Sedge Garden Elementary Pre-K Program

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 with Donald Wyatt, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensure Support. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 85% 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 member was 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 03/26/2026. A fire drill was recorded 03/19/2026. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/04/2026. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/23/25. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/18/25 earning a superior classification. You stated that you have a total of ten (10) children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 08/22/2025. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. 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, no safety concerns were observed indoors. I observed two (2) landscaping stakes that were exposed on the playground designated for preschool aged children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. During the visit, I observed one (1) inhaler in space 108 that did not have the original packaging on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 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 5/5/26. 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 playgrounds must be maintained to prevent potential injuries. We discussed that the two (2) landscaping border stakes that are exposed pose a risk for injury. You fixed the stakes so that they are flush with the border during the visit. • We discussed that children with prescription medication on site, all prescription medications on site shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging and shall be labeled with the child's name, and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (i) the child's name; (ii) the names of the medication; (iii) the amount and frequency of dosage; (iv) the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and (v) the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional; You stated you would get the packaging information or send the medication home. 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/ • We discussed that the foam blocks on the playground are starting to show signs of wear. Keep checking these and as they become damaged, remove them from the facility. • We discussed during the visit that bus drivers must meet CBC rules and qualifications for the following rules: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 and .1102. -If bus drivers are independently providing direct supervision, care giving responsibilities, and/or counted in staff child ratio, they will be included on the staff and training worksheet would have the following completed on the staff and training worksheet: Name Date of birth Application Date of employment CBC Medical statement TB screening/test Emergency information Health Questionnaire Position Hours worked Healthy/safety training CPR First Aid Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training Prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy EPR review EMC review Policies review -Bus drives must also be link to the ABCMS Provider Portal for each site they drive for. A file for these drivers must be accessible on site with the required information and the drivers must be listed on the public school offsite form. -Someone meeting these requirements must be on the bus at all times when licensed preschool children are on the bus. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 with Donald Wyatt, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensure Support. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 85% 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 member was 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 03/26/2026. A fire drill was recorded 03/19/2026. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/04/2026. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/23/25. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/18/25 earning a superior classification. You stated that you have a total of ten (10) children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 08/22/2025. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. 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, no safety concerns were observed indoors. I observed two (2) landscaping stakes that were exposed on the playground designated for preschool aged children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. During the visit, I observed one (1) inhaler in space 108 that did not have the original packaging on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 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 5/5/26. 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 playgrounds must be maintained to prevent potential injuries. We discussed that the two (2) landscaping border stakes that are exposed pose a risk for injury. You fixed the stakes so that they are flush with the border during the visit. • We discussed that children with prescription medication on site, all prescription medications on site shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging and shall be labeled with the child's name, and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (i) the child's name; (ii) the names of the medication; (iii) the amount and frequency of dosage; (iv) the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and (v) the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional; You stated you would get the packaging information or send the medication home. 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/ • We discussed that the foam blocks on the playground are starting to show signs of wear. Keep checking these and as they become damaged, remove them from the facility. • We discussed during the visit that bus drivers must meet CBC rules and qualifications for the following rules: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 and .1102. -If bus drivers are independently providing direct supervision, care giving responsibilities, and/or counted in staff child ratio, they will be included on the staff and training worksheet would have the following completed on the staff and training worksheet: Name Date of birth Application Date of employment CBC Medical statement TB screening/test Emergency information Health Questionnaire Position Hours worked Healthy/safety training CPR First Aid Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training Prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy EPR review EMC review Policies review -Bus drives must also be link to the ABCMS Provider Portal for each site they drive for. A file for these drivers must be accessible on site with the required information and the drivers must be listed on the public school offsite form. -Someone meeting these requirements must be on the bus at all times when licensed preschool children are on the bus. 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 with Donald Wyatt, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensure Support. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 85% 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 member was 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 03/26/2026. A fire drill was recorded 03/19/2026. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/04/2026. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/23/25. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/18/25 earning a superior classification. You stated that you have a total of ten (10) children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 08/22/2025. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. 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, no safety concerns were observed indoors. I observed two (2) landscaping stakes that were exposed on the playground designated for preschool aged children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. During the visit, I observed one (1) inhaler in space 108 that did not have the original packaging on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 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 5/5/26. 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 playgrounds must be maintained to prevent potential injuries. We discussed that the two (2) landscaping border stakes that are exposed pose a risk for injury. You fixed the stakes so that they are flush with the border during the visit. • We discussed that children with prescription medication on site, all prescription medications on site shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging and shall be labeled with the child's name, and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (i) the child's name; (ii) the names of the medication; (iii) the amount and frequency of dosage; (iv) the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and (v) the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional; You stated you would get the packaging information or send the medication home. 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/ • We discussed that the foam blocks on the playground are starting to show signs of wear. Keep checking these and as they become damaged, remove them from the facility. • We discussed during the visit that bus drivers must meet CBC rules and qualifications for the following rules: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 and .1102. -If bus drivers are independently providing direct supervision, care giving responsibilities, and/or counted in staff child ratio, they will be included on the staff and training worksheet would have the following completed on the staff and training worksheet: Name Date of birth Application Date of employment CBC Medical statement TB screening/test Emergency information Health Questionnaire Position Hours worked Healthy/safety training CPR First Aid Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training Prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy EPR review EMC review Policies review -Bus drives must also be link to the ABCMS Provider Portal for each site they drive for. A file for these drivers must be accessible on site with the required information and the drivers must be listed on the public school offsite form. -Someone meeting these requirements must be on the bus at all times when licensed preschool children are on the bus. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 with Donald Wyatt, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensure Support. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 85% 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 member was 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 03/26/2026. A fire drill was recorded 03/19/2026. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/04/2026. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/23/25. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/18/25 earning a superior classification. You stated that you have a total of ten (10) children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 08/22/2025. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. 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, no safety concerns were observed indoors. I observed two (2) landscaping stakes that were exposed on the playground designated for preschool aged children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. During the visit, I observed one (1) inhaler in space 108 that did not have the original packaging on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 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 5/5/26. 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 playgrounds must be maintained to prevent potential injuries. We discussed that the two (2) landscaping border stakes that are exposed pose a risk for injury. You fixed the stakes so that they are flush with the border during the visit. • We discussed that children with prescription medication on site, all prescription medications on site shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging and shall be labeled with the child's name, and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (i) the child's name; (ii) the names of the medication; (iii) the amount and frequency of dosage; (iv) the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and (v) the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional; You stated you would get the packaging information or send the medication home. 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/ • We discussed that the foam blocks on the playground are starting to show signs of wear. Keep checking these and as they become damaged, remove them from the facility. • We discussed during the visit that bus drivers must meet CBC rules and qualifications for the following rules: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 and .1102. -If bus drivers are independently providing direct supervision, care giving responsibilities, and/or counted in staff child ratio, they will be included on the staff and training worksheet would have the following completed on the staff and training worksheet: Name Date of birth Application Date of employment CBC Medical statement TB screening/test Emergency information Health Questionnaire Position Hours worked Healthy/safety training CPR First Aid Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training Prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy EPR review EMC review Policies review -Bus drives must also be link to the ABCMS Provider Portal for each site they drive for. A file for these drivers must be accessible on site with the required information and the drivers must be listed on the public school offsite form. -Someone meeting these requirements must be on the bus at all times when licensed preschool children are on the bus. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-234A Visit Date: 4/17/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/17/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Tracy Hill, assistant principal, accompanied me during a walk-through of the. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Hill and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 4/15/26, a bus driver failed to attend to a 4-year-old child in a nurturing and appropriate manner when the bus driver grabbed the child's water bottle out of the child's hand, and yelled at the child, causing the child to cry. G.S. 110-91(10) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The bus drivers who have been transporting the enrolled PreK children did not have valid qualifying letters prior to transporting the children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (4/24/26), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-234A Visit Date: 4/17/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/17/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Tracy Hill, assistant principal, accompanied me during a walk-through of the. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Hill and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 4/15/26, a bus driver failed to attend to a 4-year-old child in a nurturing and appropriate manner when the bus driver grabbed the child's water bottle out of the child's hand, and yelled at the child, causing the child to cry. G.S. 110-91(10) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The bus drivers who have been transporting the enrolled PreK children did not have valid qualifying letters prior to transporting the children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (4/24/26), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-394L Visit Date: 3/30/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. During today’s visit, Donald Wyatt, Principal, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the information with Donald Wyatt, Principal, Laquetta Williams, DCDEE License Support, and additional staff members. Based on information obtained, the following was determined: Donald Wyatt contacted DCDEE representatives on 03/25/2026 to self-report an incident that occurred on 03/24/2026. Mr. Wyatt self-reported an incident that occurred on 03/24/2026 when a four (4) year old child attempted to pull the fire alarm in the hallway near the bus entrance. Mr. Wyatt stated that another employee of the school (a teacher assistant from a different grade) let him know about the incident on 03/24/2026 right after dismissal. Mr. Wyatt stated the employee stated when the child attempted to pull the fire alarm, the long-term substitute in space 110, grabbed the child’s hand and popped the child’s hand. Mr. Wyatt stated that he immediately contacted WSFCS Human Resources, WSFCS Attorney, WSFCS DCDEE License Support and Pre-K Director, and DCDEE Representatives. Mr. Wyatt stated that he used the reporting plan document information that he received. During the visit, I observed the reporting concern log and written statements from the employee that contacted Mr. Wyatt with the initial concern as well as a written statement from the long-term substitute from space 110. Both written statements confirmed that the long-term substitute moved the child's arm then slapped the child’s hand when the child attempted to pull the fire alarm. These documents were all received and documented on the log on 03/25/2026. Mr. Wyatt stated there was video footage of the incident. Mr. Wyatt reached out to the WSFCS Attorney during the visit to ask if I could view the video footage. The Attorney stated she would need to get further permission for me to watch the footage. I could not observe the camera footage during the visit due to permission not being granted during the visit. Mr. Wyatt stated he contacted the parents of the child involved and notified them of the incident on 03/25/2026. The child is still enrolled at the facility. Mr. Wyatt stated the long-term substitute was placed on Administrative Suspension on 03/25/2026. The long-term substitute has not been back at the facility since the incident occurred. Mr. Wyatt stated that this substitute would not be allowed to work at this site again. Mr. Wyatt stated all preschool staff, including substitutes, Administration, and WSFCS Preschool Intake Department representatives attended a training on 03/26/2026. The training Developmentally Appropriate Behavior: But I’m Supposed to Act Like This training addressed behaviors of young children and strategies of how to address those behaviors. I observed the training log from the training. During the visit, I also spoke to Ms. Laquetta Williams. Mrs. Williams stated WSFCS is in the process of revising the Discipline Policy. Ms. Williams also stated that all WSFCS Preschool Employees, including substitutes, receive new employee orientation during onboarding at WSFCS County Office. During this onboarding, they receive information about all policies for all areas of WSFCS. Once the employees are considered for preschool, they receive additional orientation regarding preschool specific policies, including discipline, supervision, etc. During the visit, I observed the long-term substitute’s file. The file had documentation of the employee receiving the discipline policy on 01/17/2025. There was also a policy review slip documenting that all policies, including the discipline policy, were reviewed on 10/27/2025. During the visit, a walkthrough of the facility was conducted. No concerns regarding discipline were observed during the visit. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violation was confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. During the visit, it was confirmed that on 03/24/2026 a long-term substitute moved a child's arm and then slapped the child's hand when the child attempted to pull the fire alarm. .1803(a)(1) 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 during the visit was verified as corrected today. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Repeated violations or continued non-compliance can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, we discussed that children need adults to teach, guide, and support them as they grow and learn. Teachers play an important role in guiding and disciplining children's behavior in positive, supportive, and age-appropriate ways. The most appropriate ways to guide behavior are different at different ages, depending on their developmental abilities and needs. Staff shall interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and participating in activities with the children. Children’s behaviors may need to be redirected and should be done in appropriate ways. Children should never receive physical punishment because of an action. I encourage you to utilize the resources available to you to encourage your staff to promote positive guidance and interactions. The following resources could be beneficial to your staff for children when situations are heightened: -Challenging Behavior Hotline Information: Telephone Number: 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Website: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline -Smart Start of Forsyth County: (336) 725-6011 -Child Care Resource and Referral: (336) 245-4900 We also discussed that after you rewrite your discipline policy, you could consider using specific examples with your staff during the policy review. You could create specific examples and provide strategies as to how to address those disciplinary examples based on your new policy. You could also use these examples while onboarding all new staff. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 Donald Wyatt, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensing Specialist. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 83% 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 eating breakfast and lunch, 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 Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/09/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/18/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/23/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 10/15/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/20/2025. 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 have a total of seven children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 08/22/2025. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. I did not observed any permission to transport forms. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. During the visit, I did not observe an activity plan posted in space 107. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. During the visit, I observed some baby dolls, dress up clothes in home center; animals and a few blocks in blocks center; and a few manipulative toys in space 108. .0510(d)(1) 472 The center did not have materials and equipment in sufficient quantity to ensure that a fifth activity was made available at least once per month. During the visit, I observed minimal materials for four (4) activity centers and did not observe materials accessible for a fifth activity area in space 108. .0510(b) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. During the visit, I observed a small refrigerator in space 107 that did not have a thermometer in it. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. During the visit, I observed an unplugged hot glue gun stored on a child sized shelf not in locked storage. .0604(e) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. During the visit, I observed two (2) child files that did not have a transportation permission form on file. .1003(i)(j) 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 two (2) employees that were not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal within five (5) days of hire. 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 12/24/2025. 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: •During the visit, we discussed that all employees must be linked to the ABCMS Provider Portal within five (5) days of hire. You linked the new employees during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that all children who ride the public-school bus must have a permission form on file granting permission for the children to ride the bus. You printed the “bus passports” during the visit and blank transportation forms. You stated you would have these completed at pickup. •During the visit, we discussed that all refrigerators that store child items must have a thermometer in them. You stated you would bring a thermometer for space 107. •During the visit, we discussed that all activity plans must be posted where they can be seen by parents. The teacher posted the printed activity plan during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that any appliance with a heating element, such as a hot glue gun, cannot be accessible to children. You removed the hot glue gun from the child sized shelf and placed it in the locked kitchen during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that materials must be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. We also discussed that materials and equipment must be in sufficient quantity to ensure that a fifth activity was made available at least once per month. I observed minimal toys accessible in space 108. I observed toys that were for home center, blocks center, manipulatives center, and books center. I did not observe any art materials, science materials, or music materials. We discussed that materials need to be added to space 108. The teacher stated the toys were inaccessible due to safety concerns. We had a conversation that toys must be accessible to children and that when children are supervised playing with toys, safety concerns should be minimized. You called the classroom coach for this facility and stated that she would be coming out today to help the teacher put out toys and label shelves. 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. •The facility has not had the lead water testing completed since 2021. Make sure you complete this testing as it was due in 2024. •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. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 Donald Wyatt, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensing Specialist. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 83% 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 eating breakfast and lunch, 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 Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/09/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/18/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/23/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 10/15/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/20/2025. 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 have a total of seven children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 08/22/2025. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. I did not observed any permission to transport forms. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. During the visit, I did not observe an activity plan posted in space 107. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. During the visit, I observed some baby dolls, dress up clothes in home center; animals and a few blocks in blocks center; and a few manipulative toys in space 108. .0510(d)(1) 472 The center did not have materials and equipment in sufficient quantity to ensure that a fifth activity was made available at least once per month. During the visit, I observed minimal materials for four (4) activity centers and did not observe materials accessible for a fifth activity area in space 108. .0510(b) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. During the visit, I observed a small refrigerator in space 107 that did not have a thermometer in it. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. During the visit, I observed an unplugged hot glue gun stored on a child sized shelf not in locked storage. .0604(e) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. During the visit, I observed two (2) child files that did not have a transportation permission form on file. .1003(i)(j) 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 two (2) employees that were not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal within five (5) days of hire. 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 12/24/2025. 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: •During the visit, we discussed that all employees must be linked to the ABCMS Provider Portal within five (5) days of hire. You linked the new employees during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that all children who ride the public-school bus must have a permission form on file granting permission for the children to ride the bus. You printed the “bus passports” during the visit and blank transportation forms. You stated you would have these completed at pickup. •During the visit, we discussed that all refrigerators that store child items must have a thermometer in them. You stated you would bring a thermometer for space 107. •During the visit, we discussed that all activity plans must be posted where they can be seen by parents. The teacher posted the printed activity plan during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that any appliance with a heating element, such as a hot glue gun, cannot be accessible to children. You removed the hot glue gun from the child sized shelf and placed it in the locked kitchen during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that materials must be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. We also discussed that materials and equipment must be in sufficient quantity to ensure that a fifth activity was made available at least once per month. I observed minimal toys accessible in space 108. I observed toys that were for home center, blocks center, manipulatives center, and books center. I did not observe any art materials, science materials, or music materials. We discussed that materials need to be added to space 108. The teacher stated the toys were inaccessible due to safety concerns. We had a conversation that toys must be accessible to children and that when children are supervised playing with toys, safety concerns should be minimized. You called the classroom coach for this facility and stated that she would be coming out today to help the teacher put out toys and label shelves. 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. •The facility has not had the lead water testing completed since 2021. Make sure you complete this testing as it was due in 2024. •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. 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: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 Donald Wyatt, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensing Specialist. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 83% 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 eating breakfast and lunch, 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 Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/09/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/18/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/23/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 10/15/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/20/2025. 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 have a total of seven children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 08/22/2025. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. I did not observed any permission to transport forms. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. During the visit, I did not observe an activity plan posted in space 107. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. During the visit, I observed some baby dolls, dress up clothes in home center; animals and a few blocks in blocks center; and a few manipulative toys in space 108. .0510(d)(1) 472 The center did not have materials and equipment in sufficient quantity to ensure that a fifth activity was made available at least once per month. During the visit, I observed minimal materials for four (4) activity centers and did not observe materials accessible for a fifth activity area in space 108. .0510(b) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. During the visit, I observed a small refrigerator in space 107 that did not have a thermometer in it. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. During the visit, I observed an unplugged hot glue gun stored on a child sized shelf not in locked storage. .0604(e) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. During the visit, I observed two (2) child files that did not have a transportation permission form on file. .1003(i)(j) 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 two (2) employees that were not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal within five (5) days of hire. 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 12/24/2025. 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: •During the visit, we discussed that all employees must be linked to the ABCMS Provider Portal within five (5) days of hire. You linked the new employees during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that all children who ride the public-school bus must have a permission form on file granting permission for the children to ride the bus. You printed the “bus passports” during the visit and blank transportation forms. You stated you would have these completed at pickup. •During the visit, we discussed that all refrigerators that store child items must have a thermometer in them. You stated you would bring a thermometer for space 107. •During the visit, we discussed that all activity plans must be posted where they can be seen by parents. The teacher posted the printed activity plan during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that any appliance with a heating element, such as a hot glue gun, cannot be accessible to children. You removed the hot glue gun from the child sized shelf and placed it in the locked kitchen during the visit. •During the visit, we discussed that materials must be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. We also discussed that materials and equipment must be in sufficient quantity to ensure that a fifth activity was made available at least once per month. I observed minimal toys accessible in space 108. I observed toys that were for home center, blocks center, manipulatives center, and books center. I did not observe any art materials, science materials, or music materials. We discussed that materials need to be added to space 108. The teacher stated the toys were inaccessible due to safety concerns. We had a conversation that toys must be accessible to children and that when children are supervised playing with toys, safety concerns should be minimized. You called the classroom coach for this facility and stated that she would be coming out today to help the teacher put out toys and label shelves. 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. •The facility has not had the lead water testing completed since 2021. Make sure you complete this testing as it was due in 2024. •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. 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: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1025-200L Visit Date: 10/21/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 10/21/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM 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, L. Grubbs, L. Penzien, and M. Gillespie accompanied me during a walk through the facility. During the visit, I discussed the information with Ms. Grubbs. Based on information obtained, the following was determined: A child received an injury when her mouth was hit on a playground structure on 10/10/2025. Ms. Grubbs stated after the child was picked up the parent came back in to inquire about the injury and that was when they first had the conversation with the parent about the injury. Ms. Grubbs stated the incident report was completed on 10/10/2025 after they had a conversation with the parent. The parent signed the incident report on 10/15/2025. The incident report was logged onto the incident log on 10/10/2025. The incident report was originally sent to DCDEE on 10/17/2025. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violation was confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. During the visit, it was determined that the incident report for an incident that occurred on 10/10/2025 was not completed and signed by the parent on the day of the incident. .0802 (e) 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 corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. 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 that any time a child receives an injury, an incident report must be completed. We discussed that all incident reports must be recorded on an incident log. The incident report and incident log can be found on DCDEE’s website under provider documents. We also discussed that if a child receives medical attention, a copy of the incident report must be sent to the Licensing Consultant within seven (7) days after the incident when medical treatment was received. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The ABCMS Provider Portal needs to be updated to reflect all current staff. Make sure all staff are hired. 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: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0225-296L Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Angela Re. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern of inadequate supervision. During today’s visit, the allegations were discussed with you. You had the opportunity to respond. Information shared during this visit is documented in this visit summary. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 79% 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 • Adequate / Approved Space • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Allegation #1: There is a concern of inadequate supervision. Observation #1: This facility self-reported an incident that occurred on 02/27/2025. During the visit, I interviewed seven employees including the Principal, Assistant Principal, School Social Worker, Elementary Specials Teacher, a Preschool Teacher, a Preschool Substitute, and one Preschool Intake Employee. The Elementary Specials Teacher stated that she was working with a class of fifth graders when one of her students notified her that there was a child on the playground by themselves. She stated that she instructed the children to keep an eye on the child from the window so she could reposition herself to another window to get a better view of the child. She stated that she got a better view of the child and noticed the child only had one shoe on. She had a student stand at the window and keep eyes on the child until she could retrieve her phone to notify Administration that there was a child unattended on the “exercise playground”. She stated that the child appeared content and appeared to be playing with a basketball. She stated that she notified administration and kept eyes on the child until the Assistant Principal and School Social Worker came outside to retrieve the child. She stated she observed the child unattended for approximately five (5) minutes. She verified that the drop-off line for car riders was completed at this time, that there was no traffic at this time, and that the gates had been locked by this time. Both the Assistant Principal and the School Social Worker stated they were notified at approximately 9:40 a.m. that a child was outside, unattended on the exercise playground. They both stated they immediately went outside to determine who the child was and where the child belonged. They both noted that the child was content, playing with a basketball, and was wearing one shoe. They stated that the child approached the Assistant Principal and began trying to play with the ball with the Assistant Principal. They both stated that they tried to get the child to go to the preschool classrooms to determine where she belonged but that the child became reluctant and went toward the fenced in preschool playground. They both stated that the School Social Worker stayed with the child on the fenced in preschool playground while the Assistant Principal went to space #110 to inquire about who the child was. Upon talking to the staff in space #110, the Assistant Principal determined that the child was enrolled in space #108. The Assistant Principal stated that she approached the teachers in space #108 as they were both in the block area cleaning up and asked if they were missing anyone. The teachers were unaware that a child was missing. The Assistant Principal mentioned the child’s name and at that time it was determined that the child was missing from space #108. The Assistant Principal stated that the teacher went to the enclosed preschool playground to retrieve the child. She stated that she immediately left to retrieve “doorbells” to install on the door. The Preschool Substitute stated that when the incident occurred, she was in the blocks center cleaning up and the Preschool Teacher was in the bathroom changing diapers. The Preschool Substitute stated that this child has gotten out of the classroom before but that they were able to retrieve the child in the past immediately. She stated that there were no alarms on the door at that time and that the day in question had been a chaotic day. She stated that they were unaware that the child had gotten out until the Assistant Principal came to the classroom to discuss the incident. She stated they conduct headcounts several times a day, predominately around transition times. She stated they try to keep a close eye on the children and shadow runners. The Preschool Teacher stated that when the incident occurred, she was in the bathroom changing diapers. She stated that the substitute was engaging with the children in the block area and helping them clean up. She stated that when she finished with the diaper changing, she went to the block area to help the children and the substitute finish cleaning. She stated that at approximately 9:40 a.m., Ms. Hill came into the classroom and inquired about if they were missing a child. The Preschool Teacher stated this was when she became aware that a child was missing that she went outside to retrieve the child from the enclosed preschool playground. She stated that this child had escaped the classroom several times and that she had notified the Preschool Intake department multiple times that they needed “doorbells” because they had children who tried to escape. She stated that the day the incident occurred the Assistant Principal retrieved the “doorbells” and installed them on the doors and that this was all they needed to ensure the children did not escape the classroom again. She stated that they do head counts around transition times. One Preschool Intake employee was present during the visit and stated that she tries to observe in the preschool classrooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She stated that she has talked with the preschool teachers about monitoring doors and that if supplies are available at the county office, they can be provided to the classrooms but if they do not have supplies the preschool intake unit cannot provide items that are not available. She stated that they did not have “doorbells” available at the preschool intake office. The Principal, Ms. Reeves, stated that she was in a meeting and was alerted at approximately 9:50 a.m. that a child was located, unattended on the unfenced “exercise playground”. Ms. Reeves stated that once the incident was brought to her attention, she immediately contacted the Human Resources Department at Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. Ms. Reeves stated they watched several hours of video footage trying to determine when and how the child escaped from space #108. Ms. Reeves stated there was a glitch in the camera system and that the child could not be seen exiting the classroom but could be seen being retrieved by the Assistant Principal and School Social Worker on the "exercise playground". Ms. Reeves stated that she was notified of the incident and that once the child was returned to space #108, the Assistant Principal immediately left to get “doorbells”. Ms. Reeves stated that she was unaware that this was a need for the classrooms because the preschool employees stated they were told to tell Preschool Intake about their needs. Ms. Reeves told the preschool staff that in the future if there were immediate needs for their classrooms, to notify her so that she could ensure they got what they needed. Ms. Reeves stated that Robyn Payne and Laquetta Williams arrived at the school the same day to meet with the preschool staff and determine what happened. Ms. Reeves stated Ms. Williams arrived first and Ms. Payne arrived later. Ms. Reeves was unaware that there were runners or that there was a need for the “doorbells” until this incident. Ms. Reeves stated that at the end of the day when the child was picked up, she and the preschool teacher met with the child’s parent to discuss the incident that occurred that day. Ms. Reeves stated that the parent appeared fine and did not have any additional comments or concerns about the incident. During today’s visit, I visited both licensed spaces. I observed space 108. I observed three (3) teachers interacting with the children and completing routine tasks. I observed teachers helping children clean up and preparing to go outside. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed a sign-in sheet for 02/27/2025 and discussed enrollment on this day with the Preschool Teacher. The Preschool Teacher stated there were eleven (11) of her children present and three (3) of the preschool classroom’s children present on 02/27/2025. During the visit, I observed video footage from 02/27/2025. Ms. Reeves stated there was a glitch in the camera system and that it could not be determined when the child go out of the classroom. While watching the video footage from three different cameras, I observed the car rider line ending at approximately 8:20 a.m. The camera glitched and did not display anything else until 9:42 a.m. when the Assistant Principal and School Social Worker were seen approaching the “exercise playground” to approach the child. The Assistant Principal and School Social Worker approached the child and were able to get the child to go to the enclosed preschool playground at approximately 9:45 a.m. The child remained on this enclosed preschool playground with the School Social Worker while the Assistant Principal went to the preschool classrooms. A preschool teacher was seen approaching the enclosed preschool playground at approximately 9:47 a.m. to retrieve the child. During the visit, Ms. Reeves also provided me with a documentation timeline and a written statement from three employees that coincided with interviews conducted today. Conclusion #1: Based on the above information and observations during today’s visit, there was enough information to support the allegation. This allegation was substantiated. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During the visit, based on interviews and video footage, it was determined that a four (4) year old child got out of the classroom (space 108) and was unattended on a school age playground that is not fenced in for an unknown amount of time. .1801(a)(1-5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 03/18/2025. 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. Substantiated complaints can lead to administrative actions. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to the violation: • Adequate supervision of children is essential to keep children safe from accidents and injuries. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. Younger children need closer supervision to remain safe. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) Staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) Staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) Staff must know where each child is located and be aware of children’s activities at all times; (4) Staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Two staff were assigned to space #108. Two staff were in space #108 when one (1) child escaped the classroom. During the lapses in supervision, there was one (1) child that escaped the classroom for an unknown amount of time. We discussed that the child escaping the licensed space could put the child at potential risk for significant harm. It was observed during the visit that “doorbells” have been installed on the interior and exterior entrance doors of both licensed spaces. We discussed that completing routine tasks are essential to the classroom needs but that they should be completed by one person at a time to ensure that someone is always supervising the children. We also discussed that head counts should occur very often throughout the day including transition times and free play times indoors and outdoors. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • We discussed that in the event any incidents occur in the licensed spaces, self-reports are to be made to DCDEE. The Division offers several ways to file a complaint: Call the Division at (800) 859-0829 (In-State only) or (919) 814-6300. Ask to speak to someone in the Intake Unit (calls can be made anonymously). Fax Information to the Intake Unit at (919) 715-1013. Email our Webmaster at webmasterdcd@dhhs.nc.gov. A link to this email can also be found under the “Home” drop down arrow, where you can select “contact”, and you will then find the webmaster email address which is located in the orange shaded box. Mail Information to: DCDEE 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-2200 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: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1124-286A Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Team Supervisor, was also present and assisted me during the visit. Tracy Hill, assistant principal, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, we spoke with Ms. Hill, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 505 Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Staff members failed to have water freely available to the children, and one child was denied water by a staff member, when the child asked. .0901(e) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On multiple occasions, a staff member covered a four-year-old child’s head and face with a blanket during naptime, while the child cried. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On December 18, 2024, a staff member failed to complete an incident report after a child sustained an injury. Additionally, staff members failed to complete incident reports after parents made staff members aware their children had a bruised eye, bruised shin, and multiple scratches on their face. .0802 (e) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On multiple occasions, a staff member yelled and harshly told several four-year-old children, during naptime, and to lay down, sit still, and to not move on their nap cots. G.S. 110-91(10) 903 Corporal punishment was used. On multiple occasions during naptime, a staff member handled a four-year-old child in a rough manner at naptime, put their legs across the child’s back while they were laying on a nap cot to keep the child on their cot, used their foot to push the child’s head down during naptime, repeatedly covered the child’s head with a blanket, and repeatedly told the child to put their head down. In addition, the staff member kicked a five-year-old child’s leg at naptime. On another occasion the same staff member grabbed another four-year-old child out of a chair and lifted the child up by one arm to get the child out the chair because the child was crying and did not follow the staff member’s direction to get out of the chair. GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. All staff members did not have signed acknowledgments of the facility's discipline policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrator did not have a valid qualification letter on file, their letter expired on August 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (1/23/25), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1124-286A Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Team Supervisor, was also present and assisted me during the visit. Tracy Hill, assistant principal, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, we spoke with Ms. Hill, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 505 Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Staff members failed to have water freely available to the children, and one child was denied water by a staff member, when the child asked. .0901(e) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On multiple occasions, a staff member covered a four-year-old child’s head and face with a blanket during naptime, while the child cried. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On December 18, 2024, a staff member failed to complete an incident report after a child sustained an injury. Additionally, staff members failed to complete incident reports after parents made staff members aware their children had a bruised eye, bruised shin, and multiple scratches on their face. .0802 (e) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On multiple occasions, a staff member yelled and harshly told several four-year-old children, during naptime, and to lay down, sit still, and to not move on their nap cots. G.S. 110-91(10) 903 Corporal punishment was used. On multiple occasions during naptime, a staff member handled a four-year-old child in a rough manner at naptime, put their legs across the child’s back while they were laying on a nap cot to keep the child on their cot, used their foot to push the child’s head down during naptime, repeatedly covered the child’s head with a blanket, and repeatedly told the child to put their head down. In addition, the staff member kicked a five-year-old child’s leg at naptime. On another occasion the same staff member grabbed another four-year-old child out of a chair and lifted the child up by one arm to get the child out the chair because the child was crying and did not follow the staff member’s direction to get out of the chair. GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. All staff members did not have signed acknowledgments of the facility's discipline policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrator did not have a valid qualification letter on file, their letter expired on August 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (1/23/25), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1124-286A Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Team Supervisor, was also present and assisted me during the visit. Tracy Hill, assistant principal, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, we spoke with Ms. Hill, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 505 Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Staff members failed to have water freely available to the children, and one child was denied water by a staff member, when the child asked. .0901(e) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On multiple occasions, a staff member covered a four-year-old child’s head and face with a blanket during naptime, while the child cried. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On December 18, 2024, a staff member failed to complete an incident report after a child sustained an injury. Additionally, staff members failed to complete incident reports after parents made staff members aware their children had a bruised eye, bruised shin, and multiple scratches on their face. .0802 (e) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On multiple occasions, a staff member yelled and harshly told several four-year-old children, during naptime, and to lay down, sit still, and to not move on their nap cots. G.S. 110-91(10) 903 Corporal punishment was used. On multiple occasions during naptime, a staff member handled a four-year-old child in a rough manner at naptime, put their legs across the child’s back while they were laying on a nap cot to keep the child on their cot, used their foot to push the child’s head down during naptime, repeatedly covered the child’s head with a blanket, and repeatedly told the child to put their head down. In addition, the staff member kicked a five-year-old child’s leg at naptime. On another occasion the same staff member grabbed another four-year-old child out of a chair and lifted the child up by one arm to get the child out the chair because the child was crying and did not follow the staff member’s direction to get out of the chair. GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. All staff members did not have signed acknowledgments of the facility's discipline policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrator did not have a valid qualification letter on file, their letter expired on August 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (1/23/25), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1124-286A Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Team Supervisor, was also present and assisted me during the visit. Tracy Hill, assistant principal, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, we spoke with Ms. Hill, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 505 Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Staff members failed to have water freely available to the children, and one child was denied water by a staff member, when the child asked. .0901(e) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On multiple occasions, a staff member covered a four-year-old child’s head and face with a blanket during naptime, while the child cried. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On December 18, 2024, a staff member failed to complete an incident report after a child sustained an injury. Additionally, staff members failed to complete incident reports after parents made staff members aware their children had a bruised eye, bruised shin, and multiple scratches on their face. .0802 (e) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On multiple occasions, a staff member yelled and harshly told several four-year-old children, during naptime, and to lay down, sit still, and to not move on their nap cots. G.S. 110-91(10) 903 Corporal punishment was used. On multiple occasions during naptime, a staff member handled a four-year-old child in a rough manner at naptime, put their legs across the child’s back while they were laying on a nap cot to keep the child on their cot, used their foot to push the child’s head down during naptime, repeatedly covered the child’s head with a blanket, and repeatedly told the child to put their head down. In addition, the staff member kicked a five-year-old child’s leg at naptime. On another occasion the same staff member grabbed another four-year-old child out of a chair and lifted the child up by one arm to get the child out the chair because the child was crying and did not follow the staff member’s direction to get out of the chair. GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. All staff members did not have signed acknowledgments of the facility's discipline policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrator did not have a valid qualification letter on file, their letter expired on August 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (1/23/25), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1124-286A Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Team Supervisor, was also present and assisted me during the visit. Tracy Hill, assistant principal, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, we spoke with Ms. Hill, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 505 Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Staff members failed to have water freely available to the children, and one child was denied water by a staff member, when the child asked. .0901(e) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On multiple occasions, a staff member covered a four-year-old child’s head and face with a blanket during naptime, while the child cried. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On December 18, 2024, a staff member failed to complete an incident report after a child sustained an injury. Additionally, staff members failed to complete incident reports after parents made staff members aware their children had a bruised eye, bruised shin, and multiple scratches on their face. .0802 (e) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On multiple occasions, a staff member yelled and harshly told several four-year-old children, during naptime, and to lay down, sit still, and to not move on their nap cots. G.S. 110-91(10) 903 Corporal punishment was used. On multiple occasions during naptime, a staff member handled a four-year-old child in a rough manner at naptime, put their legs across the child’s back while they were laying on a nap cot to keep the child on their cot, used their foot to push the child’s head down during naptime, repeatedly covered the child’s head with a blanket, and repeatedly told the child to put their head down. In addition, the staff member kicked a five-year-old child’s leg at naptime. On another occasion the same staff member grabbed another four-year-old child out of a chair and lifted the child up by one arm to get the child out the chair because the child was crying and did not follow the staff member’s direction to get out of the chair. GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. All staff members did not have signed acknowledgments of the facility's discipline policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrator did not have a valid qualification letter on file, their letter expired on August 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (1/23/25), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1124-286A Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Team Supervisor, was also present and assisted me during the visit. Tracy Hill, assistant principal, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, we spoke with Ms. Hill, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 505 Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Staff members failed to have water freely available to the children, and one child was denied water by a staff member, when the child asked. .0901(e) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On multiple occasions, a staff member covered a four-year-old child’s head and face with a blanket during naptime, while the child cried. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On December 18, 2024, a staff member failed to complete an incident report after a child sustained an injury. Additionally, staff members failed to complete incident reports after parents made staff members aware their children had a bruised eye, bruised shin, and multiple scratches on their face. .0802 (e) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On multiple occasions, a staff member yelled and harshly told several four-year-old children, during naptime, and to lay down, sit still, and to not move on their nap cots. G.S. 110-91(10) 903 Corporal punishment was used. On multiple occasions during naptime, a staff member handled a four-year-old child in a rough manner at naptime, put their legs across the child’s back while they were laying on a nap cot to keep the child on their cot, used their foot to push the child’s head down during naptime, repeatedly covered the child’s head with a blanket, and repeatedly told the child to put their head down. In addition, the staff member kicked a five-year-old child’s leg at naptime. On another occasion the same staff member grabbed another four-year-old child out of a chair and lifted the child up by one arm to get the child out the chair because the child was crying and did not follow the staff member’s direction to get out of the chair. GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. All staff members did not have signed acknowledgments of the facility's discipline policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrator did not have a valid qualification letter on file, their letter expired on August 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (1/23/25), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:25 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 Kim Hunter, Lead Teacher Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 84% 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 eating breakfast, 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 Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/17/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 08/30/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/16/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 12/27/24. A shelter in place drill was documented on 12/13/24. An outdoor inspection was documented on 1/8/25. 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. No medications were observed or reported. You stated that you have a total of ten children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 06/24/24. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed that eight (8) children were not signed in upon arrival in space 108. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. During the visit, I observed a screen time log that was not current. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. During the visit, I observed children using hand sanitizer prior to eating breakfast rather than washing their hands at the sink using soap and water. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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 several bottles of hand sanitizer stored on child sized shelves in space 110. I also observed an unlocked teacher desk drawer that had teacher medication and cleaning wipes in space 110. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed one (1) substitute on site that did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 two (2) employee files that did not have First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. .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 CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have a transportation permission form on file. .1003(i)(j) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. During the visit, I observed one (1) can of Root Beer on a teacher desk. .0901(i) 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 two (2) employee files that did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that had health and safety trainings documented in March 2019 but had not been renewed in March 2024. .1103(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 01/23/2025. 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 during the visit that children must be signed in upon arrival to the classroom to ensure there is always an accurate headcount of who is in the classroom. This includes bus riders. We discussed that when the bus riders arrive, they should be signed in by the staff. The children that were not signed in were signed in during the visit. • We discussed that hand sanitizer must be at least five (5) vertical feet off the ground. We also discussed that any item with multiple warning labels must locked to ensure that children do not have access to them. You moved the hand sanitizer to an inaccessible area and locked the desk drawer during the visit. • We discussed that hand sanitizer does not replace handwashing using soap and water. You stated that you all were using the hand sanitizer due to time restrictions but that you would begin washing hands at the sink to ensure hands were cleaned prior to mealtime. • We discussed that adults must model good nutrition for all children. We discussed that drinks cannot be in cans or bottles but must be in cups. You removed the drink can during the visit. • We discussed that each child that rides the public-school bus must have a permission form on file. You stated that the child with the missing form recently started and that you had sent the form home, but it did not get sent back yet. You said you would send the form home again. • We discussed that all employees must attain CPR, First Aid, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire. There are two employees that do not have any of these trainings on file. You stated you would ensure they receive the trainings immediately. CPR and First Aid must be taken in person. At all times children are in care, an individual must be trained in CPR and First Aid. The Recognizing and Responding training can be found at this link: https://pcanc.quest4data.com/courses • We discussed that all employees working in licensed classrooms must have a file available for review by DCDEE employees. You stated there had been several substitutes in and out of space 108 and that paperwork had been given to the substitute that started yesterday but it had not been returned yet. You stated you would get these documents on file immediately. All paperwork for each employee must be on file prior to employment. I recommend that substitutes have an employment packet that they keep with them to ensure their file is always accessible. I recommend these packets be created and dispersed to substitutes prior to them working in licensed spaces. • We discussed that all health and safety trainings must be renewed every five (5) years. You stated you did not realize your trainings had expired but that you would renew these trainings immediately. The trainings that must be completed are listed on the health and safety training log that can be found at this link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/H/Health_and_Safety_Training_Record.pdf?ver=kYwa-xPo6uawTKFqdCYgfg%3d%3d. The health and safety trainings can be completed on DCDEE Moodle using this link: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ • We discussed during the visit that screen time must be logged as it occurs. Screen time must be linked to an NCFELD goal and must be limited to thirty (30) minutes per day and no more than 2.5 hours per week. You stated that you did not log the screen time for yesterday due to time restrictions. You updated your screen time log during the visit. 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/ • 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 child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • All employees need to have current WORKS accounts. Make sure that all employees including all teaching staff and the principal have a current WORKS letter on file for review. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:25 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 Kim Hunter, Lead Teacher Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 84% 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 eating breakfast, 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 Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/17/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 08/30/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/16/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 12/27/24. A shelter in place drill was documented on 12/13/24. An outdoor inspection was documented on 1/8/25. 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. No medications were observed or reported. You stated that you have a total of ten children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 06/24/24. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed that eight (8) children were not signed in upon arrival in space 108. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. During the visit, I observed a screen time log that was not current. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. During the visit, I observed children using hand sanitizer prior to eating breakfast rather than washing their hands at the sink using soap and water. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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 several bottles of hand sanitizer stored on child sized shelves in space 110. I also observed an unlocked teacher desk drawer that had teacher medication and cleaning wipes in space 110. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed one (1) substitute on site that did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 two (2) employee files that did not have First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. .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 CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have a transportation permission form on file. .1003(i)(j) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. During the visit, I observed one (1) can of Root Beer on a teacher desk. .0901(i) 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 two (2) employee files that did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that had health and safety trainings documented in March 2019 but had not been renewed in March 2024. .1103(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 01/23/2025. 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 during the visit that children must be signed in upon arrival to the classroom to ensure there is always an accurate headcount of who is in the classroom. This includes bus riders. We discussed that when the bus riders arrive, they should be signed in by the staff. The children that were not signed in were signed in during the visit. • We discussed that hand sanitizer must be at least five (5) vertical feet off the ground. We also discussed that any item with multiple warning labels must locked to ensure that children do not have access to them. You moved the hand sanitizer to an inaccessible area and locked the desk drawer during the visit. • We discussed that hand sanitizer does not replace handwashing using soap and water. You stated that you all were using the hand sanitizer due to time restrictions but that you would begin washing hands at the sink to ensure hands were cleaned prior to mealtime. • We discussed that adults must model good nutrition for all children. We discussed that drinks cannot be in cans or bottles but must be in cups. You removed the drink can during the visit. • We discussed that each child that rides the public-school bus must have a permission form on file. You stated that the child with the missing form recently started and that you had sent the form home, but it did not get sent back yet. You said you would send the form home again. • We discussed that all employees must attain CPR, First Aid, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire. There are two employees that do not have any of these trainings on file. You stated you would ensure they receive the trainings immediately. CPR and First Aid must be taken in person. At all times children are in care, an individual must be trained in CPR and First Aid. The Recognizing and Responding training can be found at this link: https://pcanc.quest4data.com/courses • We discussed that all employees working in licensed classrooms must have a file available for review by DCDEE employees. You stated there had been several substitutes in and out of space 108 and that paperwork had been given to the substitute that started yesterday but it had not been returned yet. You stated you would get these documents on file immediately. All paperwork for each employee must be on file prior to employment. I recommend that substitutes have an employment packet that they keep with them to ensure their file is always accessible. I recommend these packets be created and dispersed to substitutes prior to them working in licensed spaces. • We discussed that all health and safety trainings must be renewed every five (5) years. You stated you did not realize your trainings had expired but that you would renew these trainings immediately. The trainings that must be completed are listed on the health and safety training log that can be found at this link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/H/Health_and_Safety_Training_Record.pdf?ver=kYwa-xPo6uawTKFqdCYgfg%3d%3d. The health and safety trainings can be completed on DCDEE Moodle using this link: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ • We discussed during the visit that screen time must be logged as it occurs. Screen time must be linked to an NCFELD goal and must be limited to thirty (30) minutes per day and no more than 2.5 hours per week. You stated that you did not log the screen time for yesterday due to time restrictions. You updated your screen time log during the visit. 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/ • 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 child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • All employees need to have current WORKS accounts. Make sure that all employees including all teaching staff and the principal have a current WORKS letter on file for review. 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: SEDGE GARDEN ELEMENTARY PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34001201 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:25 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 Kim Hunter, Lead Teacher Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include first shift care and meets enhanced space and ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Rooms 108 and 110 are designated preschool classrooms. The program’s compliance history was 84% 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 eating breakfast, 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 Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/17/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 08/30/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/16/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 12/27/24. A shelter in place drill was documented on 12/13/24. An outdoor inspection was documented on 1/8/25. 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. No medications were observed or reported. You stated that you have a total of ten children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed an off-site transportation file during today’s visit with an off-site records form dated 06/24/24. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed that eight (8) children were not signed in upon arrival in space 108. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. During the visit, I observed a screen time log that was not current. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. During the visit, I observed children using hand sanitizer prior to eating breakfast rather than washing their hands at the sink using soap and water. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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 several bottles of hand sanitizer stored on child sized shelves in space 110. I also observed an unlocked teacher desk drawer that had teacher medication and cleaning wipes in space 110. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed one (1) substitute on site that did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 two (2) employee files that did not have First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. .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 CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have a transportation permission form on file. .1003(i)(j) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. During the visit, I observed one (1) can of Root Beer on a teacher desk. .0901(i) 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 two (2) employee files that did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that had health and safety trainings documented in March 2019 but had not been renewed in March 2024. .1103(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 01/23/2025. 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 during the visit that children must be signed in upon arrival to the classroom to ensure there is always an accurate headcount of who is in the classroom. This includes bus riders. We discussed that when the bus riders arrive, they should be signed in by the staff. The children that were not signed in were signed in during the visit. • We discussed that hand sanitizer must be at least five (5) vertical feet off the ground. We also discussed that any item with multiple warning labels must locked to ensure that children do not have access to them. You moved the hand sanitizer to an inaccessible area and locked the desk drawer during the visit. • We discussed that hand sanitizer does not replace handwashing using soap and water. You stated that you all were using the hand sanitizer due to time restrictions but that you would begin washing hands at the sink to ensure hands were cleaned prior to mealtime. • We discussed that adults must model good nutrition for all children. We discussed that drinks cannot be in cans or bottles but must be in cups. You removed the drink can during the visit. • We discussed that each child that rides the public-school bus must have a permission form on file. You stated that the child with the missing form recently started and that you had sent the form home, but it did not get sent back yet. You said you would send the form home again. • We discussed that all employees must attain CPR, First Aid, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire. There are two employees that do not have any of these trainings on file. You stated you would ensure they receive the trainings immediately. CPR and First Aid must be taken in person. At all times children are in care, an individual must be trained in CPR and First Aid. The Recognizing and Responding training can be found at this link: https://pcanc.quest4data.com/courses • We discussed that all employees working in licensed classrooms must have a file available for review by DCDEE employees. You stated there had been several substitutes in and out of space 108 and that paperwork had been given to the substitute that started yesterday but it had not been returned yet. You stated you would get these documents on file immediately. All paperwork for each employee must be on file prior to employment. I recommend that substitutes have an employment packet that they keep with them to ensure their file is always accessible. I recommend these packets be created and dispersed to substitutes prior to them working in licensed spaces. • We discussed that all health and safety trainings must be renewed every five (5) years. You stated you did not realize your trainings had expired but that you would renew these trainings immediately. The trainings that must be completed are listed on the health and safety training log that can be found at this link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/H/Health_and_Safety_Training_Record.pdf?ver=kYwa-xPo6uawTKFqdCYgfg%3d%3d. The health and safety trainings can be completed on DCDEE Moodle using this link: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ • We discussed during the visit that screen time must be logged as it occurs. Screen time must be linked to an NCFELD goal and must be limited to thirty (30) minutes per day and no more than 2.5 hours per week. You stated that you did not log the screen time for yesterday due to time restrictions. You updated your screen time log during the visit. 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/ • 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 child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • All employees need to have current WORKS accounts. Make sure that all employees including all teaching staff and the principal have a current WORKS letter on file for review. 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