Kids Campus

10A NCAC 09 .0511 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 63 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 183 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a rated license visit. Patty Chavis, business manager assisted me with the visit. Kayla Ward, director, arrived around 11am. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective August 10, 2018, earning (4) points in the education component, (6) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was percent (95%) as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both their indoor and outdoor learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. An Infant and the toddlers were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children in the center. Six new staff members have been hired since your last visit. Your sanitation and fire inspections remain current. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 3/25/26. Your last fire inspection is dated 12/12/25. Lunch consisted of corn dogs, baked beans, peaches and milk. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environments where the toddlers and infants play, the metals structures had chipping and peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/28/26, 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 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 Rated License In a previous visit at one of your other centers on 2/19/26 and over TEAMS meetings we discussed in depth the different programmatic pathways. During today’s visit you stated that you are interested in programmatic pathway #2, for this center. We reviewed the following forms: - Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Center - Staff Information and Education Worksheet - Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan - Individual CQI- Completed and kept on file - Curriculum used- Funshine (training completed on 3/12/25 and 3/24/25) - Assessments used- Buttercups and Fireflies (training completed 3/12/25) - Assessments are shared once annually (training completed 3/24/25) - QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet - The Administrator and teaching staff will complete additional on-going training/ coaching hours, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 and Rules .3211 and .3212 Your last rated license assessment was completed on August 10, 2018. You are currently operating with a 4-Star license. You stated that you want to remain a 4-star center. You stated that you want to move forward with programmatic Pathway #2. You stated that you intend to have all the documents back to me by September 1, 2026. All necessary documents were given to you during today’s visit. Please scan back to me so that we can move forward with reassessment. Technical assistance was given on the following: Stability and Consistent Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers This guidance is provided to support the center in strengthening quality practices for infants and toddlers. Stability in relationships and environments is a core component of healthy development and is emphasized in North Carolina child care rules and best practice standards. Why Stability Is Essential for Infants and Toddlers Infants and toddlers depend on predictable routines and familiar caregivers to feel secure. When children are frequently moved between rooms or switched to different teachers, it disrupts the relationship building process that is foundational at this age. Key impacts of frequent switching include: - Difficulty forming secure attachments, which are essential for emotional development. - Increased stress, because young children cannot predict who will care for them or where they will be. - Interrupted routines, such as feeding, diapering, and sleep patterns, which rely on caregivers who know each child well. - Reduced opportunities for teachers to learn each child’s cues, temperament, and developmental needs. - More time spent adjusting and less time engaged in meaningful interactions and learning experiences. Infants and toddlers thrive when they experience the same caregivers, the same environment, and consistent daily rhythms. In accordance with NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0511 Programs serving infants and toddlers must make reasonable efforts to ensure children remain with the same group of children and the same primary caregivers. This supports stable relationships, emotional security, and healthy development. This rule reflects what research has shown for decades: stable, predictable relationships are the foundation of high-quality infant/toddler care. Recommended Best Practices - Keep infants and toddlers in consistent classrooms with the same primary teachers each day. - Avoid moving children to other rooms to “fill spaces” or “balance numbers.” - Use a primary caregiver system, where each child has a designated teacher who knows their routines, cues, and developmental goals. - Build staffing schedules that support predictable coverage without needing to relocate children. - Communicate with families about the center’s commitment to stability and relationship based care. Summary Maintaining consistent caregivers and stable classroom assignments is a key component of high-quality infant and toddler care. Reducing room to room switching strengthens relationships, supports emotional security, and promotes healthier developmental outcomes. Aligning daily practices with the Continuity of Care rule helps ensure that infants and toddlers receive the stable, nurturing environment they need to thrive. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 63 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 183 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a rated license visit. Patty Chavis, business manager assisted me with the visit. Kayla Ward, director, arrived around 11am. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective August 10, 2018, earning (4) points in the education component, (6) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was percent (95%) as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both their indoor and outdoor learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. An Infant and the toddlers were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children in the center. Six new staff members have been hired since your last visit. Your sanitation and fire inspections remain current. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 3/25/26. Your last fire inspection is dated 12/12/25. Lunch consisted of corn dogs, baked beans, peaches and milk. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environments where the toddlers and infants play, the metals structures had chipping and peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/28/26, 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 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 Rated License In a previous visit at one of your other centers on 2/19/26 and over TEAMS meetings we discussed in depth the different programmatic pathways. During today’s visit you stated that you are interested in programmatic pathway #2, for this center. We reviewed the following forms: - Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Center - Staff Information and Education Worksheet - Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan - Individual CQI- Completed and kept on file - Curriculum used- Funshine (training completed on 3/12/25 and 3/24/25) - Assessments used- Buttercups and Fireflies (training completed 3/12/25) - Assessments are shared once annually (training completed 3/24/25) - QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet - The Administrator and teaching staff will complete additional on-going training/ coaching hours, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 and Rules .3211 and .3212 Your last rated license assessment was completed on August 10, 2018. You are currently operating with a 4-Star license. You stated that you want to remain a 4-star center. You stated that you want to move forward with programmatic Pathway #2. You stated that you intend to have all the documents back to me by September 1, 2026. All necessary documents were given to you during today’s visit. Please scan back to me so that we can move forward with reassessment. Technical assistance was given on the following: Stability and Consistent Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers This guidance is provided to support the center in strengthening quality practices for infants and toddlers. Stability in relationships and environments is a core component of healthy development and is emphasized in North Carolina child care rules and best practice standards. Why Stability Is Essential for Infants and Toddlers Infants and toddlers depend on predictable routines and familiar caregivers to feel secure. When children are frequently moved between rooms or switched to different teachers, it disrupts the relationship building process that is foundational at this age. Key impacts of frequent switching include: - Difficulty forming secure attachments, which are essential for emotional development. - Increased stress, because young children cannot predict who will care for them or where they will be. - Interrupted routines, such as feeding, diapering, and sleep patterns, which rely on caregivers who know each child well. - Reduced opportunities for teachers to learn each child’s cues, temperament, and developmental needs. - More time spent adjusting and less time engaged in meaningful interactions and learning experiences. Infants and toddlers thrive when they experience the same caregivers, the same environment, and consistent daily rhythms. In accordance with NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0511 Programs serving infants and toddlers must make reasonable efforts to ensure children remain with the same group of children and the same primary caregivers. This supports stable relationships, emotional security, and healthy development. This rule reflects what research has shown for decades: stable, predictable relationships are the foundation of high-quality infant/toddler care. Recommended Best Practices - Keep infants and toddlers in consistent classrooms with the same primary teachers each day. - Avoid moving children to other rooms to “fill spaces” or “balance numbers.” - Use a primary caregiver system, where each child has a designated teacher who knows their routines, cues, and developmental goals. - Build staffing schedules that support predictable coverage without needing to relocate children. - Communicate with families about the center’s commitment to stability and relationship based care. Summary Maintaining consistent caregivers and stable classroom assignments is a key component of high-quality infant and toddler care. Reducing room to room switching strengthens relationships, supports emotional security, and promotes healthier developmental outcomes. Aligning daily practices with the Continuity of Care rule helps ensure that infants and toddlers receive the stable, nurturing environment they need to thrive. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 63 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 183 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a rated license visit. Patty Chavis, business manager assisted me with the visit. Kayla Ward, director, arrived around 11am. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective August 10, 2018, earning (4) points in the education component, (6) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was percent (95%) as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both their indoor and outdoor learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. An Infant and the toddlers were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children in the center. Six new staff members have been hired since your last visit. Your sanitation and fire inspections remain current. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 3/25/26. Your last fire inspection is dated 12/12/25. Lunch consisted of corn dogs, baked beans, peaches and milk. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environments where the toddlers and infants play, the metals structures had chipping and peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/28/26, 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 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 Rated License In a previous visit at one of your other centers on 2/19/26 and over TEAMS meetings we discussed in depth the different programmatic pathways. During today’s visit you stated that you are interested in programmatic pathway #2, for this center. We reviewed the following forms: - Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Center - Staff Information and Education Worksheet - Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan - Individual CQI- Completed and kept on file - Curriculum used- Funshine (training completed on 3/12/25 and 3/24/25) - Assessments used- Buttercups and Fireflies (training completed 3/12/25) - Assessments are shared once annually (training completed 3/24/25) - QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet - The Administrator and teaching staff will complete additional on-going training/ coaching hours, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1103 and Rules .3211 and .3212 Your last rated license assessment was completed on August 10, 2018. You are currently operating with a 4-Star license. You stated that you want to remain a 4-star center. You stated that you want to move forward with programmatic Pathway #2. You stated that you intend to have all the documents back to me by September 1, 2026. All necessary documents were given to you during today’s visit. Please scan back to me so that we can move forward with reassessment. Technical assistance was given on the following: Stability and Consistent Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers This guidance is provided to support the center in strengthening quality practices for infants and toddlers. Stability in relationships and environments is a core component of healthy development and is emphasized in North Carolina child care rules and best practice standards. Why Stability Is Essential for Infants and Toddlers Infants and toddlers depend on predictable routines and familiar caregivers to feel secure. When children are frequently moved between rooms or switched to different teachers, it disrupts the relationship building process that is foundational at this age. Key impacts of frequent switching include: - Difficulty forming secure attachments, which are essential for emotional development. - Increased stress, because young children cannot predict who will care for them or where they will be. - Interrupted routines, such as feeding, diapering, and sleep patterns, which rely on caregivers who know each child well. - Reduced opportunities for teachers to learn each child’s cues, temperament, and developmental needs. - More time spent adjusting and less time engaged in meaningful interactions and learning experiences. Infants and toddlers thrive when they experience the same caregivers, the same environment, and consistent daily rhythms. In accordance with NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0511 Programs serving infants and toddlers must make reasonable efforts to ensure children remain with the same group of children and the same primary caregivers. This supports stable relationships, emotional security, and healthy development. This rule reflects what research has shown for decades: stable, predictable relationships are the foundation of high-quality infant/toddler care. Recommended Best Practices - Keep infants and toddlers in consistent classrooms with the same primary teachers each day. - Avoid moving children to other rooms to “fill spaces” or “balance numbers.” - Use a primary caregiver system, where each child has a designated teacher who knows their routines, cues, and developmental goals. - Build staffing schedules that support predictable coverage without needing to relocate children. - Communicate with families about the center’s commitment to stability and relationship based care. Summary Maintaining consistent caregivers and stable classroom assignments is a key component of high-quality infant and toddler care. Reducing room to room switching strengthens relationships, supports emotional security, and promotes healthier developmental outcomes. Aligning daily practices with the Continuity of Care rule helps ensure that infants and toddlers receive the stable, nurturing environment they need to thrive. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 63 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Patty Chavis, business manager assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective August 10, 2018, earning (4) points in the education component, (6) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was percent (96%) as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children eating breakfast and playing in both their indoor and outdoor learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Children and staff files were monitored and found in compliance. Both your sanitation and fire inspections remain current since your last visit. I received a copy of your sanitation and fire inspections. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 4/8/25, with a “Superior” classification. Your last fire inspection is dated 12/17/24. Breakfast consisted of grits, pears, sausages, and milk. The following violation of childcare requirements was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. When asked the director's working hours at the center, Ms. Patty Chavis/ business manager stated the director comes in from 12:30pm- 5:00pm or 5:30pm. The center is licensed for 116 children. The director must work at least 30 hours per/ week on site. The business manager is not lead teacher or administrator qualified at this time. .0714(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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 22, 2025, 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 will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: 1.Strategic Scheduling for On-Site Hours - Block Planning: Schedule consistent weekly blocks (e.g., 3 full days or 5 half-days) to meet minimum on-site hour requirements. Prioritize high-impact times like morning drop-off, staff transitions, or licensing visits. - Time Tracking: Use a digital or manual log to document arrival/departure times, tasks completed, and staff interactions. This supports transparency and can be submitted during corrective action reviews. 2.Hiring Qualified Staff for Director Absences - Designate a Competent Person-in-Charge: - Must meet NC Administrative Code qualifications (e.g., education, experience, background check). - Should be trained in daily operations, emergency procedures, and staff supervision. - Document delegation of authority and ensure staff know who’s in charge. 3.Documentation & Compliance - Maintain a Director Coverage Plan: Include weekly schedules, backup staff assignments, and contingency protocols. 4.Creative Solutions - Partner with Local Colleges: Tap into early childhood education programs for interns or part-time staff. Please feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Patty Chavis, business manager assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective August 10, 2018, earning (4) points in the education component, (6) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was percent (96%) as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The following was removed from your 4/24/24, routine unannounced visit: Latonia A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both their indoor learning environment. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Two new staff members had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Two new staff files were monitored and found in compliance. I received a copy of your sanitation and fire inspections. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 4/8/25. Your last fire inspection is dated 12/17/24. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, string beans, pineapples, WG bread, and milk. The following violations of childcare requirements were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playgrounds, several pieces of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two newly hired staff members hired 3/24/25 and 4/30/25, had not been added to the notification system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 25, 2025, 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 will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 I observed the following: The children engaged in free play activities in their outside and inside learning environments. Some children played in the dramatic play area. They cooked up dishes and served their teacher. Some children played with bubbles outside. I observed children resting and napping on cots. Technical assistance was given: Nap time is an essential part of a child’s daily routine, providing opportunities for rest and relaxation. However, it is important to ensure that nap time practices are developmentally appropriate, safe, and respectful of individual needs. Rest vs. Sleep: 1. Supporting Individual Needs Children are not required to sleep during nap time. Instead, they may engage in quiet activities such as reading a book, drawing, or playing with soft toys. - Provide a calm and soothing environment to encourage rest, but do not force children to sleep. - Offer alternative quiet spaces for children who do not wish to nap, ensuring they remain engaged in restful activities. 2. Safe Sleep Practices Children’s heads must remain uncovered during nap time to prevent overheating and ensure proper airflow. - Ensure adequate lighting in the nap area so that caregivers can visually monitor each child at all times. - Sleeping arrangements should allow for clear visibility of all children, with staff positioned to supervise effectively. 3. Nap Environment & Comfort - Provide individual sleeping spaces such as cots, mats, or cribs, ensuring they are clean and appropriately spaced at least 18 inches apart. - Maintain a consistent nap routine to help children feel secure and comfortable. - Use soft background music or white noise to create a calming atmosphere, if appropriate. 4. Supervision & Safety - Caregivers must actively supervise children during nap time, ensuring they are safe and comfortable. - Ensure that bedding and sleeping areas are free from hazards, such as loose blankets, fallen pacifiers, or any other items for infants. - Follow safe sleep guidelines for infants, including placing them on their backs to sleep. By implementing these best practices, daycare providers can create a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate nap time experience for all children. Please feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Patty Chavis, business manager assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective August 10, 2018, earning (4) points in the education component, (6) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was percent (96%) as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The following was removed from your 4/24/24, routine unannounced visit: Latonia A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both their indoor learning environment. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Two new staff members had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Two new staff files were monitored and found in compliance. I received a copy of your sanitation and fire inspections. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 4/8/25. Your last fire inspection is dated 12/17/24. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, string beans, pineapples, WG bread, and milk. The following violations of childcare requirements were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playgrounds, several pieces of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two newly hired staff members hired 3/24/25 and 4/30/25, had not been added to the notification system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 25, 2025, 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 will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 I observed the following: The children engaged in free play activities in their outside and inside learning environments. Some children played in the dramatic play area. They cooked up dishes and served their teacher. Some children played with bubbles outside. I observed children resting and napping on cots. Technical assistance was given: Nap time is an essential part of a child’s daily routine, providing opportunities for rest and relaxation. However, it is important to ensure that nap time practices are developmentally appropriate, safe, and respectful of individual needs. Rest vs. Sleep: 1. Supporting Individual Needs Children are not required to sleep during nap time. Instead, they may engage in quiet activities such as reading a book, drawing, or playing with soft toys. - Provide a calm and soothing environment to encourage rest, but do not force children to sleep. - Offer alternative quiet spaces for children who do not wish to nap, ensuring they remain engaged in restful activities. 2. Safe Sleep Practices Children’s heads must remain uncovered during nap time to prevent overheating and ensure proper airflow. - Ensure adequate lighting in the nap area so that caregivers can visually monitor each child at all times. - Sleeping arrangements should allow for clear visibility of all children, with staff positioned to supervise effectively. 3. Nap Environment & Comfort - Provide individual sleeping spaces such as cots, mats, or cribs, ensuring they are clean and appropriately spaced at least 18 inches apart. - Maintain a consistent nap routine to help children feel secure and comfortable. - Use soft background music or white noise to create a calming atmosphere, if appropriate. 4. Supervision & Safety - Caregivers must actively supervise children during nap time, ensuring they are safe and comfortable. - Ensure that bedding and sleeping areas are free from hazards, such as loose blankets, fallen pacifiers, or any other items for infants. - Follow safe sleep guidelines for infants, including placing them on their backs to sleep. By implementing these best practices, daycare providers can create a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate nap time experience for all children. Please feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Patty Chavis, business manager assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective August 10, 2018, earning (4) points in the education component, (6) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was percent (96%) as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The following was removed from your 4/24/24, routine unannounced visit: Latonia A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both their indoor learning environment. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Two new staff members had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Two new staff files were monitored and found in compliance. I received a copy of your sanitation and fire inspections. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 4/8/25. Your last fire inspection is dated 12/17/24. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, string beans, pineapples, WG bread, and milk. The following violations of childcare requirements were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playgrounds, several pieces of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two newly hired staff members hired 3/24/25 and 4/30/25, had not been added to the notification system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 25, 2025, 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 will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 I observed the following: The children engaged in free play activities in their outside and inside learning environments. Some children played in the dramatic play area. They cooked up dishes and served their teacher. Some children played with bubbles outside. I observed children resting and napping on cots. Technical assistance was given: Nap time is an essential part of a child’s daily routine, providing opportunities for rest and relaxation. However, it is important to ensure that nap time practices are developmentally appropriate, safe, and respectful of individual needs. Rest vs. Sleep: 1. Supporting Individual Needs Children are not required to sleep during nap time. Instead, they may engage in quiet activities such as reading a book, drawing, or playing with soft toys. - Provide a calm and soothing environment to encourage rest, but do not force children to sleep. - Offer alternative quiet spaces for children who do not wish to nap, ensuring they remain engaged in restful activities. 2. Safe Sleep Practices Children’s heads must remain uncovered during nap time to prevent overheating and ensure proper airflow. - Ensure adequate lighting in the nap area so that caregivers can visually monitor each child at all times. - Sleeping arrangements should allow for clear visibility of all children, with staff positioned to supervise effectively. 3. Nap Environment & Comfort - Provide individual sleeping spaces such as cots, mats, or cribs, ensuring they are clean and appropriately spaced at least 18 inches apart. - Maintain a consistent nap routine to help children feel secure and comfortable. - Use soft background music or white noise to create a calming atmosphere, if appropriate. 4. Supervision & Safety - Caregivers must actively supervise children during nap time, ensuring they are safe and comfortable. - Ensure that bedding and sleeping areas are free from hazards, such as loose blankets, fallen pacifiers, or any other items for infants. - Follow safe sleep guidelines for infants, including placing them on their backs to sleep. By implementing these best practices, daycare providers can create a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate nap time experience for all children. Please feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 283 Time In: 09:17 AM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was met by Patty Chavis, business manager. Later we were joined by Kayla Ward, director. Patty Chavis and Kayla Ward assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 10, 2018, earning 4 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% before today’s visit. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 4, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed October 22, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 3, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and overnight care. I observed the children playing in teacher directed activities, playing in centers, and during toileting routines. The infants enjoyed floor time and exploring toys on the floor. The children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of hot dogs with bun, baked beans, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #6, the walls had peeling paint in several places. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. On van#2, one child transported did not have a photo in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 4, 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 any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Please contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 283 Time In: 09:17 AM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was met by Patty Chavis, business manager. Later we were joined by Kayla Ward, director. Patty Chavis and Kayla Ward assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 10, 2018, earning 4 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% before today’s visit. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 4, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed October 22, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 3, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and overnight care. I observed the children playing in teacher directed activities, playing in centers, and during toileting routines. The infants enjoyed floor time and exploring toys on the floor. The children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of hot dogs with bun, baked beans, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #6, the walls had peeling paint in several places. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. On van#2, one child transported did not have a photo in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 4, 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 any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Please contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/4/2024 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 1/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 357 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Upon my arrival I was met by Patty Chavis, business manager. Later we were joined by Kayla Ward, director. Patty Chavis and Kayla Ward assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 10, 2018, earning 4 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 22, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed September 9, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 3, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and overnight care. I spoke to Donald Locklear, Fire Marshall over the phone. He stated that he will email me a copy of the completed inspection. I observed the children playing outside, playing in centers, and during toileting routines. The infants enjoyed floor time and exploring toys on the floor. The children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ham, cheese, bread, pears, pickles, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, several pieces of equipment had peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child did not receive a copy of the plan prior to their first day nor was a copy posted. This was corrected by posting the plan in each building. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 18, 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 any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information: Be advised you are in the first cohort for re-assessment. Your re-assessment window opens July 1, 2024, and closes June 30, 2025.Your three-year re-assessment was due by August 10, 2021. We reviewed the following for your new Star rated License. Education – TBD Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. Administrator – 7 points Program Coordinator- TBD Lead Teachers- TBD (All lead teachers will need to submit her education to WORKS) Teacher- TBD (All teacher will need to submit her education to WORKS) Group Leader- TBD Program Standards – TBD The program meets enhanced space and ratio standards. Quality Point – TBD I left a Quality Point form with you. Please choose a quality point that best suits your center. Total- TBD I received the following document during today’s visit. **Environment Rating Scales **Application for Reassessment Total points for program standards will be assessed after the facility has completed the Environmental Rating Scales. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/4/2024 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 1/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 357 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Upon my arrival I was met by Patty Chavis, business manager. Later we were joined by Kayla Ward, director. Patty Chavis and Kayla Ward assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 10, 2018, earning 4 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 22, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed September 9, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 3, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and overnight care. I spoke to Donald Locklear, Fire Marshall over the phone. He stated that he will email me a copy of the completed inspection. I observed the children playing outside, playing in centers, and during toileting routines. The infants enjoyed floor time and exploring toys on the floor. The children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ham, cheese, bread, pears, pickles, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, several pieces of equipment had peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child did not receive a copy of the plan prior to their first day nor was a copy posted. This was corrected by posting the plan in each building. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 18, 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 any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information: Be advised you are in the first cohort for re-assessment. Your re-assessment window opens July 1, 2024, and closes June 30, 2025.Your three-year re-assessment was due by August 10, 2021. We reviewed the following for your new Star rated License. Education – TBD Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. Administrator – 7 points Program Coordinator- TBD Lead Teachers- TBD (All lead teachers will need to submit her education to WORKS) Teacher- TBD (All teacher will need to submit her education to WORKS) Group Leader- TBD Program Standards – TBD The program meets enhanced space and ratio standards. Quality Point – TBD I left a Quality Point form with you. Please choose a quality point that best suits your center. Total- TBD I received the following document during today’s visit. **Environment Rating Scales **Application for Reassessment Total points for program standards will be assessed after the facility has completed the Environmental Rating Scales. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KIDS CAMPUS Facility ID: 83000236 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/4/2024 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 1/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 357 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Upon my arrival I was met by Patty Chavis, business manager. Later we were joined by Kayla Ward, director. Patty Chavis and Kayla Ward assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 10, 2018, earning 4 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 22, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed September 9, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 3, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and overnight care. I spoke to Donald Locklear, Fire Marshall over the phone. He stated that he will email me a copy of the completed inspection. I observed the children playing outside, playing in centers, and during toileting routines. The infants enjoyed floor time and exploring toys on the floor. The children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ham, cheese, bread, pears, pickles, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, several pieces of equipment had peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child did not receive a copy of the plan prior to their first day nor was a copy posted. This was corrected by posting the plan in each building. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 18, 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 any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information: Be advised you are in the first cohort for re-assessment. Your re-assessment window opens July 1, 2024, and closes June 30, 2025.Your three-year re-assessment was due by August 10, 2021. We reviewed the following for your new Star rated License. Education – TBD Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. Administrator – 7 points Program Coordinator- TBD Lead Teachers- TBD (All lead teachers will need to submit her education to WORKS) Teacher- TBD (All teacher will need to submit her education to WORKS) Group Leader- TBD Program Standards – TBD The program meets enhanced space and ratio standards. Quality Point – TBD I left a Quality Point form with you. Please choose a quality point that best suits your center. Total- TBD I received the following document during today’s visit. **Environment Rating Scales **Application for Reassessment Total points for program standards will be assessed after the facility has completed the Environmental Rating Scales. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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