D-Xperience

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 02:40 PM Time Out: 06:15 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, Ariel McFadden, Owner, and Tuesday Banks-Geter, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on May 12, 2026. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024, meeting daytime care only, no cooking allowed, school age only, and enhanced ratios. The facility has earned five points in program standards and five points in staff education. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and STEM Career Path Project, Inc., was current/active as of April 28, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors. Transportation requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 17, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on July 27, 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 no hazards were found for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 4, 2025. Files for three new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2026, at 4:45pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on April 13, 2026, at 3:30pm. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on September 18, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 17, 2026, by Tuesday Banks-Geter. 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 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located in the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Blanket transportation permission from the parent of one child enrolled on November 3, 2025, did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. Blanket transportation permission from the parent of one child enrolled on December 1, 2025, did not include the expected time of departure and arrival and did not include the transportation provider. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 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 zyonamcfadden@gmail.com. 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 was provided on the following: Fire extinguisher- -A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. I suggested that you review transportation requirements, section .1000 of the child care rules, thoroughly and review these requirements with all staff members, specifically drivers who transport children. Double check to ensure the fire extinguisher and first aid kit with adequate supplies are located on each vehicle used to transport children and are secured in the vehicle. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005. I suggested that you review all transportation permission forms for each child being transported by the facility to ensure all required information is obtained. I also suggested that you review permission forms received from the parent prior to the child’s first day of enrollment. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -10A NCAC 09 .2506(d) All children shall be adequately supervised. Adequate supervision means staff shall be with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care, except: (1) Children who are developmentally able may be permitted to go to the restroom independently, provided that: (A) staff members' proximity to children assures immediate intervention to safeguard a child from harm; (B) individuals who are not staff members may not enter the restroom area while in use by any child; and (C) children up to nine years of age are supervised by staff members who are able to hear the child. Children nine years of age and older are not required to be directly supervised, however, staff members shall know the whereabouts of children who have left their group to use the restroom; (2) Adequate supervision for children nine years of age and older means that staff are with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care. A staff member shall accompany any children who leave the group to go indoors or outdoors; and (3) When emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. -I reviewed expectations and on-going requirements with the ABCMS Provider Portal roster with you during the visit. -We discussed school-age children using their cell phones while at the facility. We reviewed screen time requirements. Use of cell phones is considered screen time. If children are using their cell phones to make phone calls, and staff are unaware, this could be considered a violation of a supervision requirements. When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due November 2027. 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 .2506 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 02:40 PM Time Out: 06:15 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, Ariel McFadden, Owner, and Tuesday Banks-Geter, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on May 12, 2026. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024, meeting daytime care only, no cooking allowed, school age only, and enhanced ratios. The facility has earned five points in program standards and five points in staff education. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and STEM Career Path Project, Inc., was current/active as of April 28, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors. Transportation requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 17, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on July 27, 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 no hazards were found for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 4, 2025. Files for three new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2026, at 4:45pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on April 13, 2026, at 3:30pm. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on September 18, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 17, 2026, by Tuesday Banks-Geter. 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 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located in the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Blanket transportation permission from the parent of one child enrolled on November 3, 2025, did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. Blanket transportation permission from the parent of one child enrolled on December 1, 2025, did not include the expected time of departure and arrival and did not include the transportation provider. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 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 zyonamcfadden@gmail.com. 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 was provided on the following: Fire extinguisher- -A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. I suggested that you review transportation requirements, section .1000 of the child care rules, thoroughly and review these requirements with all staff members, specifically drivers who transport children. Double check to ensure the fire extinguisher and first aid kit with adequate supplies are located on each vehicle used to transport children and are secured in the vehicle. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005. I suggested that you review all transportation permission forms for each child being transported by the facility to ensure all required information is obtained. I also suggested that you review permission forms received from the parent prior to the child’s first day of enrollment. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -10A NCAC 09 .2506(d) All children shall be adequately supervised. Adequate supervision means staff shall be with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care, except: (1) Children who are developmentally able may be permitted to go to the restroom independently, provided that: (A) staff members' proximity to children assures immediate intervention to safeguard a child from harm; (B) individuals who are not staff members may not enter the restroom area while in use by any child; and (C) children up to nine years of age are supervised by staff members who are able to hear the child. Children nine years of age and older are not required to be directly supervised, however, staff members shall know the whereabouts of children who have left their group to use the restroom; (2) Adequate supervision for children nine years of age and older means that staff are with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care. A staff member shall accompany any children who leave the group to go indoors or outdoors; and (3) When emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. -I reviewed expectations and on-going requirements with the ABCMS Provider Portal roster with you during the visit. -We discussed school-age children using their cell phones while at the facility. We reviewed screen time requirements. Use of cell phones is considered screen time. If children are using their cell phones to make phone calls, and staff are unaware, this could be considered a violation of a supervision requirements. When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due November 2027. 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: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 02:40 PM Time Out: 06:15 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, Ariel McFadden, Owner, and Tuesday Banks-Geter, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on May 12, 2026. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024, meeting daytime care only, no cooking allowed, school age only, and enhanced ratios. The facility has earned five points in program standards and five points in staff education. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and STEM Career Path Project, Inc., was current/active as of April 28, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors. Transportation requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 17, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on July 27, 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 no hazards were found for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 4, 2025. Files for three new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2026, at 4:45pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on April 13, 2026, at 3:30pm. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on September 18, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 17, 2026, by Tuesday Banks-Geter. 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 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located in the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Blanket transportation permission from the parent of one child enrolled on November 3, 2025, did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. Blanket transportation permission from the parent of one child enrolled on December 1, 2025, did not include the expected time of departure and arrival and did not include the transportation provider. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 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 zyonamcfadden@gmail.com. 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 was provided on the following: Fire extinguisher- -A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. I suggested that you review transportation requirements, section .1000 of the child care rules, thoroughly and review these requirements with all staff members, specifically drivers who transport children. Double check to ensure the fire extinguisher and first aid kit with adequate supplies are located on each vehicle used to transport children and are secured in the vehicle. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005. I suggested that you review all transportation permission forms for each child being transported by the facility to ensure all required information is obtained. I also suggested that you review permission forms received from the parent prior to the child’s first day of enrollment. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -10A NCAC 09 .2506(d) All children shall be adequately supervised. Adequate supervision means staff shall be with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care, except: (1) Children who are developmentally able may be permitted to go to the restroom independently, provided that: (A) staff members' proximity to children assures immediate intervention to safeguard a child from harm; (B) individuals who are not staff members may not enter the restroom area while in use by any child; and (C) children up to nine years of age are supervised by staff members who are able to hear the child. Children nine years of age and older are not required to be directly supervised, however, staff members shall know the whereabouts of children who have left their group to use the restroom; (2) Adequate supervision for children nine years of age and older means that staff are with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care. A staff member shall accompany any children who leave the group to go indoors or outdoors; and (3) When emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. -I reviewed expectations and on-going requirements with the ABCMS Provider Portal roster with you during the visit. -We discussed school-age children using their cell phones while at the facility. We reviewed screen time requirements. Use of cell phones is considered screen time. If children are using their cell phones to make phone calls, and staff are unaware, this could be considered a violation of a supervision requirements. When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due November 2027. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/14/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/14/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:35 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. The visit was conducted with you, Ariel McFadden, owner. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 90 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. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 10, 2025, and STEM Career Path Project, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed. Staff and children were observed during gross motor activities outdoors, free play activities indoors, staff directed group activities, handwashing routines, and lunch. The facility was operating on a full day schedule today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 27, 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 no asbestos or lead-based paint hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 4, 2025. The previous fire inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 19, 2025, at 4:15pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 14, 2025, at 11:00am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on September 18, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 11, 2025, by Hannah Roberts. You stated one new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection was completed on 8/19/2024 and the most recent fire inspection was not completed until 9/4/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: Fire inspection- -I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the annual due date. Child care rule .0304(a) states you shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your facilities next rated license reassessment is due November 2027. -The next quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill must be completed by the end of the day, October 14, 2025. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -We reviewed Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) states staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule in the presence of children in care. 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. 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 during today’s visit. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/14/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/14/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:35 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. The visit was conducted with you, Ariel McFadden, owner. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 90 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. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 10, 2025, and STEM Career Path Project, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed. Staff and children were observed during gross motor activities outdoors, free play activities indoors, staff directed group activities, handwashing routines, and lunch. The facility was operating on a full day schedule today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 27, 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 no asbestos or lead-based paint hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 4, 2025. The previous fire inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 19, 2025, at 4:15pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 14, 2025, at 11:00am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on September 18, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 11, 2025, by Hannah Roberts. You stated one new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection was completed on 8/19/2024 and the most recent fire inspection was not completed until 9/4/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: Fire inspection- -I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the annual due date. Child care rule .0304(a) states you shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your facilities next rated license reassessment is due November 2027. -The next quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill must be completed by the end of the day, October 14, 2025. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -We reviewed Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) states staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule in the presence of children in care. 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. 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 during today’s visit. 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: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/14/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/14/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:35 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. The visit was conducted with you, Ariel McFadden, owner. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 90 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. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 10, 2025, and STEM Career Path Project, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed. Staff and children were observed during gross motor activities outdoors, free play activities indoors, staff directed group activities, handwashing routines, and lunch. The facility was operating on a full day schedule today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 27, 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 no asbestos or lead-based paint hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 4, 2025. The previous fire inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 19, 2025, at 4:15pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 14, 2025, at 11:00am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on September 18, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 11, 2025, by Hannah Roberts. You stated one new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection was completed on 8/19/2024 and the most recent fire inspection was not completed until 9/4/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: Fire inspection- -I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the annual due date. Child care rule .0304(a) states you shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your facilities next rated license reassessment is due November 2027. -The next quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill must be completed by the end of the day, October 14, 2025. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -We reviewed Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) states staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule in the presence of children in care. 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. 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 during today’s visit. 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: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 5/12/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 06:25 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, Ariel McFadden, Owner. You provided me with applicable program and children’s records for review. Staff and Training Worksheets were not completed in full, therefore, an announced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor staff records and transportation requirements that were unable to be monitored today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and STEM Career Path Project, Inc., was current/active as of May 12, 2025. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 92 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 arrival, handwashing routines, free play activities indoors, and departure. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on July 27, 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 no hazards were found for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated visit summary will be sent to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On April 22, 2025, two children were not signed in. The arrival and departure record stated "Bus", however, an arrival time was not documented. On April 25, 2025, two children were not signed out. On April 28, 2025, one child was not signed out. The parent/authorized individual’s name was listed, however, a departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not have a medical statement completed until January 3, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1445 All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not complete BSAC training until March 4, 2025. .2510(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. One child enrolled on January 8, 2025, did not have a nutrition opt out form signed by the child's parent on file for review. .0901(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed on August 22, 2024 and one staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until May 9, 2025. .1102(g) 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 May 26, 2025. Please send your 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 was provided on the following: 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. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Updating your Emergency Medical Care Plan and your EPR Plan to remove staff members who are no longer employed. -Develop an alternate arrival and departure policy to include specifics for after school care only. The arrival and departure policy that was posted included specifics for full day care. -I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -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: -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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 5/12/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 06:25 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, Ariel McFadden, Owner. You provided me with applicable program and children’s records for review. Staff and Training Worksheets were not completed in full, therefore, an announced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor staff records and transportation requirements that were unable to be monitored today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and STEM Career Path Project, Inc., was current/active as of May 12, 2025. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 92 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 arrival, handwashing routines, free play activities indoors, and departure. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on July 27, 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 no hazards were found for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated visit summary will be sent to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On April 22, 2025, two children were not signed in. The arrival and departure record stated "Bus", however, an arrival time was not documented. On April 25, 2025, two children were not signed out. On April 28, 2025, one child was not signed out. The parent/authorized individual’s name was listed, however, a departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not have a medical statement completed until January 3, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1445 All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not complete BSAC training until March 4, 2025. .2510(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. One child enrolled on January 8, 2025, did not have a nutrition opt out form signed by the child's parent on file for review. .0901(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed on August 22, 2024 and one staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until May 9, 2025. .1102(g) 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 May 26, 2025. Please send your 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 was provided on the following: 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. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Updating your Emergency Medical Care Plan and your EPR Plan to remove staff members who are no longer employed. -Develop an alternate arrival and departure policy to include specifics for after school care only. The arrival and departure policy that was posted included specifics for full day care. -I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -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: -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: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 5/12/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 06:25 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, Ariel McFadden, Owner. You provided me with applicable program and children’s records for review. Staff and Training Worksheets were not completed in full, therefore, an announced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor staff records and transportation requirements that were unable to be monitored today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and STEM Career Path Project, Inc., was current/active as of May 12, 2025. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective November 24, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 92 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 arrival, handwashing routines, free play activities indoors, and departure. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on July 27, 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 no hazards were found for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated visit summary will be sent to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On April 22, 2025, two children were not signed in. The arrival and departure record stated "Bus", however, an arrival time was not documented. On April 25, 2025, two children were not signed out. On April 28, 2025, one child was not signed out. The parent/authorized individual’s name was listed, however, a departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not have a medical statement completed until January 3, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1445 All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not complete BSAC training until March 4, 2025. .2510(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. One child enrolled on January 8, 2025, did not have a nutrition opt out form signed by the child's parent on file for review. .0901(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed on August 22, 2024 and one staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until May 9, 2025. .1102(g) 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 May 26, 2025. Please send your 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 was provided on the following: 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. Children’s Records- I suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website. Refer to the checklist prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Updating your Emergency Medical Care Plan and your EPR Plan to remove staff members who are no longer employed. -Develop an alternate arrival and departure policy to include specifics for after school care only. The arrival and departure policy that was posted included specifics for full day care. -I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all required information is recorded. If the information does not apply to the child, instruct parents to write “n/a” rather than leaving the information blank. -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: -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 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 03:25 PM Time Out: 06:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Brandi Chambers-Kent, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on October 16, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only; No cooking allowed in building. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 4, 2024, and your business, STEM Career Path Project, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 1, 2024, at 10:05 am. The last playground inspection was completed on September 3, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 23, 2024, and you received a superior rating and four demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024. Three new children’s files were monitored. Children had Opt-Out Forms on file. Two new staff files were monitored. You completed an Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License on July 23, 2024. You have requested to have the environment rating scale conducted. You stated your four-week window begins on September 30, 2024. I told you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. An extension of time is not given to process your rated license points. Your rated license points will be confirmed and processed prior to the temporary license expiring. Staff must complete BSAC training and upload a copy of their certificate for evaluation. Remind staff to “apply” for group leader in their DCDEE Works account. Staff education evaluations need to be completed as soon as possible but no later than October 15, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) child’s written permission to be transported by the facility from the child’s school to the facility did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. .1003(i)(j) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One (1) staff with a hire date of August 22, 2024, did not complete six (6) hours of orientation training. Their was no documentation of completed orientation on file for review. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) Technical Assistance: Safe Procedures: .1003(i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) child’s written permission to be transported by the facility from the child’s school to the facility did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. This violation was corrected by documenting the departure and arrival times on the written permission form. New Staff Orientation: Staff must receive six hours of orientation during the first two weeks of employment and document on the Staff Orientation Form. One staff with a hire date August 22, 2024, did not receive six hours of orientation during the first two weeks of employment. I suggested you document the orientation that you provide to new staff as it occurs and on the Documentation of Staff Orientation Form for School-Age Only. Consultation was provided on the following: You requested clarification regarding school age children that arrive to the facility by alternate transportation not provided by the facility and I provided you with the following information: .1003(b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. You will follow your Safe Arrival and Departure policy that is posted. Reminders: The EPR Plan must be completed within four months and no later than September 23, 2024. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after November 23, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 19, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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 corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945 or by email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor at tammy.mcgalliard@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: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 03:25 PM Time Out: 06:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Brandi Chambers-Kent, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on October 16, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only; No cooking allowed in building. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 4, 2024, and your business, STEM Career Path Project, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 1, 2024, at 10:05 am. The last playground inspection was completed on September 3, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 23, 2024, and you received a superior rating and four demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024. Three new children’s files were monitored. Children had Opt-Out Forms on file. Two new staff files were monitored. You completed an Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License on July 23, 2024. You have requested to have the environment rating scale conducted. You stated your four-week window begins on September 30, 2024. I told you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. An extension of time is not given to process your rated license points. Your rated license points will be confirmed and processed prior to the temporary license expiring. Staff must complete BSAC training and upload a copy of their certificate for evaluation. Remind staff to “apply” for group leader in their DCDEE Works account. Staff education evaluations need to be completed as soon as possible but no later than October 15, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) child’s written permission to be transported by the facility from the child’s school to the facility did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. .1003(i)(j) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One (1) staff with a hire date of August 22, 2024, did not complete six (6) hours of orientation training. Their was no documentation of completed orientation on file for review. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) Technical Assistance: Safe Procedures: .1003(i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) child’s written permission to be transported by the facility from the child’s school to the facility did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. This violation was corrected by documenting the departure and arrival times on the written permission form. New Staff Orientation: Staff must receive six hours of orientation during the first two weeks of employment and document on the Staff Orientation Form. One staff with a hire date August 22, 2024, did not receive six hours of orientation during the first two weeks of employment. I suggested you document the orientation that you provide to new staff as it occurs and on the Documentation of Staff Orientation Form for School-Age Only. Consultation was provided on the following: You requested clarification regarding school age children that arrive to the facility by alternate transportation not provided by the facility and I provided you with the following information: .1003(b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. You will follow your Safe Arrival and Departure policy that is posted. Reminders: The EPR Plan must be completed within four months and no later than September 23, 2024. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after November 23, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 19, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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 corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945 or by email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor at tammy.mcgalliard@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 406 Time In: 10:44 AM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Ariel McFadden, owner, assisted with the visit until the offsite administrator arrived at 11:05am, and the visit was continued with you, Brandi Chambers, offsite administrator. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on May 23, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only; and no cooking allowed in building. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 23, 2024, and your business, STEM Career Path Project, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 7, 2024, at 11:15 am. The temporary license was issued on May 23, 2024; however, the first day of enrollment for children was June 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 23, 2024, and you received a superior rating and four demerits. Three new children’s files were monitored. All staff files were reviewed. You do not provide meals or snacks for children that are enrolled. The sample of children’s files reviewed contained Opt-Out Forms. You plan to provide transportation during school year that will begin on August 14, 2024. You have not transported children since the temporary license was issued. You do not administer medications at this time. You do not provide aquatic activities during the school year. The daily schedules were posted. You completed an Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License. You have requested to have the environment rating scale conducted. You completed the Rated License Assessment Request Review form today. The assessment will be ordered soon. I told you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. An extension of time is not given to process your rated license points. Your rated license points will be confirmed and processed prior to the temporary license expiring. All new staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce no later than September 23, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated July 8, 2024 through July 12, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The rear portion of the tarp covering the top of the structure used for shade on the outdoor learning environment was sagging due to the collected water that had created a pool. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. One (1) bottle of Peak Power Steering Fluid was stored in an unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used for transporting children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One individual two pack of Goody's Headache Powders were observed in the unlocked top cabinet to the left of the sink in the kitchen. The following individual sized medications were stored in an unlocked first aid kit in the unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used to transport children: twelve (12) antiseptic wipes, four (4) burn creams, two (2) sting relief wipes, fifteen (15) sterile alcohol prep pads, and twelve (12) non-aspirin tablets. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken pieces of plastic from the jump rope handles were observed on the outdoor learning environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: Medication Storage and Hazardous Products: Please review sanitation requirement .2820(b) and (d) regarding storage of hazardous items and medications. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you remind staff to keep personal non-prescription medications in locked storage. This violation was corrected when you threw the individual Goody’s Headache Powders in the trash receptacle. 12 Individual antiseptic wipes, 4 burn creams, 2 sting relief wipes, 15 sterile alcohol prep pad, and 12 non-aspirin were removed from the first aid kit on the bus used to transport children and placed in a container and removed from the facility. Potentially hazardous products must be stored appropriately according to the product labels. Items that have “keep out of reach of children” and additional warnings must be kept in locked storage. I reminded you that you can only use soap and water on children unless you have permission to administer topical ointments and permission to administer on file for review. Power steering fluid must be kept in locked storage. The Peak Power Steering Fluid was removed from the bus and placed in the owner’s locked vehicle. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning area must be free of debris and standing water must be removed. I suggested that staff remove small pieces of plastic from the outdoor learning area prior to initial use. The tarp covering the top of the frame that was used as shade had water that had pooled. The tarp was drooping down causing a strain on the tarp. I suggested that you use an alternate material to cover the shade structure that will allow water to pass through and not create a puddle on top of the structure. Activity Plans: I suggested that you have staff complete activity plans and post them at the close of business on Fridays for the next week. Activity plans must be dated and current. Compliance Letter: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 6, 2024, 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 any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Roberts, Child Care Consultant PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminders: Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Bus drivers counted in staff/child ratios or responsible for a group of children must complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. You requested clarification regarding screen time. I told you when children are offered screen time, the screen time log should be completed at the time of the activity. Screen time must be a free choice activity and meet a developmental domain. You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months and no later than September 23, 2024. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to August 3, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. We discussed DCDEE’s website has been down and you are not able to access forms. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Consultation was provided on the following: I reminded you that the storage building located behind the facility is not an approved space, and if you plan to conduct STEM/hands-on learning activities using the storage building as a lab or classroom, then building, fire and sanitation inspections must be completed and submitted to me, your consultant, and the space must be measured and approved prior to children’s use. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Your temporary license will end after November 23, 2024. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 10A NCAC 09 .0403 TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR CENTERS (c) The temporary license shall remain in effect for six months or until the issuance of a star-rated license, a special provisional license, provisional license, probationary license, summary suspension, suspension, or a denial of a rated license to the operator. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on January 1, 2024. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945 or by email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor at tammy.mcgalliard@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 .0403 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 406 Time In: 10:44 AM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Ariel McFadden, owner, assisted with the visit until the offsite administrator arrived at 11:05am, and the visit was continued with you, Brandi Chambers, offsite administrator. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on May 23, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only; and no cooking allowed in building. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 23, 2024, and your business, STEM Career Path Project, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 7, 2024, at 11:15 am. The temporary license was issued on May 23, 2024; however, the first day of enrollment for children was June 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 23, 2024, and you received a superior rating and four demerits. Three new children’s files were monitored. All staff files were reviewed. You do not provide meals or snacks for children that are enrolled. The sample of children’s files reviewed contained Opt-Out Forms. You plan to provide transportation during school year that will begin on August 14, 2024. You have not transported children since the temporary license was issued. You do not administer medications at this time. You do not provide aquatic activities during the school year. The daily schedules were posted. You completed an Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License. You have requested to have the environment rating scale conducted. You completed the Rated License Assessment Request Review form today. The assessment will be ordered soon. I told you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. An extension of time is not given to process your rated license points. Your rated license points will be confirmed and processed prior to the temporary license expiring. All new staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce no later than September 23, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated July 8, 2024 through July 12, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The rear portion of the tarp covering the top of the structure used for shade on the outdoor learning environment was sagging due to the collected water that had created a pool. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. One (1) bottle of Peak Power Steering Fluid was stored in an unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used for transporting children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One individual two pack of Goody's Headache Powders were observed in the unlocked top cabinet to the left of the sink in the kitchen. The following individual sized medications were stored in an unlocked first aid kit in the unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used to transport children: twelve (12) antiseptic wipes, four (4) burn creams, two (2) sting relief wipes, fifteen (15) sterile alcohol prep pads, and twelve (12) non-aspirin tablets. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken pieces of plastic from the jump rope handles were observed on the outdoor learning environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: Medication Storage and Hazardous Products: Please review sanitation requirement .2820(b) and (d) regarding storage of hazardous items and medications. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you remind staff to keep personal non-prescription medications in locked storage. This violation was corrected when you threw the individual Goody’s Headache Powders in the trash receptacle. 12 Individual antiseptic wipes, 4 burn creams, 2 sting relief wipes, 15 sterile alcohol prep pad, and 12 non-aspirin were removed from the first aid kit on the bus used to transport children and placed in a container and removed from the facility. Potentially hazardous products must be stored appropriately according to the product labels. Items that have “keep out of reach of children” and additional warnings must be kept in locked storage. I reminded you that you can only use soap and water on children unless you have permission to administer topical ointments and permission to administer on file for review. Power steering fluid must be kept in locked storage. The Peak Power Steering Fluid was removed from the bus and placed in the owner’s locked vehicle. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning area must be free of debris and standing water must be removed. I suggested that staff remove small pieces of plastic from the outdoor learning area prior to initial use. The tarp covering the top of the frame that was used as shade had water that had pooled. The tarp was drooping down causing a strain on the tarp. I suggested that you use an alternate material to cover the shade structure that will allow water to pass through and not create a puddle on top of the structure. Activity Plans: I suggested that you have staff complete activity plans and post them at the close of business on Fridays for the next week. Activity plans must be dated and current. Compliance Letter: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 6, 2024, 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 any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Roberts, Child Care Consultant PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminders: Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Bus drivers counted in staff/child ratios or responsible for a group of children must complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. You requested clarification regarding screen time. I told you when children are offered screen time, the screen time log should be completed at the time of the activity. Screen time must be a free choice activity and meet a developmental domain. You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months and no later than September 23, 2024. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to August 3, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. We discussed DCDEE’s website has been down and you are not able to access forms. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Consultation was provided on the following: I reminded you that the storage building located behind the facility is not an approved space, and if you plan to conduct STEM/hands-on learning activities using the storage building as a lab or classroom, then building, fire and sanitation inspections must be completed and submitted to me, your consultant, and the space must be measured and approved prior to children’s use. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Your temporary license will end after November 23, 2024. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 10A NCAC 09 .0403 TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR CENTERS (c) The temporary license shall remain in effect for six months or until the issuance of a star-rated license, a special provisional license, provisional license, probationary license, summary suspension, suspension, or a denial of a rated license to the operator. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on January 1, 2024. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945 or by email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor at tammy.mcgalliard@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 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 406 Time In: 10:44 AM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Ariel McFadden, owner, assisted with the visit until the offsite administrator arrived at 11:05am, and the visit was continued with you, Brandi Chambers, offsite administrator. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on May 23, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only; and no cooking allowed in building. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 23, 2024, and your business, STEM Career Path Project, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 7, 2024, at 11:15 am. The temporary license was issued on May 23, 2024; however, the first day of enrollment for children was June 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 23, 2024, and you received a superior rating and four demerits. Three new children’s files were monitored. All staff files were reviewed. You do not provide meals or snacks for children that are enrolled. The sample of children’s files reviewed contained Opt-Out Forms. You plan to provide transportation during school year that will begin on August 14, 2024. You have not transported children since the temporary license was issued. You do not administer medications at this time. You do not provide aquatic activities during the school year. The daily schedules were posted. You completed an Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License. You have requested to have the environment rating scale conducted. You completed the Rated License Assessment Request Review form today. The assessment will be ordered soon. I told you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. An extension of time is not given to process your rated license points. Your rated license points will be confirmed and processed prior to the temporary license expiring. All new staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce no later than September 23, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated July 8, 2024 through July 12, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The rear portion of the tarp covering the top of the structure used for shade on the outdoor learning environment was sagging due to the collected water that had created a pool. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. One (1) bottle of Peak Power Steering Fluid was stored in an unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used for transporting children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One individual two pack of Goody's Headache Powders were observed in the unlocked top cabinet to the left of the sink in the kitchen. The following individual sized medications were stored in an unlocked first aid kit in the unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used to transport children: twelve (12) antiseptic wipes, four (4) burn creams, two (2) sting relief wipes, fifteen (15) sterile alcohol prep pads, and twelve (12) non-aspirin tablets. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken pieces of plastic from the jump rope handles were observed on the outdoor learning environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: Medication Storage and Hazardous Products: Please review sanitation requirement .2820(b) and (d) regarding storage of hazardous items and medications. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you remind staff to keep personal non-prescription medications in locked storage. This violation was corrected when you threw the individual Goody’s Headache Powders in the trash receptacle. 12 Individual antiseptic wipes, 4 burn creams, 2 sting relief wipes, 15 sterile alcohol prep pad, and 12 non-aspirin were removed from the first aid kit on the bus used to transport children and placed in a container and removed from the facility. Potentially hazardous products must be stored appropriately according to the product labels. Items that have “keep out of reach of children” and additional warnings must be kept in locked storage. I reminded you that you can only use soap and water on children unless you have permission to administer topical ointments and permission to administer on file for review. Power steering fluid must be kept in locked storage. The Peak Power Steering Fluid was removed from the bus and placed in the owner’s locked vehicle. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning area must be free of debris and standing water must be removed. I suggested that staff remove small pieces of plastic from the outdoor learning area prior to initial use. The tarp covering the top of the frame that was used as shade had water that had pooled. The tarp was drooping down causing a strain on the tarp. I suggested that you use an alternate material to cover the shade structure that will allow water to pass through and not create a puddle on top of the structure. Activity Plans: I suggested that you have staff complete activity plans and post them at the close of business on Fridays for the next week. Activity plans must be dated and current. Compliance Letter: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 6, 2024, 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 any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Roberts, Child Care Consultant PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminders: Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Bus drivers counted in staff/child ratios or responsible for a group of children must complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. You requested clarification regarding screen time. I told you when children are offered screen time, the screen time log should be completed at the time of the activity. Screen time must be a free choice activity and meet a developmental domain. You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months and no later than September 23, 2024. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to August 3, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. We discussed DCDEE’s website has been down and you are not able to access forms. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Consultation was provided on the following: I reminded you that the storage building located behind the facility is not an approved space, and if you plan to conduct STEM/hands-on learning activities using the storage building as a lab or classroom, then building, fire and sanitation inspections must be completed and submitted to me, your consultant, and the space must be measured and approved prior to children’s use. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Your temporary license will end after November 23, 2024. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 10A NCAC 09 .0403 TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR CENTERS (c) The temporary license shall remain in effect for six months or until the issuance of a star-rated license, a special provisional license, provisional license, probationary license, summary suspension, suspension, or a denial of a rated license to the operator. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on January 1, 2024. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945 or by email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor at tammy.mcgalliard@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: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 406 Time In: 10:44 AM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Ariel McFadden, owner, assisted with the visit until the offsite administrator arrived at 11:05am, and the visit was continued with you, Brandi Chambers, offsite administrator. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on May 23, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only; and no cooking allowed in building. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 23, 2024, and your business, STEM Career Path Project, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 7, 2024, at 11:15 am. The temporary license was issued on May 23, 2024; however, the first day of enrollment for children was June 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 23, 2024, and you received a superior rating and four demerits. Three new children’s files were monitored. All staff files were reviewed. You do not provide meals or snacks for children that are enrolled. The sample of children’s files reviewed contained Opt-Out Forms. You plan to provide transportation during school year that will begin on August 14, 2024. You have not transported children since the temporary license was issued. You do not administer medications at this time. You do not provide aquatic activities during the school year. The daily schedules were posted. You completed an Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License. You have requested to have the environment rating scale conducted. You completed the Rated License Assessment Request Review form today. The assessment will be ordered soon. I told you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. An extension of time is not given to process your rated license points. Your rated license points will be confirmed and processed prior to the temporary license expiring. All new staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce no later than September 23, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated July 8, 2024 through July 12, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The rear portion of the tarp covering the top of the structure used for shade on the outdoor learning environment was sagging due to the collected water that had created a pool. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. One (1) bottle of Peak Power Steering Fluid was stored in an unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used for transporting children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One individual two pack of Goody's Headache Powders were observed in the unlocked top cabinet to the left of the sink in the kitchen. The following individual sized medications were stored in an unlocked first aid kit in the unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used to transport children: twelve (12) antiseptic wipes, four (4) burn creams, two (2) sting relief wipes, fifteen (15) sterile alcohol prep pads, and twelve (12) non-aspirin tablets. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken pieces of plastic from the jump rope handles were observed on the outdoor learning environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: Medication Storage and Hazardous Products: Please review sanitation requirement .2820(b) and (d) regarding storage of hazardous items and medications. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you remind staff to keep personal non-prescription medications in locked storage. This violation was corrected when you threw the individual Goody’s Headache Powders in the trash receptacle. 12 Individual antiseptic wipes, 4 burn creams, 2 sting relief wipes, 15 sterile alcohol prep pad, and 12 non-aspirin were removed from the first aid kit on the bus used to transport children and placed in a container and removed from the facility. Potentially hazardous products must be stored appropriately according to the product labels. Items that have “keep out of reach of children” and additional warnings must be kept in locked storage. I reminded you that you can only use soap and water on children unless you have permission to administer topical ointments and permission to administer on file for review. Power steering fluid must be kept in locked storage. The Peak Power Steering Fluid was removed from the bus and placed in the owner’s locked vehicle. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning area must be free of debris and standing water must be removed. I suggested that staff remove small pieces of plastic from the outdoor learning area prior to initial use. The tarp covering the top of the frame that was used as shade had water that had pooled. The tarp was drooping down causing a strain on the tarp. I suggested that you use an alternate material to cover the shade structure that will allow water to pass through and not create a puddle on top of the structure. Activity Plans: I suggested that you have staff complete activity plans and post them at the close of business on Fridays for the next week. Activity plans must be dated and current. Compliance Letter: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 6, 2024, 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 any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Roberts, Child Care Consultant PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminders: Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Bus drivers counted in staff/child ratios or responsible for a group of children must complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. You requested clarification regarding screen time. I told you when children are offered screen time, the screen time log should be completed at the time of the activity. Screen time must be a free choice activity and meet a developmental domain. You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months and no later than September 23, 2024. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to August 3, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. We discussed DCDEE’s website has been down and you are not able to access forms. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Consultation was provided on the following: I reminded you that the storage building located behind the facility is not an approved space, and if you plan to conduct STEM/hands-on learning activities using the storage building as a lab or classroom, then building, fire and sanitation inspections must be completed and submitted to me, your consultant, and the space must be measured and approved prior to children’s use. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Your temporary license will end after November 23, 2024. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 10A NCAC 09 .0403 TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR CENTERS (c) The temporary license shall remain in effect for six months or until the issuance of a star-rated license, a special provisional license, provisional license, probationary license, summary suspension, suspension, or a denial of a rated license to the operator. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on January 1, 2024. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945 or by email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor at tammy.mcgalliard@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: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 406 Time In: 10:44 AM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Ariel McFadden, owner, assisted with the visit until the offsite administrator arrived at 11:05am, and the visit was continued with you, Brandi Chambers, offsite administrator. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on May 23, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only; and no cooking allowed in building. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 23, 2024, and your business, STEM Career Path Project, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 7, 2024, at 11:15 am. The temporary license was issued on May 23, 2024; however, the first day of enrollment for children was June 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 23, 2024, and you received a superior rating and four demerits. Three new children’s files were monitored. All staff files were reviewed. You do not provide meals or snacks for children that are enrolled. The sample of children’s files reviewed contained Opt-Out Forms. You plan to provide transportation during school year that will begin on August 14, 2024. You have not transported children since the temporary license was issued. You do not administer medications at this time. You do not provide aquatic activities during the school year. The daily schedules were posted. You completed an Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License. You have requested to have the environment rating scale conducted. You completed the Rated License Assessment Request Review form today. The assessment will be ordered soon. I told you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. An extension of time is not given to process your rated license points. Your rated license points will be confirmed and processed prior to the temporary license expiring. All new staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce no later than September 23, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated July 8, 2024 through July 12, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The rear portion of the tarp covering the top of the structure used for shade on the outdoor learning environment was sagging due to the collected water that had created a pool. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. One (1) bottle of Peak Power Steering Fluid was stored in an unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used for transporting children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One individual two pack of Goody's Headache Powders were observed in the unlocked top cabinet to the left of the sink in the kitchen. The following individual sized medications were stored in an unlocked first aid kit in the unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used to transport children: twelve (12) antiseptic wipes, four (4) burn creams, two (2) sting relief wipes, fifteen (15) sterile alcohol prep pads, and twelve (12) non-aspirin tablets. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken pieces of plastic from the jump rope handles were observed on the outdoor learning environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: Medication Storage and Hazardous Products: Please review sanitation requirement .2820(b) and (d) regarding storage of hazardous items and medications. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you remind staff to keep personal non-prescription medications in locked storage. This violation was corrected when you threw the individual Goody’s Headache Powders in the trash receptacle. 12 Individual antiseptic wipes, 4 burn creams, 2 sting relief wipes, 15 sterile alcohol prep pad, and 12 non-aspirin were removed from the first aid kit on the bus used to transport children and placed in a container and removed from the facility. Potentially hazardous products must be stored appropriately according to the product labels. Items that have “keep out of reach of children” and additional warnings must be kept in locked storage. I reminded you that you can only use soap and water on children unless you have permission to administer topical ointments and permission to administer on file for review. Power steering fluid must be kept in locked storage. The Peak Power Steering Fluid was removed from the bus and placed in the owner’s locked vehicle. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning area must be free of debris and standing water must be removed. I suggested that staff remove small pieces of plastic from the outdoor learning area prior to initial use. The tarp covering the top of the frame that was used as shade had water that had pooled. The tarp was drooping down causing a strain on the tarp. I suggested that you use an alternate material to cover the shade structure that will allow water to pass through and not create a puddle on top of the structure. Activity Plans: I suggested that you have staff complete activity plans and post them at the close of business on Fridays for the next week. Activity plans must be dated and current. Compliance Letter: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 6, 2024, 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 any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Roberts, Child Care Consultant PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminders: Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Bus drivers counted in staff/child ratios or responsible for a group of children must complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. You requested clarification regarding screen time. I told you when children are offered screen time, the screen time log should be completed at the time of the activity. Screen time must be a free choice activity and meet a developmental domain. You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months and no later than September 23, 2024. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to August 3, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. We discussed DCDEE’s website has been down and you are not able to access forms. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Consultation was provided on the following: I reminded you that the storage building located behind the facility is not an approved space, and if you plan to conduct STEM/hands-on learning activities using the storage building as a lab or classroom, then building, fire and sanitation inspections must be completed and submitted to me, your consultant, and the space must be measured and approved prior to children’s use. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Your temporary license will end after November 23, 2024. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 10A NCAC 09 .0403 TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR CENTERS (c) The temporary license shall remain in effect for six months or until the issuance of a star-rated license, a special provisional license, provisional license, probationary license, summary suspension, suspension, or a denial of a rated license to the operator. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on January 1, 2024. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945 or by email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor at tammy.mcgalliard@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: D-Xperience Facility ID: 55000183 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 406 Time In: 10:44 AM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Ariel McFadden, owner, assisted with the visit until the offsite administrator arrived at 11:05am, and the visit was continued with you, Brandi Chambers, offsite administrator. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on May 23, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only; and no cooking allowed in building. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 23, 2024, and your business, STEM Career Path Project, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 7, 2024, at 11:15 am. The temporary license was issued on May 23, 2024; however, the first day of enrollment for children was June 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 23, 2024, and you received a superior rating and four demerits. Three new children’s files were monitored. All staff files were reviewed. You do not provide meals or snacks for children that are enrolled. The sample of children’s files reviewed contained Opt-Out Forms. You plan to provide transportation during school year that will begin on August 14, 2024. You have not transported children since the temporary license was issued. You do not administer medications at this time. You do not provide aquatic activities during the school year. The daily schedules were posted. You completed an Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License. You have requested to have the environment rating scale conducted. You completed the Rated License Assessment Request Review form today. The assessment will be ordered soon. I told you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. An extension of time is not given to process your rated license points. Your rated license points will be confirmed and processed prior to the temporary license expiring. All new staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce no later than September 23, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated July 8, 2024 through July 12, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The rear portion of the tarp covering the top of the structure used for shade on the outdoor learning environment was sagging due to the collected water that had created a pool. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. One (1) bottle of Peak Power Steering Fluid was stored in an unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used for transporting children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One individual two pack of Goody's Headache Powders were observed in the unlocked top cabinet to the left of the sink in the kitchen. The following individual sized medications were stored in an unlocked first aid kit in the unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used to transport children: twelve (12) antiseptic wipes, four (4) burn creams, two (2) sting relief wipes, fifteen (15) sterile alcohol prep pads, and twelve (12) non-aspirin tablets. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken pieces of plastic from the jump rope handles were observed on the outdoor learning environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: Medication Storage and Hazardous Products: Please review sanitation requirement .2820(b) and (d) regarding storage of hazardous items and medications. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you remind staff to keep personal non-prescription medications in locked storage. This violation was corrected when you threw the individual Goody’s Headache Powders in the trash receptacle. 12 Individual antiseptic wipes, 4 burn creams, 2 sting relief wipes, 15 sterile alcohol prep pad, and 12 non-aspirin were removed from the first aid kit on the bus used to transport children and placed in a container and removed from the facility. Potentially hazardous products must be stored appropriately according to the product labels. Items that have “keep out of reach of children” and additional warnings must be kept in locked storage. I reminded you that you can only use soap and water on children unless you have permission to administer topical ointments and permission to administer on file for review. Power steering fluid must be kept in locked storage. The Peak Power Steering Fluid was removed from the bus and placed in the owner’s locked vehicle. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning area must be free of debris and standing water must be removed. I suggested that staff remove small pieces of plastic from the outdoor learning area prior to initial use. The tarp covering the top of the frame that was used as shade had water that had pooled. The tarp was drooping down causing a strain on the tarp. I suggested that you use an alternate material to cover the shade structure that will allow water to pass through and not create a puddle on top of the structure. Activity Plans: I suggested that you have staff complete activity plans and post them at the close of business on Fridays for the next week. Activity plans must be dated and current. Compliance Letter: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 6, 2024, 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 any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Roberts, Child Care Consultant PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminders: Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Bus drivers counted in staff/child ratios or responsible for a group of children must complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. You requested clarification regarding screen time. I told you when children are offered screen time, the screen time log should be completed at the time of the activity. Screen time must be a free choice activity and meet a developmental domain. You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months and no later than September 23, 2024. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to August 3, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. We discussed DCDEE’s website has been down and you are not able to access forms. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Consultation was provided on the following: I reminded you that the storage building located behind the facility is not an approved space, and if you plan to conduct STEM/hands-on learning activities using the storage building as a lab or classroom, then building, fire and sanitation inspections must be completed and submitted to me, your consultant, and the space must be measured and approved prior to children’s use. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Your temporary license will end after November 23, 2024. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 10A NCAC 09 .0403 TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR CENTERS (c) The temporary license shall remain in effect for six months or until the issuance of a star-rated license, a special provisional license, provisional license, probationary license, summary suspension, suspension, or a denial of a rated license to the operator. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on January 1, 2024. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945 or by email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor at tammy.mcgalliard@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