Contentnea-Savannah School Preschool

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. A. Brown, Substitute Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You called Ms. E. Dawson, PreK Coordinator, to notify her of my visit; however, Ms. Dawson was attending a meeting and could not be present. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 12, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed on January 20, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “4” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on June 5, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Sixteen (16) children aged four-years-old through five-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the classroom was completed today. The outdoor environment was observed and found to be in compliance. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice-center time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. I reviewed two (2) substitute files during todays visit. A. Brown and G. Cole, both had all required items in their file to be counted in ratio with children in the classroom. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. According to the attendance log, attendance was not documented for April 21, 2026, through April 23, 2026. GS 110-91(9) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 98%. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNIAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: DAILY ATTENDANCE: According to the attendance log, attendance was not documented for April 21, 2026, through April 23, 2026. Please remember to document attendance for each child daily. This will help you keep track of how many children are present with you each day. VISIT SUMMARY SIGNATURE: Ms. Dawson was unable to be present during today's visit, however, I did talk to her on the phone and she gave Arelena Brown, Substitute Teacher, permission to sign the visit summary in her absence. RMINDERS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you have completed your lead water testing on July 14, 2024. According to the Clean Water for US Kids, RTI is currently reviewing your survey. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed your ABCMS roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. A. Brown, Substitute Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You called Ms. E. Dawson, PreK Coordinator, to notify her of my visit; however, Ms. Dawson was attending a meeting and could not be present. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 12, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed on January 20, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “4” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on June 5, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Sixteen (16) children aged four-years-old through five-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the classroom was completed today. The outdoor environment was observed and found to be in compliance. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice-center time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. I reviewed two (2) substitute files during todays visit. A. Brown and G. Cole, both had all required items in their file to be counted in ratio with children in the classroom. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. According to the attendance log, attendance was not documented for April 21, 2026, through April 23, 2026. GS 110-91(9) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 98%. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNIAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: DAILY ATTENDANCE: According to the attendance log, attendance was not documented for April 21, 2026, through April 23, 2026. Please remember to document attendance for each child daily. This will help you keep track of how many children are present with you each day. VISIT SUMMARY SIGNATURE: Ms. Dawson was unable to be present during today's visit, however, I did talk to her on the phone and she gave Arelena Brown, Substitute Teacher, permission to sign the visit summary in her absence. RMINDERS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you have completed your lead water testing on July 14, 2024. According to the Clean Water for US Kids, RTI is currently reviewing your survey. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed your ABCMS roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 12:25 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space #201, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, M. Artis, Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 20, 2026, with a “Superior” classification and four (4) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Seventeen (17) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Were participating in personal care routines, and rest time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are M. Conner, Long term Substitute and teacher, M. Artis. A selection of files was monitored for complete health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument and Circle assessments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 28, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once a year in February and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you communicate with parents by sending text messages and Class Dojo. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents and classroom newsletters, which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. NC PRE-K MONITORING TOOL: The NC Pre-K Monitoring tool was not reviewed today. The monitoring site visit has been completed; however, the signed monitoring tool has not been sent to the facility. The monitoring tool will be reviewed at the next visit. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during this 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. There was not a playground inspection completed for January 2026. .0605(q) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 98%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: STAFF RECORD: Ten (10) percent of all staff records were reviewed today and were organized, available for review, and in compliance. M. Conner is a long term substitute and her file was reviewed today. Ms. Conner has a current CBC letter on file with an expiration date of December 15, 2028. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed and found to be in compliance. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: Upon reviewing the playground inspections, it was determined that there was no documentation of a playground inspection being completed for January 26, 2026. Please remember all playground inspections must be completed monthly. You may want to put an alarm on your computer, phone, or write down on a visible calendar. As a reminder, playground inspections must be completed by someone who has the playground safety training certificate on file. QRIS PATHWAYS: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. Your facility operates as a NC PreK program. We reviewed all three (3) pathways available to you. You have decided to pursue Pathway Two-Program Assessment. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway Two. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, NCRLAP website, the approved curriculum list, and DCDEE WORKS. You would like to transition to your new license in September 2026. I emailed you the following forms to help you prepare for Pathway TWO: Application for Assessment for A Rated License for Centers, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan, Family and Community Engagement Standards for Centers, Individual Continuous Quality Improvement Plan, and Rated License Assessment Request Review. ENVIRONENT RATING SCALE: We discussed reaching out to request an outreach assessment through the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP). We plan to request the scale in June 2026. You stated you understand that NC PreK Programs must score a 5.0 or higher on an ECERS-3 edition. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: During today’s visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template. You were given a copy of the form at the conclusion of today’s visit. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. You test your water on July 14, 2024, child care programs must test their water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process and soon as possible. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCMS portal and connected your staff to the ABCMS roster. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 12:25 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space #201, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, M. Artis, Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 20, 2026, with a “Superior” classification and four (4) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Seventeen (17) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Were participating in personal care routines, and rest time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are M. Conner, Long term Substitute and teacher, M. Artis. A selection of files was monitored for complete health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument and Circle assessments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 28, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once a year in February and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you communicate with parents by sending text messages and Class Dojo. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents and classroom newsletters, which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. NC PRE-K MONITORING TOOL: The NC Pre-K Monitoring tool was not reviewed today. The monitoring site visit has been completed; however, the signed monitoring tool has not been sent to the facility. The monitoring tool will be reviewed at the next visit. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during this 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. There was not a playground inspection completed for January 2026. .0605(q) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 98%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: STAFF RECORD: Ten (10) percent of all staff records were reviewed today and were organized, available for review, and in compliance. M. Conner is a long term substitute and her file was reviewed today. Ms. Conner has a current CBC letter on file with an expiration date of December 15, 2028. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed and found to be in compliance. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: Upon reviewing the playground inspections, it was determined that there was no documentation of a playground inspection being completed for January 26, 2026. Please remember all playground inspections must be completed monthly. You may want to put an alarm on your computer, phone, or write down on a visible calendar. As a reminder, playground inspections must be completed by someone who has the playground safety training certificate on file. QRIS PATHWAYS: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. Your facility operates as a NC PreK program. We reviewed all three (3) pathways available to you. You have decided to pursue Pathway Two-Program Assessment. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway Two. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, NCRLAP website, the approved curriculum list, and DCDEE WORKS. You would like to transition to your new license in September 2026. I emailed you the following forms to help you prepare for Pathway TWO: Application for Assessment for A Rated License for Centers, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan, Family and Community Engagement Standards for Centers, Individual Continuous Quality Improvement Plan, and Rated License Assessment Request Review. ENVIRONENT RATING SCALE: We discussed reaching out to request an outreach assessment through the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP). We plan to request the scale in June 2026. You stated you understand that NC PreK Programs must score a 5.0 or higher on an ECERS-3 edition. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: During today’s visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template. You were given a copy of the form at the conclusion of today’s visit. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. You test your water on July 14, 2024, child care programs must test their water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process and soon as possible. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCMS portal and connected your staff to the ABCMS roster. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. J. Granberry, Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You called Ms. E. Dawson, PreK Coordinator, to notify her of my visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 9, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on January 26, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “8” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) children aged four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the classroom was completed today. The outdoor environment was observed and found to be in compliance. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice-center time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: 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 fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024; however, the inspection was not sent to the child care consultant within seven (7) days of the completed inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented during today’s visit was corrected during the visit and does not need a compliance letter to be submitted. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNIAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: FIRE INSPECTION: The fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024; however, the inspection was not sent to the child care consultant within seven (7) days of the completed inspection. I made a copy of the completed fire inspection during today’s visit. This was corrected during today’s visit. As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. RMINDERS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you have completed your lead water testing on July 14, 2024. You have also begun enrollment in the lead paint testing and asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. J. Granberry, Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You called Ms. E. Dawson, PreK Coordinator, to notify her of my visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 9, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on January 26, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “8” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) children aged four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the classroom was completed today. The outdoor environment was observed and found to be in compliance. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice-center time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: 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 fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024; however, the inspection was not sent to the child care consultant within seven (7) days of the completed inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented during today’s visit was corrected during the visit and does not need a compliance letter to be submitted. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNIAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: FIRE INSPECTION: The fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024; however, the inspection was not sent to the child care consultant within seven (7) days of the completed inspection. I made a copy of the completed fire inspection during today’s visit. This was corrected during today’s visit. As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. RMINDERS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you have completed your lead water testing on July 14, 2024. You have also begun enrollment in the lead paint testing and asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #109A and #111A, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival You, J. Granberry, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You made Ms. E. Dawson, NC Pre-K Coordinator, aware of my visit. Ms. Dawson arrived shortly after the visit began and assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 22, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 26, 2024, with a “Superior” classification and zero (0) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 25, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are the lead teacher, J. Granberry, and teacher, M. Morales. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was 9-1-23. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once a year in February and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you communicate with parents by sending text messages. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents and classroom newsletters, which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. NC PRE-K MONITORING TOOL: The NC Pre-K Monitoring tool was reviewed. The NC Pre-K monitoring was completed on December 4, 2023. All requirements were met and there were no recommendations or plan for achieving compliance in place. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space number 201 underneath the white board there was an outlet not covered with a safety plug. You immediately covered the outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 201 there was an albuterol inhaler with a signed permission to administer medication form on file however; the form was signed on September 5, 2023, and should have been updated on or before March 5, 2024. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 23, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and CONSULTATION: STAFF RECORD: Ten (10) percent of all staff records were reviewed today and were organized, available for review, and in compliance. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed and found to be in compliance. MEDICATION: In space 201 there was an albuterol inhaler with a signed permission to administer medication form on file however; the form was signed on September 5, 2023, and should have been updated on or before March 5, 2024. The albuterol inhaler is an emergency medication and needs to have permission to administer updated every six (6) months. Please have the parent/guardian resign the form giving permission to administer the medication. You stated the parent had taken the medication home because it was no longer needed; however the child started have trouble and the parent brought the medication back, but you forgot to have the form updated. You also stated the medication has not been administered to the child while at school. You may want to consider putting a sign on the outside of your medicine box stating emergency medications need permission to be updated every six (6) months or putting on a calendar a reminder to update the medication form. SAFETY AND HEALTH (ELECTRICAL OUTLET): In space number 201 underneath the white board there was an outlet not covered with a safety plug. You immediately covered the outlet with a safety plug. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT MONTH The annual compliance month has changed to April due to me conducting today’s visit in the month of May. I will update this in our system and document on a facility input form. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. RESUMING STAR RATING (COHORT TWO): Please be aware that your facility is in Cohort two (2) for resuming the NC Start Rated License. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Please visit the NC Rated License Assessment Project https://ncrlap.org/ to help you and your staff prepare for the environment rating scales. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. You stated your school system is currently enrolling each of the schools and you will be given access to the portal for each of your NC Pre-K sites. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #109A and #111A, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival You, J. Granberry, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You made Ms. E. Dawson, NC Pre-K Coordinator, aware of my visit. Ms. Dawson arrived shortly after the visit began and assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 22, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 26, 2024, with a “Superior” classification and zero (0) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 25, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are the lead teacher, J. Granberry, and teacher, M. Morales. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was 9-1-23. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once a year in February and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you communicate with parents by sending text messages. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents and classroom newsletters, which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. NC PRE-K MONITORING TOOL: The NC Pre-K Monitoring tool was reviewed. The NC Pre-K monitoring was completed on December 4, 2023. All requirements were met and there were no recommendations or plan for achieving compliance in place. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space number 201 underneath the white board there was an outlet not covered with a safety plug. You immediately covered the outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 201 there was an albuterol inhaler with a signed permission to administer medication form on file however; the form was signed on September 5, 2023, and should have been updated on or before March 5, 2024. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 23, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and CONSULTATION: STAFF RECORD: Ten (10) percent of all staff records were reviewed today and were organized, available for review, and in compliance. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed and found to be in compliance. MEDICATION: In space 201 there was an albuterol inhaler with a signed permission to administer medication form on file however; the form was signed on September 5, 2023, and should have been updated on or before March 5, 2024. The albuterol inhaler is an emergency medication and needs to have permission to administer updated every six (6) months. Please have the parent/guardian resign the form giving permission to administer the medication. You stated the parent had taken the medication home because it was no longer needed; however the child started have trouble and the parent brought the medication back, but you forgot to have the form updated. You also stated the medication has not been administered to the child while at school. You may want to consider putting a sign on the outside of your medicine box stating emergency medications need permission to be updated every six (6) months or putting on a calendar a reminder to update the medication form. SAFETY AND HEALTH (ELECTRICAL OUTLET): In space number 201 underneath the white board there was an outlet not covered with a safety plug. You immediately covered the outlet with a safety plug. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT MONTH The annual compliance month has changed to April due to me conducting today’s visit in the month of May. I will update this in our system and document on a facility input form. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. RESUMING STAR RATING (COHORT TWO): Please be aware that your facility is in Cohort two (2) for resuming the NC Start Rated License. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Please visit the NC Rated License Assessment Project https://ncrlap.org/ to help you and your staff prepare for the environment rating scales. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. You stated your school system is currently enrolling each of the schools and you will be given access to the portal for each of your NC Pre-K sites. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #109A and #111A, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival You, J. Granberry, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You made Ms. E. Dawson, NC Pre-K Coordinator, aware of my visit. Ms. Dawson arrived shortly after the visit began and assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 22, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 26, 2024, with a “Superior” classification and zero (0) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 25, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are the lead teacher, J. Granberry, and teacher, M. Morales. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was 9-1-23. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once a year in February and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you communicate with parents by sending text messages. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents and classroom newsletters, which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. NC PRE-K MONITORING TOOL: The NC Pre-K Monitoring tool was reviewed. The NC Pre-K monitoring was completed on December 4, 2023. All requirements were met and there were no recommendations or plan for achieving compliance in place. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space number 201 underneath the white board there was an outlet not covered with a safety plug. You immediately covered the outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 201 there was an albuterol inhaler with a signed permission to administer medication form on file however; the form was signed on September 5, 2023, and should have been updated on or before March 5, 2024. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 23, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and CONSULTATION: STAFF RECORD: Ten (10) percent of all staff records were reviewed today and were organized, available for review, and in compliance. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed and found to be in compliance. MEDICATION: In space 201 there was an albuterol inhaler with a signed permission to administer medication form on file however; the form was signed on September 5, 2023, and should have been updated on or before March 5, 2024. The albuterol inhaler is an emergency medication and needs to have permission to administer updated every six (6) months. Please have the parent/guardian resign the form giving permission to administer the medication. You stated the parent had taken the medication home because it was no longer needed; however the child started have trouble and the parent brought the medication back, but you forgot to have the form updated. You also stated the medication has not been administered to the child while at school. You may want to consider putting a sign on the outside of your medicine box stating emergency medications need permission to be updated every six (6) months or putting on a calendar a reminder to update the medication form. SAFETY AND HEALTH (ELECTRICAL OUTLET): In space number 201 underneath the white board there was an outlet not covered with a safety plug. You immediately covered the outlet with a safety plug. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT MONTH The annual compliance month has changed to April due to me conducting today’s visit in the month of May. I will update this in our system and document on a facility input form. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. RESUMING STAR RATING (COHORT TWO): Please be aware that your facility is in Cohort two (2) for resuming the NC Start Rated License. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Please visit the NC Rated License Assessment Project https://ncrlap.org/ to help you and your staff prepare for the environment rating scales. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. You stated your school system is currently enrolling each of the schools and you will be given access to the portal for each of your NC Pre-K sites. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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: CONTENTNEA-SAVANNAH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 54000334 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/17/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/17/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 10:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. J. Granberry, Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You called Ms. E. Dawson, NC PreK Coordinator to notify her of my visit. Ms. Dawson was unavailable but sent Ms. K. Mills, PreK Curriculum Specialist, to help assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 22, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having at least 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS of higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 22, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on January 31, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on August 25, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the classroom was completed today. The outdoor environment was observed and found to be in compliance. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice-center time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One (1) new staff file with the first day of employment of August 16, 2023, was reviewed today. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space number one (1), room 201, there was an albuterol inhaler that was not in its original packaging with pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 1, 2023. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Lenoir County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNIAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: MEDICATION: In space #1 room 201 there was an albuterol inhaler stored in a zip lock plastic bag with the child’s name written on the outside of the bag. The inhaler was not in its original packaging with pharmacy label. We discussed making sure when parents bring prescribed medication that it is in its original pharmacy labeled container. RMINDERS/RESOURCES: 2023-2024 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FOR NC PRE-K PROGRAMS: 4. Child Care Rule .3013 - NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant Education and Credentials DCDEE recognizes that the requirements outlined in Child Care Rule .3013 may have caused programs additional burden during a time when obtaining qualified staff has been challenging for everyone. In an effort to support NC Pre-K programs across the state, DCDEE will allow additional flexibilities to help educators and programs transition into rule .3013. These flexibilities apply to both new hires and existing staff. DCDEE strongly encourages NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants to make every effort to meet the requirements of rule .3013. as these specific flexibilities will expire June 2024. • Individuals who have received a qualifying letter from our Workforce Education Unit certifying them as a Lead Teacher, may qualify to serve as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant o If a Teacher Assistant has at least 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they will qualify as an NC Pre-K teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 program year o If a Teacher Assistant has less than 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they must enroll in approved EC courses and complete 9 EC credit hours by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. These courses must be completed by the spring of 2024 in order to count for the 2023-2024 program year. • If a Teacher Assistant does not meet the aforementioned flexibilities, nor do they currently hold a CDA nor hold or are working towards an associate degree, they must enroll in CDA courses immediately in order to qualify as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. CDA must be completed by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. Teacher Assistants that do not meet the requirements of rule .3013 will not be approved to serve in the 2024-2025 school year. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. MyNCID The N.C. Department of Information Technology will soon begin migrating individual and business NCID accounts to a new system called MyNCID. This modern cloud-based service will enhance security and improve options for self-service. There is no action for you to take currently. Continue to use the NCID portal at https://ncid.nc.gov to register for an NCID account, make a profile change or request assistance such as account unlock. In the coming weeks, you may receive an email prompting you to log in to your migrated account and review your profile information. For more information about this effort, please visit https://it.nc.gov/support/ncid/ncid-citizen-identity-project. FREE ONLINE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBERSHIP: NC child care teachers and staff are eligible for an online professional development membership program for early educators. DCDEE covers the cost! Membership includes 200+ hours including all training required for a CDA. Learning is engaging, interactive and includes relevant content, games, and videos. Courses are available in English and Spanish. To learn more, register now! North Carolina Teacher Professional Development Resources Webinar Nov 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Space is limited. Register in advance for this webinar: https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RjOYSOSBRxur5dhunfZDpA Meeting ID: 987 6848 1576 Passcode: 370896 DRAFT MODERNIZATION PLAN: Following the Special Child Care Commission Meeting conducted on November 13, 2023, the Child Care Commission and NCDHHS would like to release the draft Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) recommendation presentation and the Community Outreach Data Report. Anyone interested in providing feedback regarding the Draft QRIS Modernization Plan can submit feedback to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov no later than December 1, 2023. The Commission’s QRIS Sub-Committee will review the feedback in preparation for the next quarterly Commission meeting in December. IMPROVEMENTS TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL ON THE WAY: Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employ s them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.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