Battleground Elementary Pre-K

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. You, Courtney Amakonze, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This facility currently operates with a Five Star rated license effective December 13, 2021, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum for approved curriculum requirements. The program’s compliance history was 98 percent prior to today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2025, and this facility was approved for daytime care only. Limited monitoring was conducted. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during gross motor activities outdoors, teacher directed group activities, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. This facility is closed during the summer. The last day of school for children is May 21, 2026. One new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Staff records for one new staff and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 10, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested that the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:45am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 5, 2026, at 2:29pm. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on May 1, 2026, by Courtney Amakonze. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: 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 space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children on the wall near the teacher's desk and the CD player. Three electrical outlets not in use were uncovered and accessible to children on the wall in the cafeteria where children waited in line and on the wall near the table where children ate lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member, Kelly Withrow, employed on July 1, 2025, and one staff member, Brittany Kerr, employed on February 2, 2026, were not listed on the ABCMS Criminal Background Check provider portal roster for Battleground Elementary Pre-K. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was completed on November 14, 2026, and the next shelter-in-place drill was not completed until March 4, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is kwithrow@lincoln.k12.nc.us. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violation observed was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -I suggested that you monitor all licensed space throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Request that custodial staff return safety plugs to the electrical outlet after each use. I suggested that you write “NC Pre-K” on the safety plug as a reminder that the electrical outlet must remain covered at all times when not in use. Criminal Background Check requirements- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, Kelly Withrow and Brittany Kerr are not connected to a facility for their employment and are not listed on the facility roster for Battleground Elementary Pre-K. These staff members do have current qualifying letters. To correct this violation, these two staff members must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Emergency Drills- -Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced within every three months. I suggested that you make a note on a calendar or set a reminder on your computer to conduct emergency drills at least every three months. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested that the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -We discussed screen time as any visual display on a screen. During nap time, you were playing soft music through the Smart Board, however, a video was playing on the screen. During the visit, you searched YouTube for “sleepy music with black screen.” This allowed for soft music to play during nap time without showing a visual display on the screen. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. Due to employing a new Teacher Assistant in February 2026, we discussed waiting to complete the three-month self-study and ordering the ECERS-3 assessment at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Please begin completing your three-month self-study beginning in August 2026. -I plan to conduct your Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment visit at the beginning of the next school year to review the application process and to begin your rated license reassessment. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. You, Courtney Amakonze, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This facility currently operates with a Five Star rated license effective December 13, 2021, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum for approved curriculum requirements. The program’s compliance history was 98 percent prior to today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2025, and this facility was approved for daytime care only. Limited monitoring was conducted. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during gross motor activities outdoors, teacher directed group activities, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. This facility is closed during the summer. The last day of school for children is May 21, 2026. One new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Staff records for one new staff and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 10, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested that the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:45am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 5, 2026, at 2:29pm. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on May 1, 2026, by Courtney Amakonze. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: 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 space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children on the wall near the teacher's desk and the CD player. Three electrical outlets not in use were uncovered and accessible to children on the wall in the cafeteria where children waited in line and on the wall near the table where children ate lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member, Kelly Withrow, employed on July 1, 2025, and one staff member, Brittany Kerr, employed on February 2, 2026, were not listed on the ABCMS Criminal Background Check provider portal roster for Battleground Elementary Pre-K. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was completed on November 14, 2026, and the next shelter-in-place drill was not completed until March 4, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is kwithrow@lincoln.k12.nc.us. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violation observed was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -I suggested that you monitor all licensed space throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Request that custodial staff return safety plugs to the electrical outlet after each use. I suggested that you write “NC Pre-K” on the safety plug as a reminder that the electrical outlet must remain covered at all times when not in use. Criminal Background Check requirements- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, Kelly Withrow and Brittany Kerr are not connected to a facility for their employment and are not listed on the facility roster for Battleground Elementary Pre-K. These staff members do have current qualifying letters. To correct this violation, these two staff members must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Emergency Drills- -Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced within every three months. I suggested that you make a note on a calendar or set a reminder on your computer to conduct emergency drills at least every three months. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested that the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -We discussed screen time as any visual display on a screen. During nap time, you were playing soft music through the Smart Board, however, a video was playing on the screen. During the visit, you searched YouTube for “sleepy music with black screen.” This allowed for soft music to play during nap time without showing a visual display on the screen. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. Due to employing a new Teacher Assistant in February 2026, we discussed waiting to complete the three-month self-study and ordering the ECERS-3 assessment at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Please begin completing your three-month self-study beginning in August 2026. -I plan to conduct your Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment visit at the beginning of the next school year to review the application process and to begin your rated license reassessment. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. You, Courtney Amakonze, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This facility currently operates with a Five Star rated license effective December 13, 2021, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum for approved curriculum requirements. The program’s compliance history was 98 percent prior to today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2025, and this facility was approved for daytime care only. Limited monitoring was conducted. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during gross motor activities outdoors, teacher directed group activities, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. This facility is closed during the summer. The last day of school for children is May 21, 2026. One new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Staff records for one new staff and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 10, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested that the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:45am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 5, 2026, at 2:29pm. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on May 1, 2026, by Courtney Amakonze. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: 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 space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children on the wall near the teacher's desk and the CD player. Three electrical outlets not in use were uncovered and accessible to children on the wall in the cafeteria where children waited in line and on the wall near the table where children ate lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member, Kelly Withrow, employed on July 1, 2025, and one staff member, Brittany Kerr, employed on February 2, 2026, were not listed on the ABCMS Criminal Background Check provider portal roster for Battleground Elementary Pre-K. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was completed on November 14, 2026, and the next shelter-in-place drill was not completed until March 4, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is kwithrow@lincoln.k12.nc.us. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violation observed was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -I suggested that you monitor all licensed space throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Request that custodial staff return safety plugs to the electrical outlet after each use. I suggested that you write “NC Pre-K” on the safety plug as a reminder that the electrical outlet must remain covered at all times when not in use. Criminal Background Check requirements- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, Kelly Withrow and Brittany Kerr are not connected to a facility for their employment and are not listed on the facility roster for Battleground Elementary Pre-K. These staff members do have current qualifying letters. To correct this violation, these two staff members must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Emergency Drills- -Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced within every three months. I suggested that you make a note on a calendar or set a reminder on your computer to conduct emergency drills at least every three months. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested that the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -We discussed screen time as any visual display on a screen. During nap time, you were playing soft music through the Smart Board, however, a video was playing on the screen. During the visit, you searched YouTube for “sleepy music with black screen.” This allowed for soft music to play during nap time without showing a visual display on the screen. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. Due to employing a new Teacher Assistant in February 2026, we discussed waiting to complete the three-month self-study and ordering the ECERS-3 assessment at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Please begin completing your three-month self-study beginning in August 2026. -I plan to conduct your Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment visit at the beginning of the next school year to review the application process and to begin your rated license reassessment. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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 .3013 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Dominque Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. Records for two substitute staff members that were not recorded on the Staff and Training Worksheet were monitored during the visit. No violations of staff records were observed. In the future, please include any staff members who sub in your classroom on the Staff and Training Worksheets. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on June 10, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 28, 2024. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the sink room connecting the classroom and the bathroom, one container of Wipe Out antibacterial wipes with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked filing cabinet accessible to children. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the antibacterial wipes on top of a cabinet above five feet from the floor. Disinfectant wipes and antibacterial wipes must be kept out of reach of children, at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor, or in locked storage, per sanitation requirements. I suggested that you conduct a safety check of your classroom each morning to ensure that hazardous materials are stored appropriately and not accessible to children. I suggested that you also remind janitorial staff of these requirements. Consultation: -10A NCAC 09 .3013 NC PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS (a) All teacher assistants shall have a high school diploma or its equivalent and shall either: (1) hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or (2) hold or be working toward an Associate Degree or higher in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field. Teacher assistants working toward the Associate Degree shall make progress by completing a minimum of six semester hours per year. (b) All teacher assistants shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of annual in-service professional development. A combination of college coursework, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or clock hours may be used to complete the requirements of this Rule. (c) The site-level administrator shall document the progress of any teacher assistants who are working toward the required education. This documentation must be maintained in the individual's staff record available for review by the Division. -Ms. Wallace showed me documentation of college coursework during the visit. I requested that this documentation be printed off and included in your staff notebook. As Ms. Wallace completed college coursework, continue to print off unofficial transcripts to keep in your notebook and submit official transcripts to the Workforce Education Unit in Raleigh. For more information on this process, you may visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. -I reviewed confidential staff medical record requirements with you. The annual Health Questionnaire and any medical documents must be kept in a confidential file sperate from the staff member’s personnel file. The Emergency Information form stays in the staff member's personnel file. -Ms. Vanderbush must complete required health and safety trainings again before 9/24/2025. Ms. Wallace must complete Medications in Child Care training by 8/6/2025. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Dominque Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. Records for two substitute staff members that were not recorded on the Staff and Training Worksheet were monitored during the visit. No violations of staff records were observed. In the future, please include any staff members who sub in your classroom on the Staff and Training Worksheets. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on June 10, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 28, 2024. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the sink room connecting the classroom and the bathroom, one container of Wipe Out antibacterial wipes with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked filing cabinet accessible to children. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the antibacterial wipes on top of a cabinet above five feet from the floor. Disinfectant wipes and antibacterial wipes must be kept out of reach of children, at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor, or in locked storage, per sanitation requirements. I suggested that you conduct a safety check of your classroom each morning to ensure that hazardous materials are stored appropriately and not accessible to children. I suggested that you also remind janitorial staff of these requirements. Consultation: -10A NCAC 09 .3013 NC PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS (a) All teacher assistants shall have a high school diploma or its equivalent and shall either: (1) hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or (2) hold or be working toward an Associate Degree or higher in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field. Teacher assistants working toward the Associate Degree shall make progress by completing a minimum of six semester hours per year. (b) All teacher assistants shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of annual in-service professional development. A combination of college coursework, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or clock hours may be used to complete the requirements of this Rule. (c) The site-level administrator shall document the progress of any teacher assistants who are working toward the required education. This documentation must be maintained in the individual's staff record available for review by the Division. -Ms. Wallace showed me documentation of college coursework during the visit. I requested that this documentation be printed off and included in your staff notebook. As Ms. Wallace completed college coursework, continue to print off unofficial transcripts to keep in your notebook and submit official transcripts to the Workforce Education Unit in Raleigh. For more information on this process, you may visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. -I reviewed confidential staff medical record requirements with you. The annual Health Questionnaire and any medical documents must be kept in a confidential file sperate from the staff member’s personnel file. The Emergency Information form stays in the staff member's personnel file. -Ms. Vanderbush must complete required health and safety trainings again before 9/24/2025. Ms. Wallace must complete Medications in Child Care training by 8/6/2025. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with Dominique Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 97 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during teacher directed group time and gross motor play outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 10, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 9, 2023. I suggested that you contact the local fire marshal and request a fire inspection for your facility to be conducted prior to October 9, 2024. Please submit the approved annual fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You stated one new staff has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on March 18, 2024. Applicable staff records were monitored. The following violations of child care requirements were observed. The violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fourteen children were not signed out on September 6, 2024, and September 23, 2024. One child was not signed out on September 20, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective September 11, 2019, for Kelly Withrow, principal, employed on July 1, 2023, expired on September 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Kelly Withrow, principal, employed on July 1, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on file for review. The DCDEE Criminal Background Check qualifying letter for Kelly Withrow expired on September 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Seven active ant mounds were observed on the playground for preschool children, outdoor space #1. This is a violation of sanitation requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 9, 2024. Please send your compliance letter to kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Arrival and departure records- All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Active ant mounds- You covered each active ant mound with a plastic cone and alerted children to stay away from the cones. Most of the children played in the covered mulch area where there were no ant mounds present. I suggested that children utilize the sidewalk or paved areas until all active ant mounds are treated. I reminded you to monitor the indoor and/or outdoor premises once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, including hazards such as active ant mounds, and broken equipment are removed and disposed of. I suggested that you have one staff member monitor the outdoor premises at the beginning of each day before taking children outdoors. Criminal background checks- Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, staff must complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background re-check. A qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance and must be kept on file available for review. Dominique Vanderbush, lead teacher, emailed me on August 26, 2024, requesting assistance for the criminal background re-check process for Kelly Withrow. I provided guidance and technical support contact information in response to her email that same day. The ABCMS criminal background system did not show any progress made for a criminal background re-check for Kelly Withrow. I suggested that Kelly Withrow change her NCID password and then try to gain access to the system. Login to ABCMS is controlled by NCID; if Mrs. Withrow needs assistance with logging in or changing her password, please contact myncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Mrs. Withrow may contact the Criminal Record Unit at 1-800-859-0829 or email at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance with technical support. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -You may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to review results for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The website indicates enrollment has started for this facility. -The allergy and special diet posting in the classroom was posted high on the wall close to the ceiling. I suggested that you lower the allergy and special diet posting so that substitute staff and DCDEE representatives may review the information as needed. You stated you do not have children enrolled with allergies or special diets. -I reminded you to conduct a fire drill and playground inspection for September by September 30, 2024. -We discussed the sample Emergency Medical Care Plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response acknowledgement form that was discussed and provided to you during the Lincoln NC Pre-K meeting on August 15, 2024. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with Dominique Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 97 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during teacher directed group time and gross motor play outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 10, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 9, 2023. I suggested that you contact the local fire marshal and request a fire inspection for your facility to be conducted prior to October 9, 2024. Please submit the approved annual fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You stated one new staff has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on March 18, 2024. Applicable staff records were monitored. The following violations of child care requirements were observed. The violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fourteen children were not signed out on September 6, 2024, and September 23, 2024. One child was not signed out on September 20, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective September 11, 2019, for Kelly Withrow, principal, employed on July 1, 2023, expired on September 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Kelly Withrow, principal, employed on July 1, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on file for review. The DCDEE Criminal Background Check qualifying letter for Kelly Withrow expired on September 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Seven active ant mounds were observed on the playground for preschool children, outdoor space #1. This is a violation of sanitation requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 9, 2024. Please send your compliance letter to kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Arrival and departure records- All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Active ant mounds- You covered each active ant mound with a plastic cone and alerted children to stay away from the cones. Most of the children played in the covered mulch area where there were no ant mounds present. I suggested that children utilize the sidewalk or paved areas until all active ant mounds are treated. I reminded you to monitor the indoor and/or outdoor premises once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, including hazards such as active ant mounds, and broken equipment are removed and disposed of. I suggested that you have one staff member monitor the outdoor premises at the beginning of each day before taking children outdoors. Criminal background checks- Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, staff must complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background re-check. A qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance and must be kept on file available for review. Dominique Vanderbush, lead teacher, emailed me on August 26, 2024, requesting assistance for the criminal background re-check process for Kelly Withrow. I provided guidance and technical support contact information in response to her email that same day. The ABCMS criminal background system did not show any progress made for a criminal background re-check for Kelly Withrow. I suggested that Kelly Withrow change her NCID password and then try to gain access to the system. Login to ABCMS is controlled by NCID; if Mrs. Withrow needs assistance with logging in or changing her password, please contact myncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Mrs. Withrow may contact the Criminal Record Unit at 1-800-859-0829 or email at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance with technical support. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -You may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to review results for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The website indicates enrollment has started for this facility. -The allergy and special diet posting in the classroom was posted high on the wall close to the ceiling. I suggested that you lower the allergy and special diet posting so that substitute staff and DCDEE representatives may review the information as needed. You stated you do not have children enrolled with allergies or special diets. -I reminded you to conduct a fire drill and playground inspection for September by September 30, 2024. -We discussed the sample Emergency Medical Care Plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response acknowledgement form that was discussed and provided to you during the Lincoln NC Pre-K meeting on August 15, 2024. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with Dominique Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 97 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during teacher directed group time and gross motor play outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 10, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 9, 2023. I suggested that you contact the local fire marshal and request a fire inspection for your facility to be conducted prior to October 9, 2024. Please submit the approved annual fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You stated one new staff has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on March 18, 2024. Applicable staff records were monitored. The following violations of child care requirements were observed. The violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fourteen children were not signed out on September 6, 2024, and September 23, 2024. One child was not signed out on September 20, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective September 11, 2019, for Kelly Withrow, principal, employed on July 1, 2023, expired on September 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Kelly Withrow, principal, employed on July 1, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on file for review. The DCDEE Criminal Background Check qualifying letter for Kelly Withrow expired on September 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Seven active ant mounds were observed on the playground for preschool children, outdoor space #1. This is a violation of sanitation requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 9, 2024. Please send your compliance letter to kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Arrival and departure records- All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Active ant mounds- You covered each active ant mound with a plastic cone and alerted children to stay away from the cones. Most of the children played in the covered mulch area where there were no ant mounds present. I suggested that children utilize the sidewalk or paved areas until all active ant mounds are treated. I reminded you to monitor the indoor and/or outdoor premises once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, including hazards such as active ant mounds, and broken equipment are removed and disposed of. I suggested that you have one staff member monitor the outdoor premises at the beginning of each day before taking children outdoors. Criminal background checks- Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, staff must complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background re-check. A qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance and must be kept on file available for review. Dominique Vanderbush, lead teacher, emailed me on August 26, 2024, requesting assistance for the criminal background re-check process for Kelly Withrow. I provided guidance and technical support contact information in response to her email that same day. The ABCMS criminal background system did not show any progress made for a criminal background re-check for Kelly Withrow. I suggested that Kelly Withrow change her NCID password and then try to gain access to the system. Login to ABCMS is controlled by NCID; if Mrs. Withrow needs assistance with logging in or changing her password, please contact myncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Mrs. Withrow may contact the Criminal Record Unit at 1-800-859-0829 or email at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance with technical support. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -You may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to review results for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The website indicates enrollment has started for this facility. -The allergy and special diet posting in the classroom was posted high on the wall close to the ceiling. I suggested that you lower the allergy and special diet posting so that substitute staff and DCDEE representatives may review the information as needed. You stated you do not have children enrolled with allergies or special diets. -I reminded you to conduct a fire drill and playground inspection for September by September 30, 2024. -We discussed the sample Emergency Medical Care Plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response acknowledgement form that was discussed and provided to you during the Lincoln NC Pre-K meeting on August 15, 2024. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/18/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:50 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Dominque Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during nap, handwashing routines, snack, free play activities indoors, and departure. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 12, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 9, 2023. The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, and one child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan in space #1 was not posted during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Activity Plan- -Staff posted the current activity plan during the visit. I recommended that you post the lesson plan for the following week on Friday. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -We discussed creating an acknowledgement form for the Emergency Medical Care Plan and the EPR Plan. -K. Withrow and D. Ward’s CBC qualification letter will expire this year. I recommended completed the CBC recheck by the end of this school year. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/18/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:50 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Dominque Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during nap, handwashing routines, snack, free play activities indoors, and departure. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 12, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 9, 2023. The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, and one child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan in space #1 was not posted during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Activity Plan- -Staff posted the current activity plan during the visit. I recommended that you post the lesson plan for the following week on Friday. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -We discussed creating an acknowledgement form for the Emergency Medical Care Plan and the EPR Plan. -K. Withrow and D. Ward’s CBC qualification letter will expire this year. I recommended completed the CBC recheck by the end of this school year. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/18/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:50 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Dominque Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during nap, handwashing routines, snack, free play activities indoors, and departure. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 12, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 9, 2023. The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, and one child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan in space #1 was not posted during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Activity Plan- -Staff posted the current activity plan during the visit. I recommended that you post the lesson plan for the following week on Friday. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -We discussed creating an acknowledgement form for the Emergency Medical Care Plan and the EPR Plan. -K. Withrow and D. Ward’s CBC qualification letter will expire this year. I recommended completed the CBC recheck by the end of this school year. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATTLEGROUND ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000173 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/18/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:50 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Dominque Vanderbush, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 13, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during nap, handwashing routines, snack, free play activities indoors, and departure. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 12, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 9, 2023. The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, and one child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan in space #1 was not posted during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Activity Plan- -Staff posted the current activity plan during the visit. I recommended that you post the lesson plan for the following week on Friday. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -We discussed creating an acknowledgement form for the Emergency Medical Care Plan and the EPR Plan. -K. Withrow and D. Ward’s CBC qualification letter will expire this year. I recommended completed the CBC recheck by the end of this school year. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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