First Baptist Church OF Lenoir Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: JENNIFER HILL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-168A Visit Date: 2/23/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/23/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Judith Jennings, administrator, accompanied me on a walk through of the facility. During the visit I discussed the allegations with Ms. Jennings and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On February 16, 2026, a volunteer and uncompensated provider cared for 8, one and two-year-old children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On February 16, 2026, a volunteer was not aware that a two-year-old child placed their thumb in the hinge side of a door and the volunteer closed the door, resulting in a broken thumb. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. An uncompensated provider and volunteer failed to notify persons listed on the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan of a two-year-old child's injury, resulting in a delay of assessment and care. Once additional staff members were aware the child was injured, the child’s injury was not assessed by persons listed on the EMC to determine the degree of care. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A Tuberculin (TB) Test or Screening for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. This is a repeated violation from 1/15/26. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. .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. Emergency information for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. .0701(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (March 2, 2026), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Jennifer Hill, Investigations Consultant, Jennifer.Hill@dhhs.nc.gov or fax-984-236-8224. You may contact me at Jennifer Hill, Investigations Consultant, 828-358-5387 Jennifer.Hill@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Team Supervisor, Natosha.Lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: JENNIFER HILL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-168A Visit Date: 2/23/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/23/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Judith Jennings, administrator, accompanied me on a walk through of the facility. During the visit I discussed the allegations with Ms. Jennings and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On February 16, 2026, a volunteer and uncompensated provider cared for 8, one and two-year-old children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On February 16, 2026, a volunteer was not aware that a two-year-old child placed their thumb in the hinge side of a door and the volunteer closed the door, resulting in a broken thumb. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. An uncompensated provider and volunteer failed to notify persons listed on the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan of a two-year-old child's injury, resulting in a delay of assessment and care. Once additional staff members were aware the child was injured, the child’s injury was not assessed by persons listed on the EMC to determine the degree of care. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A Tuberculin (TB) Test or Screening for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. This is a repeated violation from 1/15/26. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. .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. Emergency information for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. .0701(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (March 2, 2026), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Jennifer Hill, Investigations Consultant, Jennifer.Hill@dhhs.nc.gov or fax-984-236-8224. You may contact me at Jennifer Hill, Investigations Consultant, 828-358-5387 Jennifer.Hill@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Team Supervisor, Natosha.Lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: JENNIFER HILL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-168A Visit Date: 2/23/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/23/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Judith Jennings, administrator, accompanied me on a walk through of the facility. During the visit I discussed the allegations with Ms. Jennings and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On February 16, 2026, a volunteer and uncompensated provider cared for 8, one and two-year-old children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On February 16, 2026, a volunteer was not aware that a two-year-old child placed their thumb in the hinge side of a door and the volunteer closed the door, resulting in a broken thumb. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. An uncompensated provider and volunteer failed to notify persons listed on the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan of a two-year-old child's injury, resulting in a delay of assessment and care. Once additional staff members were aware the child was injured, the child’s injury was not assessed by persons listed on the EMC to determine the degree of care. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A Tuberculin (TB) Test or Screening for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. This is a repeated violation from 1/15/26. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. .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. Emergency information for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. .0701(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (March 2, 2026), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Jennifer Hill, Investigations Consultant, Jennifer.Hill@dhhs.nc.gov or fax-984-236-8224. You may contact me at Jennifer Hill, Investigations Consultant, 828-358-5387 Jennifer.Hill@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Team Supervisor, Natosha.Lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: JENNIFER HILL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-168A Visit Date: 2/23/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/23/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Judith Jennings, administrator, accompanied me on a walk through of the facility. During the visit I discussed the allegations with Ms. Jennings and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On February 16, 2026, a volunteer and uncompensated provider cared for 8, one and two-year-old children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On February 16, 2026, a volunteer was not aware that a two-year-old child placed their thumb in the hinge side of a door and the volunteer closed the door, resulting in a broken thumb. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. An uncompensated provider and volunteer failed to notify persons listed on the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan of a two-year-old child's injury, resulting in a delay of assessment and care. Once additional staff members were aware the child was injured, the child’s injury was not assessed by persons listed on the EMC to determine the degree of care. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A Tuberculin (TB) Test or Screening for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. This is a repeated violation from 1/15/26. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. .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. Emergency information for one uncompensated provider was not on file at the facility and available for review. .0701(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (March 2, 2026), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Jennifer Hill, Investigations Consultant, Jennifer.Hill@dhhs.nc.gov or fax-984-236-8224. You may contact me at Jennifer Hill, Investigations Consultant, 828-358-5387 Jennifer.Hill@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Team Supervisor, Natosha.Lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. You, Caylan Scearce, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. 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. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2026. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 5, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 13, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on December 3, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on December 9, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider portal during the visit. One current staff member is listed as an employee of your facility. You stated that you are currently working to add all staff to the First Baptist Church of Lenoir Preschool roster. Files Reviewed: Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Three (3) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on October 23, 2024 and again on January 8, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On December 17, 2025, five children were not signed out. On January 14, 2026, one child was not signed in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed one gallon size Ziplock bag containing extra children's clothes in the unlocked changing table in the bathroom accessible to children between space #4, the classroom for children two to three years of age and space #6, the classroom for children one to two years of age. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. An staff member employed on January 2026, did not complete a TB screening and receive a negative result before employment. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not have a criminal background check qualification letter completed and on file prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff member employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff member employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. A child enrolled on August 25, 2025, did not list hospital preference under emergency medical care on the child's application for enrollment. .0802(c) 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. Nine staff members were not listed your facility in the Automated Background Criminal Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 94%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Arrival/Departure: I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Choking Hazards: I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. TB Screening: I suggested that you utilize the Staff File Checklist available on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents that are required prior to employment are on file prior to the staff beginning work. Criminal Background Check (CBC): I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months of the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Enrollment Application: I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to have all families update emergency information regularly to ensure the information is updated at least annually as required. CPR/First Aid: I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. ABCMS: I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document and provided you with a copy of the document during the visit. Consultation: You stated that you wish for First Baptist Church of Lenoir to remain a GS110 letter of compliance. Please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. You, Caylan Scearce, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. 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. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2026. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 5, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 13, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on December 3, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on December 9, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider portal during the visit. One current staff member is listed as an employee of your facility. You stated that you are currently working to add all staff to the First Baptist Church of Lenoir Preschool roster. Files Reviewed: Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Three (3) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on October 23, 2024 and again on January 8, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On December 17, 2025, five children were not signed out. On January 14, 2026, one child was not signed in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed one gallon size Ziplock bag containing extra children's clothes in the unlocked changing table in the bathroom accessible to children between space #4, the classroom for children two to three years of age and space #6, the classroom for children one to two years of age. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. An staff member employed on January 2026, did not complete a TB screening and receive a negative result before employment. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not have a criminal background check qualification letter completed and on file prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff member employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff member employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. A child enrolled on August 25, 2025, did not list hospital preference under emergency medical care on the child's application for enrollment. .0802(c) 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. Nine staff members were not listed your facility in the Automated Background Criminal Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 94%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Arrival/Departure: I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Choking Hazards: I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. TB Screening: I suggested that you utilize the Staff File Checklist available on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents that are required prior to employment are on file prior to the staff beginning work. Criminal Background Check (CBC): I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months of the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Enrollment Application: I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to have all families update emergency information regularly to ensure the information is updated at least annually as required. CPR/First Aid: I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. ABCMS: I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document and provided you with a copy of the document during the visit. Consultation: You stated that you wish for First Baptist Church of Lenoir to remain a GS110 letter of compliance. Please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. You, Caylan Scearce, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. 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. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2026. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 5, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 13, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on December 3, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on December 9, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider portal during the visit. One current staff member is listed as an employee of your facility. You stated that you are currently working to add all staff to the First Baptist Church of Lenoir Preschool roster. Files Reviewed: Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Three (3) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on October 23, 2024 and again on January 8, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On December 17, 2025, five children were not signed out. On January 14, 2026, one child was not signed in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed one gallon size Ziplock bag containing extra children's clothes in the unlocked changing table in the bathroom accessible to children between space #4, the classroom for children two to three years of age and space #6, the classroom for children one to two years of age. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. An staff member employed on January 2026, did not complete a TB screening and receive a negative result before employment. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not have a criminal background check qualification letter completed and on file prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff member employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff member employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. A child enrolled on August 25, 2025, did not list hospital preference under emergency medical care on the child's application for enrollment. .0802(c) 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. Nine staff members were not listed your facility in the Automated Background Criminal Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 94%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Arrival/Departure: I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Choking Hazards: I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. TB Screening: I suggested that you utilize the Staff File Checklist available on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents that are required prior to employment are on file prior to the staff beginning work. Criminal Background Check (CBC): I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months of the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Enrollment Application: I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to have all families update emergency information regularly to ensure the information is updated at least annually as required. CPR/First Aid: I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. ABCMS: I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document and provided you with a copy of the document during the visit. Consultation: You stated that you wish for First Baptist Church of Lenoir to remain a GS110 letter of compliance. Please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. You, Caylan Scearce, Lead Teacher, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. 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. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2026. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 5, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 13, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on December 3, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on December 9, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider portal during the visit. One current staff member is listed as an employee of your facility. You stated that you are currently working to add all staff to the First Baptist Church of Lenoir Preschool roster. Files Reviewed: Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Three (3) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on October 23, 2024 and again on January 8, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On December 17, 2025, five children were not signed out. On January 14, 2026, one child was not signed in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed one gallon size Ziplock bag containing extra children's clothes in the unlocked changing table in the bathroom accessible to children between space #4, the classroom for children two to three years of age and space #6, the classroom for children one to two years of age. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. An staff member employed on January 2026, did not complete a TB screening and receive a negative result before employment. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not have a criminal background check qualification letter completed and on file prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff member employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on August 18, 2025, did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff member employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. A child enrolled on August 25, 2025, did not list hospital preference under emergency medical care on the child's application for enrollment. .0802(c) 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. Nine staff members were not listed your facility in the Automated Background Criminal Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 94%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Arrival/Departure: I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Choking Hazards: I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. TB Screening: I suggested that you utilize the Staff File Checklist available on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents that are required prior to employment are on file prior to the staff beginning work. Criminal Background Check (CBC): I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months of the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. I reviewed DCDEE criminal background check requirements with you. Prior to hiring new staff, you must request that they complete a DCDEE criminal background check and obtain a copy of their qualification letter BEFORE they may begin working in licensed classrooms. Enrollment Application: I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to have all families update emergency information regularly to ensure the information is updated at least annually as required. CPR/First Aid: I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. ABCMS: I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document and provided you with a copy of the document during the visit. Consultation: You stated that you wish for First Baptist Church of Lenoir to remain a GS110 letter of compliance. Please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 29, 2025. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, outdoor gross motor activities, and departure. Required Inspections: The most recent fire inspection was completed on October 23, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was completed on April 1, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on May 27, 2025, at 2:30pm and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on March 27, 2025, and recorded. Lead Water Testing: The most recent lead water testing results were completed on March 13, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required lead paint testing and “no results” for asbestos testing. Files Reviewed: No new staff have been hired since your annual compliance visit on January 29, 2025. There was one violation observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On May 2, 2025, one child was not signed in. On May 5, 2025, one child was not signed in. On May 7, 2025, one child was not signed out. On May 27, 2025, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical Assistance: Arrival/Departure: I suggested that a staff member review all arrival/departure sheets daily to ensure that every child has been signed in and out each day and maintain compliance with child care rules. Contact Information: You confirmed that Audrey Bentley was your current Administrator, that 304 Main St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that fbcpreschool@fbclenoir.com was your current email address, and that (828)-754-2952 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of May 27, 2025. 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 Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 29, 2025. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, outdoor gross motor activities, and departure. Required Inspections: The most recent fire inspection was completed on October 23, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was completed on April 1, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on May 27, 2025, at 2:30pm and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on March 27, 2025, and recorded. Lead Water Testing: The most recent lead water testing results were completed on March 13, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required lead paint testing and “no results” for asbestos testing. Files Reviewed: No new staff have been hired since your annual compliance visit on January 29, 2025. There was one violation observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On May 2, 2025, one child was not signed in. On May 5, 2025, one child was not signed in. On May 7, 2025, one child was not signed out. On May 27, 2025, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical Assistance: Arrival/Departure: I suggested that a staff member review all arrival/departure sheets daily to ensure that every child has been signed in and out each day and maintain compliance with child care rules. Contact Information: You confirmed that Audrey Bentley was your current Administrator, that 304 Main St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that fbcpreschool@fbclenoir.com was your current email address, and that (828)-754-2952 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of May 27, 2025. 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 Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 29, 2025. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, outdoor gross motor activities, and departure. Required Inspections: The most recent fire inspection was completed on October 23, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was completed on April 1, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on May 27, 2025, at 2:30pm and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on March 27, 2025, and recorded. Lead Water Testing: The most recent lead water testing results were completed on March 13, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required lead paint testing and “no results” for asbestos testing. Files Reviewed: No new staff have been hired since your annual compliance visit on January 29, 2025. There was one violation observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On May 2, 2025, one child was not signed in. On May 5, 2025, one child was not signed in. On May 7, 2025, one child was not signed out. On May 27, 2025, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical Assistance: Arrival/Departure: I suggested that a staff member review all arrival/departure sheets daily to ensure that every child has been signed in and out each day and maintain compliance with child care rules. Contact Information: You confirmed that Audrey Bentley was your current Administrator, that 304 Main St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that fbcpreschool@fbclenoir.com was your current email address, and that (828)-754-2952 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of May 27, 2025. 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 Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 29, 2025. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, outdoor gross motor activities, and departure. Required Inspections: The most recent fire inspection was completed on October 23, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last playground inspection was completed on April 1, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on May 27, 2025, at 2:30pm and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on March 27, 2025, and recorded. Lead Water Testing: The most recent lead water testing results were completed on March 13, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required lead paint testing and “no results” for asbestos testing. Files Reviewed: No new staff have been hired since your annual compliance visit on January 29, 2025. There was one violation observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On May 2, 2025, one child was not signed in. On May 5, 2025, one child was not signed in. On May 7, 2025, one child was not signed out. On May 27, 2025, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical Assistance: Arrival/Departure: I suggested that a staff member review all arrival/departure sheets daily to ensure that every child has been signed in and out each day and maintain compliance with child care rules. Contact Information: You confirmed that Audrey Bentley was your current Administrator, that 304 Main St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that fbcpreschool@fbclenoir.com was your current email address, and that (828)-754-2952 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of May 27, 2025. 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 Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Aubrey Bentley, Administrator. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 28, 2024. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, and departure. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on October 23, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 8, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on January 22, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on January 17, 2025, at 9:30am and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on December 19, 2024, and recorded. Files Reviewed: No staff or children’s files were reviewed during today’s visit. I will return within five (5) business days to review these files. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. There were two violations observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3 there were two containers of Great Value Lemon Scent Disinfectant Wipes with multiple warnings observed in an unlocked cabinet above the sink area accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #4 there were multiple markers, pens, paper clips, glue sticks, thumb tacks, and rubber bands observed in an unlocked drawer below the sink area that was accessible to children two years of age. In space #6 there were multiple markers, hand stamps with lids, staples, glue sticks, paper clips and rubber bands observed in an unlocked drawer below the sink area that was accessible to children two years of age. .0604(q) Technical Assistance: Safe Indoor Environment: I suggested that staff conduct a daily walk through of each classroom in the mornings before children arrive to monitor each room for potential choking hazards and to ensure that all hazardous materials are in locked storage and not accessible to children. Required inspections: I suggested that you contact Environmental Health at least one month prior to the expiration of your current inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted yearly to maintain comlpiance with child care rules. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance is provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance in regarding an annual sanitation inspection. Contact Information: You confirmed that Aubrey Bentley was your current Administrator, that 30 Main St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that fbcpreschool@fbclenoir.com was your current email address, and that (828)-754-2952 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of January 28, 2025. 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. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Aubrey Bentley, Administrator. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 28, 2024. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, and departure. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on October 23, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 8, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on January 22, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on January 17, 2025, at 9:30am and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on December 19, 2024, and recorded. Files Reviewed: No staff or children’s files were reviewed during today’s visit. I will return within five (5) business days to review these files. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. There were two violations observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3 there were two containers of Great Value Lemon Scent Disinfectant Wipes with multiple warnings observed in an unlocked cabinet above the sink area accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #4 there were multiple markers, pens, paper clips, glue sticks, thumb tacks, and rubber bands observed in an unlocked drawer below the sink area that was accessible to children two years of age. In space #6 there were multiple markers, hand stamps with lids, staples, glue sticks, paper clips and rubber bands observed in an unlocked drawer below the sink area that was accessible to children two years of age. .0604(q) Technical Assistance: Safe Indoor Environment: I suggested that staff conduct a daily walk through of each classroom in the mornings before children arrive to monitor each room for potential choking hazards and to ensure that all hazardous materials are in locked storage and not accessible to children. Required inspections: I suggested that you contact Environmental Health at least one month prior to the expiration of your current inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted yearly to maintain comlpiance with child care rules. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance is provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance in regarding an annual sanitation inspection. Contact Information: You confirmed that Aubrey Bentley was your current Administrator, that 30 Main St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that fbcpreschool@fbclenoir.com was your current email address, and that (828)-754-2952 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of January 28, 2025. 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. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Aubrey Bentley, Administrator. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 28, 2024. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, and departure. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on October 23, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 8, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on January 22, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on January 17, 2025, at 9:30am and recorded. The last lockdown drill was completed on December 19, 2024, and recorded. Files Reviewed: No staff or children’s files were reviewed during today’s visit. I will return within five (5) business days to review these files. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. There were two violations observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3 there were two containers of Great Value Lemon Scent Disinfectant Wipes with multiple warnings observed in an unlocked cabinet above the sink area accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #4 there were multiple markers, pens, paper clips, glue sticks, thumb tacks, and rubber bands observed in an unlocked drawer below the sink area that was accessible to children two years of age. In space #6 there were multiple markers, hand stamps with lids, staples, glue sticks, paper clips and rubber bands observed in an unlocked drawer below the sink area that was accessible to children two years of age. .0604(q) Technical Assistance: Safe Indoor Environment: I suggested that staff conduct a daily walk through of each classroom in the mornings before children arrive to monitor each room for potential choking hazards and to ensure that all hazardous materials are in locked storage and not accessible to children. Required inspections: I suggested that you contact Environmental Health at least one month prior to the expiration of your current inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted yearly to maintain comlpiance with child care rules. As a result of Tropical Storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance is provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance in regarding an annual sanitation inspection. Contact Information: You confirmed that Aubrey Bentley was your current Administrator, that 30 Main St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that fbcpreschool@fbclenoir.com was your current email address, and that (828)-754-2952 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of January 28, 2025. 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. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1804 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0808 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LENOIR PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 14000411 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Bentley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Dinah Brown, child care consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a G.S. 110-106 notice of compliance. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 25, 2024 and your business First Baptist Church of Lenoir, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, group art and free play in activity. The center's compliance history was at 83% prior to today’s visit. 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. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed. Three new staff files were reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/27/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/4/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 8, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have verification that the NC Summary of the Law was given to the parents at the time of enrollment. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/15/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 3/19/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 3/20/24, two children were not signed into care. On 3/22/24, one child was not signed into care. On 3/27/24, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space # 4 and space # 6 had cabinet drawers with marker lids, rubber bands and staples accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member, employed 8/26/23, did not have a medical exam on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Three staff members, one employed 8/26/23 and one employed 8/28/23, did not have completed TB test results or screenings on file. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A Health Questionnaire was not on file for a staff member employed 10/3/22. .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. Emergency Information was not on file for two staff members employed 8/28/23. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no verification that operational policies were given to the parents. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. Four staff members, one employed 10/3/22, one employed 8/26/23 and two employed 8/28/23, did not have verification of receiving operational and personnel policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, there was no discipline policy signed by the parent on file. .1804(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last review of the EPR plan by a trained staff member was completed 10/26/22. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff members, one hired 10/3/22 and two hired 8/28/23, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled 1/16/24, did not have signed verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. 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. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 114 Parents must receive a copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and sign a statement acknowledging receipt before enrollment. Consider creating an enrollment packet with all required forms to ensure forms are completed and on file in a timely manner. Item #125 Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggest that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Item #858 Have staff complete daily safety checks before children arrive and remove any safety hazards such as plastic bags, plastic packaging, sponges, foam rubber, small toy parts and other possible choking hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(q). We discussed the use of magnetic locks on drawers or cabinets, that are accessible to children under three, to contain items that may be suffocation or choking hazards. Item #1032 The Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide and tool to ensure all documents are received within the required timeframes. I suggested that you review DCDEE’s website frequently to ensure that you have the most current forms and documents. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1033 Before the first day of work, all staff must provide results indicating they are free of active TB and/or provide a TB screening that is not older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Two employees had TB screening on file that were not signed by a healthcare professional. You plan to have the employees to get these screenings signed and returned within the next two weeks. Item #1034 All staff must have an annual health questionnaire on file, following the initial medical statement. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed that all staff members may complete a health questionnaire at the same time of year. This would allow an easy way to ensure that all health questionnaires are up to date. Item #1035 Child care providers must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet and collect all required information from new staff members prior to their first day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Item #1203 Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. 10A NCAC 09.0514(b). You reported that this information is given to parents at the time of enrollment. The verification paperwork was missing from the file of the child enrolled 1/16/24. The parent will be given a new form to sign to verify operational policies were explained and given. Item #1233 Each employee must sign and date a statement that they have received a job description and have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09.0514(g) I suggested you use the staff file checklist that is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents/forms to make sure that all required information is in each staff file. Item #1324 Parents must sign and date a statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. This signed statement must be kept the child’s file as verification. I encouraged you to review the discipline policy at the parent orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1804(c) Item #1824 The EPR trained staff must review the EPR plan annually or when information in the plan changes. 10A NCAC 09.0607(e ). We discussed that you must enter the EPR portal and review the plan at least annually to ensure that the information is current. When the plan is reviewed, if there are no changes, publish the first page of the plan to verify the date of review. Item #1897 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is required for all employees within 90 days of employment, unless training has been completed within one year prior to employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training during the first two weeks of orientation. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) Item #1908 Parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The acknowledgement must be in the child’s file. 10A NCAC 09.0808(b)(1-6). You reported that this acknowledgment will be obtained when the child is picked up today. Consultation or other topics discussed today: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7). You must enroll by May 1, 2024 in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to have water, asbestos and lead paint tested. In order to complete the lead water testing, you will complete the pre-enrollment webinar through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration Following completing of the webinar, you will enroll in the program and answer a short survey about your facility. The webinar and enrollment will provide instructions on how to request your test kit and submit your samples. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was prepared, reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. A computer generated visit summary was completed and emailed to you on April 1, 2024. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times