Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/10/2026 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 3/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. Today’s visit was in conjunction with an unannounced follow-up visit. The facility currently operates with a Five Star License, issued on April 18, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a capacity of 198 ages ranging from 3-5 years old, first shift only, meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was on April 22, 2025. As of March 9, 2026, your facility has an eighteen (18)-month compliance history score of 91%. Your last Fire Inspection was on November 5, 2025, and approved for daytime care only. Your last sanitation inspection was on December 16,2025, and you received a Superior status with 7 demerits. Hannah Bradshaw, Pre-K Coordinator, was present and accompanied me during the walk-through and observations. There were 118 children enrolled and # children present ranging from 3-5 years of age. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. There are 11 approved indoor spaces, with only 8 being used for care today and two outdoor playgrounds. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Staff members were interacting with children at the child’s level asking open-ended questions. Each indoor space was divided into centers including but not limited to dramatic play, handwriting, science, blocks, cozy area, and manipulatives. Space 15 and 28 were outside. Children were playing on the climbing structure, playing in the sandbox, riding bikes, exploring the space, running playing tag, and playing a game of rolling and running for the ball with a staff member. In space 13, children were eating morning snack and playing in centers including but not limited to playing with baby dolls, connecting blocks, and reading books. Morning snack consisted of biscuits, oranges, and milk. In space 14, children were singing and playing music with a staff member, playing with fidgets, and playing with cars. In space 21, children were playing in centers including but not limited to practicing handwriting, building with Legos, playing with Lincoln logs, and playing with animals. In space 22, children were engaged with a variety of art materials, including painting, markers, and foam for a 3D art activity. Children were also participating in dramatic play, observing the ant hills and caterpillars in science center, and playing with cars. In space 23, children were practicing handwriting, exploring the sandbox, ladybug art activity, building with blocks and movement and dancing with ribbons. In space 24, children were engaged with a variety of manipulative toys including but not limited to magnetic blocks, sorting bugs, and connecting blocks. Children were also playing with playdoh, a writing activity, and building with blocks. For lunch, cheeseburger, sweet potato wedges, applesauce, and milk were served. 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 7:55am to 2:40pm, 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. Portfolios were observed in notebooks in the classrooms. Family engagement activities include but not limited to newsletters, stuffed animal pet adoption, and open house. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2025-2026 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. A selection of staff and child’s files were reviewed and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. On the large playground, a temporary orange fence has fallen down, where the orange fencing is lying on the ground. The ground has washed away around the chain-link fence between the two playgrounds, having a gap between the ground and the fence, exposing sharp metal edges of the chain-link fence, and sharp edges of concrete that secures the poles. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE, this serves as your signature, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance As previously discussed, you are completing your application for your 2–5-star license. You have chosen Pathway 3- Accreditation & Head Start. Submit your application to me no later than March 20, 2026, to be processed. Outdoor Environment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Continue to ensure that debris shall be removed and disposed of. The ground around the fence between the two playgrounds has begun to wash away, exposing the sharp edges of the chain-link fence and sharp edges of the concrete that is holding the poles of the fence. Add surfacing to ensure that the sharp edges are no longer exposed and there is not an opening underneath the fence. There was temporary fencing on the large playground with metal poles. The temporary fencing needs to be replaced or removed as the orange plastic fencing is lying on the ground and could potentially be an entanglement hazard. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. If there are any hazards, they must be addressed before children can enter the area. 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 January 2, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- No results available • Asbestos- No results available 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. Ensure that you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. 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/ For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-364-8728 or my supervisor, Kim Sherry, at kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-824-0470 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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/10/2026 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 3/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. Today’s visit was in conjunction with an unannounced follow-up visit. The facility currently operates with a Five Star License, issued on April 18, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a capacity of 198 ages ranging from 3-5 years old, first shift only, meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was on April 22, 2025. As of March 9, 2026, your facility has an eighteen (18)-month compliance history score of 91%. Your last Fire Inspection was on November 5, 2025, and approved for daytime care only. Your last sanitation inspection was on December 16,2025, and you received a Superior status with 7 demerits. Hannah Bradshaw, Pre-K Coordinator, was present and accompanied me during the walk-through and observations. There were 118 children enrolled and # children present ranging from 3-5 years of age. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. There are 11 approved indoor spaces, with only 8 being used for care today and two outdoor playgrounds. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Staff members were interacting with children at the child’s level asking open-ended questions. Each indoor space was divided into centers including but not limited to dramatic play, handwriting, science, blocks, cozy area, and manipulatives. Space 15 and 28 were outside. Children were playing on the climbing structure, playing in the sandbox, riding bikes, exploring the space, running playing tag, and playing a game of rolling and running for the ball with a staff member. In space 13, children were eating morning snack and playing in centers including but not limited to playing with baby dolls, connecting blocks, and reading books. Morning snack consisted of biscuits, oranges, and milk. In space 14, children were singing and playing music with a staff member, playing with fidgets, and playing with cars. In space 21, children were playing in centers including but not limited to practicing handwriting, building with Legos, playing with Lincoln logs, and playing with animals. In space 22, children were engaged with a variety of art materials, including painting, markers, and foam for a 3D art activity. Children were also participating in dramatic play, observing the ant hills and caterpillars in science center, and playing with cars. In space 23, children were practicing handwriting, exploring the sandbox, ladybug art activity, building with blocks and movement and dancing with ribbons. In space 24, children were engaged with a variety of manipulative toys including but not limited to magnetic blocks, sorting bugs, and connecting blocks. Children were also playing with playdoh, a writing activity, and building with blocks. For lunch, cheeseburger, sweet potato wedges, applesauce, and milk were served. 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 7:55am to 2:40pm, 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. Portfolios were observed in notebooks in the classrooms. Family engagement activities include but not limited to newsletters, stuffed animal pet adoption, and open house. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2025-2026 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. A selection of staff and child’s files were reviewed and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. On the large playground, a temporary orange fence has fallen down, where the orange fencing is lying on the ground. The ground has washed away around the chain-link fence between the two playgrounds, having a gap between the ground and the fence, exposing sharp metal edges of the chain-link fence, and sharp edges of concrete that secures the poles. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE, this serves as your signature, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance As previously discussed, you are completing your application for your 2–5-star license. You have chosen Pathway 3- Accreditation & Head Start. Submit your application to me no later than March 20, 2026, to be processed. Outdoor Environment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Continue to ensure that debris shall be removed and disposed of. The ground around the fence between the two playgrounds has begun to wash away, exposing the sharp edges of the chain-link fence and sharp edges of the concrete that is holding the poles of the fence. Add surfacing to ensure that the sharp edges are no longer exposed and there is not an opening underneath the fence. There was temporary fencing on the large playground with metal poles. The temporary fencing needs to be replaced or removed as the orange plastic fencing is lying on the ground and could potentially be an entanglement hazard. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. If there are any hazards, they must be addressed before children can enter the area. 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 January 2, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- No results available • Asbestos- No results available 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. Ensure that you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. 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/ For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-364-8728 or my supervisor, Kim Sherry, at kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-824-0470 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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/10/2026 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 3/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. Today’s visit was in conjunction with an unannounced follow-up visit. The facility currently operates with a Five Star License, issued on April 18, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a capacity of 198 ages ranging from 3-5 years old, first shift only, meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was on April 22, 2025. As of March 9, 2026, your facility has an eighteen (18)-month compliance history score of 91%. Your last Fire Inspection was on November 5, 2025, and approved for daytime care only. Your last sanitation inspection was on December 16,2025, and you received a Superior status with 7 demerits. Hannah Bradshaw, Pre-K Coordinator, was present and accompanied me during the walk-through and observations. There were 118 children enrolled and # children present ranging from 3-5 years of age. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. There are 11 approved indoor spaces, with only 8 being used for care today and two outdoor playgrounds. Staff/Child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Staff members were interacting with children at the child’s level asking open-ended questions. Each indoor space was divided into centers including but not limited to dramatic play, handwriting, science, blocks, cozy area, and manipulatives. Space 15 and 28 were outside. Children were playing on the climbing structure, playing in the sandbox, riding bikes, exploring the space, running playing tag, and playing a game of rolling and running for the ball with a staff member. In space 13, children were eating morning snack and playing in centers including but not limited to playing with baby dolls, connecting blocks, and reading books. Morning snack consisted of biscuits, oranges, and milk. In space 14, children were singing and playing music with a staff member, playing with fidgets, and playing with cars. In space 21, children were playing in centers including but not limited to practicing handwriting, building with Legos, playing with Lincoln logs, and playing with animals. In space 22, children were engaged with a variety of art materials, including painting, markers, and foam for a 3D art activity. Children were also participating in dramatic play, observing the ant hills and caterpillars in science center, and playing with cars. In space 23, children were practicing handwriting, exploring the sandbox, ladybug art activity, building with blocks and movement and dancing with ribbons. In space 24, children were engaged with a variety of manipulative toys including but not limited to magnetic blocks, sorting bugs, and connecting blocks. Children were also playing with playdoh, a writing activity, and building with blocks. For lunch, cheeseburger, sweet potato wedges, applesauce, and milk were served. 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 7:55am to 2:40pm, 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. Portfolios were observed in notebooks in the classrooms. Family engagement activities include but not limited to newsletters, stuffed animal pet adoption, and open house. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2025-2026 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. A selection of staff and child’s files were reviewed and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. On the large playground, a temporary orange fence has fallen down, where the orange fencing is lying on the ground. The ground has washed away around the chain-link fence between the two playgrounds, having a gap between the ground and the fence, exposing sharp metal edges of the chain-link fence, and sharp edges of concrete that secures the poles. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE, this serves as your signature, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance As previously discussed, you are completing your application for your 2–5-star license. You have chosen Pathway 3- Accreditation & Head Start. Submit your application to me no later than March 20, 2026, to be processed. Outdoor Environment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Continue to ensure that debris shall be removed and disposed of. The ground around the fence between the two playgrounds has begun to wash away, exposing the sharp edges of the chain-link fence and sharp edges of the concrete that is holding the poles of the fence. Add surfacing to ensure that the sharp edges are no longer exposed and there is not an opening underneath the fence. There was temporary fencing on the large playground with metal poles. The temporary fencing needs to be replaced or removed as the orange plastic fencing is lying on the ground and could potentially be an entanglement hazard. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. If there are any hazards, they must be addressed before children can enter the area. 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 January 2, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- No results available • Asbestos- No results available 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. Ensure that you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. 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/ For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-364-8728 or my supervisor, Kim Sherry, at kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-824-0470 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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-228L Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegation is as follows: There are concerns regarding adequate supervision of children. The facility currently operates with a Five Star License, issued on April 18, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a capacity of 198 ages ranging from 3-5 years old, first shift only, meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was on April 22, 2025. As of February 27, 2026, your 18-month compliance history score was 94%. In addition to the allegations, Supervision, Staff/Child Ratios, Adequate/ Approved Space, new Staff Files and Permit Restrictions were monitored. Limited monitoring occurred. Upon arrival, Luisa Davis, Director, and Hannah Bradshaw, NC Pre-K Coordinator, was present and available during the visit. There are eleven classrooms approved for use; eight out of the eleven were open and caring for children. There are 118 children enrolled and 94 children present ranging from 3-5 years old. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Daily schedules and activity plans were posted in each of the classrooms. Each of the indoor spaces were divided into centers including but not limited to blocks, art, manipulatives, dramatic play, and science. During today’s visit, children in space 13,21, 22, 23, and 24 were observed engaged in free play. Children were observed building with blocks, playing with magnetic toys, cooking in dramatic play, playing with puzzles, and playing with playdoh. Teachers were interacting with the children on their level, asking engaging and open-ended questions. In space 15, the children were transitioning to go outside. The transition was observed and the teachers counted multiple times as the children exited the classroom and once they entered the hallway. Space 14 and 28 were observed outside playing on the playground. Children were engaged with running, playing in the sandbox, and playing hide and seek with their teachers and classmates. For lunch, cheese bites, seasoned broccoli, baked apples and milk were served. Investigation: The allegation was reviewed with you and two other staff members. You were all given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. The facility does not have cameras inside the classrooms. Findings- There are concerns regarding adequate supervision of children. Administrators stated that on February 19, 2026, at 11:20 am, one of the Pre-K classrooms was exiting their classroom to go to the playground. After the class exited, one child was left alone in the classroom for approximately two minutes. A bus monitor walking down the hallway at 11:22 and heard a child crying and entered the classroom, where they found the child. The bus monitor contacted their supervisor, who instructed them to bring the child to the office. The bus monitor supervisor called you and you met the bus monitor and child in the hallway. During this time the classroom teacher came back inside to get the child, but you had already taken the child to the office and then out to the playground to meet their class. You stated that the parents were immediately called and a meeting with the child’s family is scheduled for this week. You stated that the staff were interviewed and the Onslow County Schools Preschool Standards of Conduct, which states clearly your policies on procedures to account for children and transition, was reviewed with each staff member and signed. Staff members reported that during the transition of going outside, the teacher counted twice before exiting the classroom. Staff members stated that the children were not counted while in the hallway, and the next count occurred when they were entering the playground. Staff realized that one child was missing and immediately went to the classroom to get the child. One staff member stated that she did not see the child go under the table while the class was exiting the classroom. Today, I reviewed the staff statements and the administration’s investigation regarding the circumstances of the incident. Based on staff interviews and my investigation this allegation is Confirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One child was left alone in one of the classrooms for approximately 2 minutes on February 19, 2026 from 11:20 am to 11:22 am. .1801(a)(1-5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 16,2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. An administrative action may be issued based on a confirmed allegation AND a return visit will be made to verify correction of the violation. Technical Assistance: Supervision- It is imperative that caregivers supervise children at all times, not just for the safety of children but to ensure children get the attention they need for optimal growth and development. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 – Requires that children are adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision means: (1) Staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) Staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) Staff must know where each child is located and be aware of children’s activities at all times; (4) Staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child; Supervising children is a critical component of ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. Staff must be actively engaged at all times for this to occur. I encourage you to review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision with all your staff. Active supervision requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times. Teachers should position themselves so that they can observe all the children: watching, counting, and listening at all times. Transitions are times when heightened observations need to take place as we have received many reports lately of children being left in a classroom or in the outdoor play space. Teachers should account for all children with name-to-face recognition by visually identifying each child. They should also use their knowledge of each child’s development and abilities to anticipate what they will do, then get involved and redirect them when necessary. This constant vigilance helps children learn safely. Good supervision practice and routines should be discussed during your Orientation process. The following strategies allow children to explore their environments safely while being closely and adequately supervised. These strategies should be discussed as part of your Orientation: 1. Set Up the Environment—Staff should set up the environment so that they can supervise children and be accessible at all times. When activities are grouped together and furniture is at waist height or shorter, adults are always able to see and hear children. Small spaces should be kept clutter-free and big spaces set up so that children have clear play spaces that can be easily observed. 2. Staffs Position—Staff should carefully plan where they will position themselves in both the indoor & outdoor environments to prevent children from harm. They should place themselves so that they can see and hear all the children in their care. They should make sure there are always clear paths to where children are playing, sleeping, and eating so they can react quickly when necessary. Staff should remain close to children who may need additional support. 3. Scan and Count-Caregivers should always be able to account for the children in their care. It should be their habit to continuously scan the entire environment to know where everyone is and what they are doing. They should count the children frequently. This is especially important during transitions when children are moving from one location to another. 4. Listen-Specific sounds or the absence of them may signify reason for concern. Staff who are listening closely to children immediately identify signs of potential danger. Programs that think systemically will implement additional strategies to safeguard children. For example, bells added to doors help alert adults when a child leaves or enters the room. 5. Anticipate Children's Behavior—Caregivers need to use what they know about each child’s individual interests and skills to predict what he/she will do. They create challenges that children are ready for and support them in succeeding. But they also recognize when children might wander, get upset, or take a dangerous risk. Information from the daily health check (e.g., illness, allergies, lack of sleep or food, etc.) informs adults’ observations and helps them anticipate children’s behavior. Caregivers who know what to expect are better able to protect children from harm. 6. Engage and Redirect—Caregivers should use what they know about each child’s individual needs and development to offer support. They wait until children are unable to problem-solve on their own before they get involved. They may offer different levels of assistance or redirection depending on each individual child’s needs. Caregivers should repeatedly count children, record the count, ensure accuracy, and be able to verbally state how many children are in care at all times. Caregivers should record the count on an attendance sheet or on a pocket card, along with notations of any children joining or leaving the group. An accurate count is required at all times. Caregivers should participate in a counting routine that encourages duplicate counts to verify the attendance record to ensure constant supervision and safety of all children in care. This is especially important during transitions and something you, as the Administrator, should insist upon at your facility. Again, this kind of practice should be reviewed and explained during your Orientation process. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed and reviewed; a copy was left with you. If you have any questions please contact me at heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov/ 910-364- 8728 or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov/ 910-824-0470. 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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-228L Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegation is as follows: There are concerns regarding adequate supervision of children. The facility currently operates with a Five Star License, issued on April 18, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a capacity of 198 ages ranging from 3-5 years old, first shift only, meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was on April 22, 2025. As of February 27, 2026, your 18-month compliance history score was 94%. In addition to the allegations, Supervision, Staff/Child Ratios, Adequate/ Approved Space, new Staff Files and Permit Restrictions were monitored. Limited monitoring occurred. Upon arrival, Luisa Davis, Director, and Hannah Bradshaw, NC Pre-K Coordinator, was present and available during the visit. There are eleven classrooms approved for use; eight out of the eleven were open and caring for children. There are 118 children enrolled and 94 children present ranging from 3-5 years old. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Daily schedules and activity plans were posted in each of the classrooms. Each of the indoor spaces were divided into centers including but not limited to blocks, art, manipulatives, dramatic play, and science. During today’s visit, children in space 13,21, 22, 23, and 24 were observed engaged in free play. Children were observed building with blocks, playing with magnetic toys, cooking in dramatic play, playing with puzzles, and playing with playdoh. Teachers were interacting with the children on their level, asking engaging and open-ended questions. In space 15, the children were transitioning to go outside. The transition was observed and the teachers counted multiple times as the children exited the classroom and once they entered the hallway. Space 14 and 28 were observed outside playing on the playground. Children were engaged with running, playing in the sandbox, and playing hide and seek with their teachers and classmates. For lunch, cheese bites, seasoned broccoli, baked apples and milk were served. Investigation: The allegation was reviewed with you and two other staff members. You were all given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. The facility does not have cameras inside the classrooms. Findings- There are concerns regarding adequate supervision of children. Administrators stated that on February 19, 2026, at 11:20 am, one of the Pre-K classrooms was exiting their classroom to go to the playground. After the class exited, one child was left alone in the classroom for approximately two minutes. A bus monitor walking down the hallway at 11:22 and heard a child crying and entered the classroom, where they found the child. The bus monitor contacted their supervisor, who instructed them to bring the child to the office. The bus monitor supervisor called you and you met the bus monitor and child in the hallway. During this time the classroom teacher came back inside to get the child, but you had already taken the child to the office and then out to the playground to meet their class. You stated that the parents were immediately called and a meeting with the child’s family is scheduled for this week. You stated that the staff were interviewed and the Onslow County Schools Preschool Standards of Conduct, which states clearly your policies on procedures to account for children and transition, was reviewed with each staff member and signed. Staff members reported that during the transition of going outside, the teacher counted twice before exiting the classroom. Staff members stated that the children were not counted while in the hallway, and the next count occurred when they were entering the playground. Staff realized that one child was missing and immediately went to the classroom to get the child. One staff member stated that she did not see the child go under the table while the class was exiting the classroom. Today, I reviewed the staff statements and the administration’s investigation regarding the circumstances of the incident. Based on staff interviews and my investigation this allegation is Confirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One child was left alone in one of the classrooms for approximately 2 minutes on February 19, 2026 from 11:20 am to 11:22 am. .1801(a)(1-5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 16,2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. An administrative action may be issued based on a confirmed allegation AND a return visit will be made to verify correction of the violation. Technical Assistance: Supervision- It is imperative that caregivers supervise children at all times, not just for the safety of children but to ensure children get the attention they need for optimal growth and development. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 – Requires that children are adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision means: (1) Staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) Staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) Staff must know where each child is located and be aware of children’s activities at all times; (4) Staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child; Supervising children is a critical component of ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. Staff must be actively engaged at all times for this to occur. I encourage you to review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision with all your staff. Active supervision requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times. Teachers should position themselves so that they can observe all the children: watching, counting, and listening at all times. Transitions are times when heightened observations need to take place as we have received many reports lately of children being left in a classroom or in the outdoor play space. Teachers should account for all children with name-to-face recognition by visually identifying each child. They should also use their knowledge of each child’s development and abilities to anticipate what they will do, then get involved and redirect them when necessary. This constant vigilance helps children learn safely. Good supervision practice and routines should be discussed during your Orientation process. The following strategies allow children to explore their environments safely while being closely and adequately supervised. These strategies should be discussed as part of your Orientation: 1. Set Up the Environment—Staff should set up the environment so that they can supervise children and be accessible at all times. When activities are grouped together and furniture is at waist height or shorter, adults are always able to see and hear children. Small spaces should be kept clutter-free and big spaces set up so that children have clear play spaces that can be easily observed. 2. Staffs Position—Staff should carefully plan where they will position themselves in both the indoor & outdoor environments to prevent children from harm. They should place themselves so that they can see and hear all the children in their care. They should make sure there are always clear paths to where children are playing, sleeping, and eating so they can react quickly when necessary. Staff should remain close to children who may need additional support. 3. Scan and Count-Caregivers should always be able to account for the children in their care. It should be their habit to continuously scan the entire environment to know where everyone is and what they are doing. They should count the children frequently. This is especially important during transitions when children are moving from one location to another. 4. Listen-Specific sounds or the absence of them may signify reason for concern. Staff who are listening closely to children immediately identify signs of potential danger. Programs that think systemically will implement additional strategies to safeguard children. For example, bells added to doors help alert adults when a child leaves or enters the room. 5. Anticipate Children's Behavior—Caregivers need to use what they know about each child’s individual interests and skills to predict what he/she will do. They create challenges that children are ready for and support them in succeeding. But they also recognize when children might wander, get upset, or take a dangerous risk. Information from the daily health check (e.g., illness, allergies, lack of sleep or food, etc.) informs adults’ observations and helps them anticipate children’s behavior. Caregivers who know what to expect are better able to protect children from harm. 6. Engage and Redirect—Caregivers should use what they know about each child’s individual needs and development to offer support. They wait until children are unable to problem-solve on their own before they get involved. They may offer different levels of assistance or redirection depending on each individual child’s needs. Caregivers should repeatedly count children, record the count, ensure accuracy, and be able to verbally state how many children are in care at all times. Caregivers should record the count on an attendance sheet or on a pocket card, along with notations of any children joining or leaving the group. An accurate count is required at all times. Caregivers should participate in a counting routine that encourages duplicate counts to verify the attendance record to ensure constant supervision and safety of all children in care. This is especially important during transitions and something you, as the Administrator, should insist upon at your facility. Again, this kind of practice should be reviewed and explained during your Orientation process. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed and reviewed; a copy was left with you. If you have any questions please contact me at heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov/ 910-364- 8728 or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov/ 910-824-0470. 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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 138 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s 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. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied me and assisted me with this visit. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day center and currently operates with a Five Star license issued on December 20, 2017, earning 7 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point by choosing a Programmatic option. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 3-5 years with a first shift capacity of 198, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios, and Spaces T1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 30 only. This program is operated by Onslow County Schools. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 25, 2024. As of April 21, 2025, your facility has an eighteen-month compliance history of 99%. 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. Sanitation Inspection – 12/09/2024 – 7 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/19/2025 – PASS All areas, indoors and outdoors, used by the children were monitored. Luisa Davis, Administrator, was present and available for consultation. Ms. Johnson visited each classroom and outdoor areas, independently. Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, arrived approximately thirty (30) minutes prior to the visit ending. There were one hundred sixty-three (163) children, between the ages of three (3) and five (5) years old are enrolled and one hundred thirty-eight (138) were present today. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 were engaged in a variety of free play activities which included coloring with markers and crayons, magnetic shapes and letters, water play, shape sorters, kinetic sand, playdough, cutting and tearing paper, cooking in the dramatic area, connecting cubes, stamps and stamp pads, reading books, tweezers and pom poms, sensory poppers, and building with wooden blocks. The theme for the week, “Gardening”, was evident in special activities provided for the children which included planting vegetable gardens in the dramatic center, building flower gardens with wooden circle blocks, flower engineer sets, and sorting colorful artificial flowers in corresponding-colored vases. While waiting in line to transition to the outdoor spaces, a staff member and the children did body movements imitating petals, stems, leaves, and roots. All staff members were actively participating with the children as they played. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. The outdoor spaces had a variety of gross motor equipment which included three (3) large climbers, three (3) small climbers, tricycles, basketball goals, and musical stations with drums and bells. Other outdoor equipment included a covered sand box with sand toys, safety helmets for bike riding, picnic tables, and three (3) large shade structures. Staff/child ratios were maintained in all classrooms. All children were appropriately supervised. 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, Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed in children’s files and on the Teaching Strategies GOLD website. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were four violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member who was hired in October 2024 and has not completed this training within the required 90 days. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member who was hired in October 2024 and has not completed this training within the required 90 days. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Your record of emergency drills indicates that shelter in place drills were conducted on 10/18/2024 and 03/07/2025 which exceeds the quarterly requirement. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member that was hired in January 2024 has not completed this required training. .1102(a) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before May 1, 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 – For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. CPR/FA must be renewed on or before the expiration date. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff are not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. A staff member who was hired on October 18, 2024, has not completed CPR and FA. Ms. Bradshaw stated staff member is scheduled to complete this training on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Lockdown or shelter-in-place drills should be practiced at least every three months as part of your facility's EPR plan. Shelter in place drills were conducted on 10/18/2024 and 03/07/2025 which exceed the quarterly requirement. These drills should be documented on the Emergency Drill Record. Frequent practice will allow children and staff members to be familiar with the steps to take to keep everyone safe in an emergency. Today I suggested you plan the dates and times of your drills in advance and use calendar reminders to ensure they are completed at least every three months. Health & Safety Training – All staff members except one, who has been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. There are two staff members who have been employed since January 2024 who have not completed this required training. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. Other Information - 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 been completed 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/ 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. Ms. Davis has completed the training and is currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information at this facility by verifying the 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. 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. Information regarding Your Rated License Reassessment Application – This facility requested to use accreditation licensure to earn a rated license. Facility earned COGNIA accreditation on January 29, 2025. Therefore, paperwork will be completed for Accreditation Licensure Pathway to earn a Star Rated license then submitted to the Raleigh office for processing and printing. Documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and copy given to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools for her records. 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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 138 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s 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. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied me and assisted me with this visit. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day center and currently operates with a Five Star license issued on December 20, 2017, earning 7 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point by choosing a Programmatic option. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 3-5 years with a first shift capacity of 198, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios, and Spaces T1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 30 only. This program is operated by Onslow County Schools. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 25, 2024. As of April 21, 2025, your facility has an eighteen-month compliance history of 99%. 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. Sanitation Inspection – 12/09/2024 – 7 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/19/2025 – PASS All areas, indoors and outdoors, used by the children were monitored. Luisa Davis, Administrator, was present and available for consultation. Ms. Johnson visited each classroom and outdoor areas, independently. Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, arrived approximately thirty (30) minutes prior to the visit ending. There were one hundred sixty-three (163) children, between the ages of three (3) and five (5) years old are enrolled and one hundred thirty-eight (138) were present today. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 were engaged in a variety of free play activities which included coloring with markers and crayons, magnetic shapes and letters, water play, shape sorters, kinetic sand, playdough, cutting and tearing paper, cooking in the dramatic area, connecting cubes, stamps and stamp pads, reading books, tweezers and pom poms, sensory poppers, and building with wooden blocks. The theme for the week, “Gardening”, was evident in special activities provided for the children which included planting vegetable gardens in the dramatic center, building flower gardens with wooden circle blocks, flower engineer sets, and sorting colorful artificial flowers in corresponding-colored vases. While waiting in line to transition to the outdoor spaces, a staff member and the children did body movements imitating petals, stems, leaves, and roots. All staff members were actively participating with the children as they played. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. The outdoor spaces had a variety of gross motor equipment which included three (3) large climbers, three (3) small climbers, tricycles, basketball goals, and musical stations with drums and bells. Other outdoor equipment included a covered sand box with sand toys, safety helmets for bike riding, picnic tables, and three (3) large shade structures. Staff/child ratios were maintained in all classrooms. All children were appropriately supervised. 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, Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed in children’s files and on the Teaching Strategies GOLD website. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were four violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member who was hired in October 2024 and has not completed this training within the required 90 days. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member who was hired in October 2024 and has not completed this training within the required 90 days. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Your record of emergency drills indicates that shelter in place drills were conducted on 10/18/2024 and 03/07/2025 which exceeds the quarterly requirement. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member that was hired in January 2024 has not completed this required training. .1102(a) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before May 1, 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 – For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. CPR/FA must be renewed on or before the expiration date. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff are not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. A staff member who was hired on October 18, 2024, has not completed CPR and FA. Ms. Bradshaw stated staff member is scheduled to complete this training on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Lockdown or shelter-in-place drills should be practiced at least every three months as part of your facility's EPR plan. Shelter in place drills were conducted on 10/18/2024 and 03/07/2025 which exceed the quarterly requirement. These drills should be documented on the Emergency Drill Record. Frequent practice will allow children and staff members to be familiar with the steps to take to keep everyone safe in an emergency. Today I suggested you plan the dates and times of your drills in advance and use calendar reminders to ensure they are completed at least every three months. Health & Safety Training – All staff members except one, who has been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. There are two staff members who have been employed since January 2024 who have not completed this required training. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. Other Information - 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 been completed 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/ 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. Ms. Davis has completed the training and is currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information at this facility by verifying the 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. 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. Information regarding Your Rated License Reassessment Application – This facility requested to use accreditation licensure to earn a rated license. Facility earned COGNIA accreditation on January 29, 2025. Therefore, paperwork will be completed for Accreditation Licensure Pathway to earn a Star Rated license then submitted to the Raleigh office for processing and printing. Documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and copy given to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools for her records. 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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 138 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s 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. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied me and assisted me with this visit. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day center and currently operates with a Five Star license issued on December 20, 2017, earning 7 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point by choosing a Programmatic option. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 3-5 years with a first shift capacity of 198, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios, and Spaces T1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 30 only. This program is operated by Onslow County Schools. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 25, 2024. As of April 21, 2025, your facility has an eighteen-month compliance history of 99%. 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. Sanitation Inspection – 12/09/2024 – 7 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/19/2025 – PASS All areas, indoors and outdoors, used by the children were monitored. Luisa Davis, Administrator, was present and available for consultation. Ms. Johnson visited each classroom and outdoor areas, independently. Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, arrived approximately thirty (30) minutes prior to the visit ending. There were one hundred sixty-three (163) children, between the ages of three (3) and five (5) years old are enrolled and one hundred thirty-eight (138) were present today. Preschool children assigned to indoor spaces #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 were engaged in a variety of free play activities which included coloring with markers and crayons, magnetic shapes and letters, water play, shape sorters, kinetic sand, playdough, cutting and tearing paper, cooking in the dramatic area, connecting cubes, stamps and stamp pads, reading books, tweezers and pom poms, sensory poppers, and building with wooden blocks. The theme for the week, “Gardening”, was evident in special activities provided for the children which included planting vegetable gardens in the dramatic center, building flower gardens with wooden circle blocks, flower engineer sets, and sorting colorful artificial flowers in corresponding-colored vases. While waiting in line to transition to the outdoor spaces, a staff member and the children did body movements imitating petals, stems, leaves, and roots. All staff members were actively participating with the children as they played. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. The outdoor spaces had a variety of gross motor equipment which included three (3) large climbers, three (3) small climbers, tricycles, basketball goals, and musical stations with drums and bells. Other outdoor equipment included a covered sand box with sand toys, safety helmets for bike riding, picnic tables, and three (3) large shade structures. Staff/child ratios were maintained in all classrooms. All children were appropriately supervised. 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, Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed in children’s files and on the Teaching Strategies GOLD website. The NC Pre-K Site Monitoring Tool for 2024-2025 was available for review. It was noted that all requirements were in compliance. There were four violations observed today. Violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with all applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member who was hired in October 2024 and has not completed this training within the required 90 days. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member who was hired in October 2024 and has not completed this training within the required 90 days. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Your record of emergency drills indicates that shelter in place drills were conducted on 10/18/2024 and 03/07/2025 which exceeds the quarterly requirement. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member that was hired in January 2024 has not completed this required training. .1102(a) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before May 1, 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 – For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. CPR/FA must be renewed on or before the expiration date. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff are not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. A staff member who was hired on October 18, 2024, has not completed CPR and FA. Ms. Bradshaw stated staff member is scheduled to complete this training on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Lockdown or shelter-in-place drills should be practiced at least every three months as part of your facility's EPR plan. Shelter in place drills were conducted on 10/18/2024 and 03/07/2025 which exceed the quarterly requirement. These drills should be documented on the Emergency Drill Record. Frequent practice will allow children and staff members to be familiar with the steps to take to keep everyone safe in an emergency. Today I suggested you plan the dates and times of your drills in advance and use calendar reminders to ensure they are completed at least every three months. Health & Safety Training – All staff members except one, who has been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. There are two staff members who have been employed since January 2024 who have not completed this required training. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. Substitutes who work more than 10 days within 12 months must also complete Health and Safety trainings. Other Information - 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 been completed 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/ 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. Ms. Davis has completed the training and is currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information at this facility by verifying the 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. 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. Information regarding Your Rated License Reassessment Application – This facility requested to use accreditation licensure to earn a rated license. Facility earned COGNIA accreditation on January 29, 2025. Therefore, paperwork will be completed for Accreditation Licensure Pathway to earn a Star Rated license then submitted to the Raleigh office for processing and printing. Documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and copy given to Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator for Onslow County Schools for her records. 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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2024 Number Present: 124 Completed Date: 10/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 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. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied me and assisted me with this visit. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day center, and currently operates with a Five Star license issued on December 20, 2017, earning 7 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point by choosing a Programmatic option. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 3-5 years with a first shift capacity of 198, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios, and Spaces T1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 30 only. This program is operated by Onslow County Schools. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 25, 2024. As of October 15, 2024, your facility has an eighteen-month compliance history of 95%. 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. Sanitation Inspection – 03/15/2024 – 5 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/08/2024 – PASS All areas, indoors and outdoors, used by the children were monitored. Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, was present and available for consultation. Ms. Bradshaw accompanied Ms. Johnson as she visited each classroom and outdoor areas. There are eleven (11) approved indoor spaces and one (1) approved outdoor space. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in the classroom. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. Preschool children in all spaces were observed eating lunch and transitioning to nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken sandwiches, carrots, applesauce, and milk. Food service, handwashing , and toileting routines were monitored, and requirements were met. Mat/cot spacing was monitored and found to be in compliance. Staff/child ratios were maintained in all classrooms. All children were appropriately supervised. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. According to the staff/training worksheet, six new staff members have been hired since the last annual compliance visit. File for new staff members were monitored today. 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 was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required. Violation Number Comment Rule 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, D.Rudd, who has been employed since August 2023, has not completed the required health and safety trainings. .1102(a) 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 October 28 , 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: Health & Safety Training – All staff members, except one, who have been employed for a least a year and some new staff have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Other new staff are in the process of completing this requirement. Ensure this information is 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. Staff member, D. Rudd, has not completed the required health and safety trainings. Topics and training information can be found on the DCDEE website. Rated License Reassessment Information - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due is due to be completed in April 2025. 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 will not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. During today’s visit, Ms. Beacham has elected to move forward with her rated license reassessment. She will submit a list of her lead teachers, teachers, and group leader to me by October 31, 2024. Once that information is received, I will assign points to the staff members based on the information in WORKS. Once your staff education has been evaluated, points earned in the education component will be determined and your rated license reassessment will be completed. I will send you complete documentation of the summary of your rated license reassessment which will include the total number of points earned in program standard, staff education, and quality point. Your star rating will be based on the total number of points earned. 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 at all times. Today I encourage you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on new assessment tools. 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. Other Information RECALLED ITEMS Power Adapters Sold with Rest 1st Generation Sound Machines: Power: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Hatch-Baby-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-Rest-1st-Generation-Sound-Machines-Due-to-Shock-Hazard Theefun Kids Gardening Tool Sets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Thousandshores-Recalled-Theefun-Kids-Gardening-Tools-Sets-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Phthalates-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon Sling Carriers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Sling-Carriers-Recalled-Due-to-Infant-Suffocation-and-Fall-Hazards-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Sling-Carriers-Sold-on-Walmart-com-through-Joybuy-Marketplace-Express Children’s Pajama Sets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Temu-com-by-Fashion-Online Children’s Nightgowns: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Temu-com-by-Fashion-Online Clean Classrooms for Kids Program – All child care programs must have their water tested for lead and your building tested for lead and asbestos hazards. May 1, 2024, was the initial deadline 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. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the process by November 1, 2024. 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(centers) and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 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 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 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! 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. 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. Fire Prevention and Safety - October is National Fire Prevention and Safety month and provides an opportunity for everyone to review all NC Child Care Laws and Rules to help PREVENT life-threatening fires at your facility, PREPARE for a potential fire-related emergency, and PROTECT the lives of the children and staff in your care. Documentation was completed and reviewed on site, printed and signed. 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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2024 Number Present: 124 Completed Date: 10/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 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. Child Care Consultant, Andrea Johnson, accompanied me and assisted me with this visit. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day center, and currently operates with a Five Star license issued on December 20, 2017, earning 7 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point by choosing a Programmatic option. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 3-5 years with a first shift capacity of 198, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios, and Spaces T1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 30 only. This program is operated by Onslow County Schools. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 25, 2024. As of October 15, 2024, your facility has an eighteen-month compliance history of 95%. 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. Sanitation Inspection – 03/15/2024 – 5 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 10/08/2024 – PASS All areas, indoors and outdoors, used by the children were monitored. Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, was present and available for consultation. Ms. Bradshaw accompanied Ms. Johnson as she visited each classroom and outdoor areas. There are eleven (11) approved indoor spaces and one (1) approved outdoor space. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in the classroom. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. Preschool children in all spaces were observed eating lunch and transitioning to nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken sandwiches, carrots, applesauce, and milk. Food service, handwashing , and toileting routines were monitored, and requirements were met. Mat/cot spacing was monitored and found to be in compliance. Staff/child ratios were maintained in all classrooms. All children were appropriately supervised. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. According to the staff/training worksheet, six new staff members have been hired since the last annual compliance visit. File for new staff members were monitored today. 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 was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required. Violation Number Comment Rule 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, D.Rudd, who has been employed since August 2023, has not completed the required health and safety trainings. .1102(a) 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 October 28 , 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: Health & Safety Training – All staff members, except one, who have been employed for a least a year and some new staff have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Other new staff are in the process of completing this requirement. Ensure this information is 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. Staff member, D. Rudd, has not completed the required health and safety trainings. Topics and training information can be found on the DCDEE website. Rated License Reassessment Information - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due is due to be completed in April 2025. 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 will not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. During today’s visit, Ms. Beacham has elected to move forward with her rated license reassessment. She will submit a list of her lead teachers, teachers, and group leader to me by October 31, 2024. Once that information is received, I will assign points to the staff members based on the information in WORKS. Once your staff education has been evaluated, points earned in the education component will be determined and your rated license reassessment will be completed. I will send you complete documentation of the summary of your rated license reassessment which will include the total number of points earned in program standard, staff education, and quality point. Your star rating will be based on the total number of points earned. 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 at all times. Today I encourage you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on new assessment tools. 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. Other Information RECALLED ITEMS Power Adapters Sold with Rest 1st Generation Sound Machines: Power: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Hatch-Baby-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-Rest-1st-Generation-Sound-Machines-Due-to-Shock-Hazard Theefun Kids Gardening Tool Sets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Thousandshores-Recalled-Theefun-Kids-Gardening-Tools-Sets-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Phthalates-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon Sling Carriers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Sling-Carriers-Recalled-Due-to-Infant-Suffocation-and-Fall-Hazards-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Sling-Carriers-Sold-on-Walmart-com-through-Joybuy-Marketplace-Express Children’s Pajama Sets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Temu-com-by-Fashion-Online Children’s Nightgowns: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Temu-com-by-Fashion-Online Clean Classrooms for Kids Program – All child care programs must have their water tested for lead and your building tested for lead and asbestos hazards. May 1, 2024, was the initial deadline 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. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the process by November 1, 2024. 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(centers) and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 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 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 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! 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. 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. Fire Prevention and Safety - October is National Fire Prevention and Safety month and provides an opportunity for everyone to review all NC Child Care Laws and Rules to help PREVENT life-threatening fires at your facility, PREPARE for a potential fire-related emergency, and PROTECT the lives of the children and staff in your care. Documentation was completed and reviewed on site, printed and signed. 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance. Child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. Child Care Consultant, April Bosse, accompanied me and assisted me with this visit. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day center, and currently operates with a Five Star license issued on December 20, 2017, earning 7 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point by choosing a Programmatic option. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 3-5 years with a first shift capacity of 198, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios, and Spaces T1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 30 only. This program is operated by Onslow County Schools. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 25, 2021. Prior to today’s visit, your facility has an eighteen-month compliance history of 100%. Sanitation Inspection – June 12, 2023 – 0 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/15/2023 – PASS All areas, indoors and outdoors, used by the children were monitored. Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, was present and available for consultation. Ms. Bradshaw accompanied Ms. Bosse as she visited each classroom and outdoor area. There are one hundred and thirty-six enrolled and one hundred and two children ages 3-5 were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for children. Activity plans were observed posted in the classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials was observed in the classroom. Preschool children in Spaces 14,15,16, were eating a breakfast consisting of waffles, peaches, and milk while caregivers assisted with opening milk cartons, and interacted with children. Children in Spaces 13, 21,22,23,24 and 28 were engaged in group time talking about objects that sink and float, having conversations about how to be a good friend. Preschool children in Spaces 24 and 30 were engaged in activity areas coloring with crayons, playing with sand in a sensory bin, drawing their names with markers, pretending to cook, and building with blocks. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. 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 5th Addition 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 on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K students stated on September 5, 2023. The NC Pre-Kindergarten Program (NC Pre-K) Site Monitoring Tool and all required screenings for children are in the process of being completed. There were two violations observed today. All violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required at all times. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This required training expired for one staff member in June 2023. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This required training expired for one staff member in June 2023. .1102(d) 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 October 17, 2023 describing how 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 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. Technical Assistance CPR and First Aid training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification for all staff in direct care of children. We discussed tracking tools for staff to track to ensure that trainings are obtained in a timely manner and do not expire before new certification is obtained. During today's visit, Ms. Bradshaw provided verification that staff member attended CPR/FA recertification on yesterday, October 9, 2023 from 730a.m.-1130a.m. However, CPR/FA card or certificate with bar code was not available to review on site. Reminders - Ensure health questionnaire forms are updated annually and stored with other medical information separate from required information for staff files. Other Information: Health and Safety Training- These training topics outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(b) must be completed within the first year of employment for new staff, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – it must be completed within 90 days of hire. After initial completion of Health and Safety Trainings, they must be completed every five years. Use the Health and Safety Training Record which is found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to track the completion of these trainings. During today visit, all existing staff have completed these trainings and trainings are documented on the required form. New staff are in the process of completed these trainings within the required timeframe. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Rated License Reassessment Information Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due to be completed in April 2021. DCDEE has developed a 3-Cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. You are in the 3rd Cohort system. We will be working together through this process, and I will provide guidance along the way. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. As discussed today, reassessments will not become mandatory again until July 1, 2024, and your facility has been placed into “Cohort 3.” Placement in this cohort means you will have from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 to plan and prepare for your reassessment, with your reassessment being due between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact One Place for assistance. Continue to contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov or (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: THOMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-K Facility ID: 67001074 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance. Child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. Child Care Consultant, April Bosse, accompanied me and assisted me with this visit. This facility is a Certified Developmental Day center, and currently operates with a Five Star license issued on December 20, 2017, earning 7 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point by choosing a Programmatic option. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 3-5 years with a first shift capacity of 198, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios, and Spaces T1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 30 only. This program is operated by Onslow County Schools. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 25, 2021. Prior to today’s visit, your facility has an eighteen-month compliance history of 100%. Sanitation Inspection – June 12, 2023 – 0 Demerits - Superior Fire Inspection – 02/15/2023 – PASS All areas, indoors and outdoors, used by the children were monitored. Hannah Bradshaw, NC PreK Coordinator, was present and available for consultation. Ms. Bradshaw accompanied Ms. Bosse as she visited each classroom and outdoor area. There are one hundred and thirty-six enrolled and one hundred and two children ages 3-5 were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for children. Activity plans were observed posted in the classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials was observed in the classroom. Preschool children in Spaces 14,15,16, were eating a breakfast consisting of waffles, peaches, and milk while caregivers assisted with opening milk cartons, and interacted with children. Children in Spaces 13, 21,22,23,24 and 28 were engaged in group time talking about objects that sink and float, having conversations about how to be a good friend. Preschool children in Spaces 24 and 30 were engaged in activity areas coloring with crayons, playing with sand in a sensory bin, drawing their names with markers, pretending to cook, and building with blocks. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. 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 5th Addition 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 on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K students stated on September 5, 2023. The NC Pre-Kindergarten Program (NC Pre-K) Site Monitoring Tool and all required screenings for children are in the process of being completed. There were two violations observed today. All violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required at all times. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This required training expired for one staff member in June 2023. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This required training expired for one staff member in June 2023. .1102(d) 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 October 17, 2023 describing how 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 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. Technical Assistance CPR and First Aid training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification for all staff in direct care of children. We discussed tracking tools for staff to track to ensure that trainings are obtained in a timely manner and do not expire before new certification is obtained. During today's visit, Ms. Bradshaw provided verification that staff member attended CPR/FA recertification on yesterday, October 9, 2023 from 730a.m.-1130a.m. However, CPR/FA card or certificate with bar code was not available to review on site. Reminders - Ensure health questionnaire forms are updated annually and stored with other medical information separate from required information for staff files. Other Information: Health and Safety Training- These training topics outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(b) must be completed within the first year of employment for new staff, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – it must be completed within 90 days of hire. After initial completion of Health and Safety Trainings, they must be completed every five years. Use the Health and Safety Training Record which is found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to track the completion of these trainings. During today visit, all existing staff have completed these trainings and trainings are documented on the required form. New staff are in the process of completed these trainings within the required timeframe. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Rated License Reassessment Information Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due to be completed in April 2021. DCDEE has developed a 3-Cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. You are in the 3rd Cohort system. We will be working together through this process, and I will provide guidance along the way. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. As discussed today, reassessments will not become mandatory again until July 1, 2024, and your facility has been placed into “Cohort 3.” Placement in this cohort means you will have from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 to plan and prepare for your reassessment, with your reassessment being due between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact One Place for assistance. Continue to contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov or (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