Childcare Network #161

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 109 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Michelle Sellars, Director, and Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 02/25/2026 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 81% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, group time, and eating lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses High Reach Learning. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 04/09/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/05/2025 with a approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 05/07/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 02/27/2026. A shelter in place drill was documented on 03/06/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 02/09/2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets and cabinets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2026. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6870. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2026. You stated your other bus is offsite at a sister school for now as it is not needed at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. During the visit, I observed minimal toys accessible to children in space three (3). I observed only dolls in home center and only blocks in the block area. The manipulatives shelves were turned around and toys were not accessible. Other toys were located on top of high shelves and were not accessible. .0510(e)(3) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal was missing three (3) employees. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed two (2) diaper creams located in space six (6) that did not have current medication permission forms. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 03/31/2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all medications, including diaper creams, must have current permission forms on file. You removed the medications from the classroom during the visit and stated you would have these updated today. • We discussed that materials should be offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. During the visit, the teachers brought toys down and turned shelves around to ensure the children had access to the materials. • We discussed that the ACBMS Provider Portal must be maintained and employees must be linked into the portal within five (5) days of hire. You need to add Kari, Nataly, and Brandy. Information discussed today related to the QRIS modernization plan: • During the visit, we discussed the QRIS modernization plan. I completed a template documenting the pathway you plan to pursue, identifying needs, documenting a timeline for completion, resources, next steps, etc. Over the next few months, I’ll be checking in with you, ahead of your next visit to check on progress and determine if additional assistance is needed with WORKS, NCRLAP/ERS, accreditation, etc. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure all employees have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • We discussed during the visit that the front, left seat of the bus that you do not use needs to be monitored. There is a small spot showing signs of wear. • Make sure you have your mulch fluffed. You stated the mulch was in the process of being ordered. • For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 109 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Michelle Sellars, Director, and Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 02/25/2026 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 81% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, group time, and eating lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses High Reach Learning. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 04/09/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/05/2025 with a approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 05/07/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 02/27/2026. A shelter in place drill was documented on 03/06/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 02/09/2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets and cabinets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2026. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6870. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2026. You stated your other bus is offsite at a sister school for now as it is not needed at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. During the visit, I observed minimal toys accessible to children in space three (3). I observed only dolls in home center and only blocks in the block area. The manipulatives shelves were turned around and toys were not accessible. Other toys were located on top of high shelves and were not accessible. .0510(e)(3) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal was missing three (3) employees. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed two (2) diaper creams located in space six (6) that did not have current medication permission forms. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 03/31/2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all medications, including diaper creams, must have current permission forms on file. You removed the medications from the classroom during the visit and stated you would have these updated today. • We discussed that materials should be offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. During the visit, the teachers brought toys down and turned shelves around to ensure the children had access to the materials. • We discussed that the ACBMS Provider Portal must be maintained and employees must be linked into the portal within five (5) days of hire. You need to add Kari, Nataly, and Brandy. Information discussed today related to the QRIS modernization plan: • During the visit, we discussed the QRIS modernization plan. I completed a template documenting the pathway you plan to pursue, identifying needs, documenting a timeline for completion, resources, next steps, etc. Over the next few months, I’ll be checking in with you, ahead of your next visit to check on progress and determine if additional assistance is needed with WORKS, NCRLAP/ERS, accreditation, etc. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure all employees have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • We discussed during the visit that the front, left seat of the bus that you do not use needs to be monitored. There is a small spot showing signs of wear. • Make sure you have your mulch fluffed. You stated the mulch was in the process of being ordered. • For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-312L Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 112 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. During today’s visit, Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the information with Michelle Sellars, Director, Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director, and one (1) additional staff member, Ms. Twyman, Lead Teacher. Based on information obtained, the following was determined: Ms. Sellars self-reported an incident that occurred on 02/17/2026 at approximately 7:48 a.m. Ms. Sellars stated that the incident occurred in space six (6), a classroom designated for two (2) and three (3) year old children. Ms. Sellars stated that a cup with a small amount of bleach (approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup) was left in the classroom and was accessible to children. Ms. Sellars stated that on the evening of 02/16/2026, space six (6) was closed and the staff were completing a deep cleaning on the classroom. Ms. Sellars stated this is when the cup of bleach was left in the classroom. Ms. Sellars stated that the next morning, the teacher notified Ms. Pearman that she was concerned that a child enrolled in space six (6) had come in contact with bleach. The child was immediately removed from the classroom and taken to the office to Ms. Pearman. Ms. Pearman stated the child seemed to be acting normal and content while they waited for the mother to arrive. Ms. Sellars stated that the mother was contacted immediately and she chose to take the child for medical treatment to be on the safe side. Ms. Sellars stated that the mother reported that the doctor did not believe the child ingested the bleach. I also interviewed the teacher that was present during the incident. Ms. Twyman stated that when she arrived at work on the morning of 02/17/2026, she went to space five (5) to gather the children that are enrolled in her classroom, space six (6). Ms. Twyman stated she took six (6) kids to space six (6). Ms. Twyman stated that when she entered space six (6) she noticed paper towels and other cleaning supplies on the tables and immediately began cleaning the materials up. Ms. Twyman stated after she picked up all the materials from the table, she noticed a cup sitting on the blocks shelf and realized it had bleach in it. Ms. Twyman stated that she moved the cup with bleach in it to on top of the cubbies which was “inaccessible” to the children. Ms. Twyman said when she turned around a child came running up to her, from the opposite side of the room from where the cup was located, pointing at his mouth. Ms. Twyman stated she thought she smelled bleach on the child, so she immediately contacted administration. Ms. Twyman stated she never saw the child with the cup. Ms. Twyman also stated there was no bleach residue or spillage on the floor, shelves, carpet, or the child’s clothes. Ms. Sellars stated that the corporate office completed an investigation on the day of the incident. During the visit, I observed a Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care policy that highlights NC Sanitation of Child Care Centers Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820. Ms. Sellars stated this policy has been posted in all the classrooms and was reviewed by all staff members on 02/23/2026. I observed this signed policy by all staff members during the visit. I also observed this policy posted in space six (6). Ms. Sellars completed an incident report on 02/17/2026. The parent signed the incident report the day the child returned. Ms. Sellars submitted the incident report to me on 02/23/2026. I observed the incident report and the incident log during the visit. Both were documented and accessible. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violation was confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. During the visit, it was confirmed that a cup that contained bleach (approximately 1/4-1/3 of the cup) was left on a shelf in space six (6) that was accessible to children. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation cited today was verified as being corrected during my visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Repeated violations and non-compliance can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, we discussed proper storage of potentially hazardous materials. Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Bleach may be potentially hazardous if not stored properly. Some of the main dangers surrounding bleach is skin irritation, possible chemical burns, and/or damage to the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach if ingested. Therefore, bleach must be stored in locked storage at all times. Ms. Sellars stated hazardous materials are supposed to be stored in locked cabinets and/or locked closets. We discussed strategies for ensuring that the cabinets and closets are locked prior to the children arriving in the morning and for ensuring that any potentially hazardous materials will be removed from the childcare spaces prior to children arriving. You may want to create a daily morning reminder and/or checklist to alert you to lock the doors and cabinets and scan the environment for hazardous materials prior to bringing children to each space. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2025 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 9/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 900 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted with Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/11/2025 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 86% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. Eight new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 06/30/25. A fire drill was recorded 09/23/2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 06/11/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 05/07/2025. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 02/13/2025 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. I also observe a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6870. This vehicle was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. During the visit, I did not observe a thermometer in the refrigerator in space two (2). 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed I observed a bicycle without handlebar covers on the playground designated for preschool aged children. I also observed torn a Styrofoam exterior faucet cover on the infant playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. During the visit, I did not observe a playground inspection for July 2025 or August 2025. .0605(q) 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. During the visit, I observed three (3) employee files that did not have documentation of receiving First Aid Training within ninety (90) days of hire. .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. During the visit, I observed two (2) employee files that did not have documentation of receiving CPR Training within ninety (90) days of hire. .1102(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal did not have any employees listed in it or any new employees recorded. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/07/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, I observed the ABCMS Provider Portal not being used. Current employees and new employees have not been added to the portal. During your annual compliance visit in April 2025, the following consultation was provided: The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Please update your portal immediately. I also emailed a tutorial guide during the visit to assist you. • We discussed that playground inspections must be completed each month and documented on the DCDEE form. We discussed setting reminders to ensure these are completed each month. • We discussed that bicycles must have covers on the handlebars to ensure they are safe. We also discussed that foam must not be accessible to children under age three (3). The bicycle and the foam were removed from the playgrounds during the visit. • We discussed that refrigerators must have a thermometer in them at all times. You placed a thermometer in the refrigerator in space two (2) during the visit. • We discussed that Sara and Natalia need CPR by 10/07/2025. These individuals did not have CPR documented as of today. • We discussed that Sara, Natalia, and Ayanna need First Aid by 10/07/2025. Sara and Natalia did not have First Aid documented as of today. Natalia had completed BLS Training which does not document First Aid training. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you are signed up to receive the Raise NC Newsletters as information will be shared with you all about important DCDEE updates through these newsletters. • Make sure all employees have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • Please join us for our upcoming administrator meeting as we provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan, and timeline. We are offering two meetings. The same information will be presented at both meetings. One is an in-person meeting, and one is a virtual meeting to help meet the needs of our providers. Both meetings will be held on the same date at the same time. The center provider meeting will be held on 09/30/2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please see the email I sent out on 09/05/2025 for more information. • The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (Enroll if you haven’t yet). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. Please see the email I sent out on 09/08/2025 for links and more information. • We discussed during the visit that the books center needs to have more than just books available to children. We discussed adding felt boards, puppets, stuffed animals, and/or other quiet activities for children to use while in this center. • We discussed that Cameron and Honesty need CPR and First Aid in October. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2025 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 9/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 900 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted with Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/11/2025 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 86% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. Eight new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 06/30/25. A fire drill was recorded 09/23/2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 06/11/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 05/07/2025. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 02/13/2025 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. I also observe a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6870. This vehicle was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. During the visit, I did not observe a thermometer in the refrigerator in space two (2). 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed I observed a bicycle without handlebar covers on the playground designated for preschool aged children. I also observed torn a Styrofoam exterior faucet cover on the infant playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. During the visit, I did not observe a playground inspection for July 2025 or August 2025. .0605(q) 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. During the visit, I observed three (3) employee files that did not have documentation of receiving First Aid Training within ninety (90) days of hire. .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. During the visit, I observed two (2) employee files that did not have documentation of receiving CPR Training within ninety (90) days of hire. .1102(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal did not have any employees listed in it or any new employees recorded. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/07/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, I observed the ABCMS Provider Portal not being used. Current employees and new employees have not been added to the portal. During your annual compliance visit in April 2025, the following consultation was provided: The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Please update your portal immediately. I also emailed a tutorial guide during the visit to assist you. • We discussed that playground inspections must be completed each month and documented on the DCDEE form. We discussed setting reminders to ensure these are completed each month. • We discussed that bicycles must have covers on the handlebars to ensure they are safe. We also discussed that foam must not be accessible to children under age three (3). The bicycle and the foam were removed from the playgrounds during the visit. • We discussed that refrigerators must have a thermometer in them at all times. You placed a thermometer in the refrigerator in space two (2) during the visit. • We discussed that Sara and Natalia need CPR by 10/07/2025. These individuals did not have CPR documented as of today. • We discussed that Sara, Natalia, and Ayanna need First Aid by 10/07/2025. Sara and Natalia did not have First Aid documented as of today. Natalia had completed BLS Training which does not document First Aid training. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you are signed up to receive the Raise NC Newsletters as information will be shared with you all about important DCDEE updates through these newsletters. • Make sure all employees have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • Please join us for our upcoming administrator meeting as we provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan, and timeline. We are offering two meetings. The same information will be presented at both meetings. One is an in-person meeting, and one is a virtual meeting to help meet the needs of our providers. Both meetings will be held on the same date at the same time. The center provider meeting will be held on 09/30/2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please see the email I sent out on 09/05/2025 for more information. • The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (Enroll if you haven’t yet). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. Please see the email I sent out on 09/08/2025 for links and more information. • We discussed during the visit that the books center needs to have more than just books available to children. We discussed adding felt boards, puppets, stuffed animals, and/or other quiet activities for children to use while in this center. • We discussed that Cameron and Honesty need CPR and First Aid in October. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2025 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 9/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 900 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted with Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/11/2025 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 86% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. Eight new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 06/30/25. A fire drill was recorded 09/23/2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 06/11/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 05/07/2025. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 02/13/2025 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. I also observe a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6870. This vehicle was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is 06/2026 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. During the visit, I did not observe a thermometer in the refrigerator in space two (2). 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed I observed a bicycle without handlebar covers on the playground designated for preschool aged children. I also observed torn a Styrofoam exterior faucet cover on the infant playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. During the visit, I did not observe a playground inspection for July 2025 or August 2025. .0605(q) 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. During the visit, I observed three (3) employee files that did not have documentation of receiving First Aid Training within ninety (90) days of hire. .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. During the visit, I observed two (2) employee files that did not have documentation of receiving CPR Training within ninety (90) days of hire. .1102(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal did not have any employees listed in it or any new employees recorded. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/07/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, I observed the ABCMS Provider Portal not being used. Current employees and new employees have not been added to the portal. During your annual compliance visit in April 2025, the following consultation was provided: The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Please update your portal immediately. I also emailed a tutorial guide during the visit to assist you. • We discussed that playground inspections must be completed each month and documented on the DCDEE form. We discussed setting reminders to ensure these are completed each month. • We discussed that bicycles must have covers on the handlebars to ensure they are safe. We also discussed that foam must not be accessible to children under age three (3). The bicycle and the foam were removed from the playgrounds during the visit. • We discussed that refrigerators must have a thermometer in them at all times. You placed a thermometer in the refrigerator in space two (2) during the visit. • We discussed that Sara and Natalia need CPR by 10/07/2025. These individuals did not have CPR documented as of today. • We discussed that Sara, Natalia, and Ayanna need First Aid by 10/07/2025. Sara and Natalia did not have First Aid documented as of today. Natalia had completed BLS Training which does not document First Aid training. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you are signed up to receive the Raise NC Newsletters as information will be shared with you all about important DCDEE updates through these newsletters. • Make sure all employees have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • Please join us for our upcoming administrator meeting as we provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan, and timeline. We are offering two meetings. The same information will be presented at both meetings. One is an in-person meeting, and one is a virtual meeting to help meet the needs of our providers. Both meetings will be held on the same date at the same time. The center provider meeting will be held on 09/30/2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please see the email I sent out on 09/05/2025 for more information. • The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (Enroll if you haven’t yet). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. Please see the email I sent out on 09/08/2025 for links and more information. • We discussed during the visit that the books center needs to have more than just books available to children. We discussed adding felt boards, puppets, stuffed animals, and/or other quiet activities for children to use while in this center. • We discussed that Cameron and Honesty need CPR and First Aid in October. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Michelle Sellars, Director, Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 03/13/2025 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses High Reach Learning. A sanitation inspection was completed 02/13/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 05/09/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 03/19/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 03/13/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 03/31/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2025 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. You stated your other bus is offsite at a sister school for now as it is not needed at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. During the visit, I observed space two (2) to have baby dolls, stuff toys, three (3) pieces of play food, and one (1) play in the home center. In space three (3), I did not observe any toy animals. .0510(e)(3) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed a loose tension cable on the bottom of a fence line between the playgrounds designated for preschool and school age children. On this same fence line, I observed black plastic tubing that was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. During the visit, I observed an unlocked cabinet containing teacher purses and diaper creams not five (5) vertical feet from the ground. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. During the visit, I observed several incident reports that were not recorded on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. During the visit, I observed one employee with a February 2025 hire date who did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the visit, I observed two (2) employees that needed twenty (20) ongoing training hours. One employee received 3.5 hours the other employee received 10 hours. .1103(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. During the visit, I observed an EPR plan with a review date of 08/2023. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During the visit, I observed one (1) to two (2) inches of mulch at the base of the slide on the playground designated for toddlers. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed on EpiPen with a authorization form that expired in November 2024 in space seven (7). .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 04/23/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the incident log must be updated as incident reports are submitted. You stated you had gotten behind due to staff shortages and administration serving in classrooms. You updated the incident log during the visit. • We discussed that the EPR plan must be reviewed and updated annually. You stated you had been trying to do this but had issues logging into the account. You were able to log in during the visit and update the plan. • We discussed that the loose tension cable and the black plastic tubing with sharp edges proposed a potential hazard to young children. A work order was put in to fix these issues during the visit. • We discussed that the mulch around the toddler climbing structure was compacted and decomposed. When I measured the mulch, I was only able to measure a couple of inches of mulch and the rest appeared to be dirt/mud. A work order was put in to address the lack of mulch during the visit. • We discussed that all employees must have a medical report on file prior to employment. An employee who started in February 2025 did not have a medical report completed prior to employment. The medical report was completed on 4/8/2025 and you placed this document on file during the visit. • We discussed that all employees are required to have a certain number of training hours each year to ensure they are maintaining current and adequate knowledge related to caring for young children. You spoke with both employees during the visit who were missing training hours and told them to begin making up the hours immediately. We discussed that you wanted to create a spreadsheet to help you track this. • We discussed that materials in each space should be provided in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. You were able to add food to space three and you stated that you would order more materials for spaces three (3) and five (5). • We discussed that all prescription medications must be accompanied by a medication authorization form that is current. You removed the medication from the classroom during the visit and stated that you would have the parent update the form today. • We discussed that all employees should have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. You stated you would have the employee who did not have the training complete the training immediately. • We discussed that any cabinet that is used to house staff belongings should be locked. The cabinet that was holding diaper creams (not five (5) vertical feed high) and teacher materials was locked during the visit, and you reminded teachers that the cabinet should remain locked. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. 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. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • For more information on the QRIS modernization, visit these links. You can find all the information on everything that has taken place so far here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • This document includes the pathway breakdowns: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/media/24324/download?attachment • The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Keep a check on the left side front bus seat. It is beginning to show signs of a tear. • Reattach the toddler playhouse door that has been taken off. • You are due for a fire inspection in May 2025. Make sure you schedule the inspection and have one completed by May 2025. Once you have received your fire inspection, please email me a copy. • Have all your staff update their WORKS accounts and ensure they have a current WORKS letter on file. • We discussed on-going training hours and how these are logged during the visit. We created a new sheet for A.J. to use as an example moving forward. Make sure the training hours are logged using the employee’s hire date. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Michelle Sellars, Director, Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 03/13/2025 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses High Reach Learning. A sanitation inspection was completed 02/13/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 05/09/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 03/19/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 03/13/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 03/31/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2025 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. You stated your other bus is offsite at a sister school for now as it is not needed at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. During the visit, I observed space two (2) to have baby dolls, stuff toys, three (3) pieces of play food, and one (1) play in the home center. In space three (3), I did not observe any toy animals. .0510(e)(3) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed a loose tension cable on the bottom of a fence line between the playgrounds designated for preschool and school age children. On this same fence line, I observed black plastic tubing that was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. During the visit, I observed an unlocked cabinet containing teacher purses and diaper creams not five (5) vertical feet from the ground. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. During the visit, I observed several incident reports that were not recorded on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. During the visit, I observed one employee with a February 2025 hire date who did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the visit, I observed two (2) employees that needed twenty (20) ongoing training hours. One employee received 3.5 hours the other employee received 10 hours. .1103(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. During the visit, I observed an EPR plan with a review date of 08/2023. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During the visit, I observed one (1) to two (2) inches of mulch at the base of the slide on the playground designated for toddlers. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed on EpiPen with a authorization form that expired in November 2024 in space seven (7). .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 04/23/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the incident log must be updated as incident reports are submitted. You stated you had gotten behind due to staff shortages and administration serving in classrooms. You updated the incident log during the visit. • We discussed that the EPR plan must be reviewed and updated annually. You stated you had been trying to do this but had issues logging into the account. You were able to log in during the visit and update the plan. • We discussed that the loose tension cable and the black plastic tubing with sharp edges proposed a potential hazard to young children. A work order was put in to fix these issues during the visit. • We discussed that the mulch around the toddler climbing structure was compacted and decomposed. When I measured the mulch, I was only able to measure a couple of inches of mulch and the rest appeared to be dirt/mud. A work order was put in to address the lack of mulch during the visit. • We discussed that all employees must have a medical report on file prior to employment. An employee who started in February 2025 did not have a medical report completed prior to employment. The medical report was completed on 4/8/2025 and you placed this document on file during the visit. • We discussed that all employees are required to have a certain number of training hours each year to ensure they are maintaining current and adequate knowledge related to caring for young children. You spoke with both employees during the visit who were missing training hours and told them to begin making up the hours immediately. We discussed that you wanted to create a spreadsheet to help you track this. • We discussed that materials in each space should be provided in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. You were able to add food to space three and you stated that you would order more materials for spaces three (3) and five (5). • We discussed that all prescription medications must be accompanied by a medication authorization form that is current. You removed the medication from the classroom during the visit and stated that you would have the parent update the form today. • We discussed that all employees should have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. You stated you would have the employee who did not have the training complete the training immediately. • We discussed that any cabinet that is used to house staff belongings should be locked. The cabinet that was holding diaper creams (not five (5) vertical feed high) and teacher materials was locked during the visit, and you reminded teachers that the cabinet should remain locked. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. 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. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • For more information on the QRIS modernization, visit these links. You can find all the information on everything that has taken place so far here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • This document includes the pathway breakdowns: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/media/24324/download?attachment • The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Keep a check on the left side front bus seat. It is beginning to show signs of a tear. • Reattach the toddler playhouse door that has been taken off. • You are due for a fire inspection in May 2025. Make sure you schedule the inspection and have one completed by May 2025. Once you have received your fire inspection, please email me a copy. • Have all your staff update their WORKS accounts and ensure they have a current WORKS letter on file. • We discussed on-going training hours and how these are logged during the visit. We created a new sheet for A.J. to use as an example moving forward. Make sure the training hours are logged using the employee’s hire date. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Michelle Sellars, Director, Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 03/13/2025 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses High Reach Learning. A sanitation inspection was completed 02/13/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 05/09/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 03/19/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 03/13/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 03/31/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2025 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2025. You stated your other bus is offsite at a sister school for now as it is not needed at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. During the visit, I observed space two (2) to have baby dolls, stuff toys, three (3) pieces of play food, and one (1) play in the home center. In space three (3), I did not observe any toy animals. .0510(e)(3) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed a loose tension cable on the bottom of a fence line between the playgrounds designated for preschool and school age children. On this same fence line, I observed black plastic tubing that was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. During the visit, I observed an unlocked cabinet containing teacher purses and diaper creams not five (5) vertical feet from the ground. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. During the visit, I observed several incident reports that were not recorded on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. During the visit, I observed one employee with a February 2025 hire date who did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the visit, I observed two (2) employees that needed twenty (20) ongoing training hours. One employee received 3.5 hours the other employee received 10 hours. .1103(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. During the visit, I observed an EPR plan with a review date of 08/2023. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During the visit, I observed one (1) to two (2) inches of mulch at the base of the slide on the playground designated for toddlers. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed on EpiPen with a authorization form that expired in November 2024 in space seven (7). .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 04/23/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the incident log must be updated as incident reports are submitted. You stated you had gotten behind due to staff shortages and administration serving in classrooms. You updated the incident log during the visit. • We discussed that the EPR plan must be reviewed and updated annually. You stated you had been trying to do this but had issues logging into the account. You were able to log in during the visit and update the plan. • We discussed that the loose tension cable and the black plastic tubing with sharp edges proposed a potential hazard to young children. A work order was put in to fix these issues during the visit. • We discussed that the mulch around the toddler climbing structure was compacted and decomposed. When I measured the mulch, I was only able to measure a couple of inches of mulch and the rest appeared to be dirt/mud. A work order was put in to address the lack of mulch during the visit. • We discussed that all employees must have a medical report on file prior to employment. An employee who started in February 2025 did not have a medical report completed prior to employment. The medical report was completed on 4/8/2025 and you placed this document on file during the visit. • We discussed that all employees are required to have a certain number of training hours each year to ensure they are maintaining current and adequate knowledge related to caring for young children. You spoke with both employees during the visit who were missing training hours and told them to begin making up the hours immediately. We discussed that you wanted to create a spreadsheet to help you track this. • We discussed that materials in each space should be provided in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. You were able to add food to space three and you stated that you would order more materials for spaces three (3) and five (5). • We discussed that all prescription medications must be accompanied by a medication authorization form that is current. You removed the medication from the classroom during the visit and stated that you would have the parent update the form today. • We discussed that all employees should have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. You stated you would have the employee who did not have the training complete the training immediately. • We discussed that any cabinet that is used to house staff belongings should be locked. The cabinet that was holding diaper creams (not five (5) vertical feed high) and teacher materials was locked during the visit, and you reminded teachers that the cabinet should remain locked. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. 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. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • For more information on the QRIS modernization, visit these links. You can find all the information on everything that has taken place so far here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • This document includes the pathway breakdowns: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/media/24324/download?attachment • The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Keep a check on the left side front bus seat. It is beginning to show signs of a tear. • Reattach the toddler playhouse door that has been taken off. • You are due for a fire inspection in May 2025. Make sure you schedule the inspection and have one completed by May 2025. Once you have received your fire inspection, please email me a copy. • Have all your staff update their WORKS accounts and ensure they have a current WORKS letter on file. • We discussed on-going training hours and how these are logged during the visit. We created a new sheet for A.J. to use as an example moving forward. Make sure the training hours are logged using the employee’s hire date. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 114 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Michelle Sellars, Director, and Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 09/23/2024 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children eating breakfast, engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. One new staff was reported at this program. Files for the new staff member were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage of medication and medication authorization were monitored during the visit. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 09/30/2024. A fire drill was recorded 10/14/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 09/13/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 05/09/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 09/18/2024 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2025 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2024. You stated your other bus is offsite at a sister school for now as it is not needed at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed several broken Lego toys and two large broken tables on the playground designated for school age children. I observed a screw that was exposed on a shelf in space 5. You corrected this during the visit. I observed an AC window unit in space 7 with a missing cover exposing lent and coils to children in the space. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. During the visit, I observed one uncovered outlet in space 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed one EpiPen with a medication authorization form that expired in 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 11/12/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the indoor and outdoor environment should be free of hazards prior to children using them. We discussed that the broken Lego toys and the broken tables needed to be removed from the playground designated for school aged children immediately. We also discussed ensuring that screws are always flush with the equipment. You fixed this during the visit. We discussed the AC unit will need a new cover or will need to be blocked off to prevent access by the children enrolled in this space. You stated you are going to block it off with furniture for now and that you will put a work order in for this. I recommend doing and daily walkthrough prior to children using the classrooms and playgrounds to ensure toys and equipment are in good repair and that potential hazards are not present. • We discussed that electrical outlets must be covered when not in use to prevent potential injury. You stated someone likely forgot to replace the cover after vacuuming. I recommend reminding staff to ensure outlets are covered at all times. • We discussed that all medications, including emergency medications, need to have a current permission authorization on file. You stated the EpiPen on site for the one child with an expired medication authorization form no longer needed the EpiPen. You removed the EpiPen during the visit and stated that you were going to send it home today. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • We discussed that the first page of the EPR plan needs to be updated annually. You will need to log into the EPR portal, review the plan, make revisions if needed, and then print the first page of the plan to reflect the current year review date. • The mulch at the base of all slides on all playgrounds needs to be fluffed and more needs to be added. You stated a mulch order was in place and mulch was scheduled to be delivered this weekend. • I recommend adding materials to the home play and block play areas in space 3. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 114 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Michelle Sellars, Director, and Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 09/23/2024 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children eating breakfast, engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. One new staff was reported at this program. Files for the new staff member were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage of medication and medication authorization were monitored during the visit. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 09/30/2024. A fire drill was recorded 10/14/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 09/13/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 05/09/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 09/18/2024 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2025 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2024. You stated your other bus is offsite at a sister school for now as it is not needed at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed several broken Lego toys and two large broken tables on the playground designated for school age children. I observed a screw that was exposed on a shelf in space 5. You corrected this during the visit. I observed an AC window unit in space 7 with a missing cover exposing lent and coils to children in the space. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. During the visit, I observed one uncovered outlet in space 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed one EpiPen with a medication authorization form that expired in 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 11/12/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the indoor and outdoor environment should be free of hazards prior to children using them. We discussed that the broken Lego toys and the broken tables needed to be removed from the playground designated for school aged children immediately. We also discussed ensuring that screws are always flush with the equipment. You fixed this during the visit. We discussed the AC unit will need a new cover or will need to be blocked off to prevent access by the children enrolled in this space. You stated you are going to block it off with furniture for now and that you will put a work order in for this. I recommend doing and daily walkthrough prior to children using the classrooms and playgrounds to ensure toys and equipment are in good repair and that potential hazards are not present. • We discussed that electrical outlets must be covered when not in use to prevent potential injury. You stated someone likely forgot to replace the cover after vacuuming. I recommend reminding staff to ensure outlets are covered at all times. • We discussed that all medications, including emergency medications, need to have a current permission authorization on file. You stated the EpiPen on site for the one child with an expired medication authorization form no longer needed the EpiPen. You removed the EpiPen during the visit and stated that you were going to send it home today. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • We discussed that the first page of the EPR plan needs to be updated annually. You will need to log into the EPR portal, review the plan, make revisions if needed, and then print the first page of the plan to reflect the current year review date. • The mulch at the base of all slides on all playgrounds needs to be fluffed and more needs to be added. You stated a mulch order was in place and mulch was scheduled to be delivered this weekend. • I recommend adding materials to the home play and block play areas in space 3. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: Childcare Network #161 Facility ID: 34001428 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 114 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Michelle Sellars, Director, and Cheryl Pearman, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 07/09/2024. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 09/23/2024 and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children eating breakfast, engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. One new staff was reported at this program. Files for the new staff member were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage of medication and medication authorization were monitored during the visit. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 09/30/2024. A fire drill was recorded 10/14/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 09/13/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 05/09/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 09/18/2024 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoons only for school-aged children and you also do field trips during the summer months only for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2007 Chevrolet Corbeil Bus, WXL-6871. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/2025 and the insurance is valid through 11/15/2024. You stated your other bus is offsite at a sister school for now as it is not needed at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed several broken Lego toys and two large broken tables on the playground designated for school age children. I observed a screw that was exposed on a shelf in space 5. You corrected this during the visit. I observed an AC window unit in space 7 with a missing cover exposing lent and coils to children in the space. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. During the visit, I observed one uncovered outlet in space 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed one EpiPen with a medication authorization form that expired in 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 11/12/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the indoor and outdoor environment should be free of hazards prior to children using them. We discussed that the broken Lego toys and the broken tables needed to be removed from the playground designated for school aged children immediately. We also discussed ensuring that screws are always flush with the equipment. You fixed this during the visit. We discussed the AC unit will need a new cover or will need to be blocked off to prevent access by the children enrolled in this space. You stated you are going to block it off with furniture for now and that you will put a work order in for this. I recommend doing and daily walkthrough prior to children using the classrooms and playgrounds to ensure toys and equipment are in good repair and that potential hazards are not present. • We discussed that electrical outlets must be covered when not in use to prevent potential injury. You stated someone likely forgot to replace the cover after vacuuming. I recommend reminding staff to ensure outlets are covered at all times. • We discussed that all medications, including emergency medications, need to have a current permission authorization on file. You stated the EpiPen on site for the one child with an expired medication authorization form no longer needed the EpiPen. You removed the EpiPen during the visit and stated that you were going to send it home today. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • We discussed that the first page of the EPR plan needs to be updated annually. You will need to log into the EPR portal, review the plan, make revisions if needed, and then print the first page of the plan to reflect the current year review date. • The mulch at the base of all slides on all playgrounds needs to be fluffed and more needs to be added. You stated a mulch order was in place and mulch was scheduled to be delivered this weekend. • I recommend adding materials to the home play and block play areas in space 3. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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