Supervision

Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 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 #211, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Renee Johnson, NC Preschool Coordinator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 24, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and having an infrastructure of parent involvement. 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 April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old 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 and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time and free-choice play in centers. 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. 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 teacher R. Boone, Lead Teacher and assistant teacher, S. Lyons in space #211. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Ages and Stages 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, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 4, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:15pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo and Thrill Share app to communicate with parents. 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 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. 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: Edgecombe 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 [email protected] to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were reviewed today and found not to be incompliance. The items missing were corrected during the visit. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were monitored and found to be well organized and in compliance. SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENRVIORNMENT: On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. You immediately removed these items from the playground. Please remind teachers to remove these items from the playground so children do not get injured while playing outside. This was corrected during the visit. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that health questionnaires must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the questionnaire had been completed during the beginning of year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that the emergency information form must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the form had been completed during the beginning of the year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. ACTIVITY PLAN: The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. When asked the teacher stated she had a current activity plan on her computer. She showed me the plan and I reminded the teacher that the plan needs to be posted in the classroom. The teacher posted the current activity plan. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONEMENT: As we are entering warmer months, please be sure to keep the grass cut to prevent unwanted insects and other animals from nesting in long grass. Also, please be aware of ant hills. Please inform the necessary staff when ant hills appear so they can be appropriately treated. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. 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. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 27, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. 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 about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or [email protected]. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or [email protected]. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at [email protected]. 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

Supervision

Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 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 #211, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Renee Johnson, NC Preschool Coordinator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 24, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and having an infrastructure of parent involvement. 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 April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old 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 and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time and free-choice play in centers. 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. 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 teacher R. Boone, Lead Teacher and assistant teacher, S. Lyons in space #211. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Ages and Stages 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, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 4, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:15pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo and Thrill Share app to communicate with parents. 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 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. 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: Edgecombe 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 [email protected] to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were reviewed today and found not to be incompliance. The items missing were corrected during the visit. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were monitored and found to be well organized and in compliance. SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENRVIORNMENT: On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. You immediately removed these items from the playground. Please remind teachers to remove these items from the playground so children do not get injured while playing outside. This was corrected during the visit. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that health questionnaires must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the questionnaire had been completed during the beginning of year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that the emergency information form must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the form had been completed during the beginning of the year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. ACTIVITY PLAN: The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. When asked the teacher stated she had a current activity plan on her computer. She showed me the plan and I reminded the teacher that the plan needs to be posted in the classroom. The teacher posted the current activity plan. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONEMENT: As we are entering warmer months, please be sure to keep the grass cut to prevent unwanted insects and other animals from nesting in long grass. Also, please be aware of ant hills. Please inform the necessary staff when ant hills appear so they can be appropriately treated. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. 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. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 27, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. 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 about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or [email protected]. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or [email protected]. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at [email protected]. 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

Supervision

Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 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 #211, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Renee Johnson, NC Preschool Coordinator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 24, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and having an infrastructure of parent involvement. 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 April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old 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 and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time and free-choice play in centers. 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. 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 teacher R. Boone, Lead Teacher and assistant teacher, S. Lyons in space #211. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Ages and Stages 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, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 4, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:15pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo and Thrill Share app to communicate with parents. 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 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. 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: Edgecombe 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 [email protected] to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were reviewed today and found not to be incompliance. The items missing were corrected during the visit. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were monitored and found to be well organized and in compliance. SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENRVIORNMENT: On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. You immediately removed these items from the playground. Please remind teachers to remove these items from the playground so children do not get injured while playing outside. This was corrected during the visit. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that health questionnaires must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the questionnaire had been completed during the beginning of year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that the emergency information form must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the form had been completed during the beginning of the year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. ACTIVITY PLAN: The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. When asked the teacher stated she had a current activity plan on her computer. She showed me the plan and I reminded the teacher that the plan needs to be posted in the classroom. The teacher posted the current activity plan. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONEMENT: As we are entering warmer months, please be sure to keep the grass cut to prevent unwanted insects and other animals from nesting in long grass. Also, please be aware of ant hills. Please inform the necessary staff when ant hills appear so they can be appropriately treated. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. 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. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 27, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. 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 about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or [email protected]. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or [email protected]. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at [email protected]. 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

Supervision

Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. R. Boone, lead Teacher assisted with the visit. R. Johnson, NC Pre-K Coordinator arrived later in the visit and assisted. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning seven points in the education component, seven points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parental involvement. The last annual compliance visit was completed on October 4, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 7, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Twelve children were in care today. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials/toys, outdoor play, completing toileting and hand washing routines, and interacting with teachers. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was (98%) as of September 28, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were posted in the facility. .1003(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safety cone lying on the playground and accessible to children was cracked exposing sharp points. Two seating pads in the sand area was torn exposing the inside cushion. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A staff file was not on site and available for review for one substitute who began working in the NC Pre-K classroom on September 12, 2023, per report from staff. The substitute was not included on the off-site records form reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email [email protected]. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 13, 2023. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe 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 the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. OWNERSHIP STATUS: This program is currently owned by Edgecombe County Public Schools. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You stated the email address needed to be updated. During the visit, you gave me written documentation to update the center’s email address. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email [email protected] to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. PICK UP AND DELIVERY PROCEDURES: Procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure they are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. During the visit a copy of the safe pick up and delivery procedures were not posted in the facility. A copy of the procedures should be printed and posted in the classroom or space where it can be easily seen. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: A yellow safety cone with sharp points was lying on the ground in the outdoor play are in a space accessible to children. Also, two seating pads observed in the sand area were torn exposing the inside interior. I informed you the items must be removed from the playground immediately. I explained the safety cone had sharp points that could puncture a child’s skin and the children could pull the interior cushion from the pads and place it in their mouths which could cause them to choke. I recommended checking the playground daily for potential hazards prior to allowing children in that area. Be reminded you are responsible for providing a safe environment for children. STAFF RECORDS: One substitute observed in the classroom upon arrival did not have a staff file including the required documents needed on site. Staff reported the substitute first day working in the classroom was September 12, 2023. The substitute’s name was not included on the off site staff records form. You stated you did not include substitutes names on the off-site form because you had not verified the required items were located at the central office. You also shared you did not want to add the name after the form had been signed without completing the verification. I suggested you verify the documents are in the designated location and update the off-site form to include the substitutes working in NC Pre-K names or have staff records onsite for review. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: You stated children at this facility are not transported by Edgecombe County Public Schools. NC PRE-K REQUIRMENTS: You stated all information for NC Pre-K monitoring was not on site. I informed you NC Pre-K requirements will be monitored at a future visit. ADMINISTRATION CHANGE: You stated the school has a new principal this year. I requested that you have the principal complete the Preservice Requirement for Administrator of a Child Care Center and submit it to me. I also asked that documentation on letterhead regarding the change in roles be sent along with the Preservice form. A copy of the form was left with the teacher. The documentation should include the date the new administrator started in the role and the last date of employment for the previous administrator. You stated the Preservice form had already been completed; however, you were waiting for the Superintendent’s signature. I shared the principal should also create a DCDEE WORKS account, complete the Education Equivalency form for Administrator of a DPI program as well as upload a copy of her principal license. I requested the documentation be submitted to me within one week (October 6, 2023). IMMUNIZATION REPORTS: The Child Care Immunization Reports for this year are due by midnight on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The immunization reports will not be accepted after that date. I advised you to set a reminder on your calendar to ensure it is completed and submitted prior to the deadline. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email [email protected] or call 919-707-5595. WEBINAR: NO COST CDA’S: Recently DCDEE announced the opportunity for early care and learning teaching assistants and new teachers to get access to Child Development Associate® (CDA) coursework at NO COST. To learn more, plan to attend this webinar to hear from the DCDEE, Teaching Strategies and T.E.AC.H. The information for the webinar is listed below: Dated: Oct 3, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern Time Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/j/96753731387?pwd=VE5aQ1g0bnR6aUZYTGNBbzdWbTJxdz09 Webinar ID: 967 5373 1387 and Passcode: 268674 CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email [email protected]. 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

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