NEW Beginnings Child Care Center Iii, Inc.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. Your program currently operates as a 5-star license, issued October 31, 2017. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 203, age ranging from 0-12 years of age for first shift care, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. As of April 14, 2026, your program’s compliance history was 90% The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Your last sanitation inspection was on January 29, 2026, with a superior rating with 14 demerits. Your last fire inspection was on October 24, 2025, approved for daytime care. Gina Sheppard, administrator, was present and available for consultation. Currently there are 169 children enrolled and 111 children present today, ages ranging from 0 to 5 years of age. A walk-through was completed today, and all approved indoor and outdoor space were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 8, infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. In space 9, infants and one year old children were transitioning from morning snack to free play. Proper handwashing was observed. In space 10, children were seated eating their morning snack. Morning snack consisted of sausage biscuit, applesauce and milk. In space 11, children were seated at the tables with their teachers playing and engaging in manipulatives. Children were observed playing with magnetic tiles, connecting blocks, and puzzles. In space 12 and space 6, children were playing on the playground. Children were engaged in a variety of gross motor play including but not limited to running, climbing the structure, and looking for birds to feed with the bird feeder and bird seed. In space 7 and space 5, children were engaged in group time where teachers were observed singing songs with the children. In space 3, children were participating in personal care routines and playing with toys including but not limited to blocks, baby dolls, and dinosaurs. In space 1, children were eating lunch. Teachers were sitting with the children and talking about the different foods on their plate. Lunch consisted of barbeque chicken, baked beans, roll, applesauce and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Three pieces of the black border surrounding the climbing equipment on the front playground was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 11, one Coppertone sunscreen was expired 03/2026. In space 1, one Boudreaux's Butt paste diaper cream had expired 02/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 865 A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information. In space 1, One Think Baby sunscreen did not have a written authorization form available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(9)(a-d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space 6, one child's medical action plan was not available for review with his Epi-Pen. .0801(b) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2026, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE, this serves as your signature, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Outdoor playground Today, 3 pieces of your black border on the front playground were broken. Broken plastics may cause a child to pinch or possibly cut their fingers. These pieces need to be replaced. Today you stated that you ordered extra mulch when you ordered your sand for the sandboxes three weeks ago. Today during our visit, you made a call to check on the status. With the recent weather the mulch needs to be fluffed, weeded, and more to be added to all of the playgrounds. There is a section on the back playground where the ground has washed away near the sidewalk. Today we discussed adding more surfacing to this area as this is a potential tripping hazard. You stated that you have already put into maintenance to get this area filled. The front infant playground needs to be mowed as the grass is starting to get tall. Medications Today, one Coppertone sunscreen from space 11 and one Boudreaux’s butt paste diaper cream from space 1, were expired and not returned or disposed of. In space 1, one Think Baby sunscreen did not have a permission form. In space 7, one emergency medication for an epi pen did not have an emergency medical action plan available for review. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. This plan is only needed for those children with the previously listed conditions All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested to you that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. QRIS- During today’s visit, G. Sheppard and I reviewed the requirements at each star level for Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today I provided TA and consultation regarding the Family and Community Engagement Standards CQI, and Professional Development Plans. The following documents were reviewed with Ms. Sheppard. 1) Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be received by October 1, 2026. 2) Staff/Child Ratio or Space Option: The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. Today I verified that the facility is currently meeting both enhanced staff/child ratios. 3) Staff Education Standards: Fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators must meet the desired star education standards. Ensure all staff education is accurately reflected in WORKS. Each staff member’s WORKS letter must be submitted along with your completed Staff Information and Education worksheet. 4) Family and Community Engagement: A copy of the Family and Community Engagement Standards was reviewed. The facility must meet the foundational practices and identified number additional options based on their desired star level. 5) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: Annual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI/PD) plans for administrators and staff members with caregiving responsibilities will be on file. The Facility will also have an annual CQI Plan. The plans will detail how to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal to improve the consistency and quality of daily experiences for all children. 6) Curriculum: You have selected the Creative Curriculum, 4th edition. You should start with the Training for Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum activities frequently use guided play. In guided play, a child pursues his/her interests within a caregiver-supported situation that reflects a program’s goals for learning. A caregiver provides materials of interest to a child and gently offers comments or actions that can broaden or deepen a child’s explorations. Experts view guided play as a middle ground between direct instruction and open-ended free play. Research indicates that guided play is more effective than free play in supporting goals for a child’s learning. The administrator shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. All lead teachers shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. 7) Formative assessment: We discussed the importance of using the formative assessment to inform your activity planning. You chose to use the Teaching Strategies Gold formative assessment. Teaching Strategies Gold is used to observe and rate their skills and knowledge in key developmental domains such as Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy Development, and Cognition. Educators use the developmental assessments to understand each child's current development, inform instruction, improve programs, and report on program outcomes at the state and federal levels. The assessment is based on ongoing, authentic observations of children in their natural daily routines and activities. I suggest sharing the websites of the curriculum and the formative assessment with your families. They can complete observations at home and partner with you when you share your ongoing assessment with them annually. Please keep the child’s assessment with anecdotal observations in an easily accessible file. I recommend you focus on a few each week. When you know what you’re looking for, you will become more purposeful with your observations of the children as they grow. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS- Water Testing- Your facilities water testing was on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three years. Lead-based Paint and Asbestos- Your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing as of April 17, 2025. Reminders- A. Menhorn will need to obtain her CPR and First Aid by an approved training cite by the end of her 90 days of employment, which would be July 14, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. Your program currently operates as a 5-star license, issued October 31, 2017. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 203, age ranging from 0-12 years of age for first shift care, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. As of April 14, 2026, your program’s compliance history was 90% The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Your last sanitation inspection was on January 29, 2026, with a superior rating with 14 demerits. Your last fire inspection was on October 24, 2025, approved for daytime care. Gina Sheppard, administrator, was present and available for consultation. Currently there are 169 children enrolled and 111 children present today, ages ranging from 0 to 5 years of age. A walk-through was completed today, and all approved indoor and outdoor space were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 8, infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. In space 9, infants and one year old children were transitioning from morning snack to free play. Proper handwashing was observed. In space 10, children were seated eating their morning snack. Morning snack consisted of sausage biscuit, applesauce and milk. In space 11, children were seated at the tables with their teachers playing and engaging in manipulatives. Children were observed playing with magnetic tiles, connecting blocks, and puzzles. In space 12 and space 6, children were playing on the playground. Children were engaged in a variety of gross motor play including but not limited to running, climbing the structure, and looking for birds to feed with the bird feeder and bird seed. In space 7 and space 5, children were engaged in group time where teachers were observed singing songs with the children. In space 3, children were participating in personal care routines and playing with toys including but not limited to blocks, baby dolls, and dinosaurs. In space 1, children were eating lunch. Teachers were sitting with the children and talking about the different foods on their plate. Lunch consisted of barbeque chicken, baked beans, roll, applesauce and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Three pieces of the black border surrounding the climbing equipment on the front playground was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 11, one Coppertone sunscreen was expired 03/2026. In space 1, one Boudreaux's Butt paste diaper cream had expired 02/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 865 A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information. In space 1, One Think Baby sunscreen did not have a written authorization form available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(9)(a-d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space 6, one child's medical action plan was not available for review with his Epi-Pen. .0801(b) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2026, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE, this serves as your signature, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Outdoor playground Today, 3 pieces of your black border on the front playground were broken. Broken plastics may cause a child to pinch or possibly cut their fingers. These pieces need to be replaced. Today you stated that you ordered extra mulch when you ordered your sand for the sandboxes three weeks ago. Today during our visit, you made a call to check on the status. With the recent weather the mulch needs to be fluffed, weeded, and more to be added to all of the playgrounds. There is a section on the back playground where the ground has washed away near the sidewalk. Today we discussed adding more surfacing to this area as this is a potential tripping hazard. You stated that you have already put into maintenance to get this area filled. The front infant playground needs to be mowed as the grass is starting to get tall. Medications Today, one Coppertone sunscreen from space 11 and one Boudreaux’s butt paste diaper cream from space 1, were expired and not returned or disposed of. In space 1, one Think Baby sunscreen did not have a permission form. In space 7, one emergency medication for an epi pen did not have an emergency medical action plan available for review. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. This plan is only needed for those children with the previously listed conditions All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested to you that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. QRIS- During today’s visit, G. Sheppard and I reviewed the requirements at each star level for Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today I provided TA and consultation regarding the Family and Community Engagement Standards CQI, and Professional Development Plans. The following documents were reviewed with Ms. Sheppard. 1) Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be received by October 1, 2026. 2) Staff/Child Ratio or Space Option: The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. Today I verified that the facility is currently meeting both enhanced staff/child ratios. 3) Staff Education Standards: Fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators must meet the desired star education standards. Ensure all staff education is accurately reflected in WORKS. Each staff member’s WORKS letter must be submitted along with your completed Staff Information and Education worksheet. 4) Family and Community Engagement: A copy of the Family and Community Engagement Standards was reviewed. The facility must meet the foundational practices and identified number additional options based on their desired star level. 5) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: Annual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI/PD) plans for administrators and staff members with caregiving responsibilities will be on file. The Facility will also have an annual CQI Plan. The plans will detail how to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal to improve the consistency and quality of daily experiences for all children. 6) Curriculum: You have selected the Creative Curriculum, 4th edition. You should start with the Training for Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum activities frequently use guided play. In guided play, a child pursues his/her interests within a caregiver-supported situation that reflects a program’s goals for learning. A caregiver provides materials of interest to a child and gently offers comments or actions that can broaden or deepen a child’s explorations. Experts view guided play as a middle ground between direct instruction and open-ended free play. Research indicates that guided play is more effective than free play in supporting goals for a child’s learning. The administrator shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. All lead teachers shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. 7) Formative assessment: We discussed the importance of using the formative assessment to inform your activity planning. You chose to use the Teaching Strategies Gold formative assessment. Teaching Strategies Gold is used to observe and rate their skills and knowledge in key developmental domains such as Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy Development, and Cognition. Educators use the developmental assessments to understand each child's current development, inform instruction, improve programs, and report on program outcomes at the state and federal levels. The assessment is based on ongoing, authentic observations of children in their natural daily routines and activities. I suggest sharing the websites of the curriculum and the formative assessment with your families. They can complete observations at home and partner with you when you share your ongoing assessment with them annually. Please keep the child’s assessment with anecdotal observations in an easily accessible file. I recommend you focus on a few each week. When you know what you’re looking for, you will become more purposeful with your observations of the children as they grow. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS- Water Testing- Your facilities water testing was on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three years. Lead-based Paint and Asbestos- Your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing as of April 17, 2025. Reminders- A. Menhorn will need to obtain her CPR and First Aid by an approved training cite by the end of her 90 days of employment, which would be July 14, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .3208 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. Your program currently operates as a 5-star license, issued October 31, 2017. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 203, age ranging from 0-12 years of age for first shift care, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. As of April 14, 2026, your program’s compliance history was 90% The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Your last sanitation inspection was on January 29, 2026, with a superior rating with 14 demerits. Your last fire inspection was on October 24, 2025, approved for daytime care. Gina Sheppard, administrator, was present and available for consultation. Currently there are 169 children enrolled and 111 children present today, ages ranging from 0 to 5 years of age. A walk-through was completed today, and all approved indoor and outdoor space were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 8, infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. In space 9, infants and one year old children were transitioning from morning snack to free play. Proper handwashing was observed. In space 10, children were seated eating their morning snack. Morning snack consisted of sausage biscuit, applesauce and milk. In space 11, children were seated at the tables with their teachers playing and engaging in manipulatives. Children were observed playing with magnetic tiles, connecting blocks, and puzzles. In space 12 and space 6, children were playing on the playground. Children were engaged in a variety of gross motor play including but not limited to running, climbing the structure, and looking for birds to feed with the bird feeder and bird seed. In space 7 and space 5, children were engaged in group time where teachers were observed singing songs with the children. In space 3, children were participating in personal care routines and playing with toys including but not limited to blocks, baby dolls, and dinosaurs. In space 1, children were eating lunch. Teachers were sitting with the children and talking about the different foods on their plate. Lunch consisted of barbeque chicken, baked beans, roll, applesauce and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Three pieces of the black border surrounding the climbing equipment on the front playground was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 11, one Coppertone sunscreen was expired 03/2026. In space 1, one Boudreaux's Butt paste diaper cream had expired 02/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 865 A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information. In space 1, One Think Baby sunscreen did not have a written authorization form available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(9)(a-d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space 6, one child's medical action plan was not available for review with his Epi-Pen. .0801(b) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2026, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE, this serves as your signature, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Outdoor playground Today, 3 pieces of your black border on the front playground were broken. Broken plastics may cause a child to pinch or possibly cut their fingers. These pieces need to be replaced. Today you stated that you ordered extra mulch when you ordered your sand for the sandboxes three weeks ago. Today during our visit, you made a call to check on the status. With the recent weather the mulch needs to be fluffed, weeded, and more to be added to all of the playgrounds. There is a section on the back playground where the ground has washed away near the sidewalk. Today we discussed adding more surfacing to this area as this is a potential tripping hazard. You stated that you have already put into maintenance to get this area filled. The front infant playground needs to be mowed as the grass is starting to get tall. Medications Today, one Coppertone sunscreen from space 11 and one Boudreaux’s butt paste diaper cream from space 1, were expired and not returned or disposed of. In space 1, one Think Baby sunscreen did not have a permission form. In space 7, one emergency medication for an epi pen did not have an emergency medical action plan available for review. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. This plan is only needed for those children with the previously listed conditions All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested to you that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. QRIS- During today’s visit, G. Sheppard and I reviewed the requirements at each star level for Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today I provided TA and consultation regarding the Family and Community Engagement Standards CQI, and Professional Development Plans. The following documents were reviewed with Ms. Sheppard. 1) Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be received by October 1, 2026. 2) Staff/Child Ratio or Space Option: The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. Today I verified that the facility is currently meeting both enhanced staff/child ratios. 3) Staff Education Standards: Fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators must meet the desired star education standards. Ensure all staff education is accurately reflected in WORKS. Each staff member’s WORKS letter must be submitted along with your completed Staff Information and Education worksheet. 4) Family and Community Engagement: A copy of the Family and Community Engagement Standards was reviewed. The facility must meet the foundational practices and identified number additional options based on their desired star level. 5) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: Annual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI/PD) plans for administrators and staff members with caregiving responsibilities will be on file. The Facility will also have an annual CQI Plan. The plans will detail how to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal to improve the consistency and quality of daily experiences for all children. 6) Curriculum: You have selected the Creative Curriculum, 4th edition. You should start with the Training for Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum activities frequently use guided play. In guided play, a child pursues his/her interests within a caregiver-supported situation that reflects a program’s goals for learning. A caregiver provides materials of interest to a child and gently offers comments or actions that can broaden or deepen a child’s explorations. Experts view guided play as a middle ground between direct instruction and open-ended free play. Research indicates that guided play is more effective than free play in supporting goals for a child’s learning. The administrator shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. All lead teachers shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. 7) Formative assessment: We discussed the importance of using the formative assessment to inform your activity planning. You chose to use the Teaching Strategies Gold formative assessment. Teaching Strategies Gold is used to observe and rate their skills and knowledge in key developmental domains such as Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy Development, and Cognition. Educators use the developmental assessments to understand each child's current development, inform instruction, improve programs, and report on program outcomes at the state and federal levels. The assessment is based on ongoing, authentic observations of children in their natural daily routines and activities. I suggest sharing the websites of the curriculum and the formative assessment with your families. They can complete observations at home and partner with you when you share your ongoing assessment with them annually. Please keep the child’s assessment with anecdotal observations in an easily accessible file. I recommend you focus on a few each week. When you know what you’re looking for, you will become more purposeful with your observations of the children as they grow. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS- Water Testing- Your facilities water testing was on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three years. Lead-based Paint and Asbestos- Your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing as of April 17, 2025. Reminders- A. Menhorn will need to obtain her CPR and First Aid by an approved training cite by the end of her 90 days of employment, which would be July 14, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. Your program currently operates as a 5-star license, issued October 31, 2017. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 203, age ranging from 0-12 years of age for first shift care, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. As of April 14, 2026, your program’s compliance history was 90% The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Your last sanitation inspection was on January 29, 2026, with a superior rating with 14 demerits. Your last fire inspection was on October 24, 2025, approved for daytime care. Gina Sheppard, administrator, was present and available for consultation. Currently there are 169 children enrolled and 111 children present today, ages ranging from 0 to 5 years of age. A walk-through was completed today, and all approved indoor and outdoor space were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 8, infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. In space 9, infants and one year old children were transitioning from morning snack to free play. Proper handwashing was observed. In space 10, children were seated eating their morning snack. Morning snack consisted of sausage biscuit, applesauce and milk. In space 11, children were seated at the tables with their teachers playing and engaging in manipulatives. Children were observed playing with magnetic tiles, connecting blocks, and puzzles. In space 12 and space 6, children were playing on the playground. Children were engaged in a variety of gross motor play including but not limited to running, climbing the structure, and looking for birds to feed with the bird feeder and bird seed. In space 7 and space 5, children were engaged in group time where teachers were observed singing songs with the children. In space 3, children were participating in personal care routines and playing with toys including but not limited to blocks, baby dolls, and dinosaurs. In space 1, children were eating lunch. Teachers were sitting with the children and talking about the different foods on their plate. Lunch consisted of barbeque chicken, baked beans, roll, applesauce and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Three pieces of the black border surrounding the climbing equipment on the front playground was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 11, one Coppertone sunscreen was expired 03/2026. In space 1, one Boudreaux's Butt paste diaper cream had expired 02/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 865 A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information. In space 1, One Think Baby sunscreen did not have a written authorization form available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(9)(a-d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space 6, one child's medical action plan was not available for review with his Epi-Pen. .0801(b) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2026, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE, this serves as your signature, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Outdoor playground Today, 3 pieces of your black border on the front playground were broken. Broken plastics may cause a child to pinch or possibly cut their fingers. These pieces need to be replaced. Today you stated that you ordered extra mulch when you ordered your sand for the sandboxes three weeks ago. Today during our visit, you made a call to check on the status. With the recent weather the mulch needs to be fluffed, weeded, and more to be added to all of the playgrounds. There is a section on the back playground where the ground has washed away near the sidewalk. Today we discussed adding more surfacing to this area as this is a potential tripping hazard. You stated that you have already put into maintenance to get this area filled. The front infant playground needs to be mowed as the grass is starting to get tall. Medications Today, one Coppertone sunscreen from space 11 and one Boudreaux’s butt paste diaper cream from space 1, were expired and not returned or disposed of. In space 1, one Think Baby sunscreen did not have a permission form. In space 7, one emergency medication for an epi pen did not have an emergency medical action plan available for review. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. This plan is only needed for those children with the previously listed conditions All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested to you that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. QRIS- During today’s visit, G. Sheppard and I reviewed the requirements at each star level for Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today I provided TA and consultation regarding the Family and Community Engagement Standards CQI, and Professional Development Plans. The following documents were reviewed with Ms. Sheppard. 1) Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be received by October 1, 2026. 2) Staff/Child Ratio or Space Option: The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. Today I verified that the facility is currently meeting both enhanced staff/child ratios. 3) Staff Education Standards: Fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators must meet the desired star education standards. Ensure all staff education is accurately reflected in WORKS. Each staff member’s WORKS letter must be submitted along with your completed Staff Information and Education worksheet. 4) Family and Community Engagement: A copy of the Family and Community Engagement Standards was reviewed. The facility must meet the foundational practices and identified number additional options based on their desired star level. 5) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: Annual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI/PD) plans for administrators and staff members with caregiving responsibilities will be on file. The Facility will also have an annual CQI Plan. The plans will detail how to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal to improve the consistency and quality of daily experiences for all children. 6) Curriculum: You have selected the Creative Curriculum, 4th edition. You should start with the Training for Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum activities frequently use guided play. In guided play, a child pursues his/her interests within a caregiver-supported situation that reflects a program’s goals for learning. A caregiver provides materials of interest to a child and gently offers comments or actions that can broaden or deepen a child’s explorations. Experts view guided play as a middle ground between direct instruction and open-ended free play. Research indicates that guided play is more effective than free play in supporting goals for a child’s learning. The administrator shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. All lead teachers shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. 7) Formative assessment: We discussed the importance of using the formative assessment to inform your activity planning. You chose to use the Teaching Strategies Gold formative assessment. Teaching Strategies Gold is used to observe and rate their skills and knowledge in key developmental domains such as Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy Development, and Cognition. Educators use the developmental assessments to understand each child's current development, inform instruction, improve programs, and report on program outcomes at the state and federal levels. The assessment is based on ongoing, authentic observations of children in their natural daily routines and activities. I suggest sharing the websites of the curriculum and the formative assessment with your families. They can complete observations at home and partner with you when you share your ongoing assessment with them annually. Please keep the child’s assessment with anecdotal observations in an easily accessible file. I recommend you focus on a few each week. When you know what you’re looking for, you will become more purposeful with your observations of the children as they grow. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS- Water Testing- Your facilities water testing was on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three years. Lead-based Paint and Asbestos- Your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing as of April 17, 2025. Reminders- A. Menhorn will need to obtain her CPR and First Aid by an approved training cite by the end of her 90 days of employment, which would be July 14, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 111 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. Your program currently operates as a 5-star license, issued October 31, 2017. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 203, age ranging from 0-12 years of age for first shift care, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. As of April 14, 2026, your program’s compliance history was 90% The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Your last sanitation inspection was on January 29, 2026, with a superior rating with 14 demerits. Your last fire inspection was on October 24, 2025, approved for daytime care. Gina Sheppard, administrator, was present and available for consultation. Currently there are 169 children enrolled and 111 children present today, ages ranging from 0 to 5 years of age. A walk-through was completed today, and all approved indoor and outdoor space were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 8, infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. In space 9, infants and one year old children were transitioning from morning snack to free play. Proper handwashing was observed. In space 10, children were seated eating their morning snack. Morning snack consisted of sausage biscuit, applesauce and milk. In space 11, children were seated at the tables with their teachers playing and engaging in manipulatives. Children were observed playing with magnetic tiles, connecting blocks, and puzzles. In space 12 and space 6, children were playing on the playground. Children were engaged in a variety of gross motor play including but not limited to running, climbing the structure, and looking for birds to feed with the bird feeder and bird seed. In space 7 and space 5, children were engaged in group time where teachers were observed singing songs with the children. In space 3, children were participating in personal care routines and playing with toys including but not limited to blocks, baby dolls, and dinosaurs. In space 1, children were eating lunch. Teachers were sitting with the children and talking about the different foods on their plate. Lunch consisted of barbeque chicken, baked beans, roll, applesauce and milk. Files for new staff were reviewed. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Three pieces of the black border surrounding the climbing equipment on the front playground was broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 11, one Coppertone sunscreen was expired 03/2026. In space 1, one Boudreaux's Butt paste diaper cream had expired 02/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 865 A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information. In space 1, One Think Baby sunscreen did not have a written authorization form available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(9)(a-d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space 6, one child's medical action plan was not available for review with his Epi-Pen. .0801(b) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2026, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE, this serves as your signature, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Outdoor playground Today, 3 pieces of your black border on the front playground were broken. Broken plastics may cause a child to pinch or possibly cut their fingers. These pieces need to be replaced. Today you stated that you ordered extra mulch when you ordered your sand for the sandboxes three weeks ago. Today during our visit, you made a call to check on the status. With the recent weather the mulch needs to be fluffed, weeded, and more to be added to all of the playgrounds. There is a section on the back playground where the ground has washed away near the sidewalk. Today we discussed adding more surfacing to this area as this is a potential tripping hazard. You stated that you have already put into maintenance to get this area filled. The front infant playground needs to be mowed as the grass is starting to get tall. Medications Today, one Coppertone sunscreen from space 11 and one Boudreaux’s butt paste diaper cream from space 1, were expired and not returned or disposed of. In space 1, one Think Baby sunscreen did not have a permission form. In space 7, one emergency medication for an epi pen did not have an emergency medical action plan available for review. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. This plan is only needed for those children with the previously listed conditions All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested to you that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. QRIS- During today’s visit, G. Sheppard and I reviewed the requirements at each star level for Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today I provided TA and consultation regarding the Family and Community Engagement Standards CQI, and Professional Development Plans. The following documents were reviewed with Ms. Sheppard. 1) Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be received by October 1, 2026. 2) Staff/Child Ratio or Space Option: The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. Today I verified that the facility is currently meeting both enhanced staff/child ratios. 3) Staff Education Standards: Fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators must meet the desired star education standards. Ensure all staff education is accurately reflected in WORKS. Each staff member’s WORKS letter must be submitted along with your completed Staff Information and Education worksheet. 4) Family and Community Engagement: A copy of the Family and Community Engagement Standards was reviewed. The facility must meet the foundational practices and identified number additional options based on their desired star level. 5) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: Annual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI/PD) plans for administrators and staff members with caregiving responsibilities will be on file. The Facility will also have an annual CQI Plan. The plans will detail how to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal to improve the consistency and quality of daily experiences for all children. 6) Curriculum: You have selected the Creative Curriculum, 4th edition. You should start with the Training for Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum activities frequently use guided play. In guided play, a child pursues his/her interests within a caregiver-supported situation that reflects a program’s goals for learning. A caregiver provides materials of interest to a child and gently offers comments or actions that can broaden or deepen a child’s explorations. Experts view guided play as a middle ground between direct instruction and open-ended free play. Research indicates that guided play is more effective than free play in supporting goals for a child’s learning. The administrator shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. All lead teachers shall participate in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 of this Chapter and Rules .3211, .3212, .3213, .3214, .3215, .3216 and .3218 of this Section. 7) Formative assessment: We discussed the importance of using the formative assessment to inform your activity planning. You chose to use the Teaching Strategies Gold formative assessment. Teaching Strategies Gold is used to observe and rate their skills and knowledge in key developmental domains such as Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy Development, and Cognition. Educators use the developmental assessments to understand each child's current development, inform instruction, improve programs, and report on program outcomes at the state and federal levels. The assessment is based on ongoing, authentic observations of children in their natural daily routines and activities. I suggest sharing the websites of the curriculum and the formative assessment with your families. They can complete observations at home and partner with you when you share your ongoing assessment with them annually. Please keep the child’s assessment with anecdotal observations in an easily accessible file. I recommend you focus on a few each week. When you know what you’re looking for, you will become more purposeful with your observations of the children as they grow. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS- Water Testing- Your facilities water testing was on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three years. Lead-based Paint and Asbestos- Your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing as of April 17, 2025. Reminders- A. Menhorn will need to obtain her CPR and First Aid by an approved training cite by the end of her 90 days of employment, which would be July 14, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 98 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 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 visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance was conducted on October 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 28, 2025, with an Approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 24, 2025. Your facility was approved for 1st shift care, enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of October 28, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 28, 2025, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Tammy Ross, Childcare Consultant, assisted with today’s visit. Due to travel time, we arrived at your facility at 10:15am. Administrator, Gina Shepard, and Assistant Administrator, Jacqueline Wilson were present and available for consultation. Ms. Shepard assisted me with paperwork review and Ms. Wilson accompanied Ms. Ross as she completed a walkthrough and observations of the facility. There are twelve approved classrooms, ten classrooms were operating with one hundred and thirty-eight children enrolled and ninety-eight children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised, and staff child ratios were being met in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep checks are being maintained. There were two infants asleep in their assigned cribs. Other infants were on the floor scooting, exploring, playing with nesting cups, or lying on their tummy with a book. The two groups of one-year old children were combined in space #1 and the two groups of two-year-old children were also combined in space #3. These children were observed eating lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken tenders, green beans, pineapples, and milk. After lunch, they completed handwashing and bathroom routines. The two groups preschool children, aged 4-5, in spaces #5 and #6 were observed participating in free choice activities, including a group art activity which consisted of making a spider web with paint and yarn. The children were also engaged in other free choice activities such as the library center, the writing center, block, dramatic play, sand and water play. The were two groups of three-year-old children. In space #9, they were sitting at the table playing with table toys as they waited for lunch. In space #10, they were observed participating in gross motor activities such as dancing, stretching, and exercising. The two groups of NC Pre-k were engaged in free play activities such as playing with the water table, building with blocks, looking at insects in science area, sorting letters, playing with shapes on the light table, coloring on paper with pencils, molding playdough, and many other activities. Children appeared familiar with their daily routine. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring - The NC Pre-K requirements in Section .3000 of the Child Care Rules were monitored for compliance today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Children in this program attend the required 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed in children’s files and on the Teaching Strategies GOLD website. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2025-2026 has not been completed. This information will be reviewed during your next visit. Health and safety trainings were monitored, and requirements were met. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for school aged children assigned to space #7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Indoor space #4 had a hole in the wall. Indoor space #9 had a torn rug and the wall stripping along the baseline was not attached to the wall. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. Any violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Monday, November 10, 2025, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-732-0183 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Comments Regarding Violations Cited Today: Activity Plans- A current lesson plan in space #7 was not available; Ms. Wilson printed and posted correct lesson immediately. When conducting walk-throughs, ensure lesson plans are available, current, and staff are following their lesson plans/incorporating activities related to the plan/theme. Safe Indoor Environment - All equipment and materials should always be in good repair. By creating and maintaining a safe environment, you provide children with the security they need to develop. You also provide families with peace of mind they deserve to adequately focus on work or other life needs. Children should feel and be safe everywhere on campus, in the rest rooms, hallways, on field trips, and on the playground. Feeling safe makes learning possible. Caregivers can help a child feel safe, secure, and supported by acknowledging and responding sensitively to children's cues/signals and supporting children's secure attachment through consistent and warm nurturing relationships. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 2, and you plan to apply for a rated license by June 2026. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Annual Childcare Immunization Report Due 11/15 The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Report Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. Reminders: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, printed and signed. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 98 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 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 visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance was conducted on October 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 28, 2025, with an Approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 24, 2025. Your facility was approved for 1st shift care, enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of October 28, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 28, 2025, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Tammy Ross, Childcare Consultant, assisted with today’s visit. Due to travel time, we arrived at your facility at 10:15am. Administrator, Gina Shepard, and Assistant Administrator, Jacqueline Wilson were present and available for consultation. Ms. Shepard assisted me with paperwork review and Ms. Wilson accompanied Ms. Ross as she completed a walkthrough and observations of the facility. There are twelve approved classrooms, ten classrooms were operating with one hundred and thirty-eight children enrolled and ninety-eight children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised, and staff child ratios were being met in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep checks are being maintained. There were two infants asleep in their assigned cribs. Other infants were on the floor scooting, exploring, playing with nesting cups, or lying on their tummy with a book. The two groups of one-year old children were combined in space #1 and the two groups of two-year-old children were also combined in space #3. These children were observed eating lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken tenders, green beans, pineapples, and milk. After lunch, they completed handwashing and bathroom routines. The two groups preschool children, aged 4-5, in spaces #5 and #6 were observed participating in free choice activities, including a group art activity which consisted of making a spider web with paint and yarn. The children were also engaged in other free choice activities such as the library center, the writing center, block, dramatic play, sand and water play. The were two groups of three-year-old children. In space #9, they were sitting at the table playing with table toys as they waited for lunch. In space #10, they were observed participating in gross motor activities such as dancing, stretching, and exercising. The two groups of NC Pre-k were engaged in free play activities such as playing with the water table, building with blocks, looking at insects in science area, sorting letters, playing with shapes on the light table, coloring on paper with pencils, molding playdough, and many other activities. Children appeared familiar with their daily routine. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring - The NC Pre-K requirements in Section .3000 of the Child Care Rules were monitored for compliance today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Children in this program attend the required 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed in children’s files and on the Teaching Strategies GOLD website. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2025-2026 has not been completed. This information will be reviewed during your next visit. Health and safety trainings were monitored, and requirements were met. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for school aged children assigned to space #7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Indoor space #4 had a hole in the wall. Indoor space #9 had a torn rug and the wall stripping along the baseline was not attached to the wall. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. Any violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Monday, November 10, 2025, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-732-0183 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Comments Regarding Violations Cited Today: Activity Plans- A current lesson plan in space #7 was not available; Ms. Wilson printed and posted correct lesson immediately. When conducting walk-throughs, ensure lesson plans are available, current, and staff are following their lesson plans/incorporating activities related to the plan/theme. Safe Indoor Environment - All equipment and materials should always be in good repair. By creating and maintaining a safe environment, you provide children with the security they need to develop. You also provide families with peace of mind they deserve to adequately focus on work or other life needs. Children should feel and be safe everywhere on campus, in the rest rooms, hallways, on field trips, and on the playground. Feeling safe makes learning possible. Caregivers can help a child feel safe, secure, and supported by acknowledging and responding sensitively to children's cues/signals and supporting children's secure attachment through consistent and warm nurturing relationships. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 2, and you plan to apply for a rated license by June 2026. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Annual Childcare Immunization Report Due 11/15 The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Report Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. Reminders: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, printed and signed. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 98 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 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 visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance was conducted on October 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 28, 2025, with an Approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 24, 2025. Your facility was approved for 1st shift care, enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of October 28, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 28, 2025, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Tammy Ross, Childcare Consultant, assisted with today’s visit. Due to travel time, we arrived at your facility at 10:15am. Administrator, Gina Shepard, and Assistant Administrator, Jacqueline Wilson were present and available for consultation. Ms. Shepard assisted me with paperwork review and Ms. Wilson accompanied Ms. Ross as she completed a walkthrough and observations of the facility. There are twelve approved classrooms, ten classrooms were operating with one hundred and thirty-eight children enrolled and ninety-eight children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised, and staff child ratios were being met in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep checks are being maintained. There were two infants asleep in their assigned cribs. Other infants were on the floor scooting, exploring, playing with nesting cups, or lying on their tummy with a book. The two groups of one-year old children were combined in space #1 and the two groups of two-year-old children were also combined in space #3. These children were observed eating lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken tenders, green beans, pineapples, and milk. After lunch, they completed handwashing and bathroom routines. The two groups preschool children, aged 4-5, in spaces #5 and #6 were observed participating in free choice activities, including a group art activity which consisted of making a spider web with paint and yarn. The children were also engaged in other free choice activities such as the library center, the writing center, block, dramatic play, sand and water play. The were two groups of three-year-old children. In space #9, they were sitting at the table playing with table toys as they waited for lunch. In space #10, they were observed participating in gross motor activities such as dancing, stretching, and exercising. The two groups of NC Pre-k were engaged in free play activities such as playing with the water table, building with blocks, looking at insects in science area, sorting letters, playing with shapes on the light table, coloring on paper with pencils, molding playdough, and many other activities. Children appeared familiar with their daily routine. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring - The NC Pre-K requirements in Section .3000 of the Child Care Rules were monitored for compliance today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Children in this program attend the required 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed in children’s files and on the Teaching Strategies GOLD website. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2025-2026 has not been completed. This information will be reviewed during your next visit. Health and safety trainings were monitored, and requirements were met. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for school aged children assigned to space #7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Indoor space #4 had a hole in the wall. Indoor space #9 had a torn rug and the wall stripping along the baseline was not attached to the wall. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. Any violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Monday, November 10, 2025, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-732-0183 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Comments Regarding Violations Cited Today: Activity Plans- A current lesson plan in space #7 was not available; Ms. Wilson printed and posted correct lesson immediately. When conducting walk-throughs, ensure lesson plans are available, current, and staff are following their lesson plans/incorporating activities related to the plan/theme. Safe Indoor Environment - All equipment and materials should always be in good repair. By creating and maintaining a safe environment, you provide children with the security they need to develop. You also provide families with peace of mind they deserve to adequately focus on work or other life needs. Children should feel and be safe everywhere on campus, in the rest rooms, hallways, on field trips, and on the playground. Feeling safe makes learning possible. Caregivers can help a child feel safe, secure, and supported by acknowledging and responding sensitively to children's cues/signals and supporting children's secure attachment through consistent and warm nurturing relationships. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 2, and you plan to apply for a rated license by June 2026. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Annual Childcare Immunization Report Due 11/15 The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Report Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. Reminders: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, printed and signed. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 98 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 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 visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance was conducted on October 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 28, 2025, with an Approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 24, 2025. Your facility was approved for 1st shift care, enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of October 28, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 28, 2025, and New Beginnings Child Care Center III, Inc. was listed as current-active. Tammy Ross, Childcare Consultant, assisted with today’s visit. Due to travel time, we arrived at your facility at 10:15am. Administrator, Gina Shepard, and Assistant Administrator, Jacqueline Wilson were present and available for consultation. Ms. Shepard assisted me with paperwork review and Ms. Wilson accompanied Ms. Ross as she completed a walkthrough and observations of the facility. There are twelve approved classrooms, ten classrooms were operating with one hundred and thirty-eight children enrolled and ninety-eight children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised, and staff child ratios were being met in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep checks are being maintained. There were two infants asleep in their assigned cribs. Other infants were on the floor scooting, exploring, playing with nesting cups, or lying on their tummy with a book. The two groups of one-year old children were combined in space #1 and the two groups of two-year-old children were also combined in space #3. These children were observed eating lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken tenders, green beans, pineapples, and milk. After lunch, they completed handwashing and bathroom routines. The two groups preschool children, aged 4-5, in spaces #5 and #6 were observed participating in free choice activities, including a group art activity which consisted of making a spider web with paint and yarn. The children were also engaged in other free choice activities such as the library center, the writing center, block, dramatic play, sand and water play. The were two groups of three-year-old children. In space #9, they were sitting at the table playing with table toys as they waited for lunch. In space #10, they were observed participating in gross motor activities such as dancing, stretching, and exercising. The two groups of NC Pre-k were engaged in free play activities such as playing with the water table, building with blocks, looking at insects in science area, sorting letters, playing with shapes on the light table, coloring on paper with pencils, molding playdough, and many other activities. Children appeared familiar with their daily routine. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring - The NC Pre-K requirements in Section .3000 of the Child Care Rules were monitored for compliance today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Children in this program attend the required 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed in children’s files and on the Teaching Strategies GOLD website. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2025-2026 has not been completed. This information will be reviewed during your next visit. Health and safety trainings were monitored, and requirements were met. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for school aged children assigned to space #7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Indoor space #4 had a hole in the wall. Indoor space #9 had a torn rug and the wall stripping along the baseline was not attached to the wall. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. Any violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Monday, November 10, 2025, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-732-0183 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Comments Regarding Violations Cited Today: Activity Plans- A current lesson plan in space #7 was not available; Ms. Wilson printed and posted correct lesson immediately. When conducting walk-throughs, ensure lesson plans are available, current, and staff are following their lesson plans/incorporating activities related to the plan/theme. Safe Indoor Environment - All equipment and materials should always be in good repair. By creating and maintaining a safe environment, you provide children with the security they need to develop. You also provide families with peace of mind they deserve to adequately focus on work or other life needs. Children should feel and be safe everywhere on campus, in the rest rooms, hallways, on field trips, and on the playground. Feeling safe makes learning possible. Caregivers can help a child feel safe, secure, and supported by acknowledging and responding sensitively to children's cues/signals and supporting children's secure attachment through consistent and warm nurturing relationships. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 2, and you plan to apply for a rated license by June 2026. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on September 26, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Annual Childcare Immunization Report Due 11/15 The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Report Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. Reminders: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, printed and signed. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. 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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0825-198L Visit Date: 8/20/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 8/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding the alleged violation of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that children are not adequately supervised. There are concerns that children are not treated in a nurturing and caring manner. The program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued October 31, 2017. The restrictions on the permit include a capacity of 230 children at any time with an approved age range of 0–12-year-olds, approved for first shift only, and meeting enhanced space and ratios. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of August 20, 2025. In addition to the allegation, Staff /Child Ratios, Adequate/Approved Space, and Permit Restrictions were monitored, and requirements were met. Limited monitoring occurred. You, Gina Shepard, center administrator, were present, assisted with the investigation, and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. There are one hundred and fifteen (115) children enrolled and eighty (80) children ranging in age from zero (0) to ten (10) were present today. Today, observations were conducted in the indoor and outdoor environments. Infants were receiving routine care based on their individual needs. All other children were at naptime. Soft music was playing, and appropriate lighting was observed. Investigation: The allegations were reviewed with you and the assistant director. You both were given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. Findings: Allegation #1 There are concerns that children are not adequately supervised. You, Gina Shepard, Administrator, reported staff members are not allowed to use cell phones for personal use while caring for children. You, Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, reported staff members are not allowed to use cell phones for personal use while caring for children. Four (4) staff members interviewed separately and privately reported that all children were supervised while in care. I interviewed the administrators and staff members individually and privately. The administrators and the staff members reported no issues of children being inadequately supervised. I viewed camera footage for August 15, 2025, from 8:00am until 10:30am. On August 15, 2025, a staff member in indoor space # 12 was sitting in a rocking chair on her cell phone from 10:25am until 10:30am, while one (1) infant was on the carpet for tummy time. Based on your information, reporters’ information, staff information, and my investigation, this allegation is confirmed. Allegation #2 There are concerns that children are not treated in a nurturing and caring manner. You, Gina Shepard, Administrator, and Assistant Administrator, J. Wilson, reported that all children are treated in a nurturing and caring manner. Staff members interviewed reported that all children are treated in a nurturing and caring manner. I interviewed the administrators and staff members individually and privately. The administrators and the staff members reported all children are treated in a nurturing and caring manner. I viewed camera footage from August 4, 2025, through August 15, 2025, and all children were treated in a nurturing and caring manner. Based on your information, reporters’ information, staff information, and my investigation, this allegation is unconfirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 15, 2025, from 10:25am until 10:30am, a staff member in indoor space #12 was on her personal cell phone not supervising children in care. .1801(a)(1-5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, September 3, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 will be conducted. An administrative action may be issued based on a confirmed allegation AND (if applicable) a return visit will be made to verify correction of the violation. Technical Assistance: Supervision: 10A NCAC 09 .1801 – Requires that children are adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision means: (1) Staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) Staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) Staff must know where each child is located and be aware of children’s activities at all times; (4) Staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child; Supervising children is a critical component of ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. Staff must be actively engaged at all times for this to occur. I encourage you to review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision with all your staff. As discussed, supervision is paramount to quality child care as it is basic to the safety of children and the prevention of injury while maintaining quality child care. Parents have a contract with the facility and its staff to supervise their children. The importance of supervision protects children from physical injury. Nurturing Care and Treatment: Each child should be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child’s developmental needs. Staff should protect children from threats, give them opportunities for early learning, through interactions that are emotionally supportive and responsive. Some examples of nurturing behavior are being fully present in your interactions with children (verbally and non-verbally), validating their feelings, providing physical affection and comfort when sought, laughing and playing games, providing safe mental, physical and social challenges that promote healthy growth and development. Children who are adequately nurtured feel more secure, which leads to the healthy development of self-esteem. Nurturing care is essential for child development and lays the foundation for life-long health and well-being and builds human capital in the child today, the adolescent and adult tomorrow, and in the next generation in the future. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have questions, you have my contact information. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0825-198L Visit Date: 8/20/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 8/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding the alleged violation of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that children are not adequately supervised. There are concerns that children are not treated in a nurturing and caring manner. The program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued October 31, 2017. The restrictions on the permit include a capacity of 230 children at any time with an approved age range of 0–12-year-olds, approved for first shift only, and meeting enhanced space and ratios. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of August 20, 2025. In addition to the allegation, Staff /Child Ratios, Adequate/Approved Space, and Permit Restrictions were monitored, and requirements were met. Limited monitoring occurred. You, Gina Shepard, center administrator, were present, assisted with the investigation, and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. There are one hundred and fifteen (115) children enrolled and eighty (80) children ranging in age from zero (0) to ten (10) were present today. Today, observations were conducted in the indoor and outdoor environments. Infants were receiving routine care based on their individual needs. All other children were at naptime. Soft music was playing, and appropriate lighting was observed. Investigation: The allegations were reviewed with you and the assistant director. You both were given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. Findings: Allegation #1 There are concerns that children are not adequately supervised. You, Gina Shepard, Administrator, reported staff members are not allowed to use cell phones for personal use while caring for children. You, Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, reported staff members are not allowed to use cell phones for personal use while caring for children. Four (4) staff members interviewed separately and privately reported that all children were supervised while in care. I interviewed the administrators and staff members individually and privately. The administrators and the staff members reported no issues of children being inadequately supervised. I viewed camera footage for August 15, 2025, from 8:00am until 10:30am. On August 15, 2025, a staff member in indoor space # 12 was sitting in a rocking chair on her cell phone from 10:25am until 10:30am, while one (1) infant was on the carpet for tummy time. Based on your information, reporters’ information, staff information, and my investigation, this allegation is confirmed. Allegation #2 There are concerns that children are not treated in a nurturing and caring manner. You, Gina Shepard, Administrator, and Assistant Administrator, J. Wilson, reported that all children are treated in a nurturing and caring manner. Staff members interviewed reported that all children are treated in a nurturing and caring manner. I interviewed the administrators and staff members individually and privately. The administrators and the staff members reported all children are treated in a nurturing and caring manner. I viewed camera footage from August 4, 2025, through August 15, 2025, and all children were treated in a nurturing and caring manner. Based on your information, reporters’ information, staff information, and my investigation, this allegation is unconfirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 15, 2025, from 10:25am until 10:30am, a staff member in indoor space #12 was on her personal cell phone not supervising children in care. .1801(a)(1-5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, September 3, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 will be conducted. An administrative action may be issued based on a confirmed allegation AND (if applicable) a return visit will be made to verify correction of the violation. Technical Assistance: Supervision: 10A NCAC 09 .1801 – Requires that children are adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision means: (1) Staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) Staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) Staff must know where each child is located and be aware of children’s activities at all times; (4) Staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child; Supervising children is a critical component of ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. Staff must be actively engaged at all times for this to occur. I encourage you to review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision with all your staff. As discussed, supervision is paramount to quality child care as it is basic to the safety of children and the prevention of injury while maintaining quality child care. Parents have a contract with the facility and its staff to supervise their children. The importance of supervision protects children from physical injury. Nurturing Care and Treatment: Each child should be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child’s developmental needs. Staff should protect children from threats, give them opportunities for early learning, through interactions that are emotionally supportive and responsive. Some examples of nurturing behavior are being fully present in your interactions with children (verbally and non-verbally), validating their feelings, providing physical affection and comfort when sought, laughing and playing games, providing safe mental, physical and social challenges that promote healthy growth and development. Children who are adequately nurtured feel more secure, which leads to the healthy development of self-esteem. Nurturing care is essential for child development and lays the foundation for life-long health and well-being and builds human capital in the child today, the adolescent and adult tomorrow, and in the next generation in the future. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have questions, you have my contact information. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0820-107L Visit Date: 7/15/2025 Number Present: 75 Completed Date: 7/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information about allegations of violations of giving an infant the wrong breast milk bottle. The program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued October 31, 2017, earning six (6) points in Staff Education, six (6) points in Program Standards, and one (1) Quality Point for a Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include 1st shift care and the facility meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance was conducted on October 30, 2024. According to the NC Secretary of State website, New Beginnings Child Care Center, III, Inc. was current and active. The Administrator, Gina Shepard, was present and available for consultation. The allegation is as follows: There is a concern that an infant was given the wrong bottle of breast milk. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored and found to be in compliance. Video camera footage is not available to review after thirty (30) days. I visited both infant classrooms to complete observations and interviews. There were eleven (11) infants enrolled and six (6) present today. The children’s ages ranged from two (2) months old to ten (10) months old. There were two (2) staff members present in the classrooms. The children were observed receiving care based on individual need, which included diapering, feeding and napping routines. Several of the infants were also observed on the carpet playing with soft toys. The administrator reported an infant in Infant Classroom #2 was given approximately half an ounce of breast milk that was meant for another infant. The administrator spoke with both staff members, reviewed camera footage, and contacted all parents involved. Staff members were interviewed to find out the details of how the incident occurred. The camera footage did not show the feeding area. The administrator contacted the parent of the breast milk that had been given; apologized for the incident and verified the type of milk and any dietary information or medications that may have been exposed to the infant that received the milk. The administrator explained to the parent of the child who received the wrong breast milk what had happened and provided them with an incident report. Today, the administrator provided a copy of the incident report completed on May 22, 2025. The staff member involved in this incident reported that they had given the wrong bottle of breast milk to an infant. Based on this information, observations, and information received, the finding regarding an infant receiving the wrong bottle the allegation was confirmed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1887 Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. On May 21, 2025, an infant was given the wrong bottle of breast milk. The infant was served a bottle that was not labeled with their name. .0902(d) 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. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. Any violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-732-0183 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was documented related to nutrition for infants and toddlers in childcare rule .0902 (d). Ensuring Correct bottle for each child: Each infant shall be served only formula, breast milk, and bottles labeled with their individual name. Before feeding a bottle to an infant, use name to face recognition to ensure you are giving the correct bottle to the correct child. If a child has been mistakenly fed another child’s bottle of expressed breast milk, the possible exposure to HIV or other infectious diseases should be treated just as if an accidental exposure to other body fluids had occurred. The provider should 1. Inform the mother who expressed the breast milk of the bottle switch, and ask the following: • When the breast milk was expressed and how it was handled prior to being delivered to the caretaker or facility • Whether she has ever had an HIV test and, if so, would she be willing to share the results with the parents of the child given the incorrect milk • If she does not know whether she has ever been tested for HIV, would she be willing to contact her physician and find out if she has been tested • If she has never been tested for HIV, would she be willing to have one and share the results with the parents of the other child 2. Discuss the mistaken milk with the parents of the child who was given the wrong bottle • Inform them that their child was given another child’s bottle of expressed breast milk • Inform them that the risk of transmission of HIV is very small • Encourage the parents to notify the child’s physician of the exposure • Provide the family with information on when the milk was expressed and how the milk was handled prior to it being delivered to the caretaker so that the parents may inform their own physician • Inform the parents that their child should soon undergo a baseline test for HIV At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, signed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 this routine unannounced visit. Limited monitoring occurred. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings Child Care Center III and the status of the Secretary of State is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 26, 2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last approved fire inspection was November 6, 2025. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of April 23, 2025. Gina Shepard, Administrator, was also present. Ten classrooms are operating with one hundred and forty-eight children enrolled and one hundred six children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised, and staff child ratios were being met in the classrooms. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep checks are being maintained. Together, there were eight infants present. Seven of the eight infants were on the floor scooting, exploring, playing with nesting cups, or lying on their tummy with a book. The two groups of one-year olds were combined and were transitioning from outdoor play to indoors. They were washing hands and preparing for lunch. Proper hand washing techniques and procedures were observed. The two groups of two-year-olds were engaged in outdoor free play. Initially, they were running around, swinging, sliding, throwing a frisbee, etc. and later they all sat along the plastic border for a water break. The two groups of NC Pre-k were engaged in free play activities such as playing with the water table, building with blocks, looking at insects in science area, sorting letters, playing with shapes on the light table, coloring on paper with pencils, molding playdough, and many other activities. Children appeared familiar with their daily routine. The two groups of three-year-olds were molding or playing with playdough and the other group was beginning to paint. The last group of preschoolers were having a birthday party for a staff member. Lunch today consists of cheeseburgers, corn, peaches and milk. Activity Plans- Lesson plan in one group was not available. When conducting walk-throughs, ensure lesson plans are available, current, and staff are following their lesson plans/incorporating activities related to the plan/theme. Four new staff members have been employed since the last monitoring visit. Applicable paperwork was reviewed today. Water testing results have been conducted, and you are exempt from paint and asbestos testing due to the age of the building. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground #3, the the metal ties on the bottom of the chain link fence were were open, sharp and accessible to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Information for current staff and new staff has not been completed in ABCMS for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by May 4, 2025. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected, and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: Ensure a safe indoor and outdoor environment is provided for the children. On playground #3, close the metal ties on the bottom of the chain link fence, as they were open, sharp and accessible to the children. ABCMS- As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Additional Information- Space#5- On February 19, 2025, there was an electrical fire in classroom #5. New flooring has been installed, walls have been painted, and materials have been cleaned. The room will be used once it is arranged and setup for children. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 this routine unannounced visit. Limited monitoring occurred. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings Child Care Center III and the status of the Secretary of State is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 26, 2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last approved fire inspection was November 6, 2025. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of April 23, 2025. Gina Shepard, Administrator, was also present. Ten classrooms are operating with one hundred and forty-eight children enrolled and one hundred six children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised, and staff child ratios were being met in the classrooms. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep checks are being maintained. Together, there were eight infants present. Seven of the eight infants were on the floor scooting, exploring, playing with nesting cups, or lying on their tummy with a book. The two groups of one-year olds were combined and were transitioning from outdoor play to indoors. They were washing hands and preparing for lunch. Proper hand washing techniques and procedures were observed. The two groups of two-year-olds were engaged in outdoor free play. Initially, they were running around, swinging, sliding, throwing a frisbee, etc. and later they all sat along the plastic border for a water break. The two groups of NC Pre-k were engaged in free play activities such as playing with the water table, building with blocks, looking at insects in science area, sorting letters, playing with shapes on the light table, coloring on paper with pencils, molding playdough, and many other activities. Children appeared familiar with their daily routine. The two groups of three-year-olds were molding or playing with playdough and the other group was beginning to paint. The last group of preschoolers were having a birthday party for a staff member. Lunch today consists of cheeseburgers, corn, peaches and milk. Activity Plans- Lesson plan in one group was not available. When conducting walk-throughs, ensure lesson plans are available, current, and staff are following their lesson plans/incorporating activities related to the plan/theme. Four new staff members have been employed since the last monitoring visit. Applicable paperwork was reviewed today. Water testing results have been conducted, and you are exempt from paint and asbestos testing due to the age of the building. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground #3, the the metal ties on the bottom of the chain link fence were were open, sharp and accessible to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Information for current staff and new staff has not been completed in ABCMS for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by May 4, 2025. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected, and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: Ensure a safe indoor and outdoor environment is provided for the children. On playground #3, close the metal ties on the bottom of the chain link fence, as they were open, sharp and accessible to the children. ABCMS- As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Additional Information- Space#5- On February 19, 2025, there was an electrical fire in classroom #5. New flooring has been installed, walls have been painted, and materials have been cleaned. The room will be used once it is arranged and setup for children. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 this routine unannounced visit. Limited monitoring occurred. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings Child Care Center III and the status of the Secretary of State is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 26, 2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last approved fire inspection was November 6, 2025. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of April 23, 2025. Gina Shepard, Administrator, was also present. Ten classrooms are operating with one hundred and forty-eight children enrolled and one hundred six children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised, and staff child ratios were being met in the classrooms. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep checks are being maintained. Together, there were eight infants present. Seven of the eight infants were on the floor scooting, exploring, playing with nesting cups, or lying on their tummy with a book. The two groups of one-year olds were combined and were transitioning from outdoor play to indoors. They were washing hands and preparing for lunch. Proper hand washing techniques and procedures were observed. The two groups of two-year-olds were engaged in outdoor free play. Initially, they were running around, swinging, sliding, throwing a frisbee, etc. and later they all sat along the plastic border for a water break. The two groups of NC Pre-k were engaged in free play activities such as playing with the water table, building with blocks, looking at insects in science area, sorting letters, playing with shapes on the light table, coloring on paper with pencils, molding playdough, and many other activities. Children appeared familiar with their daily routine. The two groups of three-year-olds were molding or playing with playdough and the other group was beginning to paint. The last group of preschoolers were having a birthday party for a staff member. Lunch today consists of cheeseburgers, corn, peaches and milk. Activity Plans- Lesson plan in one group was not available. When conducting walk-throughs, ensure lesson plans are available, current, and staff are following their lesson plans/incorporating activities related to the plan/theme. Four new staff members have been employed since the last monitoring visit. Applicable paperwork was reviewed today. Water testing results have been conducted, and you are exempt from paint and asbestos testing due to the age of the building. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground #3, the the metal ties on the bottom of the chain link fence were were open, sharp and accessible to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Information for current staff and new staff has not been completed in ABCMS for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by May 4, 2025. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected, and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: Ensure a safe indoor and outdoor environment is provided for the children. On playground #3, close the metal ties on the bottom of the chain link fence, as they were open, sharp and accessible to the children. ABCMS- As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Additional Information- Space#5- On February 19, 2025, there was an electrical fire in classroom #5. New flooring has been installed, walls have been painted, and materials have been cleaned. The room will be used once it is arranged and setup for children. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 555 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 04:25 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 04:35 PM 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 this annual compliance visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings Child Care Center III and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on October 29, 2024 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 17, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on May 8, 2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last approved fire inspection was October 11, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of October 30, 2024. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager accompanied during the walk through and provided the required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, was also present. Eleven classrooms are operating with one hundred and thirty-five children enrolled and ninety-five children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised. Today, was Wacky Tacky day so the children and staff dressed up. Throughout the center, seasonal and child friendly displays such as ghosts, pumpkins, leaves, acorns, etc. were observed. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep charts are being maintained. One infant was napping, one was being bottle fed, one was being held, and three were scooting, exploring, or lying under a play gym. The one- and two-year-olds were engaged in indoor free play and later outdoor free play. They were putting together puzzles, climbing, walked around, looking at books, and rolling round in the cozy area. Outdoors, there were observed swinging, climbing, sliding, riding on push/pull toys, throwing balls, and running around. The preschool groups were engaged in outdoor free play in activities such as climbing, sliding, running around track, writing with chalk, etc. Indoors I observed a staff member read a book to one group and another group was engaged in circle time activities. Lunch planned for today consists of BBQ chicken, potato salad, green beans, apple slices or peaches, bread, and milk. Children’s files were reviewed today. There are twenty-three staff members; five of the twenty-three are newly hired. There are two staff members that are working on their Health and Safety trainings. They must be completed within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of their employment. Water testing results were received September 26, 2024. You will complete the paint and asbestos testing within the next 30 days. 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 last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not available in classroom spaces #2, #6, and #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In classroom #9, art materials were not available and two related activities are not available in library. .0510(d)(1) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In classroom space 1, the floors, specifically around the areas rugs have a collection of dirt and need cleaning. The rugs and climber carpet are dirty. In classroom space 3 and 4, the walls, shelves, etc. are dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground space 1, there is a protruding bolt on the fall zone. On playground space 3, the fence surrounding the ac units is swaying in toward the play space exposing the sharp twist/knuckle where child line up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A diaper ointment was located in an unlocked cabinet under a diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Hearing screening in needed for two children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program .3005 (a)(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. One staff member was hired on July 22, 2024 and hasn't completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before November 9, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Technical Assistance was provided related to following violations: Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. You stated corrections were needed such as batteries were out on an emergency lights and a couple of other items. You have contacted fire to request a reinspection. Child care rule .0304 Corrections: Staff indicated rugs are cleaned on a routine basis. Today, I observed rugs that are stained or extremely dirty. Steam clean or replace two rugs in the classroom space 1 and rugs in space 3. The carpet on the climber in space 1 is dirty and needs replacing or steam cleaning. Ensure water play activities is available weekly to each group. Sandbox needs covering daily. NC Pre-K- There are two classrooms spaces that are utilized for NC Pre-K program. Hearing screenings are missing for two children. Additional monitoring to include the Monitoring Tool will occur during the next visit. Rules- Proposed new rules will be available and for review in the spring 2025. The 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) are coming. Begin now to prepare. DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) If you have a concern with Behaviors in Classroom? You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. Call 1-888-600-1685, Option 1. There will also be opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. Guidance is about building an encouraging setting for every person in the group. It means helping young children understand they can learn from their mistakes, and it starts with showing them how. To give this help successfully, we need to build relationships with every child—especially with the children we find difficult to connect with and understand. We build these relationships from day one, outside of conflict situations. It is only when children know and trust us in day-to-day interactions that they will listen to us when conflicts happen (after we have helped everyone calm down). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, signed and a copy was left with you. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 555 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 04:25 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 04:35 PM 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 this annual compliance visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings Child Care Center III and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on October 29, 2024 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 17, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on May 8, 2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last approved fire inspection was October 11, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of October 30, 2024. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager accompanied during the walk through and provided the required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, was also present. Eleven classrooms are operating with one hundred and thirty-five children enrolled and ninety-five children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised. Today, was Wacky Tacky day so the children and staff dressed up. Throughout the center, seasonal and child friendly displays such as ghosts, pumpkins, leaves, acorns, etc. were observed. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep charts are being maintained. One infant was napping, one was being bottle fed, one was being held, and three were scooting, exploring, or lying under a play gym. The one- and two-year-olds were engaged in indoor free play and later outdoor free play. They were putting together puzzles, climbing, walked around, looking at books, and rolling round in the cozy area. Outdoors, there were observed swinging, climbing, sliding, riding on push/pull toys, throwing balls, and running around. The preschool groups were engaged in outdoor free play in activities such as climbing, sliding, running around track, writing with chalk, etc. Indoors I observed a staff member read a book to one group and another group was engaged in circle time activities. Lunch planned for today consists of BBQ chicken, potato salad, green beans, apple slices or peaches, bread, and milk. Children’s files were reviewed today. There are twenty-three staff members; five of the twenty-three are newly hired. There are two staff members that are working on their Health and Safety trainings. They must be completed within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of their employment. Water testing results were received September 26, 2024. You will complete the paint and asbestos testing within the next 30 days. 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 last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not available in classroom spaces #2, #6, and #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In classroom #9, art materials were not available and two related activities are not available in library. .0510(d)(1) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In classroom space 1, the floors, specifically around the areas rugs have a collection of dirt and need cleaning. The rugs and climber carpet are dirty. In classroom space 3 and 4, the walls, shelves, etc. are dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground space 1, there is a protruding bolt on the fall zone. On playground space 3, the fence surrounding the ac units is swaying in toward the play space exposing the sharp twist/knuckle where child line up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A diaper ointment was located in an unlocked cabinet under a diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Hearing screening in needed for two children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program .3005 (a)(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. One staff member was hired on July 22, 2024 and hasn't completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before November 9, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Technical Assistance was provided related to following violations: Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. You stated corrections were needed such as batteries were out on an emergency lights and a couple of other items. You have contacted fire to request a reinspection. Child care rule .0304 Corrections: Staff indicated rugs are cleaned on a routine basis. Today, I observed rugs that are stained or extremely dirty. Steam clean or replace two rugs in the classroom space 1 and rugs in space 3. The carpet on the climber in space 1 is dirty and needs replacing or steam cleaning. Ensure water play activities is available weekly to each group. Sandbox needs covering daily. NC Pre-K- There are two classrooms spaces that are utilized for NC Pre-K program. Hearing screenings are missing for two children. Additional monitoring to include the Monitoring Tool will occur during the next visit. Rules- Proposed new rules will be available and for review in the spring 2025. The 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) are coming. Begin now to prepare. DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) If you have a concern with Behaviors in Classroom? You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. Call 1-888-600-1685, Option 1. There will also be opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. Guidance is about building an encouraging setting for every person in the group. It means helping young children understand they can learn from their mistakes, and it starts with showing them how. To give this help successfully, we need to build relationships with every child—especially with the children we find difficult to connect with and understand. We build these relationships from day one, outside of conflict situations. It is only when children know and trust us in day-to-day interactions that they will listen to us when conflicts happen (after we have helped everyone calm down). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, signed and a copy was left with you. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 555 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 04:25 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 04:35 PM 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 this annual compliance visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings Child Care Center III and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on October 29, 2024 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 17, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on May 8, 2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last approved fire inspection was October 11, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of October 30, 2024. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager accompanied during the walk through and provided the required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, was also present. Eleven classrooms are operating with one hundred and thirty-five children enrolled and ninety-five children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised. Today, was Wacky Tacky day so the children and staff dressed up. Throughout the center, seasonal and child friendly displays such as ghosts, pumpkins, leaves, acorns, etc. were observed. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep charts are being maintained. One infant was napping, one was being bottle fed, one was being held, and three were scooting, exploring, or lying under a play gym. The one- and two-year-olds were engaged in indoor free play and later outdoor free play. They were putting together puzzles, climbing, walked around, looking at books, and rolling round in the cozy area. Outdoors, there were observed swinging, climbing, sliding, riding on push/pull toys, throwing balls, and running around. The preschool groups were engaged in outdoor free play in activities such as climbing, sliding, running around track, writing with chalk, etc. Indoors I observed a staff member read a book to one group and another group was engaged in circle time activities. Lunch planned for today consists of BBQ chicken, potato salad, green beans, apple slices or peaches, bread, and milk. Children’s files were reviewed today. There are twenty-three staff members; five of the twenty-three are newly hired. There are two staff members that are working on their Health and Safety trainings. They must be completed within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of their employment. Water testing results were received September 26, 2024. You will complete the paint and asbestos testing within the next 30 days. 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 last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not available in classroom spaces #2, #6, and #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In classroom #9, art materials were not available and two related activities are not available in library. .0510(d)(1) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In classroom space 1, the floors, specifically around the areas rugs have a collection of dirt and need cleaning. The rugs and climber carpet are dirty. In classroom space 3 and 4, the walls, shelves, etc. are dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground space 1, there is a protruding bolt on the fall zone. On playground space 3, the fence surrounding the ac units is swaying in toward the play space exposing the sharp twist/knuckle where child line up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A diaper ointment was located in an unlocked cabinet under a diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Hearing screening in needed for two children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program .3005 (a)(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. One staff member was hired on July 22, 2024 and hasn't completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before November 9, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Technical Assistance was provided related to following violations: Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. You stated corrections were needed such as batteries were out on an emergency lights and a couple of other items. You have contacted fire to request a reinspection. Child care rule .0304 Corrections: Staff indicated rugs are cleaned on a routine basis. Today, I observed rugs that are stained or extremely dirty. Steam clean or replace two rugs in the classroom space 1 and rugs in space 3. The carpet on the climber in space 1 is dirty and needs replacing or steam cleaning. Ensure water play activities is available weekly to each group. Sandbox needs covering daily. NC Pre-K- There are two classrooms spaces that are utilized for NC Pre-K program. Hearing screenings are missing for two children. Additional monitoring to include the Monitoring Tool will occur during the next visit. Rules- Proposed new rules will be available and for review in the spring 2025. The 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) are coming. Begin now to prepare. DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) If you have a concern with Behaviors in Classroom? You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. Call 1-888-600-1685, Option 1. There will also be opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. Guidance is about building an encouraging setting for every person in the group. It means helping young children understand they can learn from their mistakes, and it starts with showing them how. To give this help successfully, we need to build relationships with every child—especially with the children we find difficult to connect with and understand. We build these relationships from day one, outside of conflict situations. It is only when children know and trust us in day-to-day interactions that they will listen to us when conflicts happen (after we have helped everyone calm down). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, signed and a copy was left with you. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 555 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 04:25 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 04:35 PM 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 this annual compliance visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings Child Care Center III and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on October 29, 2024 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 17, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on May 8, 2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last approved fire inspection was October 11, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of October 30, 2024. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager accompanied during the walk through and provided the required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, was also present. Eleven classrooms are operating with one hundred and thirty-five children enrolled and ninety-five children aged 0-5 years old present today. All children were appropriately supervised. Today, was Wacky Tacky day so the children and staff dressed up. Throughout the center, seasonal and child friendly displays such as ghosts, pumpkins, leaves, acorns, etc. were observed. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant safe sleep charts are being maintained. One infant was napping, one was being bottle fed, one was being held, and three were scooting, exploring, or lying under a play gym. The one- and two-year-olds were engaged in indoor free play and later outdoor free play. They were putting together puzzles, climbing, walked around, looking at books, and rolling round in the cozy area. Outdoors, there were observed swinging, climbing, sliding, riding on push/pull toys, throwing balls, and running around. The preschool groups were engaged in outdoor free play in activities such as climbing, sliding, running around track, writing with chalk, etc. Indoors I observed a staff member read a book to one group and another group was engaged in circle time activities. Lunch planned for today consists of BBQ chicken, potato salad, green beans, apple slices or peaches, bread, and milk. Children’s files were reviewed today. There are twenty-three staff members; five of the twenty-three are newly hired. There are two staff members that are working on their Health and Safety trainings. They must be completed within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of their employment. Water testing results were received September 26, 2024. You will complete the paint and asbestos testing within the next 30 days. 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 last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not available in classroom spaces #2, #6, and #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In classroom #9, art materials were not available and two related activities are not available in library. .0510(d)(1) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In classroom space 1, the floors, specifically around the areas rugs have a collection of dirt and need cleaning. The rugs and climber carpet are dirty. In classroom space 3 and 4, the walls, shelves, etc. are dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground space 1, there is a protruding bolt on the fall zone. On playground space 3, the fence surrounding the ac units is swaying in toward the play space exposing the sharp twist/knuckle where child line up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A diaper ointment was located in an unlocked cabinet under a diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Hearing screening in needed for two children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program .3005 (a)(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. One staff member was hired on July 22, 2024 and hasn't completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before November 9, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Technical Assistance was provided related to following violations: Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. You stated corrections were needed such as batteries were out on an emergency lights and a couple of other items. You have contacted fire to request a reinspection. Child care rule .0304 Corrections: Staff indicated rugs are cleaned on a routine basis. Today, I observed rugs that are stained or extremely dirty. Steam clean or replace two rugs in the classroom space 1 and rugs in space 3. The carpet on the climber in space 1 is dirty and needs replacing or steam cleaning. Ensure water play activities is available weekly to each group. Sandbox needs covering daily. NC Pre-K- There are two classrooms spaces that are utilized for NC Pre-K program. Hearing screenings are missing for two children. Additional monitoring to include the Monitoring Tool will occur during the next visit. Rules- Proposed new rules will be available and for review in the spring 2025. The 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) are coming. Begin now to prepare. DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) If you have a concern with Behaviors in Classroom? You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. Call 1-888-600-1685, Option 1. There will also be opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. Guidance is about building an encouraging setting for every person in the group. It means helping young children understand they can learn from their mistakes, and it starts with showing them how. To give this help successfully, we need to build relationships with every child—especially with the children we find difficult to connect with and understand. We build these relationships from day one, outside of conflict situations. It is only when children know and trust us in day-to-day interactions that they will listen to us when conflicts happen (after we have helped everyone calm down). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, signed and a copy was left with you. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: HEATHER BINDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-066A Visit Date: 9/9/2024 Number Present: 108 Completed Date: 9/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Gina Shepard, Regional Administrator, and one (1) additional staff member. Ms. Shepard accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In the classroom for three-year-old children, a staff member used their foot to step on a three-year-old child's hair, to prevent the child from getting off their cot at nap time. G.S. 110-91(10) You may contact Heather Binder, Investigations Consultant, at (252) 617-6237, heather.binder@dhhs.nc.gov or Corrie Davenport, Northeastern Investigations Supervisor, at corrie.davenport@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: HEATHER BINDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-366A Visit Date: 3/27/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 3/27/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 12:25 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Gina Shepard, Regional Administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Shepard and one additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On March 26, 2024, a four-year-old child found a prescription medication capsule in the classroom and placed it in his mouth. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (4/3/24) you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Heather Binder, Investigations Consultant, heather.binder@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact Heather Binder, Investigations Consultant, at (252) 617-6237, heather.binder@dhhs.nc.gov or Corrie Davenport, Northeastern Investigations Supervisor, at corrie.davenport@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2024 Number Present: 96 Completed Date: 3/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for the purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for this routine unannounced visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings Child Care Center III and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on March 11, 2024 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 17, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed December 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 11, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92% as of March 11, 20204. April Bosse, Child Care Consultant and I observed all licensed spaces during today’s visit. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager provided the required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, was also present. Twelve classrooms are operating with one hundred and forty three children enrolled and ninety-six children present. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants in Spaces 11 and 12 were observed sleeping in appropriate cribs, playing with books while a staff sat and read with them on the floor, engaged in routine care. Toddlers in spaces 1 and 2 were combined together in Space 1. Children were engaged outside in the outdoor area in the sandbox digging, pushing toys, riding on toys, and in the playhouses. Two-year-old children in Spaces 3 and 4 were combined in Space 4. Children were cleaning up toys and transitioning to outdoor play. Outside children were swinging on swings and sliding down the slide. Preschool children in Space5 were engaged in activity areas with blocks to build, large cars, and people and in the dramatic play area with baby dolls and pretending to cook. Preschool children in Spaces 6 and 8 were outside in the play area drawing with chalk, throwing balls, swinging, and climbing on the structure. Three-year-old children in Space 9 transitioned outside to swing and climb on the structure. Three school children in Space 10 were engaged in free play activities such as tracing letters, floor puzzles, linking blocks, and building. Lunch planned for today consists of chicken nuggets, corn, peaches, and milk. I provided technical assistance in Space #9 regarding the classroom environment. Books must be in good repair, with front and back covers, and with no broken spines, torn pages or scribbles. To extend the life of children's books, cover the spines and covers with contact paper or clear packing tape. At least two additional activities must be available as well. Chairs should not be stacked up in this space as it should be available for children to utilize. Ensure each classroom has a cozy area protected from active play, as well as providing additional softness in other areas, such as a living room area in the dramatic play area to relax in. Cozy areas should include lots of softness (several larger floor pillows or bean bags, a large futon, or several soft chairs and couches). There should be sufficient quantities of 2 different types of blocks (unit blocks plus at least one other) available to allow 3-4 children to build SUBSTANTIAL structures from each. The older the child, the more blocks should be available for children. Home Centers: Ensure each dramatic play area for preschoolers includes at least 3 child chairs and a table, so at least three children can engage in pretend food play at the same time. In addition, there should be two additional play activities accessible. If chairs are needed based on attendance, they should be removed from the classroom. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One diaper cream in Space 2 was expired and not returned to the parent within 72 hours. .0803(12) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One of the three new staff members who was employed on January 17, 2024 has not completed orientation. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two of the three new staff members did not complete orientation within the first two weeks of employment. One staff member employed on February 25, 2024 and the other staff was employed on February 25, 2024. .1101(a)(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Medication authorization giving the caregiver standing authorization for an inhaler in Space 4 was not filled out by the parent and available for review. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Violations were documented during this visit. On or before March 22, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Two violations were documented related to orientation in child care rules .1101. As a director, it’s your responsibility to provide orientation for all new staff. This is one of the most important parts of your job responsibilities, and it should be done right initially. Orientation provides staff with the knowledge and skills they need to properly perform their duties. Targeted and well-planned training prepares staff to provide a high level of care to the children they serve. Don’t rely on a classroom staff member to provide the training. You stated you have completed orientation for all the staff members, but you explained you didn’t document. Remember, if it’s not documented, it’s like it didn’t happen. A violation related diaper cream in child care .0803. Today there were expired diaper creams in Space 2. The permission forms were still in date; however, the diaper cream expiration date stamped on the diaper cream had passed. When diaper cream forms are filled out by parents, you should check that the correct expiration date is noted on the topical ointment permission form and that it matches the expiration date on the medication. If the date for expiration of medication is before the date the form expires, the medication expiration date should be the last day on the form and the medication returned to the parent. A violation related Emergency Medication forms in child care rule .0803. All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents. This form is titled Medication Administration Permission and log form. This form is valid for six months and must accompany the action plan when emergency medication is needed. In Space 4 an inhaler was located in the closet. The action plan was up to date and available for review, however, a medication permission form was not on file. Today I suggested that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. Additional Information- Water Test- It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Steps: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-leadbased-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa. Rated License Information- As shared during previous visits, your program was assigned to “Cohort 1” in the “cohort model” of resuming rated license reassessments. You are currently in your “planning/preparation” year until 6/30/24 and your reassessment year, July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. I also reminded you that if you do have the ERS completed twice, you may use the highest scores for each scale towards your Program Standards points. Education submission was reviewed with you today. As discussed, new teachers should register for WORKS accounts and apply for teacher positions, even if they do not yet have any early childhood education (ECE) coursework. For more information regarding the “cohort model” of resuming rated license reassessments, and opportunities for training and technical assistance as you prepare for a reassessment, you may visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. Reminders: Rules- North Carolina Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Some of these rule changes may impact your facility. Please ensure you using the updated January 2024 rule book, and you view information in the DCDEE Moodle At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me at 910-824-0470 or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for the purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for this routine unannounced visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on October 16, 2023 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 20, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed April 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 11, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of October 16, 2023. April Bosse, Child Care Consultant assisted and observed all licensed spaces during today’s visit. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager provided required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, visited each indoor and outdoor space with Ms. Bosse. There are twelve (12) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. One hundred and thirty-five (135) children are enrolled and eighty-two (82) were present today.. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. There are one hundred and eighty-five enrolled and eighty-two children ages 0-5 were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for children. Activity plans were observed posted in the classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials was observed in the classroom. Infants in Spaces 11 and 12 received care based on individual need, including feeding routines and napping. Children not engaged in routine care were observed engaged in a play mat on the floor while the caregiver sat close by. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. One- and two-year-old children in Space 1, 2 and 3 were outside engaged with swings, balls, push toys, in the sandbox, and going on a nature walk with caregivers. Preschool children Spaces 5,6,8 and 9 were engaged in activity centers drawing fire trucks, building with blocks, dressing baby dolls, doing puzzles, and engaged in group time singing songs while holding stuffed animals. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch for children consisted of chicken nuggets, green beans, pears, and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Immunization record was not on file for one of the twenty children's records reviewed. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Medical Health assessment was not one file for one of the twenty children's records reviewed. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The health concerns were not addressed on four of the twenty children's records reviewed. .0801(a)(1-7) 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. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on signed by the parent on one of the twenty children's records reviewed. .0608(b)(1-6) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before October 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Violations were documented related to children’s records. It is very time consuming to review your child files. I encourage you to review often to ensure all applicable information is available. Medication Storage- Today we discussed the differences between having items five feet off the floor or behind lock and key. We discussed that diaper creams will need to stay five feet off the ground but do not need to be locked. Any medications with the exception of emergency medications will need to be in locked storage. Mulch- Today we discussed the mulch under the swings on the playgrounds. We discussed what it means for mulch to be resilient within the fall zone. Mulch under the swings has begun to dip down as children drag their feet. We discussed ensuring that the mulch is tilled and fluffy when it begins to become compact so that the resiliency of the mulch remains. We discussed that there are mats that you can purchase to put under the swings to help the mulch from becoming compact. These mats must meet the ASTM guidelines in Child Care Rule in order to be considered a fall zone for the swings. Rated License- Your facility is in Cohort 1; therefore, the program will be processed during the first phase. You will have a prep year and then must be processed the following year. There are many different types of activities programs may decide to engage in related to ongoing quality improvement plans and maintaining or increasing the Star Rated License. One option is to go ahead and complete the ERS assessment process before it is required in Year 2. Programs that have an ERS assessment during the prep year: • Will have a regular in-person observation and interview process and will receive an assessment report(s) afterwards. All typical assessment procedures will be followed by NCRLAP assessors, who will follow any health-related guidance requested by the program. • At your request, assessment scores will be applied to a program’s license and program standards points only if this helps maintain or increase a star rating. You may decide to wait until Year 2 to apply the scores. • If you choose not to apply the prep year scores, your program can complete the Environment Rating Scale assessment process again the following year for your Star Rated License. There is no fee for these reassessment. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. So many changes and challenges for programs across the state have occurred due to the pandemic, it will likely be helpful to set aside dedicated time to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into any ongoing training, action planning, and professional development plans as you prepare for Year 2 when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider related specifically to the program standards component of the Star Rated License are offered in this document. We discussed how you would like to proceed with the rated license. You plan to complete the Mock Assessment to determine where the program is at this time. You are encouraging staff to test out. In addition, you are collecting transcripts. The lead teacher education form was reviewed with you today. Criminal Record Check Update- Read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023. Changes include, but are not limited to: Requires any applicant who has lived outside of North Carolina in the previous five years to submit an affidavit attesting that the applicant has requested a background check from any state(s) they resided in for preceding 5 years. Clarifies in rule that the Division may consider any additional information the applicant wishes to share regarding the applicant’s criminal history Clarifies language regarding the requirements for firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations Adds subsection 2703 (s) to state that the Division will close any incomplete applications after 30 days. Adds subsection 2703 (t) to revoke any previously issued qualification if the individual provided false information in connection with an application or a criminal background check or if the Division determines the individual is not qualified to be a child care provider pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 or 42 USC 9858. There’s more! Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes Immunization Report- This year's Child Care Immunization Reports are due by midnight on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. Failure to submit an annual child care immunization report per G.S. 130A-155 will be reported to the Local Health Director for your county. Go to Child Care Immunization Report 2023-2024 to find instructions, a helpful worksheet and a guide to submitting your report through the online portal. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As 9900iscussed, the changes will not directly affect your program, however you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for the purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for this routine unannounced visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on October 16, 2023 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 20, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed April 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 11, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of October 16, 2023. April Bosse, Child Care Consultant assisted and observed all licensed spaces during today’s visit. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager provided required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, visited each indoor and outdoor space with Ms. Bosse. There are twelve (12) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. One hundred and thirty-five (135) children are enrolled and eighty-two (82) were present today.. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. There are one hundred and eighty-five enrolled and eighty-two children ages 0-5 were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for children. Activity plans were observed posted in the classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials was observed in the classroom. Infants in Spaces 11 and 12 received care based on individual need, including feeding routines and napping. Children not engaged in routine care were observed engaged in a play mat on the floor while the caregiver sat close by. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. One- and two-year-old children in Space 1, 2 and 3 were outside engaged with swings, balls, push toys, in the sandbox, and going on a nature walk with caregivers. Preschool children Spaces 5,6,8 and 9 were engaged in activity centers drawing fire trucks, building with blocks, dressing baby dolls, doing puzzles, and engaged in group time singing songs while holding stuffed animals. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch for children consisted of chicken nuggets, green beans, pears, and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Immunization record was not on file for one of the twenty children's records reviewed. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Medical Health assessment was not one file for one of the twenty children's records reviewed. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The health concerns were not addressed on four of the twenty children's records reviewed. .0801(a)(1-7) 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. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on signed by the parent on one of the twenty children's records reviewed. .0608(b)(1-6) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before October 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Violations were documented related to children’s records. It is very time consuming to review your child files. I encourage you to review often to ensure all applicable information is available. Medication Storage- Today we discussed the differences between having items five feet off the floor or behind lock and key. We discussed that diaper creams will need to stay five feet off the ground but do not need to be locked. Any medications with the exception of emergency medications will need to be in locked storage. Mulch- Today we discussed the mulch under the swings on the playgrounds. We discussed what it means for mulch to be resilient within the fall zone. Mulch under the swings has begun to dip down as children drag their feet. We discussed ensuring that the mulch is tilled and fluffy when it begins to become compact so that the resiliency of the mulch remains. We discussed that there are mats that you can purchase to put under the swings to help the mulch from becoming compact. These mats must meet the ASTM guidelines in Child Care Rule in order to be considered a fall zone for the swings. Rated License- Your facility is in Cohort 1; therefore, the program will be processed during the first phase. You will have a prep year and then must be processed the following year. There are many different types of activities programs may decide to engage in related to ongoing quality improvement plans and maintaining or increasing the Star Rated License. One option is to go ahead and complete the ERS assessment process before it is required in Year 2. Programs that have an ERS assessment during the prep year: • Will have a regular in-person observation and interview process and will receive an assessment report(s) afterwards. All typical assessment procedures will be followed by NCRLAP assessors, who will follow any health-related guidance requested by the program. • At your request, assessment scores will be applied to a program’s license and program standards points only if this helps maintain or increase a star rating. You may decide to wait until Year 2 to apply the scores. • If you choose not to apply the prep year scores, your program can complete the Environment Rating Scale assessment process again the following year for your Star Rated License. There is no fee for these reassessment. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. So many changes and challenges for programs across the state have occurred due to the pandemic, it will likely be helpful to set aside dedicated time to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into any ongoing training, action planning, and professional development plans as you prepare for Year 2 when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider related specifically to the program standards component of the Star Rated License are offered in this document. We discussed how you would like to proceed with the rated license. You plan to complete the Mock Assessment to determine where the program is at this time. You are encouraging staff to test out. In addition, you are collecting transcripts. The lead teacher education form was reviewed with you today. Criminal Record Check Update- Read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023. Changes include, but are not limited to: Requires any applicant who has lived outside of North Carolina in the previous five years to submit an affidavit attesting that the applicant has requested a background check from any state(s) they resided in for preceding 5 years. Clarifies in rule that the Division may consider any additional information the applicant wishes to share regarding the applicant’s criminal history Clarifies language regarding the requirements for firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations Adds subsection 2703 (s) to state that the Division will close any incomplete applications after 30 days. Adds subsection 2703 (t) to revoke any previously issued qualification if the individual provided false information in connection with an application or a criminal background check or if the Division determines the individual is not qualified to be a child care provider pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 or 42 USC 9858. There’s more! Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes Immunization Report- This year's Child Care Immunization Reports are due by midnight on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. Failure to submit an annual child care immunization report per G.S. 130A-155 will be reported to the Local Health Director for your county. Go to Child Care Immunization Report 2023-2024 to find instructions, a helpful worksheet and a guide to submitting your report through the online portal. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As 9900iscussed, the changes will not directly affect your program, however you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for the purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for this routine unannounced visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on October 16, 2023 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 20, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed April 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 11, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of October 16, 2023. April Bosse, Child Care Consultant assisted and observed all licensed spaces during today’s visit. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager provided required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, visited each indoor and outdoor space with Ms. Bosse. There are twelve (12) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. One hundred and thirty-five (135) children are enrolled and eighty-two (82) were present today.. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. There are one hundred and eighty-five enrolled and eighty-two children ages 0-5 were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for children. Activity plans were observed posted in the classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials was observed in the classroom. Infants in Spaces 11 and 12 received care based on individual need, including feeding routines and napping. Children not engaged in routine care were observed engaged in a play mat on the floor while the caregiver sat close by. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. One- and two-year-old children in Space 1, 2 and 3 were outside engaged with swings, balls, push toys, in the sandbox, and going on a nature walk with caregivers. Preschool children Spaces 5,6,8 and 9 were engaged in activity centers drawing fire trucks, building with blocks, dressing baby dolls, doing puzzles, and engaged in group time singing songs while holding stuffed animals. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch for children consisted of chicken nuggets, green beans, pears, and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Immunization record was not on file for one of the twenty children's records reviewed. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Medical Health assessment was not one file for one of the twenty children's records reviewed. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The health concerns were not addressed on four of the twenty children's records reviewed. .0801(a)(1-7) 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. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on signed by the parent on one of the twenty children's records reviewed. .0608(b)(1-6) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before October 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Violations were documented related to children’s records. It is very time consuming to review your child files. I encourage you to review often to ensure all applicable information is available. Medication Storage- Today we discussed the differences between having items five feet off the floor or behind lock and key. We discussed that diaper creams will need to stay five feet off the ground but do not need to be locked. Any medications with the exception of emergency medications will need to be in locked storage. Mulch- Today we discussed the mulch under the swings on the playgrounds. We discussed what it means for mulch to be resilient within the fall zone. Mulch under the swings has begun to dip down as children drag their feet. We discussed ensuring that the mulch is tilled and fluffy when it begins to become compact so that the resiliency of the mulch remains. We discussed that there are mats that you can purchase to put under the swings to help the mulch from becoming compact. These mats must meet the ASTM guidelines in Child Care Rule in order to be considered a fall zone for the swings. Rated License- Your facility is in Cohort 1; therefore, the program will be processed during the first phase. You will have a prep year and then must be processed the following year. There are many different types of activities programs may decide to engage in related to ongoing quality improvement plans and maintaining or increasing the Star Rated License. One option is to go ahead and complete the ERS assessment process before it is required in Year 2. Programs that have an ERS assessment during the prep year: • Will have a regular in-person observation and interview process and will receive an assessment report(s) afterwards. All typical assessment procedures will be followed by NCRLAP assessors, who will follow any health-related guidance requested by the program. • At your request, assessment scores will be applied to a program’s license and program standards points only if this helps maintain or increase a star rating. You may decide to wait until Year 2 to apply the scores. • If you choose not to apply the prep year scores, your program can complete the Environment Rating Scale assessment process again the following year for your Star Rated License. There is no fee for these reassessment. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. So many changes and challenges for programs across the state have occurred due to the pandemic, it will likely be helpful to set aside dedicated time to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into any ongoing training, action planning, and professional development plans as you prepare for Year 2 when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider related specifically to the program standards component of the Star Rated License are offered in this document. We discussed how you would like to proceed with the rated license. You plan to complete the Mock Assessment to determine where the program is at this time. You are encouraging staff to test out. In addition, you are collecting transcripts. The lead teacher education form was reviewed with you today. Criminal Record Check Update- Read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023. Changes include, but are not limited to: Requires any applicant who has lived outside of North Carolina in the previous five years to submit an affidavit attesting that the applicant has requested a background check from any state(s) they resided in for preceding 5 years. Clarifies in rule that the Division may consider any additional information the applicant wishes to share regarding the applicant’s criminal history Clarifies language regarding the requirements for firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations Adds subsection 2703 (s) to state that the Division will close any incomplete applications after 30 days. Adds subsection 2703 (t) to revoke any previously issued qualification if the individual provided false information in connection with an application or a criminal background check or if the Division determines the individual is not qualified to be a child care provider pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 or 42 USC 9858. There’s more! Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes Immunization Report- This year's Child Care Immunization Reports are due by midnight on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. Failure to submit an annual child care immunization report per G.S. 130A-155 will be reported to the Local Health Director for your county. Go to Child Care Immunization Report 2023-2024 to find instructions, a helpful worksheet and a guide to submitting your report through the online portal. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As 9900iscussed, the changes will not directly affect your program, however you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER III, INC. Facility ID: 67001032 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for the purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for this routine unannounced visit. This program was issued a 5 Star License, effective October 31, 2017. The center has a capacity of 203, with an age range of infants to twelve years olds. The center meets enhanced ratios and space. The facility is owned by New Beginnings and the status of the Secretary of State was reviewed on October 16, 2023 is Current/Active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 20, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed April 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 11, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of October 16, 2023. April Bosse, Child Care Consultant assisted and observed all licensed spaces during today’s visit. Gina Shepard, Regional Manager provided required licensing paperwork. Jackie Wilson, Assistant Administrator, visited each indoor and outdoor space with Ms. Bosse. There are twelve (12) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. One hundred and thirty-five (135) children are enrolled and eighty-two (82) were present today.. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. There are one hundred and eighty-five enrolled and eighty-two children ages 0-5 were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for children. Activity plans were observed posted in the classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials was observed in the classroom. Infants in Spaces 11 and 12 received care based on individual need, including feeding routines and napping. Children not engaged in routine care were observed engaged in a play mat on the floor while the caregiver sat close by. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. One- and two-year-old children in Space 1, 2 and 3 were outside engaged with swings, balls, push toys, in the sandbox, and going on a nature walk with caregivers. Preschool children Spaces 5,6,8 and 9 were engaged in activity centers drawing fire trucks, building with blocks, dressing baby dolls, doing puzzles, and engaged in group time singing songs while holding stuffed animals. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch for children consisted of chicken nuggets, green beans, pears, and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Immunization record was not on file for one of the twenty children's records reviewed. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Medical Health assessment was not one file for one of the twenty children's records reviewed. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The health concerns were not addressed on four of the twenty children's records reviewed. .0801(a)(1-7) 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. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on signed by the parent on one of the twenty children's records reviewed. .0608(b)(1-6) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before October 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Violations were documented related to children’s records. It is very time consuming to review your child files. I encourage you to review often to ensure all applicable information is available. Medication Storage- Today we discussed the differences between having items five feet off the floor or behind lock and key. We discussed that diaper creams will need to stay five feet off the ground but do not need to be locked. Any medications with the exception of emergency medications will need to be in locked storage. Mulch- Today we discussed the mulch under the swings on the playgrounds. We discussed what it means for mulch to be resilient within the fall zone. Mulch under the swings has begun to dip down as children drag their feet. We discussed ensuring that the mulch is tilled and fluffy when it begins to become compact so that the resiliency of the mulch remains. We discussed that there are mats that you can purchase to put under the swings to help the mulch from becoming compact. These mats must meet the ASTM guidelines in Child Care Rule in order to be considered a fall zone for the swings. Rated License- Your facility is in Cohort 1; therefore, the program will be processed during the first phase. You will have a prep year and then must be processed the following year. There are many different types of activities programs may decide to engage in related to ongoing quality improvement plans and maintaining or increasing the Star Rated License. One option is to go ahead and complete the ERS assessment process before it is required in Year 2. Programs that have an ERS assessment during the prep year: • Will have a regular in-person observation and interview process and will receive an assessment report(s) afterwards. All typical assessment procedures will be followed by NCRLAP assessors, who will follow any health-related guidance requested by the program. • At your request, assessment scores will be applied to a program’s license and program standards points only if this helps maintain or increase a star rating. You may decide to wait until Year 2 to apply the scores. • If you choose not to apply the prep year scores, your program can complete the Environment Rating Scale assessment process again the following year for your Star Rated License. There is no fee for these reassessment. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. So many changes and challenges for programs across the state have occurred due to the pandemic, it will likely be helpful to set aside dedicated time to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into any ongoing training, action planning, and professional development plans as you prepare for Year 2 when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider related specifically to the program standards component of the Star Rated License are offered in this document. We discussed how you would like to proceed with the rated license. You plan to complete the Mock Assessment to determine where the program is at this time. You are encouraging staff to test out. In addition, you are collecting transcripts. The lead teacher education form was reviewed with you today. Criminal Record Check Update- Read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023. Changes include, but are not limited to: Requires any applicant who has lived outside of North Carolina in the previous five years to submit an affidavit attesting that the applicant has requested a background check from any state(s) they resided in for preceding 5 years. Clarifies in rule that the Division may consider any additional information the applicant wishes to share regarding the applicant’s criminal history Clarifies language regarding the requirements for firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations Adds subsection 2703 (s) to state that the Division will close any incomplete applications after 30 days. Adds subsection 2703 (t) to revoke any previously issued qualification if the individual provided false information in connection with an application or a criminal background check or if the Division determines the individual is not qualified to be a child care provider pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 or 42 USC 9858. There’s more! Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes Immunization Report- This year's Child Care Immunization Reports are due by midnight on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. Failure to submit an annual child care immunization report per G.S. 130A-155 will be reported to the Local Health Director for your county. Go to Child Care Immunization Report 2023-2024 to find instructions, a helpful worksheet and a guide to submitting your report through the online portal. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As 9900iscussed, the changes will not directly affect your program, however you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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