Summersill Pre-K

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied and assisted me with this visit. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. The license was observed posted. As of December 3, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 94%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on March 25, 2025. Sanitation Inspection – 04/11/2025 – 5 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/22/2025 – PASS Observations and a walk-through of the facility were completed today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. There were sixty-eight children enrolled and fifty four children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T3, #T5, and #T7 were engaged in a variety of free play activities which included magnetic tiles, wooden and hallow blocks, stuffed animals, Mr. Potato Head parts, letter and number recognition cards, animals, and playdough. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T6 and #T8 were observed in the outdoor space running, climbing, sliding, playing musical instruments, and stepping on stepping stones. Handwashing routines were observed in preparation for lunch which consisted of pork chop sandwiches, stir fried vegetables, pears, and milk. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were completed during the beginning of the school year and on file for review. 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 2024-2025 was completed October 29, 2025 and was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. Health & Safety Training - Staff members who have been employed for at least one year and some new staff have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. Health and Safety training must be renewed every five years. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Children’s files were not monitored today. There have been no new staff members hired since your last annual compliance visit; one staff member transferred from another DPI site and file for that staff member was reviewed today. Required qualifying letter and trainings were current for existing staff. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continue to comply with all applicable child care rules. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Stationary equipment did not have adequate surfacing and grass was observed growing in the surfacing provided. .0605(j) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before December 18, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). If mulch is compacted, decomposed, or has grass growing in the fall zone, it is no longer considered part of the resilient surfacing. When resiliency breaks down, the surfacing is no longer safe, and children can be injured. I encourage you to kill the grass immediately. The grass will not grow back through if the mulch is tilled routinely. Tilling aerates the mulch extending the life. There were also rust observed on the gas station play equipment; paint or replace. Also ensure the back side gate is secure and working properly. There concerns were listed on the monthly outdoor inspection forms for the months of September, October, and November. A work order has been submitted; however, the issues have not been corrected. Therefore, this violation and issues must be addressed and corrected immediately. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of and periodically review all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. Other Information Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. 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 October 11, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- Survey Review by RTI – No Results • Asbestos- Survey Review by RTI – No Results Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 3, and you plan to apply for a rated license by March 31, 2026. This program is NAEYC accredited. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. These accreditations have earned a Five Star Rated License pathway, based on educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements: o National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) o National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) o COGNIA, (for programs serving infants, toddlers, & preschoolers the accreditation with early learning standards) For child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites, the pathway to a Five Star Rated License is based on the Head Start educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements. Licensed child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites may transition to this pathway by completing the Request for Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway form. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Sign up for the Raise NC Newsletter! Don’t miss out on timely, relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, proposed rules, upcoming training opportunities, and other resources for you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab to enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! Reminders You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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/ Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Ms. Bradshaw – per her request. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the routine unannounced visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied and assisted me with this visit. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. The license was observed posted. As of December 3, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 94%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on March 25, 2025. Sanitation Inspection – 04/11/2025 – 5 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/22/2025 – PASS Observations and a walk-through of the facility were completed today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. There were sixty-eight children enrolled and fifty four children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T3, #T5, and #T7 were engaged in a variety of free play activities which included magnetic tiles, wooden and hallow blocks, stuffed animals, Mr. Potato Head parts, letter and number recognition cards, animals, and playdough. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T6 and #T8 were observed in the outdoor space running, climbing, sliding, playing musical instruments, and stepping on stepping stones. Handwashing routines were observed in preparation for lunch which consisted of pork chop sandwiches, stir fried vegetables, pears, and milk. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were completed during the beginning of the school year and on file for review. 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 2024-2025 was completed October 29, 2025 and was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. Health & Safety Training - Staff members who have been employed for at least one year and some new staff have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. Health and Safety training must be renewed every five years. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Children’s files were not monitored today. There have been no new staff members hired since your last annual compliance visit; one staff member transferred from another DPI site and file for that staff member was reviewed today. Required qualifying letter and trainings were current for existing staff. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continue to comply with all applicable child care rules. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Stationary equipment did not have adequate surfacing and grass was observed growing in the surfacing provided. .0605(j) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before December 18, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). If mulch is compacted, decomposed, or has grass growing in the fall zone, it is no longer considered part of the resilient surfacing. When resiliency breaks down, the surfacing is no longer safe, and children can be injured. I encourage you to kill the grass immediately. The grass will not grow back through if the mulch is tilled routinely. Tilling aerates the mulch extending the life. There were also rust observed on the gas station play equipment; paint or replace. Also ensure the back side gate is secure and working properly. There concerns were listed on the monthly outdoor inspection forms for the months of September, October, and November. A work order has been submitted; however, the issues have not been corrected. Therefore, this violation and issues must be addressed and corrected immediately. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of and periodically review all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. Other Information Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. 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 October 11, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- Survey Review by RTI – No Results • Asbestos- Survey Review by RTI – No Results Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 3, and you plan to apply for a rated license by March 31, 2026. This program is NAEYC accredited. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. These accreditations have earned a Five Star Rated License pathway, based on educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements: o National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) o National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) o COGNIA, (for programs serving infants, toddlers, & preschoolers the accreditation with early learning standards) For child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites, the pathway to a Five Star Rated License is based on the Head Start educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements. Licensed child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites may transition to this pathway by completing the Request for Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway form. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Sign up for the Raise NC Newsletter! Don’t miss out on timely, relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, proposed rules, upcoming training opportunities, and other resources for you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab to enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! Reminders You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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/ Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Ms. Bradshaw – per her request. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the routine unannounced visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied and assisted me with this visit. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. The license was observed posted. As of December 3, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 94%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on March 25, 2025. Sanitation Inspection – 04/11/2025 – 5 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/22/2025 – PASS Observations and a walk-through of the facility were completed today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. There were sixty-eight children enrolled and fifty four children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T3, #T5, and #T7 were engaged in a variety of free play activities which included magnetic tiles, wooden and hallow blocks, stuffed animals, Mr. Potato Head parts, letter and number recognition cards, animals, and playdough. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T6 and #T8 were observed in the outdoor space running, climbing, sliding, playing musical instruments, and stepping on stepping stones. Handwashing routines were observed in preparation for lunch which consisted of pork chop sandwiches, stir fried vegetables, pears, and milk. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were completed during the beginning of the school year and on file for review. 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 2024-2025 was completed October 29, 2025 and was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. Health & Safety Training - Staff members who have been employed for at least one year and some new staff have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. Health and Safety training must be renewed every five years. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Children’s files were not monitored today. There have been no new staff members hired since your last annual compliance visit; one staff member transferred from another DPI site and file for that staff member was reviewed today. Required qualifying letter and trainings were current for existing staff. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continue to comply with all applicable child care rules. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Stationary equipment did not have adequate surfacing and grass was observed growing in the surfacing provided. .0605(j) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before December 18, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). If mulch is compacted, decomposed, or has grass growing in the fall zone, it is no longer considered part of the resilient surfacing. When resiliency breaks down, the surfacing is no longer safe, and children can be injured. I encourage you to kill the grass immediately. The grass will not grow back through if the mulch is tilled routinely. Tilling aerates the mulch extending the life. There were also rust observed on the gas station play equipment; paint or replace. Also ensure the back side gate is secure and working properly. There concerns were listed on the monthly outdoor inspection forms for the months of September, October, and November. A work order has been submitted; however, the issues have not been corrected. Therefore, this violation and issues must be addressed and corrected immediately. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of and periodically review all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. Other Information Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. 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 October 11, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- Survey Review by RTI – No Results • Asbestos- Survey Review by RTI – No Results Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 3, and you plan to apply for a rated license by March 31, 2026. This program is NAEYC accredited. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. These accreditations have earned a Five Star Rated License pathway, based on educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements: o National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) o National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) o COGNIA, (for programs serving infants, toddlers, & preschoolers the accreditation with early learning standards) For child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites, the pathway to a Five Star Rated License is based on the Head Start educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements. Licensed child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites may transition to this pathway by completing the Request for Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway form. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Sign up for the Raise NC Newsletter! Don’t miss out on timely, relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, proposed rules, upcoming training opportunities, and other resources for you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab to enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! Reminders You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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/ Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Ms. Bradshaw – per her request. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the routine unannounced visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied and assisted me with this visit. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. The license was observed posted. As of December 3, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 94%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on March 25, 2025. Sanitation Inspection – 04/11/2025 – 5 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/22/2025 – PASS Observations and a walk-through of the facility were completed today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. There were sixty-eight children enrolled and fifty four children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T3, #T5, and #T7 were engaged in a variety of free play activities which included magnetic tiles, wooden and hallow blocks, stuffed animals, Mr. Potato Head parts, letter and number recognition cards, animals, and playdough. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T6 and #T8 were observed in the outdoor space running, climbing, sliding, playing musical instruments, and stepping on stepping stones. Handwashing routines were observed in preparation for lunch which consisted of pork chop sandwiches, stir fried vegetables, pears, and milk. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were completed during the beginning of the school year and on file for review. 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 2024-2025 was completed October 29, 2025 and was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. Health & Safety Training - Staff members who have been employed for at least one year and some new staff have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. Health and Safety training must be renewed every five years. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Children’s files were not monitored today. There have been no new staff members hired since your last annual compliance visit; one staff member transferred from another DPI site and file for that staff member was reviewed today. Required qualifying letter and trainings were current for existing staff. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continue to comply with all applicable child care rules. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Stationary equipment did not have adequate surfacing and grass was observed growing in the surfacing provided. .0605(j) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before December 18, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). If mulch is compacted, decomposed, or has grass growing in the fall zone, it is no longer considered part of the resilient surfacing. When resiliency breaks down, the surfacing is no longer safe, and children can be injured. I encourage you to kill the grass immediately. The grass will not grow back through if the mulch is tilled routinely. Tilling aerates the mulch extending the life. There were also rust observed on the gas station play equipment; paint or replace. Also ensure the back side gate is secure and working properly. There concerns were listed on the monthly outdoor inspection forms for the months of September, October, and November. A work order has been submitted; however, the issues have not been corrected. Therefore, this violation and issues must be addressed and corrected immediately. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of and periodically review all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. Other Information Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. 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 October 11, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- Survey Review by RTI – No Results • Asbestos- Survey Review by RTI – No Results Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 3, and you plan to apply for a rated license by March 31, 2026. This program is NAEYC accredited. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. These accreditations have earned a Five Star Rated License pathway, based on educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements: o National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) o National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) o COGNIA, (for programs serving infants, toddlers, & preschoolers the accreditation with early learning standards) For child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites, the pathway to a Five Star Rated License is based on the Head Start educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements. Licensed child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites may transition to this pathway by completing the Request for Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway form. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Sign up for the Raise NC Newsletter! Don’t miss out on timely, relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, proposed rules, upcoming training opportunities, and other resources for you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab to enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! Reminders You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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/ Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Ms. Bradshaw – per her request. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the routine unannounced visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied and assisted me with this visit. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. The license was observed posted. As of December 3, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 94%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on March 25, 2025. Sanitation Inspection – 04/11/2025 – 5 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/22/2025 – PASS Observations and a walk-through of the facility were completed today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. There were sixty-eight children enrolled and fifty four children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T3, #T5, and #T7 were engaged in a variety of free play activities which included magnetic tiles, wooden and hallow blocks, stuffed animals, Mr. Potato Head parts, letter and number recognition cards, animals, and playdough. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #T6 and #T8 were observed in the outdoor space running, climbing, sliding, playing musical instruments, and stepping on stepping stones. Handwashing routines were observed in preparation for lunch which consisted of pork chop sandwiches, stir fried vegetables, pears, and milk. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were completed during the beginning of the school year and on file for review. 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 2024-2025 was completed October 29, 2025 and was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. Health & Safety Training - Staff members who have been employed for at least one year and some new staff have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. Health and Safety training must be renewed every five years. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Children’s files were not monitored today. There have been no new staff members hired since your last annual compliance visit; one staff member transferred from another DPI site and file for that staff member was reviewed today. Required qualifying letter and trainings were current for existing staff. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continue to comply with all applicable child care rules. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Stationary equipment did not have adequate surfacing and grass was observed growing in the surfacing provided. .0605(j) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before December 18, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). If mulch is compacted, decomposed, or has grass growing in the fall zone, it is no longer considered part of the resilient surfacing. When resiliency breaks down, the surfacing is no longer safe, and children can be injured. I encourage you to kill the grass immediately. The grass will not grow back through if the mulch is tilled routinely. Tilling aerates the mulch extending the life. There were also rust observed on the gas station play equipment; paint or replace. Also ensure the back side gate is secure and working properly. There concerns were listed on the monthly outdoor inspection forms for the months of September, October, and November. A work order has been submitted; however, the issues have not been corrected. Therefore, this violation and issues must be addressed and corrected immediately. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of and periodically review all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. Other Information Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. 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 October 11, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- Survey Review by RTI – No Results • Asbestos- Survey Review by RTI – No Results Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility is choosing Pathway 3, and you plan to apply for a rated license by March 31, 2026. This program is NAEYC accredited. A copy of this template is attached to this visit summary. These accreditations have earned a Five Star Rated License pathway, based on educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements: o National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) o National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) o COGNIA, (for programs serving infants, toddlers, & preschoolers the accreditation with early learning standards) For child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites, the pathway to a Five Star Rated License is based on the Head Start educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable to or exceed NC QRIS requirements. Licensed child care facilities that are Head Start grantee sites may transition to this pathway by completing the Request for Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway form. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Sign up for the Raise NC Newsletter! Don’t miss out on timely, relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, proposed rules, upcoming training opportunities, and other resources for you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab to enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! Reminders You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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/ Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Ms. Bradshaw – per her request. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the routine unannounced visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. As of March 24, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 97%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 16, 2024. Sanitation Inspection – 11/08/2024 – 4 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/27/2025 – PASS All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. NC PreK students were present in spaces #T3, # T5, #T6, #T7, and T8. There were seventy-two enrolled, and sixty-one children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. The theme for this week was, “insects.” The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. When I arrived, children from spaces #T5 and #T6 were observed outside playing in fenced area. The children were observed playing with balls, riding trikes, sliding, sand play, playing on stationary equipment, and climbing on the structure. The children in spaces ##T3, #T7, and #T8 were observed participating in free choice activities. Free choice activities included playdough, drawing with markers, Legos, magnetic shapes, sand play, trucks, dramatic play, science, playing games, exercise bike, reading books, and dramatic play. I also observed children complete handwashing routines and prepared for lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese sticks, stir fry vegetables, pears, and milk. After lunch, children prepared for nap/rest time. Children were resting on appropriately spaced covered mats with blankets, lights were off, and soft music played in the background making the space conducive to rest. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)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 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were two violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Menu stated applesauce cup would be served for lunch but pears were served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the area where all the stationary equipment is located. The need for mulch was recorded and requester per completed outdoor inspection forms. .0605(k)(1-4) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). As protruding bolts were observed on the black mulch barrier, I suggest that you check them on a regular basis to determine if they need to be pushed back down in the ground. Protrusions are considered safety hazards as children may trip over them or fall on them. Bolts should be hammered down flush with the border. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Nutrition - Food substitutions was not recorded on the menu prior to meal or snack being served. Teachers can update the menu with any changes when the meal arrives from school cafeteria to ensure it reflects what the children were actually served. Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. All meals must comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Other Information: Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - The registration and enrollment for all three testing programs must be completed – water, lead-based paint and asbestos. I verified through the website Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids that you have completed the lead water test and enrollment for lead-based paint and asbestos has started with no results yet. Therefore, you will need to follow up to ensure you have completed all steps for these two items. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are up. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encourage you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. ACTION ITEM - A provider meeting and training is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th at the Jacksonville Public Safety Building. The assessors from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) will be the presenters. From 10am until 12pm, we will offer the ITERS-3 training. We will take a lunch break, and from 1:30 until 3:30pm, we will offer the ECERS-3 training. Bring a pencil, highlighter, and the 3’s book when you attend the training. Look forward to receive registration information via email from One Place soon. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation during your next visit. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 on 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. 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. Reminder regarding Recordkeeping for children - The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. As of March 24, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 97%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 16, 2024. Sanitation Inspection – 11/08/2024 – 4 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/27/2025 – PASS All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. NC PreK students were present in spaces #T3, # T5, #T6, #T7, and T8. There were seventy-two enrolled, and sixty-one children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. The theme for this week was, “insects.” The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. When I arrived, children from spaces #T5 and #T6 were observed outside playing in fenced area. The children were observed playing with balls, riding trikes, sliding, sand play, playing on stationary equipment, and climbing on the structure. The children in spaces ##T3, #T7, and #T8 were observed participating in free choice activities. Free choice activities included playdough, drawing with markers, Legos, magnetic shapes, sand play, trucks, dramatic play, science, playing games, exercise bike, reading books, and dramatic play. I also observed children complete handwashing routines and prepared for lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese sticks, stir fry vegetables, pears, and milk. After lunch, children prepared for nap/rest time. Children were resting on appropriately spaced covered mats with blankets, lights were off, and soft music played in the background making the space conducive to rest. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)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 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were two violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Menu stated applesauce cup would be served for lunch but pears were served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the area where all the stationary equipment is located. The need for mulch was recorded and requester per completed outdoor inspection forms. .0605(k)(1-4) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). As protruding bolts were observed on the black mulch barrier, I suggest that you check them on a regular basis to determine if they need to be pushed back down in the ground. Protrusions are considered safety hazards as children may trip over them or fall on them. Bolts should be hammered down flush with the border. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Nutrition - Food substitutions was not recorded on the menu prior to meal or snack being served. Teachers can update the menu with any changes when the meal arrives from school cafeteria to ensure it reflects what the children were actually served. Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. All meals must comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Other Information: Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - The registration and enrollment for all three testing programs must be completed – water, lead-based paint and asbestos. I verified through the website Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids that you have completed the lead water test and enrollment for lead-based paint and asbestos has started with no results yet. Therefore, you will need to follow up to ensure you have completed all steps for these two items. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are up. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encourage you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. ACTION ITEM - A provider meeting and training is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th at the Jacksonville Public Safety Building. The assessors from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) will be the presenters. From 10am until 12pm, we will offer the ITERS-3 training. We will take a lunch break, and from 1:30 until 3:30pm, we will offer the ECERS-3 training. Bring a pencil, highlighter, and the 3’s book when you attend the training. Look forward to receive registration information via email from One Place soon. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation during your next visit. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 on 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. 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. Reminder regarding Recordkeeping for children - The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. As of March 24, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 97%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 16, 2024. Sanitation Inspection – 11/08/2024 – 4 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/27/2025 – PASS All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. NC PreK students were present in spaces #T3, # T5, #T6, #T7, and T8. There were seventy-two enrolled, and sixty-one children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. The theme for this week was, “insects.” The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. When I arrived, children from spaces #T5 and #T6 were observed outside playing in fenced area. The children were observed playing with balls, riding trikes, sliding, sand play, playing on stationary equipment, and climbing on the structure. The children in spaces ##T3, #T7, and #T8 were observed participating in free choice activities. Free choice activities included playdough, drawing with markers, Legos, magnetic shapes, sand play, trucks, dramatic play, science, playing games, exercise bike, reading books, and dramatic play. I also observed children complete handwashing routines and prepared for lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese sticks, stir fry vegetables, pears, and milk. After lunch, children prepared for nap/rest time. Children were resting on appropriately spaced covered mats with blankets, lights were off, and soft music played in the background making the space conducive to rest. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)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 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were two violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Menu stated applesauce cup would be served for lunch but pears were served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the area where all the stationary equipment is located. The need for mulch was recorded and requester per completed outdoor inspection forms. .0605(k)(1-4) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). As protruding bolts were observed on the black mulch barrier, I suggest that you check them on a regular basis to determine if they need to be pushed back down in the ground. Protrusions are considered safety hazards as children may trip over them or fall on them. Bolts should be hammered down flush with the border. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Nutrition - Food substitutions was not recorded on the menu prior to meal or snack being served. Teachers can update the menu with any changes when the meal arrives from school cafeteria to ensure it reflects what the children were actually served. Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. All meals must comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Other Information: Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - The registration and enrollment for all three testing programs must be completed – water, lead-based paint and asbestos. I verified through the website Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids that you have completed the lead water test and enrollment for lead-based paint and asbestos has started with no results yet. Therefore, you will need to follow up to ensure you have completed all steps for these two items. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are up. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encourage you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. ACTION ITEM - A provider meeting and training is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th at the Jacksonville Public Safety Building. The assessors from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) will be the presenters. From 10am until 12pm, we will offer the ITERS-3 training. We will take a lunch break, and from 1:30 until 3:30pm, we will offer the ECERS-3 training. Bring a pencil, highlighter, and the 3’s book when you attend the training. Look forward to receive registration information via email from One Place soon. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation during your next visit. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 on 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. 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. Reminder regarding Recordkeeping for children - The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. As of March 24, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 97%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 16, 2024. Sanitation Inspection – 11/08/2024 – 4 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/27/2025 – PASS All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. NC PreK students were present in spaces #T3, # T5, #T6, #T7, and T8. There were seventy-two enrolled, and sixty-one children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. The theme for this week was, “insects.” The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. When I arrived, children from spaces #T5 and #T6 were observed outside playing in fenced area. The children were observed playing with balls, riding trikes, sliding, sand play, playing on stationary equipment, and climbing on the structure. The children in spaces ##T3, #T7, and #T8 were observed participating in free choice activities. Free choice activities included playdough, drawing with markers, Legos, magnetic shapes, sand play, trucks, dramatic play, science, playing games, exercise bike, reading books, and dramatic play. I also observed children complete handwashing routines and prepared for lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese sticks, stir fry vegetables, pears, and milk. After lunch, children prepared for nap/rest time. Children were resting on appropriately spaced covered mats with blankets, lights were off, and soft music played in the background making the space conducive to rest. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)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 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were two violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Menu stated applesauce cup would be served for lunch but pears were served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the area where all the stationary equipment is located. The need for mulch was recorded and requester per completed outdoor inspection forms. .0605(k)(1-4) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). As protruding bolts were observed on the black mulch barrier, I suggest that you check them on a regular basis to determine if they need to be pushed back down in the ground. Protrusions are considered safety hazards as children may trip over them or fall on them. Bolts should be hammered down flush with the border. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Nutrition - Food substitutions was not recorded on the menu prior to meal or snack being served. Teachers can update the menu with any changes when the meal arrives from school cafeteria to ensure it reflects what the children were actually served. Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. All meals must comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Other Information: Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - The registration and enrollment for all three testing programs must be completed – water, lead-based paint and asbestos. I verified through the website Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids that you have completed the lead water test and enrollment for lead-based paint and asbestos has started with no results yet. Therefore, you will need to follow up to ensure you have completed all steps for these two items. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are up. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encourage you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. ACTION ITEM - A provider meeting and training is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th at the Jacksonville Public Safety Building. The assessors from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) will be the presenters. From 10am until 12pm, we will offer the ITERS-3 training. We will take a lunch break, and from 1:30 until 3:30pm, we will offer the ECERS-3 training. Bring a pencil, highlighter, and the 3’s book when you attend the training. Look forward to receive registration information via email from One Place soon. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation during your next visit. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 on 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. 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. Reminder regarding Recordkeeping for children - The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. As of March 24, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 97%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 16, 2024. Sanitation Inspection – 11/08/2024 – 4 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/27/2025 – PASS All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. NC PreK students were present in spaces #T3, # T5, #T6, #T7, and T8. There were seventy-two enrolled, and sixty-one children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. The theme for this week was, “insects.” The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. When I arrived, children from spaces #T5 and #T6 were observed outside playing in fenced area. The children were observed playing with balls, riding trikes, sliding, sand play, playing on stationary equipment, and climbing on the structure. The children in spaces ##T3, #T7, and #T8 were observed participating in free choice activities. Free choice activities included playdough, drawing with markers, Legos, magnetic shapes, sand play, trucks, dramatic play, science, playing games, exercise bike, reading books, and dramatic play. I also observed children complete handwashing routines and prepared for lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese sticks, stir fry vegetables, pears, and milk. After lunch, children prepared for nap/rest time. Children were resting on appropriately spaced covered mats with blankets, lights were off, and soft music played in the background making the space conducive to rest. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)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 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were two violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Menu stated applesauce cup would be served for lunch but pears were served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the area where all the stationary equipment is located. The need for mulch was recorded and requester per completed outdoor inspection forms. .0605(k)(1-4) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). As protruding bolts were observed on the black mulch barrier, I suggest that you check them on a regular basis to determine if they need to be pushed back down in the ground. Protrusions are considered safety hazards as children may trip over them or fall on them. Bolts should be hammered down flush with the border. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Nutrition - Food substitutions was not recorded on the menu prior to meal or snack being served. Teachers can update the menu with any changes when the meal arrives from school cafeteria to ensure it reflects what the children were actually served. Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. All meals must comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Other Information: Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - The registration and enrollment for all three testing programs must be completed – water, lead-based paint and asbestos. I verified through the website Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids that you have completed the lead water test and enrollment for lead-based paint and asbestos has started with no results yet. Therefore, you will need to follow up to ensure you have completed all steps for these two items. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are up. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encourage you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. ACTION ITEM - A provider meeting and training is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th at the Jacksonville Public Safety Building. The assessors from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) will be the presenters. From 10am until 12pm, we will offer the ITERS-3 training. We will take a lunch break, and from 1:30 until 3:30pm, we will offer the ECERS-3 training. Bring a pencil, highlighter, and the 3’s book when you attend the training. Look forward to receive registration information via email from One Place soon. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation during your next visit. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 on 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. 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. Reminder regarding Recordkeeping for children - The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. As of March 24, 2025, the facility has an 18-month compliance history of 97%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 16, 2024. Sanitation Inspection – 11/08/2024 – 4 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/27/2025 – PASS All approved indoor and outdoor spaces being used by the children were observed. NC PreK students were present in spaces #T3, # T5, #T6, #T7, and T8. There were seventy-two enrolled, and sixty-one children present, aged 3-5. Indoor spaces are arranged into activity areas that include but are not limited to language, blocks, art, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for each group of children. The theme for this week was, “insects.” The attendance for each classroom was accurately completed. When I arrived, children from spaces #T5 and #T6 were observed outside playing in fenced area. The children were observed playing with balls, riding trikes, sliding, sand play, playing on stationary equipment, and climbing on the structure. The children in spaces ##T3, #T7, and #T8 were observed participating in free choice activities. Free choice activities included playdough, drawing with markers, Legos, magnetic shapes, sand play, trucks, dramatic play, science, playing games, exercise bike, reading books, and dramatic play. I also observed children complete handwashing routines and prepared for lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese sticks, stir fry vegetables, pears, and milk. After lunch, children prepared for nap/rest time. Children were resting on appropriately spaced covered mats with blankets, lights were off, and soft music played in the background making the space conducive to rest. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. 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 from 8:00am to 2:45pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)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 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were two violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Menu stated applesauce cup would be served for lunch but pears were served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the area where all the stationary equipment is located. The need for mulch was recorded and requester per completed outdoor inspection forms. .0605(k)(1-4) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. The time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. 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. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited - Today we discussed adequate mulch on the preschool playground. The mulch is not the appropriate six inches of loose surfacing. We discussed adding more mulch to the area to ensure that the depth of the mulch is a resilient six inches. We also discussed tilling or fluffing mulch often. For the safety of the children, you must ensure weeds and debris are removed and mulch is tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. You do have black resilient mats also for protection. Nationally, nearly 70% of playground related injuries are from falls. Fall injuries are the result of two things: 1) The height a child falls from and 2) The material/surface the child falls upon. Always provide adequate “soft” resilient surfacing under and around stationary playground equipment. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0605(h)(i). As protruding bolts were observed on the black mulch barrier, I suggest that you check them on a regular basis to determine if they need to be pushed back down in the ground. Protrusions are considered safety hazards as children may trip over them or fall on them. Bolts should be hammered down flush with the border. A safe outdoor environment must be always maintained. Removing hazards will allow children to be free to safely explore and to make discoveries. Nutrition - Food substitutions was not recorded on the menu prior to meal or snack being served. Teachers can update the menu with any changes when the meal arrives from school cafeteria to ensure it reflects what the children were actually served. Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. All meals must comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Other Information: Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - The registration and enrollment for all three testing programs must be completed – water, lead-based paint and asbestos. I verified through the website Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids that you have completed the lead water test and enrollment for lead-based paint and asbestos has started with no results yet. Therefore, you will need to follow up to ensure you have completed all steps for these two items. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are up. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encourage you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. ACTION ITEM - A provider meeting and training is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th at the Jacksonville Public Safety Building. The assessors from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) will be the presenters. From 10am until 12pm, we will offer the ITERS-3 training. We will take a lunch break, and from 1:30 until 3:30pm, we will offer the ECERS-3 training. Bring a pencil, highlighter, and the 3’s book when you attend the training. Look forward to receive registration information via email from One Place soon. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation during your next visit. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 on 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. 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. Reminder regarding Recordkeeping for children - The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. Your environment rating scales results were reviewed during this visit. Limited child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 16, 2024. As of December 2, 2024, your 18-month compliance history is 98%. Sanitation Inspection – 11/08/2024 – 4 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/23/2024 – PASS All approved indoor spaces being used by the children were observed. Due to active precipitation, the fenced outdoor play area was observed but not monitored. I observed new playground equipment had been installed. Prior to this visit, I had no knowledge of new equipment on the fenced outdoor play area. I contacted Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, regarding my concerns of the fall zones and the surfacing for three pieces of stationary equipment on the outdoor play area. I advised Ms. Bradshaw that the stationary equipment is not approved. Ms. Bradshaw immediately got the appropriate persons involved and made the three pieces of stationary equipment inaccessible to the children by roping them off until fall zones and depth of surfacing are corrected. Ms. Bradshaw stated she would keep me updated on the progress of this project. Information for the stationary equipment must be on site and available for review. Once corrected, I will need to make a visit for approval prior to children being allowed to use these three pieces of equipment. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted; the theme for the week was “Trees.” A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in classrooms. NC PreK students were present in spaces #T3, #T5, #T6,#T7, and T8. There are seventy-one children enrolled and fifty seven children, ages 3-5, were present. Children from all spaces were observed participating in free choice activities including completing art activities for Christmas. Some children were making a reindeer necklace with beads, decorating a large pinecone like a Christmas tree, and Christmas wreaths. Free choice activities included playdough, drawing with markers, Legos, magnetic shapes, sand play, trucks, dramatic play, science, playing games. Children in space #T5 were observed participating in gross motor activities including jumping, ring toss, and bowling game. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. According to the staff/training worksheet, four new staff members have been hired since the last annual compliance visit. File for new staff members were monitored today. NC Pre-K Requirements were monitored today. The program follows the Onslow County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained and available for review. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. The NC Pre-Kindergarten Program (NC Pre-K) Site Monitoring Tool is in the process of being completed and an on-site visit is scheduled for December 12, 2024. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. There were two violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for November 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A staff member in space #T3 was observed drinking an ice coffee from a well known franchise in the classroom. .0901(i) In order for your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received December 24, 2024, 2024, describing how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910)824-1143 or you can email me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov. You may email me your verification or mail it to me at: Tammy Ross, Child Care Licensing Consultant, P.O. Box 278, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Child Care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited: A fire drill was not recorded for November 2024. Fire drills shall be practiced monthly, and records shall be maintained as required. Records of monthly fire drills documenting the date and time of each drill, the length of time taken to evacuate the building, and the signature of the person who conducted the drill shall be available for review. It may also help to plan these drills for different times of the day so children and staff can be prepared to evacuate no matter what activity or routine is taking place. A staff member in space #T3 was observed drinking an ice coffee, from a well known franchise, in the classroom. Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Reminder: After the rain had stopped, I heard several teachers tell children, “We are not going outside, it’s too wet.” All NC Pre-K children must be provided outdoor time daily when weather conditions permit. "If weather conditions permit" means no active precipitation. Caregivers may choose to go outdoors when there is active precipitation if children have appropriate clothing such as rain boots and rain coats, or if they are under a covered area. Other Information: Health & Safety Training – All staff members, including new staff, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is accurate and maintained on file. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. As we discussed today, health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - This is a reminder and update about the REQUIRED testing for lead in water, lead-based paint and asbestos. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are almost up. -Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) must have water tested by January 1, 2025. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. The information above is from https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, which is also where you enroll in the program. Remember, centers must have their water tested every three years. Family child care homes, as of now, are only required to do it once, and the water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Rated License Reassessment Information - - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due to be completed in March 2023. There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you hire new staff or as staff complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. Criminal Background Check Information - DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within 2 business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. 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. Child Care Immunization Report 2024-2025 - This year's Child Care Immunization Reports are due January 15, 2025. This temporary extension is intended to provide additional time for families to meet these requirements in light of potential barriers caused by Hurricane Helene. Pursuant to Executive Order 319, NCDHHS will accept report submissions no later than January 15, 2025, but submissions may be completed at any time prior to that date and are now open. 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. Submit a report even if no children are attending your child care center or your child care center has closed. This will ensure your center meets the reporting requirement and is not considered delinquent. Download instructions and a worksheet to assist in determining the status of each child (Word document). Access the worksheet as a PDF. This worksheet is only an aid and does not need to be submitted. The summary table on the fourth page contains the information required to complete the online report. Access a guide to submitting a child care 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. DCDEE RESOURCES - I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Remember you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. Your environment rating scales results were reviewed during this visit. Limited child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 16, 2024. As of December 2, 2024, your 18-month compliance history is 98%. Sanitation Inspection – 11/08/2024 – 4 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/23/2024 – PASS All approved indoor spaces being used by the children were observed. Due to active precipitation, the fenced outdoor play area was observed but not monitored. I observed new playground equipment had been installed. Prior to this visit, I had no knowledge of new equipment on the fenced outdoor play area. I contacted Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, regarding my concerns of the fall zones and the surfacing for three pieces of stationary equipment on the outdoor play area. I advised Ms. Bradshaw that the stationary equipment is not approved. Ms. Bradshaw immediately got the appropriate persons involved and made the three pieces of stationary equipment inaccessible to the children by roping them off until fall zones and depth of surfacing are corrected. Ms. Bradshaw stated she would keep me updated on the progress of this project. Information for the stationary equipment must be on site and available for review. Once corrected, I will need to make a visit for approval prior to children being allowed to use these three pieces of equipment. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted; the theme for the week was “Trees.” A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in classrooms. NC PreK students were present in spaces #T3, #T5, #T6,#T7, and T8. There are seventy-one children enrolled and fifty seven children, ages 3-5, were present. Children from all spaces were observed participating in free choice activities including completing art activities for Christmas. Some children were making a reindeer necklace with beads, decorating a large pinecone like a Christmas tree, and Christmas wreaths. Free choice activities included playdough, drawing with markers, Legos, magnetic shapes, sand play, trucks, dramatic play, science, playing games. Children in space #T5 were observed participating in gross motor activities including jumping, ring toss, and bowling game. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. According to the staff/training worksheet, four new staff members have been hired since the last annual compliance visit. File for new staff members were monitored today. NC Pre-K Requirements were monitored today. The program follows the Onslow County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained and available for review. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. The NC Pre-Kindergarten Program (NC Pre-K) Site Monitoring Tool is in the process of being completed and an on-site visit is scheduled for December 12, 2024. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. There were two violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for November 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A staff member in space #T3 was observed drinking an ice coffee from a well known franchise in the classroom. .0901(i) In order for your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received December 24, 2024, 2024, describing how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910)824-1143 or you can email me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov. You may email me your verification or mail it to me at: Tammy Ross, Child Care Licensing Consultant, P.O. Box 278, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Child Care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited: A fire drill was not recorded for November 2024. Fire drills shall be practiced monthly, and records shall be maintained as required. Records of monthly fire drills documenting the date and time of each drill, the length of time taken to evacuate the building, and the signature of the person who conducted the drill shall be available for review. It may also help to plan these drills for different times of the day so children and staff can be prepared to evacuate no matter what activity or routine is taking place. A staff member in space #T3 was observed drinking an ice coffee, from a well known franchise, in the classroom. Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Reminder: After the rain had stopped, I heard several teachers tell children, “We are not going outside, it’s too wet.” All NC Pre-K children must be provided outdoor time daily when weather conditions permit. "If weather conditions permit" means no active precipitation. Caregivers may choose to go outdoors when there is active precipitation if children have appropriate clothing such as rain boots and rain coats, or if they are under a covered area. Other Information: Health & Safety Training – All staff members, including new staff, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is accurate and maintained on file. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. As we discussed today, health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - This is a reminder and update about the REQUIRED testing for lead in water, lead-based paint and asbestos. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are almost up. -Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) must have water tested by January 1, 2025. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. The information above is from https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, which is also where you enroll in the program. Remember, centers must have their water tested every three years. Family child care homes, as of now, are only required to do it once, and the water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Rated License Reassessment Information - - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due to be completed in March 2023. There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you hire new staff or as staff complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. Criminal Background Check Information - DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within 2 business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. 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. Child Care Immunization Report 2024-2025 - This year's Child Care Immunization Reports are due January 15, 2025. This temporary extension is intended to provide additional time for families to meet these requirements in light of potential barriers caused by Hurricane Helene. Pursuant to Executive Order 319, NCDHHS will accept report submissions no later than January 15, 2025, but submissions may be completed at any time prior to that date and are now open. 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. Submit a report even if no children are attending your child care center or your child care center has closed. This will ensure your center meets the reporting requirement and is not considered delinquent. Download instructions and a worksheet to assist in determining the status of each child (Word document). Access the worksheet as a PDF. This worksheet is only an aid and does not need to be submitted. The summary table on the fourth page contains the information required to complete the online report. Access a guide to submitting a child care 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. DCDEE RESOURCES - I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Remember you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 18, 2023. As of April 15, 2024, your 18-month compliance history is 98%. Sanitation Inspection – 11/07/2023 – 6 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/27/2024 – PASS All approved indoor spaces being used by the children and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Today was picture day so daily schedules were adjusted. Activity plans were observed poste; the theme for the week was “Gardening.” A variety of age-appropriate learning materials was observed in classrooms. NC PreK students were present in spaces T3, T6, and T8. There are seventy-three children enrolled and thirty-eight children, ages 3-5, were present. Children from all spaces were observed playing outside in fenced play area with caregivers. Children enrolled in space #T3 returned inside, completed handwashing and bathroom routines, participated in free choice activities, group time, and prepared for lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, roll, sweet potato casserole, applesauce, and milk. Two groups of NC PreK students from space #T5 and #T8, were on a field trip to the Children’s Museum and the park for lunch. There were twenty-six students on the field trip and accountability information, including the names of the children on the trip, was available for review. Accountability information also included attendance sheet and a bus seat chart of where each child and caregiver were seated. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is required at all times. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 All staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification was not on file for C. Burns, who has been employed since August 2023. .1102(g) In order for your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violation must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received April 30, 2024, describing how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910)824-1143 or you can email me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov. You may email me your verification or mail it to me at: Tammy Ross, Child Care Licensing Consultant, P.O. Box 278, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Comment regarding violation: Health & Safety Training - All staff members must complete Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 within one year of being hired; Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days. This information was not on file and available for review for staff member, Charity Burns; Ms. Burns was hired in August 2023. Ensure new staff are in the process of completing all required trainings in a timely manner. All staff who have been employed for a year or more have completed the required Health and Safety training. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. These trainings must be renewed every five years. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times whether or not they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Reminders: All staff, including Principal, must review the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy and a signed acknowledgement with all the required information must be available for review. Off-Site Records Verification form for staff must include names of ALL staff members, including substitutes and volunteers. Outdoor Play Area – Ditch by space T10 need dirt and gravel to prevent tripping hazard and play structure has rust on it – paint, repair, or replace. Other Information: Rated License Information - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment is due to be completed in March 2025. DCDEE has developed a 3-Cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. You are in Cohort 2. We will be working together through this process, and I will provide guidance along the way. Reassessments will not become mandatory again until July 1, 2024, and your facility has been placed into “Cohort 2.” Placement in this cohort means you will have from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, to plan and prepare for your reassessment, with your reassessment being due between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact One Place of Onslow County for assistance with completion of the self-study component of the environment rating scales. Your planning year is an opportunity for you to focus on the quality of your program as well as consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you hire new staff or as staff complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. Rules - Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As discussed, 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. Sanitation rules were also readopted July 1, 2023. I strongly urge you to review the training information at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm and contact Children’s Environmental Health Services with any questions. Provider Portal - DCDEE is ready to launch the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within 2 business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. FYI - Lead Testing – Important Information - 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. Refer to email sent to you on March 4, 2024 which has deadline information as well as the website link for “clean water for US kids.” DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website or let me know if you have specific questions! Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: SUMMERSILL PRE-K Facility ID: 67001071 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This program currently operates with Five Star License, issued March 6, 2020, earning 7 points in program, 7 points in education and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 118 during first shift with an age range of 3-5, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and T3, T5, T6, T7, T8, T12, K8 @18 children each. Onslow County Schools operate this program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on April 18, 2023. As of April 15, 2024, your 18-month compliance history is 98%. Sanitation Inspection – 11/07/2023 – 6 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/27/2024 – PASS All approved indoor spaces being used by the children and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Today was picture day so daily schedules were adjusted. Activity plans were observed poste; the theme for the week was “Gardening.” A variety of age-appropriate learning materials was observed in classrooms. NC PreK students were present in spaces T3, T6, and T8. There are seventy-three children enrolled and thirty-eight children, ages 3-5, were present. Children from all spaces were observed playing outside in fenced play area with caregivers. Children enrolled in space #T3 returned inside, completed handwashing and bathroom routines, participated in free choice activities, group time, and prepared for lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, roll, sweet potato casserole, applesauce, and milk. Two groups of NC PreK students from space #T5 and #T8, were on a field trip to the Children’s Museum and the park for lunch. There were twenty-six students on the field trip and accountability information, including the names of the children on the trip, was available for review. Accountability information also included attendance sheet and a bus seat chart of where each child and caregiver were seated. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance and all children were adequately supervised. Good interactions were observed between caregivers and children. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is required at all times. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 All staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification was not on file for C. Burns, who has been employed since August 2023. .1102(g) In order for your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violation must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received April 30, 2024, describing how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910)824-1143 or you can email me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov. You may email me your verification or mail it to me at: Tammy Ross, Child Care Licensing Consultant, P.O. Box 278, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Comment regarding violation: Health & Safety Training - All staff members must complete Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 within one year of being hired; Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days. This information was not on file and available for review for staff member, Charity Burns; Ms. Burns was hired in August 2023. Ensure new staff are in the process of completing all required trainings in a timely manner. All staff who have been employed for a year or more have completed the required Health and Safety training. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. These trainings must be renewed every five years. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times whether or not they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Reminders: All staff, including Principal, must review the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy and a signed acknowledgement with all the required information must be available for review. Off-Site Records Verification form for staff must include names of ALL staff members, including substitutes and volunteers. Outdoor Play Area – Ditch by space T10 need dirt and gravel to prevent tripping hazard and play structure has rust on it – paint, repair, or replace. Other Information: Rated License Information - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment is due to be completed in March 2025. DCDEE has developed a 3-Cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. You are in Cohort 2. We will be working together through this process, and I will provide guidance along the way. Reassessments will not become mandatory again until July 1, 2024, and your facility has been placed into “Cohort 2.” Placement in this cohort means you will have from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, to plan and prepare for your reassessment, with your reassessment being due between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact One Place of Onslow County for assistance with completion of the self-study component of the environment rating scales. Your planning year is an opportunity for you to focus on the quality of your program as well as consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you hire new staff or as staff complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. Rules - Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As discussed, 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. Sanitation rules were also readopted July 1, 2023. I strongly urge you to review the training information at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm and contact Children’s Environmental Health Services with any questions. Provider Portal - DCDEE is ready to launch the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within 2 business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. FYI - Lead Testing – Important Information - 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. Refer to email sent to you on March 4, 2024 which has deadline information as well as the website link for “clean water for US kids.” DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website or let me know if you have specific questions! Documentation was completed electronically, signed, and emailed to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County - per her request. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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