I shared with the interim administrator to start conducting monthly playground inspections since she completed the playground safety training. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Recommend new employees take additional trainings 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 10/02/2023. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 6055742 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 83%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by J. Deboe, interim director. Ms. Deboe accompanied me during today’s walkthrough. There were 50 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in napping, feeding, free play and teacher directed activities. During the walk through, I spent time observing in space #1, the classroom for infants. I observed the teachers engaged in feeding time with the infants. I observed the infants enjoying free play. I spent time observing in space #4/5, the preschool classroom. I observed the children engaged in free play. I observed the teacher sitting with a group of children at the table while participating in free play activities. 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. I monitored 10 new staff files since my last visit. 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 was 15 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. There were no safe arrival/departure procedures posted for parents to see. .1003(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 4/5, there was a aerosal shaving cream in an unlocked closet. .2820(b) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. There was no application on file for E. Huskinson. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. There was no medical report on file for H. Roy and E. Huskisson. E. Huskisson provided her medical report during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. There was no current TB report on file for H. Roy. There was no TB report on file for E. Huskission. E. Huskission provided her TB report during the visit. .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 Emergency information form on file for E. Huskisson. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. There was no documentation on file that S. Yauch-Guinee, H. Roy and E. Huskisson completed the required orientation trainings within 6 weeks of employment. .1101(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 A. Bailey and D. Lewis. .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 on file for current CPR training for A. Bailey and D. Lewis. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There was no documentation on file that S. Yaunch-Guinee, H. Roy, T. Harris and E. Huskinsson completed the required orientation training within 2 weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There was no qualification letter on file for E. Huskisson. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. In space #1, there was a red bull can on the counter. .0901(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no documentation of a shaken baby review for T. Harris and E. Huskisson. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 Z. Flynn completed the 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 M. Mota and A. Bailey completed the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: I shared with the interim administrator to start conducting monthly playground inspections since she completed the playground safety training. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Recommend new employees take additional trainings 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 10/02/2023. 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