10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIBERTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Facility ID: 76000281 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Teachers, they assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classroom spaces, enrollment and attendance were documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play outside and participating in free play in their classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 3, 2024. The center is operating five star license that was issued April 30, 2018 . The license was earned with 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education and 1 quality point. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted May 15,2025 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. Staff files and five children’s files were monitored. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. Your compliance history is 97%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed 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. As of 10:00 am, no children had been signed in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. The was an aerosol can of saline on a shelf over the sink. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The Teacher Assistant in space 1, did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than September 26, 2025 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by September 26, 2025 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided 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 maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. 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. Preparing for North Carolina's New QRIS System The Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is being modernized to provide more flexible and equitable ways for programs to demonstrate quality. Starting later this year, providers will be able to choose from three star-rating pathways—Program Assessment, Classroom & Instructional Quality, or Accreditation—allowing you to align your strengths with the rating method that best fits your program. Now is the time to evaluate your current practices, staff credentials, curriculum use, and classroom interactions to determine which pathway is the best fit. Programs are encouraged to begin preparing for updates to staff qualification standards and assessment tools. While existing star ratings will remain valid for now, all new star ratings will be subject to the new system. Your program’s quality should reflect not just compliance—but a commitment to best practices, child development, and continuous improvement. Stay informed, stay proactive, and take advantage of technical assistance and training opportunities as they become available. A provider meeting will be held September 29, 2025, 1pm-3pm, at Impact Alamance in downtown Burlington, please plan to attend this meeting to get further information about the new QRIS system. For more information and guidance, visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIBERTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Facility ID: 76000281 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Teachers, they assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classroom spaces, enrollment and attendance were documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play outside and participating in free play in their classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 3, 2024. The center is operating five star license that was issued April 30, 2018 . The license was earned with 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education and 1 quality point. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted May 15,2025 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. Staff files and five children’s files were monitored. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. Your compliance history is 97%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed 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. As of 10:00 am, no children had been signed in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. The was an aerosol can of saline on a shelf over the sink. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The Teacher Assistant in space 1, did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than September 26, 2025 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by September 26, 2025 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided 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 maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. 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. Preparing for North Carolina's New QRIS System The Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is being modernized to provide more flexible and equitable ways for programs to demonstrate quality. Starting later this year, providers will be able to choose from three star-rating pathways—Program Assessment, Classroom & Instructional Quality, or Accreditation—allowing you to align your strengths with the rating method that best fits your program. Now is the time to evaluate your current practices, staff credentials, curriculum use, and classroom interactions to determine which pathway is the best fit. Programs are encouraged to begin preparing for updates to staff qualification standards and assessment tools. While existing star ratings will remain valid for now, all new star ratings will be subject to the new system. Your program’s quality should reflect not just compliance—but a commitment to best practices, child development, and continuous improvement. Stay informed, stay proactive, and take advantage of technical assistance and training opportunities as they become available. A provider meeting will be held September 29, 2025, 1pm-3pm, at Impact Alamance in downtown Burlington, please plan to attend this meeting to get further information about the new QRIS system. For more information and guidance, visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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: LIBERTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Facility ID: 76000281 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Teachers, they assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms. One group of children were observed listening to a story. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 13, 2023. The center is operating five star license that was issued April 30, 2018. The license was earned with 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education and 1 quality point. All permit restrictions were in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted March 25, 2024 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. The program is operated by the Randolph County School System. Teachers files were monitored along with 10 children’s files. The program has a new Administrator/Principal, Jamie Horner. The program also has a Long Term Lead Teacher Sub in space 2, and a sub Assistant in space 1. Your compliance history is 99%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.The procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 2, there was an uncovered outlet on the wall near the smart board and several uncovered outlets on a power strip near the smart board. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than October 17, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by October 17, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided 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 maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. 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. This visit summary was reviewed with you and provided to you. Technical Assistance I spoke with Mr. Joe, the Teacher Assistant, about where to find the safe pick up and delivery procedure on the DCDEE website. Ms. Leah, will need to complete CPR/FA training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of employment. I gave Ms. Leah, the website for the child abuse training during today's visit. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIBERTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Facility ID: 76000281 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for applicable child care requirements. The facility currently operates with a five star license that was issued on April 30, 2018 . The last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 13, 2023. The teacher assistants were present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 25, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. There are no new staff since the last annual compliance visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations. The violation(s) must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 9, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. Please e-mail the letter to me at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In classroom 2, there was an uncovered outlet above the sink and a power strip in the far left corner of the classroom that had open outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) You were provided 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 maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. 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. Consultation Your Environment Rating Scale Assessment has been schedule, continue to work with the children on hand washing. Resources The Division of Child Development has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review your previous ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments. 2. Look for assessment related resources at www.ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Schedule staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales 6. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 7. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at 336-580-5417 or at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.