East Elementary School

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 23000427 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Jacqueline Rhyne, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on April 20, 2022, earning seven (7) points in staff education, even (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. During today’s visit, the children were observed indoor free play, story time, art activities, music and movement, and lunch. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 18, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 7, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with six (6) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown emergency drill was completed on May 8, 2025, at 8:30am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on April 24, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on April 2, 2025, at 8:35am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection documentation on file and available for review was dated March 18, 2024. The current fire inspection was due by March 31, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member employed on July 1, 2023, did not have valid qualifying letters on file available for review. The staff member qualifying letter expired on October 4, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 100 percent (100%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Technical Assistance: - Fire Inspection I discussed with you that fire inspections must be conducted annually prior to the date of the last fire inspection. I reminded you that once you have received an approved fire inspection, you have seven (7) days to submit a copy to your DCDEE Child Care Consultant. I suggested that you contact the Fire Marshall’s office at least four to six weeks prior to when the fire inspection is due to ensure that the fire inspection will not be delinquent. -Expired Qualifying Letters/Required Training Renewal Dates: I discussed with you that all staff employed at the child care facility must have a current qualifying letter on file and be available for review. I suggest reviewing all staff files and creating a list of when qualifying letters are due and posting the list for easy reference to ensure that the qualifying letters do not expire. Compliance Letter Documentation: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance letter by May 27, 2025. Please send your compliance letter to Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. -Provider Access to ABCMS North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once you are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. -Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training To access the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, please review the following information: This training does not use your NCID username and password •For this training providers must create a separate username and password for this course. •If you need further assistance, contact info@preventchildabusenc.org or call 919-829-8009. •The link to access Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, is the following https://preventchildabusenc-lms.org/ Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the test result that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on April 16, 2024. On May 12, 2025, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated that your facility had no results available for review for lead-based paint or asbestos testing. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Additional training and resources on the ECERS-3 can be found on the NC Rated License Assessment Project website www.ncrlap.ogr. -How to Access Health and Safety Training on DCDEE Moodle I have provided information and on how to access CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care trainings on Moodle: 1. If you can log into Moodle with your MyNCID but need support with completing CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care training, use this contact form: healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form If you cannot log into Moodle, try visiting https://myncid.nc.gov/ for technical support unlocking or resetting your NCID password. 2. If you still cannot access Moodle, one alternative to completing the CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care Trainings or Medication in Child Care training on Moodle is to contact a primary Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) for training options: healthychildcare.unc.edu/find-a-cchc. However, while CCHCs have the ability to provide CCDF trainings equivalent to what is available in Moodle, their capacity is dependent on their current working priorities. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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: EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 23000427 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Jacqueline Rhyne, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on April 20, 2022, earning seven (7) points in staff education, even (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. During today’s visit, the children were observed indoor free play, story time, art activities, music and movement, and lunch. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 18, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 7, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with six (6) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown emergency drill was completed on May 8, 2025, at 8:30am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on April 24, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on April 2, 2025, at 8:35am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection documentation on file and available for review was dated March 18, 2024. The current fire inspection was due by March 31, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member employed on July 1, 2023, did not have valid qualifying letters on file available for review. The staff member qualifying letter expired on October 4, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 100 percent (100%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Technical Assistance: - Fire Inspection I discussed with you that fire inspections must be conducted annually prior to the date of the last fire inspection. I reminded you that once you have received an approved fire inspection, you have seven (7) days to submit a copy to your DCDEE Child Care Consultant. I suggested that you contact the Fire Marshall’s office at least four to six weeks prior to when the fire inspection is due to ensure that the fire inspection will not be delinquent. -Expired Qualifying Letters/Required Training Renewal Dates: I discussed with you that all staff employed at the child care facility must have a current qualifying letter on file and be available for review. I suggest reviewing all staff files and creating a list of when qualifying letters are due and posting the list for easy reference to ensure that the qualifying letters do not expire. Compliance Letter Documentation: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance letter by May 27, 2025. Please send your compliance letter to Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. -Provider Access to ABCMS North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once you are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. -Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training To access the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, please review the following information: This training does not use your NCID username and password •For this training providers must create a separate username and password for this course. •If you need further assistance, contact info@preventchildabusenc.org or call 919-829-8009. •The link to access Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, is the following https://preventchildabusenc-lms.org/ Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the test result that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on April 16, 2024. On May 12, 2025, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated that your facility had no results available for review for lead-based paint or asbestos testing. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Additional training and resources on the ECERS-3 can be found on the NC Rated License Assessment Project website www.ncrlap.ogr. -How to Access Health and Safety Training on DCDEE Moodle I have provided information and on how to access CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care trainings on Moodle: 1. If you can log into Moodle with your MyNCID but need support with completing CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care training, use this contact form: healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form If you cannot log into Moodle, try visiting https://myncid.nc.gov/ for technical support unlocking or resetting your NCID password. 2. If you still cannot access Moodle, one alternative to completing the CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care Trainings or Medication in Child Care training on Moodle is to contact a primary Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) for training options: healthychildcare.unc.edu/find-a-cchc. However, while CCHCs have the ability to provide CCDF trainings equivalent to what is available in Moodle, their capacity is dependent on their current working priorities. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 23000427 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/26/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Jacqueline Rhyne, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 25, 2023, and your business Cleveland County School was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, your child care consultant, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on April 20, 2022, earning seven (7) points in staff education, even (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on January 27, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 12, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown drill was completed on September 15, 2023, at 2:15pm and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on September 25, 2023. The last fire drill was completed on September 26, 2023, at 8:19am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children were observed during indoor and outdoor free play, group time, music and movement, lunch time, and group time activities. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Two children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two staff files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspection forms from October 2022 through December 2022 and January 2023 through April 2023 were not documented and available for review. .0605(q) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child enrolled on August 28, 2023, is missing information in the health care needs section on their application. The missing information includes the following: specific health care needs, concerns, and symptoms, information on fears and unique behaviors, medication taken for health care needs, and information on safe medical treatment. One child enrolled on August 20, 2023, is missing information in the health care needs section on their application. The missing information includes the following: indicating a medical action plan is on file was not marked, information on fears and unique behaviors, and information on safe medical treatment. .0801(a)(1-7) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit were provided: Playground Inspections We discussed playground inspection forms must be completed monthly and kept on file and available for review. I have referenced Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 Outdoor Learning Environment in Child Care Center (q) which states “…the checklist shall be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and shall be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division”. Health Care Needs Section on the Children’s Application: As a reminder, please review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is completed in the health care needs section on the child’s application to ensure accurate records are kept and available for review. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-seven (97) %. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -COVID-19 Information and Resources: I share information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines, visit MySpot.nc.gov, call the CDC-INFO Contact Center at 800-CDC-INFO, or visit ncdhhs.gov/LHD to contact a local health department. Read the CDC’s full statement about recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the fall/winter virus season. Info/Guidance for Educators & Child Care Providers Link: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance-for-educators-and-child-care-providers Current Guidance for COVID-19 Protection – link below https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html -Fire Inspections Reports We discussed fire inspections and the required documentation. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Criminal Background Check Legislative Changes: The 2022-2023 Appropriations Bill (HB 103) signed by Governor Cooper on July 11, 2022, made two important changes to North Carolina General Statute 110-90-2 regarding child care Criminal Background Checks. 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was revised from three years to five years. 2. The provisional qualification period was reduced to forty-five days. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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