Welcome Elementary Preschool

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELCOME ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000635 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 10:55 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 February 5, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was renewed and issued on May 1, 2024. The last Sanitation inspection was conducted on October 9, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and zero (0) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 6, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on December 16, 2025. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 3, 2025. Upon arrival, I signed in at the front school office and then proceeded to the preschool classroom. I was greeted by the lead teacher, Angela Byerly. I stated the purpose of my visit, and I proceeded on a walkthrough of the classroom where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in free play in centers and one on one instruction with teacher. 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, and Playground Inspections. This classroom is a combined EC/ NC PreK class. NC Pre-k children receive a Dial-4 assessment one time a year within the first 90 days of attendance. The results are reviewed with the parent and parent conferences are conducted two times a year. The teachers use Dojo to communicate with the parents and Ms. Byerly provides the parents with a monthly calendar and newsletter on what the children are working on that month. This facility uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. Transportation is provided through Davidson County Schools. Currently no children are on medication. During today’s visit I monitored three (3) children’s files, and all were in compliance. All staff files were found to be in compliance. Your signature on the staff/training worksheets will serve as verification that all information provided is accurate and complete. 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. As of 12/31/25, your facility is at a 98 percent compliance rate. The following violations were cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown was conducted on 9/3/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 5:00 pm January 21, 2026. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter must be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov . If a compliance letter is not received by my office by 5:00 pm January 21, 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. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed lockdown or shelter in place must be conducted every three months. 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. UP-DATES: Checkout our “What’s New” at DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. RESOURCES: -Check out NCRLAP for trainings and resources at https://www.ncrlap.org/ . 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELCOME ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000635 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 9/5/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 94 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 10:40 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 1, 2024. The last Sanitation inspection was conducted on March 27, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 6, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on August 28, 2025. Lockdown/shelter in place is scheduled for this Friday September 3, 2025. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the lead teacher, Angela Byerly. I stated the purpose of my visit and completed a walkthrough of the classroom, where attendance was documented, and observations made. The class was participating in teacher directed actives. The children were engaged in playing dress up in dramatic play area and building a racetrack in the block area. The playground area had fresh new mulch around the play structures and tricycles to ride and a dramatic area outside with dolls to engage with. 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 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. Ms. E. Best started on 8/25/25 and did not have a medical 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. Ms. E Best was started on 8/25/25 and did not have a TB test or screening on file. .0701(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 September 18, 2025. 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 5:00 PM September 18, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Technical Assistance: All new staff must have a medical and TB test or screening before the first day of work. Reminder: The new teacher hired on 8/25/25, E. Best will need to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment before November 25, 2025. The Health and Safety trainings Part A and B of Medications will also need to be completed within the next five years. Both trainings are listed on Moodle on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov . 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 of 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/ . 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: WELCOME ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000635 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/23/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements and to discuss the Rated License Assessment process. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on March 20, 2023. The facility currently operates with a Five-Star Child Care License that was issued on October 17, 2018. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on January 25, 2024, with a "Superior" classification and (5) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted May 9, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on February 1, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on February 2, 2024. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on February 16, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the lead teacher, Angela Byerly. 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 group 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, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Transportation is provided through Davidson County Schools. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The top rail of the fence post needs to repaired. There is a large climber that has collapsed and is roped off so the children can not play on it. It has been set to be removed completely. There are stress cracks all over this piece of equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 March 5, 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 March 7, 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, Ms. Byerly stated she wanted to wait until the outside playground climber is removed before submitting the request for assessment. The climber outside is not in use due to the top level has broken and collapsed. There are several stress cracks all over the equipment. The teacher has taped off this piece of equipment and is not allowing children to play on it. Today, I spoke with the principle, and she is aware of this, and it has been set to be removed. Rated License Information: The facility’s rated license reassessment will resume on July 1, 2024. During today’s visit we reviewed the Environment Rating Scale assessment and discussed ways to improve the assessment score. We also discussed centers; proper hand washing procedures, asking open ended questions, using math concepts through the day, and that interactions are very important. I suggested to Ms. Byerly to visit the NCRLAP website for videos on handwashing. Today, we discussed when the time comes to submit your request, we will ask for an EC evaluator for your classrooms. We reviewed your staff’s education, and it appears that the program should remain eligible for 7 points in education standards, 7 points in programmatic. The center is also eligible for the Quality point by meeting (75) percent of the lead teachers have a BS/BA in ECE/CD and (75) percent of the lead teachers having an AS in ECE/CD. Once you are ready to have the ERS assessments, please let me know in writing. Be mindful that NCRLAP has asked that any schools that are closed during the summer should send their request no later than March 29, 2024, to be evaluated before the close of summer. Education: Please ensure that all the new staff member’s education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register in the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at this location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment before the end of the temporary time-period. 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 30, 2024. It has been determined that your facility is in Cohort 1. This means your prep year is from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. 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/ RESOURCES: -Please visit the NCRLAP website for resources and videos on how to prepare for the assessment at www.NCRLAP.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: WELCOME ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000635 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 83 Time In: 09:12 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 October 17, 2018. The last Sanitation inspection was conducted on September 23, 2022, with a “Superior” classification and (0) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 9, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on October 17, 2023. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 11, 2023. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on October 16, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the lead teacher, Angela Byerly. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walk-through of the classroom, where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in routines, indoor free play and teacher directed lessons. 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. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The parent did not sign the permission form to administer medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 November 17, 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 by my office by 5:00 PM November 17, 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 of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all of 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. 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. The Division has determined that your facility is in Cohort 1. This means your facility is in your preparation year from July1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Please make sure that all staff is in “Works” on the Division of Child Development website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the “Services” tab. During your preparation year you can request the Environmental Rating Scales and you determine how and when to use the scores. RESOURCES: -Please visit the NCRLAP website for resources and videos on how to prepare for the assessment at www.NCRLAP.org. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now 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. 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/ -For other upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org/ . -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -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. -Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care. 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