10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the office staff I shared the reason for the visit, and I completed the walkthrough alone and received assistance with gathering program and staff files. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 11/14/23. The license was posted, with the following restrictions in compliance: - 1st shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - certified developmental day - meets enhanced ratios -1 - prohibit children from being in the kitchen for any purpose This facility is a Certified Developmental Day program and a NC Pre-K site. There are a total of three (3) licensed classrooms. One (1) classroom is all NC Pre-K, there is one (1) classroom where children are mixed with Play Groups and there is one (1) classroom that is just EC. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff files, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, rest rooms and the outdoor learning environment were monitored. Ownership: The facility owner is Union County Board of Education. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24. Requirements were discussed; this is a repeat violation. A current copy was obtained during the visit. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/12/25. The program received sixteen (16) demerits and received an approved classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 10/27/25. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children were participating in transitions to the outdoor learning environment, gross motor play, free play, small group activities and lunch time. An observation was occurring during the visit by the Alliance. Appropriate interactions were observed, and the redirection that occurred was developmentally appropriate. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 10/23/25 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 11/13/25. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed; there were two (2) substitutes that were not listed on the verification form and the staff/training worksheet. Please ensure that they are also included in your records along with all file requirements, a printout was left with you today. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” for children and transportation was completed for this school year. Please remember to keep these current. Medication: It was reported there was no medication. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Several children had nutrition opt out forms on file. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. 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 program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24, a current copy was obtained during todays visit dated for 9/1/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the boy's bathroom the diaper changing table had posters and items on top of the surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(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 space #142, two (2) outlets were uncovered. In space #140, a power strip had several outlets uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two (2) staff files were not on file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 #140, I observed an energy can drink and starbucks cup on a shelf. .0901(i) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/4/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please ensure that all these components are in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit was made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation • from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: The QRIS rulemaking process has been completed, this means that hold harmless is no longer in place. We are actively planning for the implementation of the new QRIS requirements. The QRIS Conversation Template was completed during the visit. Lead and Asbestos Testing: As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements some of those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Policy Reviews (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Lustig. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the office staff I shared the reason for the visit, and I completed the walkthrough alone and received assistance with gathering program and staff files. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 11/14/23. The license was posted, with the following restrictions in compliance: - 1st shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - certified developmental day - meets enhanced ratios -1 - prohibit children from being in the kitchen for any purpose This facility is a Certified Developmental Day program and a NC Pre-K site. There are a total of three (3) licensed classrooms. One (1) classroom is all NC Pre-K, there is one (1) classroom where children are mixed with Play Groups and there is one (1) classroom that is just EC. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff files, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, rest rooms and the outdoor learning environment were monitored. Ownership: The facility owner is Union County Board of Education. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24. Requirements were discussed; this is a repeat violation. A current copy was obtained during the visit. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/12/25. The program received sixteen (16) demerits and received an approved classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 10/27/25. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children were participating in transitions to the outdoor learning environment, gross motor play, free play, small group activities and lunch time. An observation was occurring during the visit by the Alliance. Appropriate interactions were observed, and the redirection that occurred was developmentally appropriate. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 10/23/25 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 11/13/25. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed; there were two (2) substitutes that were not listed on the verification form and the staff/training worksheet. Please ensure that they are also included in your records along with all file requirements, a printout was left with you today. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” for children and transportation was completed for this school year. Please remember to keep these current. Medication: It was reported there was no medication. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Several children had nutrition opt out forms on file. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. 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 program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24, a current copy was obtained during todays visit dated for 9/1/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the boy's bathroom the diaper changing table had posters and items on top of the surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(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 space #142, two (2) outlets were uncovered. In space #140, a power strip had several outlets uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two (2) staff files were not on file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 #140, I observed an energy can drink and starbucks cup on a shelf. .0901(i) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/4/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please ensure that all these components are in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit was made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation • from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: The QRIS rulemaking process has been completed, this means that hold harmless is no longer in place. We are actively planning for the implementation of the new QRIS requirements. The QRIS Conversation Template was completed during the visit. Lead and Asbestos Testing: As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements some of those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Policy Reviews (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Lustig. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the office staff I shared the reason for the visit, and I completed the walkthrough alone and received assistance with gathering program and staff files. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 11/14/23. The license was posted, with the following restrictions in compliance: - 1st shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - certified developmental day - meets enhanced ratios -1 - prohibit children from being in the kitchen for any purpose This facility is a Certified Developmental Day program and a NC Pre-K site. There are a total of three (3) licensed classrooms. One (1) classroom is all NC Pre-K, there is one (1) classroom where children are mixed with Play Groups and there is one (1) classroom that is just EC. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff files, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, rest rooms and the outdoor learning environment were monitored. Ownership: The facility owner is Union County Board of Education. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24. Requirements were discussed; this is a repeat violation. A current copy was obtained during the visit. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/12/25. The program received sixteen (16) demerits and received an approved classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 10/27/25. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children were participating in transitions to the outdoor learning environment, gross motor play, free play, small group activities and lunch time. An observation was occurring during the visit by the Alliance. Appropriate interactions were observed, and the redirection that occurred was developmentally appropriate. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 10/23/25 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 11/13/25. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed; there were two (2) substitutes that were not listed on the verification form and the staff/training worksheet. Please ensure that they are also included in your records along with all file requirements, a printout was left with you today. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” for children and transportation was completed for this school year. Please remember to keep these current. Medication: It was reported there was no medication. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Several children had nutrition opt out forms on file. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. 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 program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24, a current copy was obtained during todays visit dated for 9/1/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the boy's bathroom the diaper changing table had posters and items on top of the surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(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 space #142, two (2) outlets were uncovered. In space #140, a power strip had several outlets uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two (2) staff files were not on file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 #140, I observed an energy can drink and starbucks cup on a shelf. .0901(i) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/4/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please ensure that all these components are in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit was made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation • from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: The QRIS rulemaking process has been completed, this means that hold harmless is no longer in place. We are actively planning for the implementation of the new QRIS requirements. The QRIS Conversation Template was completed during the visit. Lead and Asbestos Testing: As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements some of those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Policy Reviews (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Lustig. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:05 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the office staff. I shared the reason for the visit, the office staff assisted me with obtaining the binders with licensing information. I completed the walkthrough alone. Ms. Kelsey Kukor, Assistant Principal, assisted me towards the end of the visit. I monitored the following items: supervision, capacity, approved licensed spaces, staff/child ratio, staff and children’s records, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the cafeteria, and the outdoor learning environment were monitored. This facility has one (1) NC Pre-K classroom, one (1) EC classroom and one (1) “Peer Pal” classroom operating for the 2024-2025 school year. Permit Information: This program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 11/14/23. The license was posted, and the following restrictions were in compliance: • 1st shift • Meets enhanced ratios • Meets enhanced space • Certified Developmental Day • Meets enhanced ratios -1 • Prohibit children from being in the kitchen for any purpose. Ownership: The facility’s government owner is the Union County Board of Education. If any changes to the ownership need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring, this includes the appointment of a new superintend. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 11/2/23. The fire inspection was due on or before 11/2/24. During the visit, documentation was received for a completed and approved fire inspection completed on 9/19/24, this was corrected during the visit. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 11/15/24. The program received eleven (11) demerits and received a superior classification. The last playground inspection on file in the licensing binder was completed on 12/18.24. Several months were missing a playground inspection. The inspections observed on file were for the following dates: - 1/24/24 - 3/4/24 - 8/28/24 - 11/25/24 - 12/18/24 Please remember that it is required for someone trained in playground safety to complete a playground inspection every month and to retain documentation of the completed inspection for a minimum of one (1) year. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children were participating in free play, transitions, handwashing and toileting routines, whole group activities, and lunch. Teachers were engaged with the children NC Pre-K: The NC Pre-K classroom uses Brigance Early Childhood Screens III as their developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum for Developmental Continuum for their ongoing instructional assessments. Classrooms use the Creative Curriculum aligned with NC Foundations. I reviewed documentation log for family engagement. The site monitoring tool was last updated as of 1/7/25. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored, and requirements were in compliance. I recommend having the mulch that is compacted to be raked. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 1/28/25 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 12/13/24. It was reported that the school’s safety plan is currently under revision and will be submitted by 2/21/25. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” for staff, and transportation were completed and available for review. I reviewed that this form needs to also be completed for children’s records. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were not updated before the visit. I obtained a copy from the routine visit conducted on 9/11/24. There were no new staff files to review, and one (1) existing staff file was monitored. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. I reviewed with one (1) staff member that I needed verification of their full ten (10) hours of ongoing training, I observed seven hours and twenty (20) minutes on file. It was reported that more training’s had been completed and that they also had hours carry over from last year. Please remember that annual ongoing training hours are based on your annual compliance year, which is now from 2/18/25 to 2/18/26. The log also needs to have all information included such as hours required and hours carried over from the previous year. Children’s Records: Three (3) children’s files were reviewed. Please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Please remember that for children who have the nutritional opt out form on file, all meals including morning, lunch and afternoon snack need to be provided by the family. Medication: Reported medication is stored in the nurse’s office. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The transportation verification form was completed and updated. 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 program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 11/2/23. During the visit, documentation was received for a completed and approved fire inspection completed on 9/19/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.The last playground inspection on file in the licensing binder was completed on 12/18.24. Several months were missing a playground inspection. The inspections observed on file were for the following dates: - 1/24/24 - 3/4/24 - 8/28/24 - 11/25/24 - 12/18/24 .0605(q) Corrective Action – Compliance Letter: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/4/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A template was shared with you to use. Please ensure that the following items are addressed: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email your completed compliance letter and information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: Child care requirements include having program records, staff records and children’s records for a specific time of retention based on the type of record. When visits conducted by DCDEE occur, all files that apply to the retention window need to be accessible for review this includes playground and fire inspections. Staff had questions regarding any new updates or information regarding licensing requirements. I reviewed the following: - Harmless Hold - ECERS-3 - Upcoming Changes with QRIS Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Kukor. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/22/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 2/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 10:27 AM Time Out: 02:31 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the front desk staff and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. K. Lustig assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift only, meets enhanced spaces and ratios, certified Developmental Day; meets enhanced ratios minus one (-1). Prohibit children for being in the kitchen for any purpose. Ownership: The facility owner is by Union County Board of Education. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. The facility is a Certified Developmental Day program and a NC Pre-K site. There are three (3) classrooms total, two (2) classrooms are NC Pre-K and Developmental Day, and one (1) classroom is Developmental Day. The NC Pre-K classrooms use the Brigance Early Childhood Screens III as their developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum for Developmental Continuum for their ongoing instructional assessments. The Developmental Day classroom uses the Creative Curriculum aligned with Teaching Strategies Gold. I reviewed documentation logs for family engagement and conference on several dates with different options for families to attend. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records, all classrooms, and the outside learning environment. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and the fire drill was out of compliance, all other inspections were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 12/12/2023 which is out of compliance. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/12/2023. •Fire inspection was completed on 11/2/2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/16/2024. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/28/23 and received a Superior type of classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children were participating in self-directed free choice center activities with teacher assistance. They were observed to be participating in a self-directed game in the outdoor learning environment and they were transitioning to lunch with hand-washing. Overall all rooms were well maintained and had a variety of learning opportunities present for children’s participation. The classroom that serves children from the ages of three (3) to five (5) would benefit from an increase in learning opportunities in the creative dramatic arts play area. While the activities present were stimulating and appropriate the ability to serve multiple children in the area at one time was limited by supplies. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The mulch was compacted in multiple areas but was still in compliance near the swings and small climbing structure. Ms. J. Rakoci stated there was a school beautification day soon, and the compaction of the mulch could be addressed at that time. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to review today, and all nine (9) existing staff file were reviewed. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The new staff is a long-term substitute and had an approved qualifying letter on file but there was not an Emergency Information form, proof of a negative TB test, a current medical report, a current health questionnaire or a documented date of birth on file or on the off-site staff records form. Children’s Records: There are thirty-three (33) children enrolled in this center. There were thirty (30) in attendance today. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed today and were all in compliance, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications are stored with the school nursing staff and are in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements, all nutrition opt-out forms were completed and in compliance. The children were offered the options of chicken veggie bake, rolls, corn dog nuggets, sweet potatoes, a mixed green salad, fresh fruit, corn and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility stated that they do not provide transportation. Five (5) violations were observed today and one (1) was corrected during the visit. The violations are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was listed on August 30th, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Long term Substitute Provider L.B. did not have a record of a current, negative TB test on file or on the Public School off-site records. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement Long Term substitute provider L.B. did not have an annual health questionnaire on file or in the public school off-site verification form. .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. Long Term Substitute provider L.B did not have the required Emergency information form on file or on the Public School off site records verification. .0701(a) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Long Term Substitute provider did not have a health questionnaire on file or on the Public School off-site records verification. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/6/2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percent prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: •The playground area would benefit from weekly raking to stop the mulch from compacting. •An updated Summary of the Law is available on the DCDEE website, please print and take down the previous version. •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •When using a screen as part of the lesson plan, make sure it is clearly stated or a screen time log is used for children over three (3) years old. •For incident reports, maintain the log as accurately as the reports are maintained. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you and I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/22/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 2/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 10:27 AM Time Out: 02:31 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the front desk staff and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. K. Lustig assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift only, meets enhanced spaces and ratios, certified Developmental Day; meets enhanced ratios minus one (-1). Prohibit children for being in the kitchen for any purpose. Ownership: The facility owner is by Union County Board of Education. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. The facility is a Certified Developmental Day program and a NC Pre-K site. There are three (3) classrooms total, two (2) classrooms are NC Pre-K and Developmental Day, and one (1) classroom is Developmental Day. The NC Pre-K classrooms use the Brigance Early Childhood Screens III as their developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum for Developmental Continuum for their ongoing instructional assessments. The Developmental Day classroom uses the Creative Curriculum aligned with Teaching Strategies Gold. I reviewed documentation logs for family engagement and conference on several dates with different options for families to attend. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records, all classrooms, and the outside learning environment. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and the fire drill was out of compliance, all other inspections were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 12/12/2023 which is out of compliance. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/12/2023. •Fire inspection was completed on 11/2/2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/16/2024. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/28/23 and received a Superior type of classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children were participating in self-directed free choice center activities with teacher assistance. They were observed to be participating in a self-directed game in the outdoor learning environment and they were transitioning to lunch with hand-washing. Overall all rooms were well maintained and had a variety of learning opportunities present for children’s participation. The classroom that serves children from the ages of three (3) to five (5) would benefit from an increase in learning opportunities in the creative dramatic arts play area. While the activities present were stimulating and appropriate the ability to serve multiple children in the area at one time was limited by supplies. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The mulch was compacted in multiple areas but was still in compliance near the swings and small climbing structure. Ms. J. Rakoci stated there was a school beautification day soon, and the compaction of the mulch could be addressed at that time. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to review today, and all nine (9) existing staff file were reviewed. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The new staff is a long-term substitute and had an approved qualifying letter on file but there was not an Emergency Information form, proof of a negative TB test, a current medical report, a current health questionnaire or a documented date of birth on file or on the off-site staff records form. Children’s Records: There are thirty-three (33) children enrolled in this center. There were thirty (30) in attendance today. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed today and were all in compliance, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications are stored with the school nursing staff and are in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements, all nutrition opt-out forms were completed and in compliance. The children were offered the options of chicken veggie bake, rolls, corn dog nuggets, sweet potatoes, a mixed green salad, fresh fruit, corn and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility stated that they do not provide transportation. Five (5) violations were observed today and one (1) was corrected during the visit. The violations are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was listed on August 30th, 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Long term Substitute Provider L.B. did not have a record of a current, negative TB test on file or on the Public School off-site records. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement Long Term substitute provider L.B. did not have an annual health questionnaire on file or in the public school off-site verification form. .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. Long Term Substitute provider L.B did not have the required Emergency information form on file or on the Public School off site records verification. .0701(a) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Long Term Substitute provider did not have a health questionnaire on file or on the Public School off-site records verification. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/6/2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percent prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: •The playground area would benefit from weekly raking to stop the mulch from compacting. •An updated Summary of the Law is available on the DCDEE website, please print and take down the previous version. •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •When using a screen as part of the lesson plan, make sure it is clearly stated or a screen time log is used for children over three (3) years old. •For incident reports, maintain the log as accurately as the reports are maintained. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you and I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Traci Meyer-Carpenter, Child Care Consultant assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival we were greeted by the office staff and the principal, Ms. Lusting. We shared the reason for the visit. We completed the walkthrough alone and received assistance with gathering program and staff files. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 1/24/20. The license was posted, with restrictions to: - 1st shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - certified developmental day - meets enhanced ratios -1 I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day program and a NC Pre-K site. There are a total of three (3) licensed classrooms. Two (2) classrooms are NC Pre-K and Developmental Day, and one (1) classroom is Developmental Day. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environment was monitored. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/30/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 3/6/23. Today we reviewed that monthly fire drills for licensed spaces need to be completed for all operating months including August and June. Lockdown or Shelter in Place drills need to be completed every three (3) months. The information from these drills need to be completed and recorded on the DCDEE form. The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 10/3/22. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/1/23. The program received twenty-two (22) demerits and received an Approved classification. Classrooms use the Creative Curriculum aligned with NC Foundations and Teaching Strategies Gold. Please ensure to have documentation logs for future family engagement and conferences that take place. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in transitions and outdoor play. NC Pre-K- The children were returning from lunch and completing bathroom routines. Teachers were attentive to the children and were using developmentally appropriate language. In space #143, we observed an outlet without a cover, this was corrected during the visit. Developmental Day – The children were transitioning from lunch to go outdoors. The teachers were helping children wash hands and put their personal items away. Appropriate redirection and language were observed. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” for staff, children, and transportation was completed and available for review. We reviewed today that Ms. Alysa Gusty needs to complete her criminal background letter and fingerprints before she assists in the licensed spaces. Please remember that any new staff employed need to complete their DCDEE Criminal Background letter and have it on file on or before the first day of employment. Any substitutes who assist in licensed spaces will also need a DCDEE CBC letter on file. Children’s Records: There are currently twenty-nine (29) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-five (25) children in attendance today. Medication: No medication is administered at this time. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. As a reminder if families want to provide all meals for children a nutrition opt out form needs to be completed. This form indicates that families will provide all meals including morning and afternoon snack. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The transportation verification form was completed and updated. Five (5) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire Drills were not conducted in each month of operation and information was missing on the DCDEE form. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an electrical outlet in Space #143 in the circle time area that was left uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Criminal Background Check was not completed or on file for Alysa Gusty. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There wasn't a qualification letter on file for Alysa Gusty. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were not completed and documented as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/28/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent (88%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: Today we discussed that you are in Cohort #2 and that your preparation year is from 7/1/24 to 6/30/25. Your reassessment year will be from 7/1/25 to 6/30/26. I shared with you today that more information would be forthcoming as we get closer to your prep year and to lookout for any email communication regarding the rated license process. Technical Assistance: Today we reviewed the legal designee form and to have the staff you would like to sign DCDEE forms including visit summaries. During today’s visit we reviewed the visit summary with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Kukor and Principal, Ms. Lustig. Today we discussed that we will follow-up with you regarding guidance having displays of balloons within your school site. I shared with you today to ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Kukor and Ms. Lustig. I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Traci Meyer-Carpenter, Child Care Consultant assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival we were greeted by the office staff and the principal, Ms. Lusting. We shared the reason for the visit. We completed the walkthrough alone and received assistance with gathering program and staff files. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 1/24/20. The license was posted, with restrictions to: - 1st shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - certified developmental day - meets enhanced ratios -1 I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day program and a NC Pre-K site. There are a total of three (3) licensed classrooms. Two (2) classrooms are NC Pre-K and Developmental Day, and one (1) classroom is Developmental Day. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environment was monitored. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/30/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 3/6/23. Today we reviewed that monthly fire drills for licensed spaces need to be completed for all operating months including August and June. Lockdown or Shelter in Place drills need to be completed every three (3) months. The information from these drills need to be completed and recorded on the DCDEE form. The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 10/3/22. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/1/23. The program received twenty-two (22) demerits and received an Approved classification. Classrooms use the Creative Curriculum aligned with NC Foundations and Teaching Strategies Gold. Please ensure to have documentation logs for future family engagement and conferences that take place. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in transitions and outdoor play. NC Pre-K- The children were returning from lunch and completing bathroom routines. Teachers were attentive to the children and were using developmentally appropriate language. In space #143, we observed an outlet without a cover, this was corrected during the visit. Developmental Day – The children were transitioning from lunch to go outdoors. The teachers were helping children wash hands and put their personal items away. Appropriate redirection and language were observed. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” for staff, children, and transportation was completed and available for review. We reviewed today that Ms. Alysa Gusty needs to complete her criminal background letter and fingerprints before she assists in the licensed spaces. Please remember that any new staff employed need to complete their DCDEE Criminal Background letter and have it on file on or before the first day of employment. Any substitutes who assist in licensed spaces will also need a DCDEE CBC letter on file. Children’s Records: There are currently twenty-nine (29) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-five (25) children in attendance today. Medication: No medication is administered at this time. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. As a reminder if families want to provide all meals for children a nutrition opt out form needs to be completed. This form indicates that families will provide all meals including morning and afternoon snack. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The transportation verification form was completed and updated. Five (5) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire Drills were not conducted in each month of operation and information was missing on the DCDEE form. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an electrical outlet in Space #143 in the circle time area that was left uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Criminal Background Check was not completed or on file for Alysa Gusty. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There wasn't a qualification letter on file for Alysa Gusty. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were not completed and documented as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/28/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent (88%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: Today we discussed that you are in Cohort #2 and that your preparation year is from 7/1/24 to 6/30/25. Your reassessment year will be from 7/1/25 to 6/30/26. I shared with you today that more information would be forthcoming as we get closer to your prep year and to lookout for any email communication regarding the rated license process. Technical Assistance: Today we reviewed the legal designee form and to have the staff you would like to sign DCDEE forms including visit summaries. During today’s visit we reviewed the visit summary with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Kukor and Principal, Ms. Lustig. Today we discussed that we will follow-up with you regarding guidance having displays of balloons within your school site. I shared with you today to ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Kukor and Ms. Lustig. I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 90000442 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Traci Meyer-Carpenter, Child Care Consultant assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival we were greeted by the office staff and the principal, Ms. Lusting. We shared the reason for the visit. We completed the walkthrough alone and received assistance with gathering program and staff files. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 1/24/20. The license was posted, with restrictions to: - 1st shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - certified developmental day - meets enhanced ratios -1 I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day program and a NC Pre-K site. There are a total of three (3) licensed classrooms. Two (2) classrooms are NC Pre-K and Developmental Day, and one (1) classroom is Developmental Day. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environment was monitored. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/30/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 3/6/23. Today we reviewed that monthly fire drills for licensed spaces need to be completed for all operating months including August and June. Lockdown or Shelter in Place drills need to be completed every three (3) months. The information from these drills need to be completed and recorded on the DCDEE form. The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 10/3/22. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/1/23. The program received twenty-two (22) demerits and received an Approved classification. Classrooms use the Creative Curriculum aligned with NC Foundations and Teaching Strategies Gold. Please ensure to have documentation logs for future family engagement and conferences that take place. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in transitions and outdoor play. NC Pre-K- The children were returning from lunch and completing bathroom routines. Teachers were attentive to the children and were using developmentally appropriate language. In space #143, we observed an outlet without a cover, this was corrected during the visit. Developmental Day – The children were transitioning from lunch to go outdoors. The teachers were helping children wash hands and put their personal items away. Appropriate redirection and language were observed. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” for staff, children, and transportation was completed and available for review. We reviewed today that Ms. Alysa Gusty needs to complete her criminal background letter and fingerprints before she assists in the licensed spaces. Please remember that any new staff employed need to complete their DCDEE Criminal Background letter and have it on file on or before the first day of employment. Any substitutes who assist in licensed spaces will also need a DCDEE CBC letter on file. Children’s Records: There are currently twenty-nine (29) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-five (25) children in attendance today. Medication: No medication is administered at this time. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. As a reminder if families want to provide all meals for children a nutrition opt out form needs to be completed. This form indicates that families will provide all meals including morning and afternoon snack. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The transportation verification form was completed and updated. Five (5) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire Drills were not conducted in each month of operation and information was missing on the DCDEE form. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an electrical outlet in Space #143 in the circle time area that was left uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Criminal Background Check was not completed or on file for Alysa Gusty. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There wasn't a qualification letter on file for Alysa Gusty. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were not completed and documented as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/28/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent (88%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: Today we discussed that you are in Cohort #2 and that your preparation year is from 7/1/24 to 6/30/25. Your reassessment year will be from 7/1/25 to 6/30/26. I shared with you today that more information would be forthcoming as we get closer to your prep year and to lookout for any email communication regarding the rated license process. Technical Assistance: Today we reviewed the legal designee form and to have the staff you would like to sign DCDEE forms including visit summaries. During today’s visit we reviewed the visit summary with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Kukor and Principal, Ms. Lustig. Today we discussed that we will follow-up with you regarding guidance having displays of balloons within your school site. I shared with you today to ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Kukor and Ms. Lustig. I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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