G E Massey Elementary Pre-K

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Melinda Buchanan and Linda Wingate, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one per group. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, six points in staff education, and one quality point for 75% of lead teachers having a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 94 percent as of February 25, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in teacher directed group activities, gross motor activities, handwashing routines, nap, and snack. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 6, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 24, 2025. 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 also indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2025. Records for one new staff member, one new substitute, one existing staff member and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Four children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 30, 2026, at 1:23pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 8, 2026, at 9:50am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 6, 2026, by Melinda Buchanan. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Two to three inches of mulch was observed on the ground at the exit of the blue double slides and on the ground off the sides of the blue double slides on the composite structure located on the playground for preschool children. .0605(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam for one child enrolled in space #2 on November 10, 2025, was not completed until December 17, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for G E Massey Elementary Pre-K. Holly Skibo was qualified for employment as of October 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 11, 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 Melinda.buchanan@lincoln.k12.nc.us. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Surfacing for Fall Zones- -Six inches of mulch depth is required in the fall zone areas of equipment measuring eighteen inches or higher on your playground. Surfacing depth is determined based on the height of your equipment. I suggested that you till the mulch and rake to needed areas and purchase additional mulch to meet compliance with six inches of protective surfacing. Children’s medical records- -Children’s medical exam or health assessment must be received and on file within thirty days of the child’s enrollment. I suggested that you request children’s medical exams and immunization records prior to enrollment to ensure compliance with this requirement. I also suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website to refer to prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, Holly Skibo is not connected to a facility for their employment and is not listed on the facility roster for G E Massey Elementary Pre-K. Holly Skibo does have a current qualifying letter. To correct this violation, this staff member must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Consultation: -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Linda Wingate’s criminal background check qualification letter expires March 31, 2026. Ms. Wingate stated she has already started the rechecking process. -We discussed requesting that parents update the children’s application for enrollment when changes occur due to allergies or special diets. I suggested that you have a conversation with parents to determine if the information is the same or if changes are needed. 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 ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. This information was documented on the QRIS Modernization: Pathways to the Stars Conversation Template. I requested that the principal sign and email the Conversation Template back to me. -You began working on your three-month self-study on January 2, 2026. You stated you intend to request the Environment Rating Scale, ECERS-3, on April 2, 2026, prior to Spring Break. -I provided you with copies of the application documents that must be completed and submitted to me prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scale. I suggested that you email these documents to me by March 26, 2026. -Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher, has a WORKS account, however, she needs to apply for Lead Teacher position and submit any additional education. Jessica Norris needs to create a WORKS account and submit official transcripts. Tiffany Crouse Hudson needs to submit official transcripts. I showed you where to find step by step instructions on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. I suggested that you contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 if you need assistance. 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 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. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Melinda Buchanan and Linda Wingate, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one per group. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, six points in staff education, and one quality point for 75% of lead teachers having a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 94 percent as of February 25, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in teacher directed group activities, gross motor activities, handwashing routines, nap, and snack. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 6, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 24, 2025. 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 also indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2025. Records for one new staff member, one new substitute, one existing staff member and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Four children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 30, 2026, at 1:23pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 8, 2026, at 9:50am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 6, 2026, by Melinda Buchanan. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Two to three inches of mulch was observed on the ground at the exit of the blue double slides and on the ground off the sides of the blue double slides on the composite structure located on the playground for preschool children. .0605(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam for one child enrolled in space #2 on November 10, 2025, was not completed until December 17, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for G E Massey Elementary Pre-K. Holly Skibo was qualified for employment as of October 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 11, 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 Melinda.buchanan@lincoln.k12.nc.us. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Surfacing for Fall Zones- -Six inches of mulch depth is required in the fall zone areas of equipment measuring eighteen inches or higher on your playground. Surfacing depth is determined based on the height of your equipment. I suggested that you till the mulch and rake to needed areas and purchase additional mulch to meet compliance with six inches of protective surfacing. Children’s medical records- -Children’s medical exam or health assessment must be received and on file within thirty days of the child’s enrollment. I suggested that you request children’s medical exams and immunization records prior to enrollment to ensure compliance with this requirement. I also suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website to refer to prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, Holly Skibo is not connected to a facility for their employment and is not listed on the facility roster for G E Massey Elementary Pre-K. Holly Skibo does have a current qualifying letter. To correct this violation, this staff member must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Consultation: -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Linda Wingate’s criminal background check qualification letter expires March 31, 2026. Ms. Wingate stated she has already started the rechecking process. -We discussed requesting that parents update the children’s application for enrollment when changes occur due to allergies or special diets. I suggested that you have a conversation with parents to determine if the information is the same or if changes are needed. 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 ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. This information was documented on the QRIS Modernization: Pathways to the Stars Conversation Template. I requested that the principal sign and email the Conversation Template back to me. -You began working on your three-month self-study on January 2, 2026. You stated you intend to request the Environment Rating Scale, ECERS-3, on April 2, 2026, prior to Spring Break. -I provided you with copies of the application documents that must be completed and submitted to me prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scale. I suggested that you email these documents to me by March 26, 2026. -Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher, has a WORKS account, however, she needs to apply for Lead Teacher position and submit any additional education. Jessica Norris needs to create a WORKS account and submit official transcripts. Tiffany Crouse Hudson needs to submit official transcripts. I showed you where to find step by step instructions on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. I suggested that you contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 if you need assistance. 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 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. 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: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Melinda Buchanan and Linda Wingate, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one per group. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, six points in staff education, and one quality point for 75% of lead teachers having a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 94 percent as of February 25, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in teacher directed group activities, gross motor activities, handwashing routines, nap, and snack. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 6, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 24, 2025. 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 also indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 13, 2025. Records for one new staff member, one new substitute, one existing staff member and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Four children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 30, 2026, at 1:23pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 8, 2026, at 9:50am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 6, 2026, by Melinda Buchanan. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Two to three inches of mulch was observed on the ground at the exit of the blue double slides and on the ground off the sides of the blue double slides on the composite structure located on the playground for preschool children. .0605(j) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam for one child enrolled in space #2 on November 10, 2025, was not completed until December 17, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for G E Massey Elementary Pre-K. Holly Skibo was qualified for employment as of October 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 11, 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 Melinda.buchanan@lincoln.k12.nc.us. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Surfacing for Fall Zones- -Six inches of mulch depth is required in the fall zone areas of equipment measuring eighteen inches or higher on your playground. Surfacing depth is determined based on the height of your equipment. I suggested that you till the mulch and rake to needed areas and purchase additional mulch to meet compliance with six inches of protective surfacing. Children’s medical records- -Children’s medical exam or health assessment must be received and on file within thirty days of the child’s enrollment. I suggested that you request children’s medical exams and immunization records prior to enrollment to ensure compliance with this requirement. I also suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist available on the DCDEE website to refer to prior to each child’s enrollment to ensure all required documentation is on file within the required timeframe. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, Holly Skibo is not connected to a facility for their employment and is not listed on the facility roster for G E Massey Elementary Pre-K. Holly Skibo does have a current qualifying letter. To correct this violation, this staff member must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Consultation: -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Linda Wingate’s criminal background check qualification letter expires March 31, 2026. Ms. Wingate stated she has already started the rechecking process. -We discussed requesting that parents update the children’s application for enrollment when changes occur due to allergies or special diets. I suggested that you have a conversation with parents to determine if the information is the same or if changes are needed. 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 ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. This information was documented on the QRIS Modernization: Pathways to the Stars Conversation Template. I requested that the principal sign and email the Conversation Template back to me. -You began working on your three-month self-study on January 2, 2026. You stated you intend to request the Environment Rating Scale, ECERS-3, on April 2, 2026, prior to Spring Break. -I provided you with copies of the application documents that must be completed and submitted to me prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scale. I suggested that you email these documents to me by March 26, 2026. -Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher, has a WORKS account, however, she needs to apply for Lead Teacher position and submit any additional education. Jessica Norris needs to create a WORKS account and submit official transcripts. Tiffany Crouse Hudson needs to submit official transcripts. I showed you where to find step by step instructions on the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. I suggested that you contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 if you need assistance. 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 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. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:05 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, Linda Wingate, Lead Teacher, and Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher and Legal Designee. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 93 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff in space #2 and space #3 were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, and lunch. No children are enrolled in space #1. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 24, 2025, and the website indicated “mitigation pending”. 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 “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on August 19, 2025, at 1:10pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on May 21, 2025, at 10:45am. This facility was closed for the summer. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on August 19, 2025, by Mindy Buchanan. You stated one new staff member was employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one aerosol can of CVS continuous spray hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf beside the bathroom door. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of hand sanitizer to locked storage 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 at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products, including any product in an aerosol dispenser, are stored appropriately. I suggested that you create a safety checklist of items to monitor. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -J. Norris must complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -The mulch at the exit of the double blue slides has been pushed away, however, adequate mulch is available. I suggested that you rake, fluff, or till the mulch in the fall zone areas of the composite structure on the playground to maintain adequate surfacing depth. Six inches of mulch is required in the fall zone areas for this equipment. -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. -Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1 and Pathway #2, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool 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 ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 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 .2806 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:05 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, Linda Wingate, Lead Teacher, and Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher and Legal Designee. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 93 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff in space #2 and space #3 were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, and lunch. No children are enrolled in space #1. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 24, 2025, and the website indicated “mitigation pending”. 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 “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on August 19, 2025, at 1:10pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on May 21, 2025, at 10:45am. This facility was closed for the summer. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on August 19, 2025, by Mindy Buchanan. You stated one new staff member was employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one aerosol can of CVS continuous spray hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf beside the bathroom door. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of hand sanitizer to locked storage 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 at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products, including any product in an aerosol dispenser, are stored appropriately. I suggested that you create a safety checklist of items to monitor. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -J. Norris must complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -The mulch at the exit of the double blue slides has been pushed away, however, adequate mulch is available. I suggested that you rake, fluff, or till the mulch in the fall zone areas of the composite structure on the playground to maintain adequate surfacing depth. Six inches of mulch is required in the fall zone areas for this equipment. -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. -Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1 and Pathway #2, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool 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 ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:05 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, Linda Wingate, Lead Teacher, and Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher and Legal Designee. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 93 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff in space #2 and space #3 were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, and lunch. No children are enrolled in space #1. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 24, 2025, and the website indicated “mitigation pending”. 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 “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on August 19, 2025, at 1:10pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on May 21, 2025, at 10:45am. This facility was closed for the summer. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on August 19, 2025, by Mindy Buchanan. You stated one new staff member was employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one aerosol can of CVS continuous spray hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf beside the bathroom door. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of hand sanitizer to locked storage 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 at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products, including any product in an aerosol dispenser, are stored appropriately. I suggested that you create a safety checklist of items to monitor. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -J. Norris must complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -The mulch at the exit of the double blue slides has been pushed away, however, adequate mulch is available. I suggested that you rake, fluff, or till the mulch in the fall zone areas of the composite structure on the playground to maintain adequate surfacing depth. Six inches of mulch is required in the fall zone areas for this equipment. -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. -Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1 and Pathway #2, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool 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 ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 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: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:05 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, Linda Wingate, Lead Teacher, and Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher and Legal Designee. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 93 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff in space #2 and space #3 were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, and lunch. No children are enrolled in space #1. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was July 24, 2025, and the website indicated “mitigation pending”. 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 “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on August 19, 2025, at 1:10pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on May 21, 2025, at 10:45am. This facility was closed for the summer. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on August 19, 2025, by Mindy Buchanan. You stated one new staff member was employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one aerosol can of CVS continuous spray hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf beside the bathroom door. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of hand sanitizer to locked storage 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 at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products, including any product in an aerosol dispenser, are stored appropriately. I suggested that you create a safety checklist of items to monitor. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -J. Norris must complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -The mulch at the exit of the double blue slides has been pushed away, however, adequate mulch is available. I suggested that you rake, fluff, or till the mulch in the fall zone areas of the composite structure on the playground to maintain adequate surfacing depth. Six inches of mulch is required in the fall zone areas for this equipment. -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. -Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1 and Pathway #2, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool 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 ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 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: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 11:35 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. Holly Skibo, Principal, was also present. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff in space #2 and space #3 were observed during teacher directed group activities, handwashing routines, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. According to the Clean Water for Carolina Kids website, the most recent water test was completed on May 7, 2021. Mrs. Skibo, Principal, stated that the wrong water test kit was delivered to the facility and the correct water test kit was being sent. The most recent sanitation inspection states no lead poisoning hazards were identified from the water test completed on June 1, 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 indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2024. You stated one new substitute staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Lauren Young was employed on March 31, 2025, and her staff records were monitored during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #2, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Lauren Young, substitute employed on March 31, 2025, did not have acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Electric Fans- Staff removed the electric fan from the classroom and moved it to locked storage during the visit. Electric fans must be mounted out of reach of children or must have a mesh guard to prevent access. I suggested that you request maintenance to mount the fan at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor since the classroom does tend to get warm and humid. Staff Records- Substitute, Lauren Young, completed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy acknowledgement during the visit. Emergency Information and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy acknowledgement must be completed and on file on or before the first day of work prior to caring for children. I suggested that records for all substitutes that work for Lincoln County public schools NC Pre-K be kept in an electronic file to be shared with each site so that the records are available for review when needed. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -The last day of work for the teacher assistant in space #3, Paitlynn Hice, was March 19, 2025. Sandra Dobbins and Lauren Young, substitutes, have covered this vacancy since March 20, 2025. Lauren Young’s first day as substitute was March 31, 2025. -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Emergency drills for your program were conducted on October 7, 2024; November 26, 2024; February 6, 2025; and March 7, 2025. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 11:35 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. Holly Skibo, Principal, was also present. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff in space #2 and space #3 were observed during teacher directed group activities, handwashing routines, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. According to the Clean Water for Carolina Kids website, the most recent water test was completed on May 7, 2021. Mrs. Skibo, Principal, stated that the wrong water test kit was delivered to the facility and the correct water test kit was being sent. The most recent sanitation inspection states no lead poisoning hazards were identified from the water test completed on June 1, 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 indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2024. You stated one new substitute staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Lauren Young was employed on March 31, 2025, and her staff records were monitored during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #2, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Lauren Young, substitute employed on March 31, 2025, did not have acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Electric Fans- Staff removed the electric fan from the classroom and moved it to locked storage during the visit. Electric fans must be mounted out of reach of children or must have a mesh guard to prevent access. I suggested that you request maintenance to mount the fan at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor since the classroom does tend to get warm and humid. Staff Records- Substitute, Lauren Young, completed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy acknowledgement during the visit. Emergency Information and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy acknowledgement must be completed and on file on or before the first day of work prior to caring for children. I suggested that records for all substitutes that work for Lincoln County public schools NC Pre-K be kept in an electronic file to be shared with each site so that the records are available for review when needed. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -The last day of work for the teacher assistant in space #3, Paitlynn Hice, was March 19, 2025. Sandra Dobbins and Lauren Young, substitutes, have covered this vacancy since March 20, 2025. Lauren Young’s first day as substitute was March 31, 2025. -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Emergency drills for your program were conducted on October 7, 2024; November 26, 2024; February 6, 2025; and March 7, 2025. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 93 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 facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, teacher directed group activities, lunch, nap, and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on May 7, 2021. You are past due for lead water testing. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on February 26, 2025, at 10:22am. The last emergency drill was a lockdown completed on March 7, 2025 at 10:10am. The last playground inspection was completed on February 2, 2025. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #2, one (1) child had a medication permission form for prescription Albuterol inhaler valid 09/25/2024 to 02/25/2025. .0803(12) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of September 5, 2024. A new qualification letter was not received until October 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of September 5, 2024. The staff member did not have a current staff qualification letter on file for review from September 5, 2024, through October 10, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 26, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months prior to the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. This was corrected during the visit by a current qualifying letter being on file and available for review. Medication Authorization from the child’s parent is only valid for six months for emergency medications. I suggested requesting medication authorization forms be completed again, if needed, once children return from break after the new year, and I suggested reviewing medication authorization forms periodically to ensure the information is current. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -Paitlynn Hice must complete and have on file for review the certificate for Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials and the Appropriate Disposal of Biocontaminants training and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment training by August 26, 2025. -I discussed with you that all staff and substitutes must be listed on the Public School Off-Site Records Verification form. -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, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance regarding today’s visit, you may contact me at 704-594-0003. Farran Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92, Maiden, NC 28650 Farran.M.Rhyne@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: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 93 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 facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, teacher directed group activities, lunch, nap, and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on May 7, 2021. You are past due for lead water testing. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on February 26, 2025, at 10:22am. The last emergency drill was a lockdown completed on March 7, 2025 at 10:10am. The last playground inspection was completed on February 2, 2025. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #2, one (1) child had a medication permission form for prescription Albuterol inhaler valid 09/25/2024 to 02/25/2025. .0803(12) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of September 5, 2024. A new qualification letter was not received until October 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of September 5, 2024. The staff member did not have a current staff qualification letter on file for review from September 5, 2024, through October 10, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 26, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months prior to the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. This was corrected during the visit by a current qualifying letter being on file and available for review. Medication Authorization from the child’s parent is only valid for six months for emergency medications. I suggested requesting medication authorization forms be completed again, if needed, once children return from break after the new year, and I suggested reviewing medication authorization forms periodically to ensure the information is current. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -Paitlynn Hice must complete and have on file for review the certificate for Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials and the Appropriate Disposal of Biocontaminants training and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment training by August 26, 2025. -I discussed with you that all staff and substitutes must be listed on the Public School Off-Site Records Verification form. -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, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance regarding today’s visit, you may contact me at 704-594-0003. Farran Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92, Maiden, NC 28650 Farran.M.Rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Jennifer Everhart, Lead Teacher. You and Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher, provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 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 monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, teacher directed group activities, lunch, nap, and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 11, 2024. 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 October 3, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 23, 2023. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until December 4, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 849 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. The permission form for Benadryl for one child expired on March 1, 2024. .0803(12) 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 April 8, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation 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: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Medications- Authorization from the child’s parent is only valid for six months for emergency medications. I recommended requesting medication authorization forms be completed again, if needed, once children return from break after the new year. 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 ordering the ECERS-R assessment during the preparation year. We discussed ordering the ECERS-R assessment following your annual compliance visit next school year in 2025. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -Tiffani Crouse must complete and have on file for review the certificate for Medications in Child Care training by May 1, 2024. -Ensure that the snack menu provided by the Central Office includes both components served at snack. -The mulch depth in fall zone areas measured right at 6 inches during the visit. I recommended that you continue to rake and till the mulch on a daily basis to maintain the appropriate surfacing depth. I recommended that you request to have additional mulch added to the fall zone areas on your playground prior to the beginning of the new school year. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Jennifer Everhart, Lead Teacher. You and Melinda Buchanan, Lead Teacher, provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 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 monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, teacher directed group activities, lunch, nap, and gross motor activities outdoors. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 11, 2024. 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 October 3, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 23, 2023. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until December 4, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 849 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. The permission form for Benadryl for one child expired on March 1, 2024. .0803(12) 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 April 8, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation 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: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Medications- Authorization from the child’s parent is only valid for six months for emergency medications. I recommended requesting medication authorization forms be completed again, if needed, once children return from break after the new year. 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 ordering the ECERS-R assessment during the preparation year. We discussed ordering the ECERS-R assessment following your annual compliance visit next school year in 2025. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -Tiffani Crouse must complete and have on file for review the certificate for Medications in Child Care training by May 1, 2024. -Ensure that the snack menu provided by the Central Office includes both components served at snack. -The mulch depth in fall zone areas measured right at 6 inches during the visit. I recommended that you continue to rake and till the mulch on a daily basis to maintain the appropriate surfacing depth. I recommended that you request to have additional mulch added to the fall zone areas on your playground prior to the beginning of the new school year. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3005 · Violation

Name of Operation: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/4/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/4/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 171 Time In: 09:54 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Melinda Buchanan and Jennifer Everhart, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 3, 2023. You stated two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on April 6, 2023. Applicable staff records were monitored during today’s visit. 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 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. The training certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not on file for review for one staff employed on May 1, 2023. .1102(g) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how the violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 18, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation 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: -If this training certificate is not found, this staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by October 18, 2023. New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training as soon as they are hired to ensure compliance with this requirement. 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. We reviewed the tasks and activities listed within this email during today’s visit. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -I recommended that mulch in the high traffic, fall zone areas be raked or tilled regularly to loosen mulch that has become compacted. Additional mulch may be needed in the near future. -Remember to include all information on the Emergency Drill Log for monthly fire drills. -Please ensure that Playground Safety training certificates are on file for review for any staff who complete the monthly playground inspections. -J. Everhart needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by December 4, 2023, to complete the on-going health and safety training requirement, due every five years. T. Crouse needs to complete Medications in Child Care Training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training in order to satisfy health and safety training requirements required within the first year of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training can be completed at www.preventchildabusenc.org. The Medications in Child Care training can be accessed through Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=96. Simply click the link. The 2023 Medication in Child Care training title will appear in the menu on the left side of the screen under “My Courses”. When the page loads, click “2023 Module 1” to begin Part 1 of the course. Click “2023 Module 2” to begin Part 2 of the course. Click “2023 Evaluation” to complete the course training. Print the training certificate when the course is completed. -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. -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. 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: G E MASSEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000095 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/4/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/4/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 171 Time In: 09:54 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Melinda Buchanan and Jennifer Everhart, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective March 29, 2018. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 3, 2023. You stated two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on April 6, 2023. Applicable staff records were monitored during today’s visit. 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 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. The training certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not on file for review for one staff employed on May 1, 2023. .1102(g) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how the violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 18, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation 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: -If this training certificate is not found, this staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by October 18, 2023. New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I recommended that new staff complete this training as soon as they are hired to ensure compliance with this requirement. 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. We reviewed the tasks and activities listed within this email during today’s visit. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -I recommended that mulch in the high traffic, fall zone areas be raked or tilled regularly to loosen mulch that has become compacted. Additional mulch may be needed in the near future. -Remember to include all information on the Emergency Drill Log for monthly fire drills. -Please ensure that Playground Safety training certificates are on file for review for any staff who complete the monthly playground inspections. -J. Everhart needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by December 4, 2023, to complete the on-going health and safety training requirement, due every five years. T. Crouse needs to complete Medications in Child Care Training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training in order to satisfy health and safety training requirements required within the first year of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training can be completed at www.preventchildabusenc.org. The Medications in Child Care training can be accessed through Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=96. Simply click the link. The 2023 Medication in Child Care training title will appear in the menu on the left side of the screen under “My Courses”. When the page loads, click “2023 Module 1” to begin Part 1 of the course. Click “2023 Module 2” to begin Part 2 of the course. Click “2023 Evaluation” to complete the course training. Print the training certificate when the course is completed. -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. -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. 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