Tyro Elementary School

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TYRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 29000722 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to complete the provider's three-year rated license reassessment. Upon my arrival I signed into the office and proceeded to the preschool classroom. Today the lead teacher, Emily Williams, was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed to participate in the following activities: children were having story time with Mr. Jason from the Lexington library and were there during my visit. I stated the purpose of my visit and conducted a walkthrough of the classroom where all centers and playground were monitored. The operator's last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/1/25. The facility currently operates with a five (5) star license that was issued on May 26, 2023. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on March 24, 2026, with a "Superior " classification and (0) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on 10/8/25 and was approved for daytime care only. The following were monitored: Supervision, staff child ratio, CPR/First Aid training, specialized training, storage of medications, adequate and approved space, program records, and the license was posted with restrictions met. The center has an eighteen-month compliance history score of 96% prior to today’s visit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. All staff must be in the new ABCMS system and current. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 April 7, 2026. 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 at my office by 5:00 PM April 7, 2026, 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: The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. RATED LICENCE ASSESSMENT Consultation: Today I met with the lead teacher, Emily Williams, to answer any questions she may have about the Pathways process and to review the requirements to maintain the facilities 5-star license. This facility serves NC Pre-K children and are scheduled to complete the Rated License Assessment from April 27-May 22, 2026. This facility has chosen pathway one. Once the assessment is completed, we will review your scores together and complete the final renewal of your license. This program meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one. Educational Standards: The administrator meets level 5 stars in education. The lead teacher meets level 5 stars in education. The teacher meets level 5 stars in education. The facility has chosen to meet the 5-star requirement in Family and Community Engagement and Foundational Practices by committing to the following practices: Family and Community Engagement This facility communicates with their families through DOJ; this allows families to communicate any information with their child’s teacher. Newsletters are sent out monthly. This facility offers a family conference twice a year to discuss their children’s needs and progress towards individual goals and to receive feedback from families about their experiences at home and at the child care center. Parents are offered an opportunity to set goals for their child. These conferences can be conducted virtually, on the phone or in person. Engagement and Leadership The facility offers an enrollment orientation that includes an opportunity for families and children to visit their child’s teacher and classroom prior to the first day of enrollment. Educational Opportunity The facility will offer an educational opportunity annually for parents and teachers to learn together. Today I reviewed the process of the Facility CQI plan the Individual and Professional Development Plan. You will need to complete questions 1-4 to get started. This is an ongoing plan over the course of the year or until the goal has been achieved. Once this is achieved a new goal will be established. This facility is using an approved curriculum- Creative Curriculum and using Dial- 4, as a formative assessment tool and will maintain 5 hours annually of coaching or training for the administrator and lead teacher. Today we checked to see if all staff were in the “WORKS” system, so we can complete your renewal of your license before you leave at the end of May. All staff are in accept the principal Courtney Mason. This needs to be completed as soon as possible so it does not hold up the renewal of your license. This classroom is a NC Pre-K class blended with EC children so you will need to meet at least 5.0 in score. It appears that this facility will maintain all standards for a Five-Star license. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: TYRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 29000722 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 50 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 10:40 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 October 30, 2024. The facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on May 26, 2023. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on April 10, 2025, with a "Superior " classification and (5) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 14, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on September 5, 2025. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 3, 2025. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Lead teacher, Emily Williams. 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 listening to a storyteller from Lexington library and were very excited about the story time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During today's visit, 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. No children were on medication currently. Transportation is provided by the parents. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A professional development plan was not completed for 2024-2025 for the following staff; E. Williams, S. Moree and K. Callan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 14, 2025. 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 at my office by 5:00 PM October 14, 2025, 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: Today we discussed how professional development plans are completed annually and how they support the teachers plan on improvement and knowledge-based information changing in their field. Today I provided Mrs. Emily with an example of a professional development plan located on the Divisions website located under “Provider Documents” at DCDEE-https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . Today, Mrs. Emily requested more information on the new QRIS pathways when I begin to schedule them with facilities. I told Mrs. Emily I would be happy to schedule a TA visit with her to review all the changes. 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: 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. REMINDER: Mrs. Emily stated that all three teachers in her classroom are scheduled to renew their First Aid and CPR training on 10/20/25. They are all current at the time of my visit. I also reminder Emily to make sure all staff education is in “Works Unit” located on the Divisions website. A great resource is NCRLAP at https://www.ncrlap.org/. This website has several resources to assist you with the Rated License Assessment process. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: TYRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 29000722 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 10:50 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 13, 2023. The facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on May 26, 2023. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on October 28, 2024, with a "Superior " classification and (0) 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 October 22, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 4, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on October 7, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Lead teacher, Emily Williams. 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 listening to a storyteller from Lexington library and were very excited about the story and some beautiful pumpkins that were grown on school property. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During today's visit, 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, Medication, Playground Inspections. Transportation is provided by the parents. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is a closet between two classrooms that does not have a lock on the door. This area has items that are unsafe for children and must be locked at all times. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child's medication permission form did not have a start and ending date to administer medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One employee did not complete these required trainings within one year of hire date. .1102(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 5:00 pm November 12, 2024. 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 November 12, 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: Today we discussed that all medical permission forms must have a start and end date. All new staff have one year from hire date to complete the Health and Safety trainings and these trainings must be completed every five years there after. All closets or cabinets must be always locked that contain items unsafe for children. The closet door between two classrooms contains items that are unsafe for small children and must be equipped with a lock to keep children safe. 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. -The Health and Safety Trainings are 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: 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: TYRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 29000722 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 10:50 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 13, 2023. The facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on May 26, 2023. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on October 28, 2024, with a "Superior " classification and (0) 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 October 22, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 4, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on October 7, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Lead teacher, Emily Williams. 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 listening to a storyteller from Lexington library and were very excited about the story and some beautiful pumpkins that were grown on school property. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During today's visit, 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, Medication, Playground Inspections. Transportation is provided by the parents. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is a closet between two classrooms that does not have a lock on the door. This area has items that are unsafe for children and must be locked at all times. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child's medication permission form did not have a start and ending date to administer medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One employee did not complete these required trainings within one year of hire date. .1102(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 5:00 pm November 12, 2024. 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 November 12, 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: Today we discussed that all medical permission forms must have a start and end date. All new staff have one year from hire date to complete the Health and Safety trainings and these trainings must be completed every five years there after. All closets or cabinets must be always locked that contain items unsafe for children. The closet door between two classrooms contains items that are unsafe for small children and must be equipped with a lock to keep children safe. 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. -The Health and Safety Trainings are 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: 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: TYRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 29000722 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 10:35 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 26, 2023. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on April 3, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on January 26, 2024, with a “Superior” classification and four (4) demerits. The last Fire Drill was conducted on March 22, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on March 15, 2024. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on April 8, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the lead teacher, Emily Williams. 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 engaged in a reading event in the classroom with the librarian. 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 during today’s visit 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. April 3, 2023 was the last documented inspection. 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 contact your fire chief one month prior to your inspection expires so they can get you on their list of inspections. 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: -Current rated licenses are still in a ‘hold harmless’ state until June 2024. The Division has determined that your facility is in Cohort 2. This means that your preparation year is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and your reassessment year is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Please make sure that all your staff education is in “Works” on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are being offered on the Division’s website. Under the “SERVICES” tab look for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. 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. Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. 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