First Baptist Children'S Ministry

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:50 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, Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on January 21, 2026. This facility currently operates with a Five Star rated license effective September 14, 2018, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one child per group. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for enhanced policies approved and staff benefits package. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum for approved curriculum requirements. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 16, 2026, and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, 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 free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. Infants in space #1L and #2L were observed during free play activities on the floor with staff and nap. Bus #105 was monitored today. Bus #106 was off-site on a field trip. Bus #104 was currently not in use. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted April 21, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 20, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated no asbestos or lead-based paint hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 10, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2026, at 2:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was completed on May 28, 2026, at 11:00am. The EPR Plan was updated on January 21, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on May 27, 2026. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. Health and safety training was reviewed for M. Ramirez, employed on April 1, 2025, and was completed on January 30, 2026. Health and safety training was reviewed for B. Ramirez, employed on April 1, 2025, and was completed on February 2, 2026. 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 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #1L, one infant's Up & Up Children's Allergy medication was observed on a shelf above the diaper changing table stored with an emergency medication. In space #5L, a bag of Mucinex sore throat lozenges belonging to a staff member were observed in an unlocked closet accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) The violation observed was corrected during the 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. Technical Assistance: Storage of Medication- The allergy medicine in space #1L and the sore throat lozenges in space #5L were moved to locked storage during the visit. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. We reviewed medications that are considered emergency medications and that are not considered emergency medications. Allergy medication is not considered an emergency medication and must be kept in locked storage even if it is accompanied with an emergency medication or listed on a child’s Medical Action Plan. I provided you with documentation regarding this requirement. I suggested that you and staff conduct safety checks of each classroom to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. Consultation: -The criminal background check qualification letters for S. Drewery and M. Krupa expires on June 30, 2026. You stated these two staff members have appointments for fingerprints. QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment: -You stated this facility will follow Pathway #1, the Program Assessment Pathway, for your rated license assessment. You started completing the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan for the Facility, and Quality Initiatives Recognition form. We reviewed these documents during today’s visit. I encouraged you to reach out to me if you have any questions when completing the documents. -I encouraged you to review QRIS information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -You stated you intend to begin your three-month self-study soon. I reminded you that the three-month self-study must be completed before the Environment Rating Scale assessment can be requested. -Staff education must be updated in WORKS. In order for staff to be re-evaluated for a position, they would need to complete one or more of the following: •Upload a document (typed or handwritten) to their DCDEE WORKS account stating they would like to be re-evaluated based on the updated degree in the field criteria. •Electronically apply for positions in their DCDEE WORKS account. If they have already applied for all applicable positions, it is not necessary for them to apply again. •Electronically upload education documentation in their DCDEE WORKS account. If they have already uploaded all required education documentation for the positions applied, it is not necessary for them to upload again. •Mail or electronically submit through the National Student Clearinghouse official transcripts documenting all the coursework they have completed at this time. If they have not completed any additional coursework since the last time they submitted official transcripts to the Unit, it is not necessary for them to send official transcripts again. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 487 Time In: 09:18 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM 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, Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on February 12, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one child per group. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for enhanced policies approved and a staff benefits package. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility uses Creative Curriculum for their approved curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent as of January 21, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 21, 2026, and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was listed as current/active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all licensed 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, handwashing routines, art activities, teacher directed group activities, lunch, and nap. Infants in space #1L and space #2L were engaged in activities on the floor. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Two vehicles used for transporting children were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 8, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 6 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on August 20, 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 there were no asbestos or lead based paint hazards identified at this facility. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 10, 2025. Files for eight new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Ten children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on December 5, 2025, at 9:30am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 14, 2025, at 10:07am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on March 26, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on December 5, 2025, by Chasity Reid. Violations observed 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 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Children's allergies and special diets were not posted in the kitchen where meals and snacks were prepared. .0901(g) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #6U, the plastic kitchen play sink in the dramatic play activity area was broken with cracked pieces and sharp edges. .0601(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #5L, parental authorization for one child's Boogie diaper rash spray expired on October 7, 2025. In space #1/2U, parental authorization for one child's Studio Selection Sports Sunscreen expired on November 30, 2025. The diaper rash spray and the sunscreen were not discarded or returned to the child's parent within 72 hours. .0803(12) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One incident report for a child enrolled on October 14, 2024, for an injury that occurred on April 29, 2025, was missing the first aid given, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and the time the parents were contacted. Two incident reports for a child enrolled on October 7, 2024, for injuries that occurred on September 15, 2025, and November 13, 2025, did not include medical treatment received and first aid given. One incident report for a child enrolled on October 7, 2024, for an injury that occurred on June 27, 2025, did not include medical treatment received, first aid given, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and the time parents were contacted. One incident report for a child enrolled on August 25, 2025, for an injury that occurred on November 26, 2025, did not include steps taken to prevent reoccurrence and the time parents were contacted. One incident report for a child enrolled on August 25, 2025, for an injury that occurred on December 3, 2025, did not include the time parents were contacted. .0802 (e) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency information for one school age child was not on the vehicle when the child was transported to and from school on January 20, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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. Parental authorization to transport a child was not obtained from the child's parent before the school age child was transported by the facility on January 20, 2026. .1003(i)(j) 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, S. Heavner, employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 19, 2025. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before February 4, 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 doreen.melton@fbccm.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Posted allergies and special diets- -The administrator posted children’s allergies and special diets in the kitchen during the visit. I suggested you keep extra copies of the facility’s allergy list to ensure the list is posted in all food preparation and areas where children eat. I suggested that administrative staff regularly check the kitchen and each classroom to ensure children’s allergies and special diets are posted where staff can see. Broken furnishings and equipment- -Staff discarded the broken play sink during the visit. When conducting daily inspections of the classroom, I reminded you to check all furnishings and equipment to ensure broken items are discarded or removed from the area, inaccessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, from the classroom so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Medication- -I suggested that you monitor all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent is on file and has not expired. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. I suggested that you instruct staff to complete monthly checks of medications to ensure compliance with all medication requirements. Incident reports- -We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. I suggested that you keep the child’s most current application including required information in a binder on the facilities vehicle and ensure that binder is on the vehicle every time children are transported by the facility. Transportation permission- -I suggested that you request and obtain transportation permission from the child’s parent prior to the child’s first day of enrollment or first day the child will be transported. I suggested that you double check the binder including emergency information and transportation permission to ensure each child’s information is available before transporting that child. 10A NCAC 09 .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. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(j) 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. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. Instruct staff to print a copy of their training certificate as soon as they complete the training, and to provide administrative staff with a copy to keep on file. Consultation was provided on the following: -We reviewed sanitation requirements regarding storage of hazardous products, medication, and personal belongings in the kitchen. -I showed the new cook where to find section .0900 of the child care requirements on the DCDEE website. We reviewed when changes are required to be made to the menu. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. -We discussed sand and water activities. I reminded you that sensory bins or sensory activities may not take the place of sand and water activities. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. A QRIS Conversation Template was completed and signed by you indicating your decision. 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, the handwritten visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The computer-generated visit summary was emailed to 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 487 Time In: 09:18 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM 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, Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on February 12, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one child per group. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for enhanced policies approved and a staff benefits package. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility uses Creative Curriculum for their approved curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent as of January 21, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 21, 2026, and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was listed as current/active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all licensed 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, handwashing routines, art activities, teacher directed group activities, lunch, and nap. Infants in space #1L and space #2L were engaged in activities on the floor. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Two vehicles used for transporting children were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 8, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 6 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on August 20, 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 there were no asbestos or lead based paint hazards identified at this facility. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 10, 2025. Files for eight new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Ten children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on December 5, 2025, at 9:30am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 14, 2025, at 10:07am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on March 26, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on December 5, 2025, by Chasity Reid. Violations observed 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 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Children's allergies and special diets were not posted in the kitchen where meals and snacks were prepared. .0901(g) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #6U, the plastic kitchen play sink in the dramatic play activity area was broken with cracked pieces and sharp edges. .0601(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #5L, parental authorization for one child's Boogie diaper rash spray expired on October 7, 2025. In space #1/2U, parental authorization for one child's Studio Selection Sports Sunscreen expired on November 30, 2025. The diaper rash spray and the sunscreen were not discarded or returned to the child's parent within 72 hours. .0803(12) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One incident report for a child enrolled on October 14, 2024, for an injury that occurred on April 29, 2025, was missing the first aid given, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and the time the parents were contacted. Two incident reports for a child enrolled on October 7, 2024, for injuries that occurred on September 15, 2025, and November 13, 2025, did not include medical treatment received and first aid given. One incident report for a child enrolled on October 7, 2024, for an injury that occurred on June 27, 2025, did not include medical treatment received, first aid given, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and the time parents were contacted. One incident report for a child enrolled on August 25, 2025, for an injury that occurred on November 26, 2025, did not include steps taken to prevent reoccurrence and the time parents were contacted. One incident report for a child enrolled on August 25, 2025, for an injury that occurred on December 3, 2025, did not include the time parents were contacted. .0802 (e) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency information for one school age child was not on the vehicle when the child was transported to and from school on January 20, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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. Parental authorization to transport a child was not obtained from the child's parent before the school age child was transported by the facility on January 20, 2026. .1003(i)(j) 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, S. Heavner, employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 19, 2025. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before February 4, 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 doreen.melton@fbccm.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Posted allergies and special diets- -The administrator posted children’s allergies and special diets in the kitchen during the visit. I suggested you keep extra copies of the facility’s allergy list to ensure the list is posted in all food preparation and areas where children eat. I suggested that administrative staff regularly check the kitchen and each classroom to ensure children’s allergies and special diets are posted where staff can see. Broken furnishings and equipment- -Staff discarded the broken play sink during the visit. When conducting daily inspections of the classroom, I reminded you to check all furnishings and equipment to ensure broken items are discarded or removed from the area, inaccessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, from the classroom so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Medication- -I suggested that you monitor all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent is on file and has not expired. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. I suggested that you instruct staff to complete monthly checks of medications to ensure compliance with all medication requirements. Incident reports- -We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. I suggested that you keep the child’s most current application including required information in a binder on the facilities vehicle and ensure that binder is on the vehicle every time children are transported by the facility. Transportation permission- -I suggested that you request and obtain transportation permission from the child’s parent prior to the child’s first day of enrollment or first day the child will be transported. I suggested that you double check the binder including emergency information and transportation permission to ensure each child’s information is available before transporting that child. 10A NCAC 09 .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. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(j) 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. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. Instruct staff to print a copy of their training certificate as soon as they complete the training, and to provide administrative staff with a copy to keep on file. Consultation was provided on the following: -We reviewed sanitation requirements regarding storage of hazardous products, medication, and personal belongings in the kitchen. -I showed the new cook where to find section .0900 of the child care requirements on the DCDEE website. We reviewed when changes are required to be made to the menu. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. -We discussed sand and water activities. I reminded you that sensory bins or sensory activities may not take the place of sand and water activities. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. A QRIS Conversation Template was completed and signed by you indicating your decision. 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, the handwritten visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The computer-generated visit summary was emailed to 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: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 487 Time In: 09:18 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM 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, Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on February 12, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one child per group. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for enhanced policies approved and a staff benefits package. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility uses Creative Curriculum for their approved curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent as of January 21, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 21, 2026, and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was listed as current/active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all licensed 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, handwashing routines, art activities, teacher directed group activities, lunch, and nap. Infants in space #1L and space #2L were engaged in activities on the floor. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Two vehicles used for transporting children were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 8, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 6 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on August 20, 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 there were no asbestos or lead based paint hazards identified at this facility. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 10, 2025. Files for eight new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Ten children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on December 5, 2025, at 9:30am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 14, 2025, at 10:07am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on March 26, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on December 5, 2025, by Chasity Reid. Violations observed 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 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Children's allergies and special diets were not posted in the kitchen where meals and snacks were prepared. .0901(g) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #6U, the plastic kitchen play sink in the dramatic play activity area was broken with cracked pieces and sharp edges. .0601(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #5L, parental authorization for one child's Boogie diaper rash spray expired on October 7, 2025. In space #1/2U, parental authorization for one child's Studio Selection Sports Sunscreen expired on November 30, 2025. The diaper rash spray and the sunscreen were not discarded or returned to the child's parent within 72 hours. .0803(12) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One incident report for a child enrolled on October 14, 2024, for an injury that occurred on April 29, 2025, was missing the first aid given, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and the time the parents were contacted. Two incident reports for a child enrolled on October 7, 2024, for injuries that occurred on September 15, 2025, and November 13, 2025, did not include medical treatment received and first aid given. One incident report for a child enrolled on October 7, 2024, for an injury that occurred on June 27, 2025, did not include medical treatment received, first aid given, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and the time parents were contacted. One incident report for a child enrolled on August 25, 2025, for an injury that occurred on November 26, 2025, did not include steps taken to prevent reoccurrence and the time parents were contacted. One incident report for a child enrolled on August 25, 2025, for an injury that occurred on December 3, 2025, did not include the time parents were contacted. .0802 (e) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency information for one school age child was not on the vehicle when the child was transported to and from school on January 20, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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. Parental authorization to transport a child was not obtained from the child's parent before the school age child was transported by the facility on January 20, 2026. .1003(i)(j) 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, S. Heavner, employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 19, 2025. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before February 4, 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 doreen.melton@fbccm.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Posted allergies and special diets- -The administrator posted children’s allergies and special diets in the kitchen during the visit. I suggested you keep extra copies of the facility’s allergy list to ensure the list is posted in all food preparation and areas where children eat. I suggested that administrative staff regularly check the kitchen and each classroom to ensure children’s allergies and special diets are posted where staff can see. Broken furnishings and equipment- -Staff discarded the broken play sink during the visit. When conducting daily inspections of the classroom, I reminded you to check all furnishings and equipment to ensure broken items are discarded or removed from the area, inaccessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, from the classroom so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Medication- -I suggested that you monitor all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent is on file and has not expired. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. I suggested that you instruct staff to complete monthly checks of medications to ensure compliance with all medication requirements. Incident reports- -We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. I suggested that you keep the child’s most current application including required information in a binder on the facilities vehicle and ensure that binder is on the vehicle every time children are transported by the facility. Transportation permission- -I suggested that you request and obtain transportation permission from the child’s parent prior to the child’s first day of enrollment or first day the child will be transported. I suggested that you double check the binder including emergency information and transportation permission to ensure each child’s information is available before transporting that child. 10A NCAC 09 .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. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(j) 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. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. Instruct staff to print a copy of their training certificate as soon as they complete the training, and to provide administrative staff with a copy to keep on file. Consultation was provided on the following: -We reviewed sanitation requirements regarding storage of hazardous products, medication, and personal belongings in the kitchen. -I showed the new cook where to find section .0900 of the child care requirements on the DCDEE website. We reviewed when changes are required to be made to the menu. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. -We discussed sand and water activities. I reminded you that sensory bins or sensory activities may not take the place of sand and water activities. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. A QRIS Conversation Template was completed and signed by you indicating your decision. 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, the handwritten visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The computer-generated visit summary was emailed to 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:45 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, Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 June 9, 2025, and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, lunch, and nap. School age children were on a field trip during the visit, therefore, the vehicles were unable to be monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 10, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on August 20, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated no hazards were identified at this facility for asbestos and lead based paint. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 31, 2025. You stated five new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Violations observed were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violations of child care requirements were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1L, one bottle was not labeled with the infant's name or date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the kitchen, one aerosol can of Pam Canola Oil spray, one aerosol can of Vegalene cooking spray, and two aerosol cans of Great Value Vegetable Oil non-stick cooking spray were observed in an unlocked storage room. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2L, a permission form was not on file for one child's Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space # 6U, permission forms for Blue Lizard sunscreen and Banana Boat Baby sunscreen did not include where to apply the sunscreen or when to apply the sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 June 25, 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 regarding the violations observed: Bottles- Staff labeled the bottle with the infant’s name and the date during the visit. Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from the child's home must be fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. I suggested that staff check all bottles upon the child’s arrival to ensure each bottle is labeled and dated. If the bottles are not labeled or dated, I suggested that staff add the child’s name and date to the child’s bottle and remind the child’s parent to label the bottles daily. Storage of Hazardous Products- Kitchen staff moved all four aerosol cans of cooking spray to a locked storage room in the kitchen during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day, including the kitchen, to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Remind staff of appropriate storage of hazardous products and appropriate locations and locks to be used. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Medications- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to receiving the medication from the parent and ensure a medication permission form is completed and received from the parent prior to the medication being stored in the classroom. I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -We discussed updating your Emergency Medical Care Plan in the event both administrators are not on site. Include additional staff to ensure at least one qualified staff member listed on the plan is on site at all times throughout the day. 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. -URGENT TASK: Staff information must 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 continue to be monitored during future monitoring visits. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. I emailed you step-by-step instructions on how to complete this task. During the visit, you showed me the error screen indicating “Unauthorized; your account is locked/disabled. Please contact an administrator” when attempting to sign in with your Business NCID username and password. I suggested that you contact the Criminal Background Check Unit for assistance. -We reviewed permission forms for field trips. 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. 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. I emailed you a flyer including active links to access these resources. 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 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: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:45 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, Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 94 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 June 9, 2025, and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, lunch, and nap. School age children were on a field trip during the visit, therefore, the vehicles were unable to be monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 10, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on August 20, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated no hazards were identified at this facility for asbestos and lead based paint. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 31, 2025. You stated five new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Violations observed were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violations of child care requirements were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1L, one bottle was not labeled with the infant's name or date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the kitchen, one aerosol can of Pam Canola Oil spray, one aerosol can of Vegalene cooking spray, and two aerosol cans of Great Value Vegetable Oil non-stick cooking spray were observed in an unlocked storage room. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2L, a permission form was not on file for one child's Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space # 6U, permission forms for Blue Lizard sunscreen and Banana Boat Baby sunscreen did not include where to apply the sunscreen or when to apply the sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 June 25, 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 regarding the violations observed: Bottles- Staff labeled the bottle with the infant’s name and the date during the visit. Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from the child's home must be fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. I suggested that staff check all bottles upon the child’s arrival to ensure each bottle is labeled and dated. If the bottles are not labeled or dated, I suggested that staff add the child’s name and date to the child’s bottle and remind the child’s parent to label the bottles daily. Storage of Hazardous Products- Kitchen staff moved all four aerosol cans of cooking spray to a locked storage room in the kitchen during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day, including the kitchen, to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Remind staff of appropriate storage of hazardous products and appropriate locations and locks to be used. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Medications- I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to receiving the medication from the parent and ensure a medication permission form is completed and received from the parent prior to the medication being stored in the classroom. I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -We discussed updating your Emergency Medical Care Plan in the event both administrators are not on site. Include additional staff to ensure at least one qualified staff member listed on the plan is on site at all times throughout the day. 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. -URGENT TASK: Staff information must 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 continue to be monitored during future monitoring visits. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. I emailed you step-by-step instructions on how to complete this task. During the visit, you showed me the error screen indicating “Unauthorized; your account is locked/disabled. Please contact an administrator” when attempting to sign in with your Business NCID username and password. I suggested that you contact the Criminal Background Check Unit for assistance. -We reviewed permission forms for field trips. 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. 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. I emailed you a flyer including active links to access these resources. 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 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2025 Number Present: 75 Completed Date: 2/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:50 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, Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. Farran Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me. You provided us with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was current/active as of February 12, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, and lunch. The outdoor learning environment was unable to be monitored today due to active precipitation. You stated you are considering replacing the surfacing and artificial turf on your playground. I requested that you provide me with the ASTM documentation for surfacing once a decision is made. You stated one of three vehicles is in the shop for repairs. Two vehicles used for transporting children were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 9, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on August 20, 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 there were no asbestos or lead based paint hazards identified at this facility. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 31, 2025. Violations observed were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet not in use beside a window was uncovered in space #2L. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Small, broken pieces of crayon approximately one-half inch in length were observed in space #4L accessible to children two years of age. .0604(q) Violations observed were corrected during today's visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Electrical Outlet- -The co-administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Choking Hazards- -The co-administrator removed the broken pieces of crayons from the classroom during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually or during a staff meeting. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -I suggested that you add the Child’s Application to your binder in each vehicle for each child being transported in addition to the transportation permission form with emergency contact information and photograph. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time 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: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2025 Number Present: 75 Completed Date: 2/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:50 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, Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. Farran Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me. You provided us with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was current/active as of February 12, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, and lunch. The outdoor learning environment was unable to be monitored today due to active precipitation. You stated you are considering replacing the surfacing and artificial turf on your playground. I requested that you provide me with the ASTM documentation for surfacing once a decision is made. You stated one of three vehicles is in the shop for repairs. Two vehicles used for transporting children were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 9, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on August 20, 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 there were no asbestos or lead based paint hazards identified at this facility. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 31, 2025. Violations observed were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet not in use beside a window was uncovered in space #2L. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Small, broken pieces of crayon approximately one-half inch in length were observed in space #4L accessible to children two years of age. .0604(q) Violations observed were corrected during today's visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Electrical Outlet- -The co-administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Choking Hazards- -The co-administrator removed the broken pieces of crayons from the classroom during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually or during a staff meeting. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -I suggested that you add the Child’s Application to your binder in each vehicle for each child being transported in addition to the transportation permission form with emergency contact information and photograph. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 362 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:22 PM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Doreen Melton, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was current/active as of February 21, 2024. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 88 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 I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, nap, and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 1, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2024. Violations observed 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 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In space #2L, one feeding plan was not signed by the child's parent or guardian. .0902(a) 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #2L, three feeding plans were not updated to reflect changes to three children's eating habits. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1L, one permission form for a child's Desitin diaper rash cream and one permission form for a child's Johnson's Cotton Touch Newborn face and body lotion did not include the name or type of medication. In space #3L, one permission form for a child's Triple Paste diaper cream did not include the amount to administer. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. On January 31, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 11:00am and not again until 11:30am. On February 14, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 12:45pm and not again until 2:00pm. On February 16, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 12:00pm and not again until 1:00pm. On February 20, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 3:30pm and not again until 4:00pm. .0606(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 March 6, 2024. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Feeding Plans- All feeding plans for children under 15 months of age must be signed by the child’s parent/guardian. The written feeding plan must be modified as the child's needs change. The parent or health care professional of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the operator an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the home. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. The feeding plans for each infant shall include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be available for reference by the operator. I recommended that administrative staff review all feeding plans at least every month to ensure each child’s feeding plan has been updated accordingly. Medications- I recommended that all medication permission forms be reviewed by administrative staff prior to sending to the classrooms to ensure all required information is obtained on the form. Educate staff to review medication permission forms for required information. Safe Sleep- Per your safe sleep policy, visual sleep checks for sleeping infants must occur at least every 15 minutes. I recommended that you set a timer to alert you when to visually check each sleeping infant every 15 minutes. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An email was sent to you on July 7, 2023, with information and guidance to help you prepare. You stated you are not interested in requesting the Environment Rating Scale during the preparation year. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Continue to check the refrigerator temperature in the classroom for infants to ensure a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below is maintained. -We discussed applicable education and experience needed for on-going training hour requirements. A degree must be in a child care related field of study from a regionally accredited college or university. -I recommended that you work with your Technical Assistant with the Partnership for Children in preparation for the Environment Rating Scale to ensure enough materials are in each classroom. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 362 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:22 PM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Doreen Melton, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was current/active as of February 21, 2024. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 88 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 I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, nap, and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 1, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2024. Violations observed 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 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In space #2L, one feeding plan was not signed by the child's parent or guardian. .0902(a) 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #2L, three feeding plans were not updated to reflect changes to three children's eating habits. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1L, one permission form for a child's Desitin diaper rash cream and one permission form for a child's Johnson's Cotton Touch Newborn face and body lotion did not include the name or type of medication. In space #3L, one permission form for a child's Triple Paste diaper cream did not include the amount to administer. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. On January 31, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 11:00am and not again until 11:30am. On February 14, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 12:45pm and not again until 2:00pm. On February 16, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 12:00pm and not again until 1:00pm. On February 20, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 3:30pm and not again until 4:00pm. .0606(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 March 6, 2024. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Feeding Plans- All feeding plans for children under 15 months of age must be signed by the child’s parent/guardian. The written feeding plan must be modified as the child's needs change. The parent or health care professional of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the operator an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the home. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. The feeding plans for each infant shall include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be available for reference by the operator. I recommended that administrative staff review all feeding plans at least every month to ensure each child’s feeding plan has been updated accordingly. Medications- I recommended that all medication permission forms be reviewed by administrative staff prior to sending to the classrooms to ensure all required information is obtained on the form. Educate staff to review medication permission forms for required information. Safe Sleep- Per your safe sleep policy, visual sleep checks for sleeping infants must occur at least every 15 minutes. I recommended that you set a timer to alert you when to visually check each sleeping infant every 15 minutes. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An email was sent to you on July 7, 2023, with information and guidance to help you prepare. You stated you are not interested in requesting the Environment Rating Scale during the preparation year. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Continue to check the refrigerator temperature in the classroom for infants to ensure a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below is maintained. -We discussed applicable education and experience needed for on-going training hour requirements. A degree must be in a child care related field of study from a regionally accredited college or university. -I recommended that you work with your Technical Assistant with the Partnership for Children in preparation for the Environment Rating Scale to ensure enough materials are in each classroom. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2023 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 8/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, ITS-SIDS training, special training including health and safety trainings, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. You, Doreen Melton, accompanied me on the walkthrough of the facility and provided me with applicable program and staff records for review during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 86 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 August 21, 2023, and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during snack, free play and gross motor activities indoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 1, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on March 13, 2023. You stated two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on March 6, 2023. The following violation of child care requirements was observed during today’s visit. The violation and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented on the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #2L, one infant was observed asleep in a crib on his stomach at 2:55pm and the initial sleep position and the time the infant was laid in the crib was not recorded on the safe sleep visual check chart. Staff stated the infant fell asleep at 2:45pm. Documentation was not available to confirm whether the child was placed on their back to sleep. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: -Staff recorded the infants sleep check and position on the chart during the visit. I recommended that you review your safe sleep policy with all staff working in the infant classroom. Remind staff to record when the infant is placed in the crib and when the infant falls asleep along with the position as soon as the child falls asleep. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An email was sent to you on July 7, 2023, with information and guidance to help you prepare. We reviewed the tasks and activities listed within this email during today’s visit. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed your safe arrival and departure policies. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance 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: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Facility ID: 5555052 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2023 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 8/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, ITS-SIDS training, special training including health and safety trainings, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Doreen Melton, Administrator, and Chasity Reid, Co-Administrator. You, Doreen Melton, accompanied me on the walkthrough of the facility and provided me with applicable program and staff records for review during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective September 14, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 86 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 August 21, 2023, and First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during snack, free play and gross motor activities indoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 1, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on March 13, 2023. You stated two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on March 6, 2023. The following violation of child care requirements was observed during today’s visit. The violation and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented on the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #2L, one infant was observed asleep in a crib on his stomach at 2:55pm and the initial sleep position and the time the infant was laid in the crib was not recorded on the safe sleep visual check chart. Staff stated the infant fell asleep at 2:45pm. Documentation was not available to confirm whether the child was placed on their back to sleep. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: -Staff recorded the infants sleep check and position on the chart during the visit. I recommended that you review your safe sleep policy with all staff working in the infant classroom. Remind staff to record when the infant is placed in the crib and when the infant falls asleep along with the position as soon as the child falls asleep. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An email was sent to you on July 7, 2023, with information and guidance to help you prepare. We reviewed the tasks and activities listed within this email during today’s visit. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed your safe arrival and departure policies. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance 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