Reeds Elementary Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: REEDS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000622 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on November 26. 2024. The facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on May 18, 2019. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on April 9, 2025, with a "Superior" classification and (6) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 8, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on September 2, 2025. The last Shelter-in-Place was on September 2, 2025. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the lead teacher, Brittany Jones. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the classroom where all centers and playground was monitored. Today was an early release day and the children only came in from 8:30 10:30. Today no children attended. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Today I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records and Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, and Medication. Transportation is provided by the parents. No children are on medication at this time. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer in the classroom refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 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. Anew teacher T. Wyre did not get a TB test or screening done prior to start date. .0701(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A child's application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 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. A parent was not provided with a copy of this form. .0608(b)(1-6) 1946 A valid provisional qualification letter was not on file and available for review. A new teacher T. Wyre started on 8/11/25 and did not get a criminal background check completed prior to start date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(e) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before 5:00 pm October 21, 2025. The letter must include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov. If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM October 21, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed that all new staff must have a qualifying letter prior to working with children. All new staff are required to have a TB test and physical prior to working with children. The classroom refrigerator must always have a thermometer in it to make sure the temperature does not fall below 45 degrees. Today we spoke about choosing a pathway to the stars. Ms. Brittany stated they are still researching that. I did offer to come and give TA on it. Ms. Brittany did state that they would like a TA visit. I will look at my calendar and get back with you on a date for our visit. Parents must sign and date all applications and paperwork and date them. All parents must receive and explain the purpose of Shaken Baby Syndrome and then sign and date that they receive it. This must be placed in the children’s file. RESOURCES: - Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. A great resource is NCRLAP at https://www.ncrlap.org/. This website has several resources to assist you with the Rated License Assessment process. UPDATES: Please check out our “What’s New” on the division’s website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: What’s New QRIS. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. Please make sure all teachers have uploaded their education in the “Works unit” located on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: REEDS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000622 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on November 26. 2024. The facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on May 18, 2019. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on April 9, 2025, with a "Superior" classification and (6) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 8, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on September 2, 2025. The last Shelter-in-Place was on September 2, 2025. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the lead teacher, Brittany Jones. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the classroom where all centers and playground was monitored. Today was an early release day and the children only came in from 8:30 10:30. Today no children attended. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Today I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records and Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, and Medication. Transportation is provided by the parents. No children are on medication at this time. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer in the classroom refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 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. Anew teacher T. Wyre did not get a TB test or screening done prior to start date. .0701(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A child's application was not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 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. A parent was not provided with a copy of this form. .0608(b)(1-6) 1946 A valid provisional qualification letter was not on file and available for review. A new teacher T. Wyre started on 8/11/25 and did not get a criminal background check completed prior to start date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(e) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before 5:00 pm October 21, 2025. The letter must include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov. If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM October 21, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed that all new staff must have a qualifying letter prior to working with children. All new staff are required to have a TB test and physical prior to working with children. The classroom refrigerator must always have a thermometer in it to make sure the temperature does not fall below 45 degrees. Today we spoke about choosing a pathway to the stars. Ms. Brittany stated they are still researching that. I did offer to come and give TA on it. Ms. Brittany did state that they would like a TA visit. I will look at my calendar and get back with you on a date for our visit. Parents must sign and date all applications and paperwork and date them. All parents must receive and explain the purpose of Shaken Baby Syndrome and then sign and date that they receive it. This must be placed in the children’s file. RESOURCES: - Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. A great resource is NCRLAP at https://www.ncrlap.org/. This website has several resources to assist you with the Rated License Assessment process. UPDATES: Please check out our “What’s New” on the division’s website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: What’s New QRIS. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. Please make sure all teachers have uploaded their education in the “Works unit” located on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: REEDS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000622 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 55 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 09:50 AM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on May 8, 2019. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on April 9, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification and six (6) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on October 22, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on March 14, 2025. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on January 24, 2025. Upon arrival at the front office of the school I was then directed to classroom 200. There I was greeted by the lead teacher, Terri Clement. I stated the purpose of my visit, and I conducted a walkthrough of the classroom, where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were playing centers and painting easter eggs. Today, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted, which included license posted, permit restrictions, supervision, staff/child ratio, qualified criminal background checks, staff training and general safety. The following violations were observed, and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A. Scott did not have first aid training. .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. A. Scott did not have CPR training. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A. Scott's qualifying letter has expired as of 12/12/24. This teacher cannot work with children until a current qualifying letter has been obtained. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received in my office on, or before 5:00 PM April 29, 2025. • Each violation numbers. • How you corrected each violation. • The name of your center. • Facility ID number. • Date. • Title of the person who signs the letter. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov. If a compliance letter is not received in my office by 5:00 PM April 29, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violations may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed that all criminal background checks must be completed every Five years prior to the expiration date. The qualifying letter for A. Scott expired on 12/12/24. Ms. Scott cannot return until a qualifying letter is cleared and placed in her file. First aid and CPR training is needed for anyone working with young children on a regular basis. Kenny Sledge at Smart Start provides First Aid and CPR training. Her contact information is 336-479-6739 for the next available training. Reminders: Your fire inspection will need to be renewed before October 22, 2025. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. UPDATES: Checkout our “What’s New” at DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are being offered on the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov free of charge. Under the “SERVICES” tab look for “DCDEE Moodle”. Participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://www.partnershipforchildren.org/ -Additional information can be found at https://www.childcareaware.org. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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: REEDS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000622 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 45 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 09:15 AM 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 compliance for applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on May 8, 2019. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on January 26, 2024, and received a “Superior” classification and zero (0) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on March 29, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on March 16, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on March 6, 2024. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on March 28, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the lead teacher, Terri Clement. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility, where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were just arriving at the classroom for the day. Today, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted, which included license posted, permit restrictions, supervision, staff/child ratio, qualified criminal background checks, staff training and general safety. During today’s visit the following violations were observed and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last conducted fire inspection was on March 29, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before May 1, 2024. The letter should include each item’s number of noncompliance cited, describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov. If a compliance letter is not received by my office by May 1, 2024, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Technical Assistance: Please make sure you contact your fire chief for a fire inspection prior to the inspection expiring. This way they can get you on their list to come out prior to the inspection. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. UPDATES: Center for Disease Control and Prevention new guidelines as of March 1, 2024. If you, your staff, or the children you care for should test positive for COVID-19, the CDC has given out new guidelines to follow. If you have a fever the CDC recommends self-isolation for 24 hours or longer, until you are fever free without any fever reducers. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: REEDS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000622 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/5/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/5/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 11:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on December 13, 2022. The facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on May 18, 2019. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on September 22, 2022, with a "Superior" classification and (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on March 29, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on November 9, 2023. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 23, 2023. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on November 30, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Teacher Assistant, Terri Clement. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the classroom where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in teacher directed group time activities and free play. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections. Transportation is provided by the parents. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical on file. GS110-91(1) 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. Ms. Brown did not complete this training with in the 90 days of hire date. .1102(g) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before December 18, 2023. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov . If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM December 18, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical assistance: All new hired staff must complete the Health and Safety Trainings located on "Moodle" and must be completed during the first year of employment. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of their hire date. All children must have a medical within 30 days of enrollment. Moodle can be found on the Division of Child Development website at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. New letters will not be sent out. -Current Rated Licenses are still in a ‘hold harmless’ state until June 2024. It has been determined that your facility is in Cohort 2. This means your prep year is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Please make sure that all your staff’s education is in “Works” located on the Division of Child Development website at //ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. During your preparation year you can request the Environmental Rating Scales and you determine how and when to use the scores. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov MOODLE: Any teachers, current or new hires can test out of NCECC by accessing the link below and placing in their username and password. You must receive a score of 80% or higher and can only be taken twice. If you fail twice you must enroll in an EDU 119 course at a local community college. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: -Please visit the NCRLAP website for resources and videos on how to prepare for the assessment at www.NCRLAP.org. -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times