Long Shoals Wesleyan Child Care

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assistant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only, max capacity for building 1 is 67, and max capacity for building 2 is 35. This facility has earned two points in program standards, four points in staff education, and one quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education). The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent as of March 6, 2026. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of March 6, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all licensed indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, personal care routines, lunch, and nap. Infants in space #2 were engaged in bottle feeding and activities on the floor. Sleep checks were monitored and were in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-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 August 13, 2025. Files for five new staff members, two existing staff members, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Eight children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on February 24, 2026, at 7:30am in Building One and February 27, 2026, at 1:30pm in Building Two. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2026, at 10:50am in Building One and March 6, 2026, at 10:55am in Building Two. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 18, 2026, by Kim Cline. Violations observed were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on March 4, 2026. In space #3, one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026. In space #5, two children were not signed out on March 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the weekly activity plan for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the week of March 9 through March 13. .0508(g)(3) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #3, one bottle of Children's Zyrtec allergy medication was observed in a basket located on a shelf above the diaper changing table and was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, had a criminal background check qualifying letter that expired on March 4, 2026. 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, did not have a valid criminal background check qualifying letter on file since the qualification letter expired on March 4, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 25, 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 sberryhill@longshoalsacademy.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Criminal Background Check- -Jessica Carpenter was listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Upon my arrival at the facility, you were on the phone with the Criminal Background Check Unit trying to troubleshoot what the delay was with this staff members qualifying letter. The status date listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster was February 23, 2026. It was determined that Jessica Carpenter needs to complete an out of state background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Storage of Medication- -Staff moved the bottle of Children’s Zyrtec to locked storage during the visit. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you and staff conduct safety checks of each classroom to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. Activity Plans- -We reviewed gross motor activities versus outdoor activities. I suggested that you remind staff to ensure gross motor activities use children’s large muscles and that the activity may be completed indoors and/or outdoors. I suggested you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to stimulate developmental domains. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. Additionally, I suggested you contact the Partnership for Children to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activities and activity plans. 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. Arrival and Departure Records- -This is a repeated violation. The assistant administrator corrected the violation by consulting with the staff members and recording the missing departure times during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out, especially at the end of the day. I suggested that administrative staff conduct periodic reviews to ensure arrival and departure times are recorded accurately. Once records are collected to be filed, review the records again for accuracy. The requirement is that arrival and departure times are recorded. The name of the individual picking up the child is best practice. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -We discussed sand and water activities. I reminded you that sensory bins or sensory activities may not take the place of sand and water activities. -Kerri Hubbard needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by March 15, 2026. Jessica Carpenter needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again unless she is able to locate her training certificate from 2022. -10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. A QRIS Conversation Template was completed and signed by the administrator indicating your decision. -You stated that school age children do not attend the licensed program during the summer. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assistant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only, max capacity for building 1 is 67, and max capacity for building 2 is 35. This facility has earned two points in program standards, four points in staff education, and one quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education). The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent as of March 6, 2026. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of March 6, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all licensed indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, personal care routines, lunch, and nap. Infants in space #2 were engaged in bottle feeding and activities on the floor. Sleep checks were monitored and were in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-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 August 13, 2025. Files for five new staff members, two existing staff members, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Eight children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on February 24, 2026, at 7:30am in Building One and February 27, 2026, at 1:30pm in Building Two. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2026, at 10:50am in Building One and March 6, 2026, at 10:55am in Building Two. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 18, 2026, by Kim Cline. Violations observed were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on March 4, 2026. In space #3, one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026. In space #5, two children were not signed out on March 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the weekly activity plan for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the week of March 9 through March 13. .0508(g)(3) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #3, one bottle of Children's Zyrtec allergy medication was observed in a basket located on a shelf above the diaper changing table and was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, had a criminal background check qualifying letter that expired on March 4, 2026. 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, did not have a valid criminal background check qualifying letter on file since the qualification letter expired on March 4, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 25, 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 sberryhill@longshoalsacademy.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Criminal Background Check- -Jessica Carpenter was listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Upon my arrival at the facility, you were on the phone with the Criminal Background Check Unit trying to troubleshoot what the delay was with this staff members qualifying letter. The status date listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster was February 23, 2026. It was determined that Jessica Carpenter needs to complete an out of state background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Storage of Medication- -Staff moved the bottle of Children’s Zyrtec to locked storage during the visit. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you and staff conduct safety checks of each classroom to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. Activity Plans- -We reviewed gross motor activities versus outdoor activities. I suggested that you remind staff to ensure gross motor activities use children’s large muscles and that the activity may be completed indoors and/or outdoors. I suggested you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to stimulate developmental domains. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. Additionally, I suggested you contact the Partnership for Children to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activities and activity plans. 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. Arrival and Departure Records- -This is a repeated violation. The assistant administrator corrected the violation by consulting with the staff members and recording the missing departure times during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out, especially at the end of the day. I suggested that administrative staff conduct periodic reviews to ensure arrival and departure times are recorded accurately. Once records are collected to be filed, review the records again for accuracy. The requirement is that arrival and departure times are recorded. The name of the individual picking up the child is best practice. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -We discussed sand and water activities. I reminded you that sensory bins or sensory activities may not take the place of sand and water activities. -Kerri Hubbard needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by March 15, 2026. Jessica Carpenter needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again unless she is able to locate her training certificate from 2022. -10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. A QRIS Conversation Template was completed and signed by the administrator indicating your decision. -You stated that school age children do not attend the licensed program during the summer. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assistant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only, max capacity for building 1 is 67, and max capacity for building 2 is 35. This facility has earned two points in program standards, four points in staff education, and one quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education). The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent as of March 6, 2026. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of March 6, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all licensed indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, personal care routines, lunch, and nap. Infants in space #2 were engaged in bottle feeding and activities on the floor. Sleep checks were monitored and were in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-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 August 13, 2025. Files for five new staff members, two existing staff members, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Eight children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on February 24, 2026, at 7:30am in Building One and February 27, 2026, at 1:30pm in Building Two. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2026, at 10:50am in Building One and March 6, 2026, at 10:55am in Building Two. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 18, 2026, by Kim Cline. Violations observed were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on March 4, 2026. In space #3, one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026. In space #5, two children were not signed out on March 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the weekly activity plan for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the week of March 9 through March 13. .0508(g)(3) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #3, one bottle of Children's Zyrtec allergy medication was observed in a basket located on a shelf above the diaper changing table and was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, had a criminal background check qualifying letter that expired on March 4, 2026. 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, did not have a valid criminal background check qualifying letter on file since the qualification letter expired on March 4, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 25, 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 sberryhill@longshoalsacademy.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Criminal Background Check- -Jessica Carpenter was listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Upon my arrival at the facility, you were on the phone with the Criminal Background Check Unit trying to troubleshoot what the delay was with this staff members qualifying letter. The status date listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster was February 23, 2026. It was determined that Jessica Carpenter needs to complete an out of state background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Storage of Medication- -Staff moved the bottle of Children’s Zyrtec to locked storage during the visit. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you and staff conduct safety checks of each classroom to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. Activity Plans- -We reviewed gross motor activities versus outdoor activities. I suggested that you remind staff to ensure gross motor activities use children’s large muscles and that the activity may be completed indoors and/or outdoors. I suggested you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to stimulate developmental domains. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. Additionally, I suggested you contact the Partnership for Children to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activities and activity plans. 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. Arrival and Departure Records- -This is a repeated violation. The assistant administrator corrected the violation by consulting with the staff members and recording the missing departure times during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out, especially at the end of the day. I suggested that administrative staff conduct periodic reviews to ensure arrival and departure times are recorded accurately. Once records are collected to be filed, review the records again for accuracy. The requirement is that arrival and departure times are recorded. The name of the individual picking up the child is best practice. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -We discussed sand and water activities. I reminded you that sensory bins or sensory activities may not take the place of sand and water activities. -Kerri Hubbard needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by March 15, 2026. Jessica Carpenter needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again unless she is able to locate her training certificate from 2022. -10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. A QRIS Conversation Template was completed and signed by the administrator indicating your decision. -You stated that school age children do not attend the licensed program during the summer. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assistant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only, max capacity for building 1 is 67, and max capacity for building 2 is 35. This facility has earned two points in program standards, four points in staff education, and one quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education). The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent as of March 6, 2026. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of March 6, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all licensed indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, personal care routines, lunch, and nap. Infants in space #2 were engaged in bottle feeding and activities on the floor. Sleep checks were monitored and were in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-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 August 13, 2025. Files for five new staff members, two existing staff members, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Eight children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on February 24, 2026, at 7:30am in Building One and February 27, 2026, at 1:30pm in Building Two. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2026, at 10:50am in Building One and March 6, 2026, at 10:55am in Building Two. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 18, 2026, by Kim Cline. Violations observed were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on March 4, 2026. In space #3, one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026. In space #5, two children were not signed out on March 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the weekly activity plan for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the week of March 9 through March 13. .0508(g)(3) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #3, one bottle of Children's Zyrtec allergy medication was observed in a basket located on a shelf above the diaper changing table and was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, had a criminal background check qualifying letter that expired on March 4, 2026. 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, did not have a valid criminal background check qualifying letter on file since the qualification letter expired on March 4, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 25, 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 sberryhill@longshoalsacademy.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Criminal Background Check- -Jessica Carpenter was listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Upon my arrival at the facility, you were on the phone with the Criminal Background Check Unit trying to troubleshoot what the delay was with this staff members qualifying letter. The status date listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster was February 23, 2026. It was determined that Jessica Carpenter needs to complete an out of state background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Storage of Medication- -Staff moved the bottle of Children’s Zyrtec to locked storage during the visit. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you and staff conduct safety checks of each classroom to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. Activity Plans- -We reviewed gross motor activities versus outdoor activities. I suggested that you remind staff to ensure gross motor activities use children’s large muscles and that the activity may be completed indoors and/or outdoors. I suggested you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to stimulate developmental domains. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. Additionally, I suggested you contact the Partnership for Children to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activities and activity plans. 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. Arrival and Departure Records- -This is a repeated violation. The assistant administrator corrected the violation by consulting with the staff members and recording the missing departure times during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out, especially at the end of the day. I suggested that administrative staff conduct periodic reviews to ensure arrival and departure times are recorded accurately. Once records are collected to be filed, review the records again for accuracy. The requirement is that arrival and departure times are recorded. The name of the individual picking up the child is best practice. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -We discussed sand and water activities. I reminded you that sensory bins or sensory activities may not take the place of sand and water activities. -Kerri Hubbard needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by March 15, 2026. Jessica Carpenter needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again unless she is able to locate her training certificate from 2022. -10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. A QRIS Conversation Template was completed and signed by the administrator indicating your decision. -You stated that school age children do not attend the licensed program during the summer. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assistant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only, max capacity for building 1 is 67, and max capacity for building 2 is 35. This facility has earned two points in program standards, four points in staff education, and one quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education). The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent as of March 6, 2026. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of March 6, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all licensed indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, personal care routines, lunch, and nap. Infants in space #2 were engaged in bottle feeding and activities on the floor. Sleep checks were monitored and were in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-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 August 13, 2025. Files for five new staff members, two existing staff members, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Eight children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on February 24, 2026, at 7:30am in Building One and February 27, 2026, at 1:30pm in Building Two. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2026, at 10:50am in Building One and March 6, 2026, at 10:55am in Building Two. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 18, 2026, by Kim Cline. Violations observed were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on March 4, 2026. In space #3, one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026. In space #5, two children were not signed out on March 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the weekly activity plan for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the week of March 9 through March 13. .0508(g)(3) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #3, one bottle of Children's Zyrtec allergy medication was observed in a basket located on a shelf above the diaper changing table and was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, had a criminal background check qualifying letter that expired on March 4, 2026. 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 staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, did not have a valid criminal background check qualifying letter on file since the qualification letter expired on March 4, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 25, 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 sberryhill@longshoalsacademy.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Criminal Background Check- -Jessica Carpenter was listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Upon my arrival at the facility, you were on the phone with the Criminal Background Check Unit trying to troubleshoot what the delay was with this staff members qualifying letter. The status date listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster was February 23, 2026. It was determined that Jessica Carpenter needs to complete an out of state background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Storage of Medication- -Staff moved the bottle of Children’s Zyrtec to locked storage during the visit. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you and staff conduct safety checks of each classroom to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. Activity Plans- -We reviewed gross motor activities versus outdoor activities. I suggested that you remind staff to ensure gross motor activities use children’s large muscles and that the activity may be completed indoors and/or outdoors. I suggested you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to stimulate developmental domains. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. Additionally, I suggested you contact the Partnership for Children to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activities and activity plans. 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. Arrival and Departure Records- -This is a repeated violation. The assistant administrator corrected the violation by consulting with the staff members and recording the missing departure times during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out, especially at the end of the day. I suggested that administrative staff conduct periodic reviews to ensure arrival and departure times are recorded accurately. Once records are collected to be filed, review the records again for accuracy. The requirement is that arrival and departure times are recorded. The name of the individual picking up the child is best practice. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -We discussed sand and water activities. I reminded you that sensory bins or sensory activities may not take the place of sand and water activities. -Kerri Hubbard needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by March 15, 2026. Jessica Carpenter needs to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again unless she is able to locate her training certificate from 2022. -10A NCAC 09 .0604(q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. A QRIS Conversation Template was completed and signed by the administrator indicating your decision. -You stated that school age children do not attend the licensed program during the summer. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 311 Time In: 10:09 AM Time Out: 03:20 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, Kim Cline, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 89 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 Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during nap, free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. 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. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 13, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 23, 2025, at 8:40am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 22, 2025, at 9:15am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025, by Kim Cline. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent monitoring compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 10/15/2025, and one child was not signed in on 10/16/2025. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 10/3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip observed on top of the filing cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, the permission form for one child's Honest Rash Cream did not include the amount to administer. The permission form for one child's Parents Choice Diaper Rash Ointment did not include when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/20/2025, at 10:15am by M.R. and was not checked again until 10:45am by K.S.C. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/22/2025, at 8:00am by M.R. and was not checked again until 8:30am by M.R. .0606(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 6, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Sleep Checks- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. Staff indicated that they use a timer as a reminder to complete sleep checks every fifteen minutes. Arrival and Departure Records- -The Assistant Director added the missing arrival and departure times to the records during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets- -The Assistant Director added a safety plug to the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. I suggested that you create your own permission form for diaper rash cream with options to select from to ensure all required criteria is obtained on the permission form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -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. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -I encouraged you to visit www.ncrlap.org and view the Language for Learning videos with your staff. -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. -10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, I reminded you to check all equipment to ensure broken equipment and hazards are not accessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 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, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you decide to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. 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, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 311 Time In: 10:09 AM Time Out: 03:20 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, Kim Cline, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 89 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 Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during nap, free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. 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. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 13, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 23, 2025, at 8:40am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 22, 2025, at 9:15am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025, by Kim Cline. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent monitoring compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 10/15/2025, and one child was not signed in on 10/16/2025. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 10/3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip observed on top of the filing cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, the permission form for one child's Honest Rash Cream did not include the amount to administer. The permission form for one child's Parents Choice Diaper Rash Ointment did not include when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/20/2025, at 10:15am by M.R. and was not checked again until 10:45am by K.S.C. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/22/2025, at 8:00am by M.R. and was not checked again until 8:30am by M.R. .0606(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 6, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Sleep Checks- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. Staff indicated that they use a timer as a reminder to complete sleep checks every fifteen minutes. Arrival and Departure Records- -The Assistant Director added the missing arrival and departure times to the records during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets- -The Assistant Director added a safety plug to the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. I suggested that you create your own permission form for diaper rash cream with options to select from to ensure all required criteria is obtained on the permission form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -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. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -I encouraged you to visit www.ncrlap.org and view the Language for Learning videos with your staff. -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. -10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, I reminded you to check all equipment to ensure broken equipment and hazards are not accessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 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, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you decide to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. 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, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 311 Time In: 10:09 AM Time Out: 03:20 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, Kim Cline, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 89 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 Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during nap, free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. 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. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 13, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 23, 2025, at 8:40am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 22, 2025, at 9:15am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025, by Kim Cline. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent monitoring compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 10/15/2025, and one child was not signed in on 10/16/2025. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 10/3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip observed on top of the filing cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, the permission form for one child's Honest Rash Cream did not include the amount to administer. The permission form for one child's Parents Choice Diaper Rash Ointment did not include when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/20/2025, at 10:15am by M.R. and was not checked again until 10:45am by K.S.C. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/22/2025, at 8:00am by M.R. and was not checked again until 8:30am by M.R. .0606(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 6, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Sleep Checks- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. Staff indicated that they use a timer as a reminder to complete sleep checks every fifteen minutes. Arrival and Departure Records- -The Assistant Director added the missing arrival and departure times to the records during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets- -The Assistant Director added a safety plug to the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. I suggested that you create your own permission form for diaper rash cream with options to select from to ensure all required criteria is obtained on the permission form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -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. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -I encouraged you to visit www.ncrlap.org and view the Language for Learning videos with your staff. -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. -10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, I reminded you to check all equipment to ensure broken equipment and hazards are not accessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 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, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you decide to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. 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, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 311 Time In: 10:09 AM Time Out: 03:20 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, Kim Cline, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 89 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 Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during nap, free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. 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. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 13, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 23, 2025, at 8:40am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 22, 2025, at 9:15am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025, by Kim Cline. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent monitoring compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 10/15/2025, and one child was not signed in on 10/16/2025. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 10/3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip observed on top of the filing cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, the permission form for one child's Honest Rash Cream did not include the amount to administer. The permission form for one child's Parents Choice Diaper Rash Ointment did not include when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/20/2025, at 10:15am by M.R. and was not checked again until 10:45am by K.S.C. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/22/2025, at 8:00am by M.R. and was not checked again until 8:30am by M.R. .0606(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 6, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Sleep Checks- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. Staff indicated that they use a timer as a reminder to complete sleep checks every fifteen minutes. Arrival and Departure Records- -The Assistant Director added the missing arrival and departure times to the records during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets- -The Assistant Director added a safety plug to the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. I suggested that you create your own permission form for diaper rash cream with options to select from to ensure all required criteria is obtained on the permission form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -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. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -I encouraged you to visit www.ncrlap.org and view the Language for Learning videos with your staff. -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. -10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, I reminded you to check all equipment to ensure broken equipment and hazards are not accessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 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, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you decide to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. 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, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 311 Time In: 10:09 AM Time Out: 03:20 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, Kim Cline, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 89 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 Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during nap, free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. 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. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 13, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 23, 2025, at 8:40am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 22, 2025, at 9:15am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025, by Kim Cline. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent monitoring compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 10/15/2025, and one child was not signed in on 10/16/2025. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 10/3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip observed on top of the filing cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, the permission form for one child's Honest Rash Cream did not include the amount to administer. The permission form for one child's Parents Choice Diaper Rash Ointment did not include when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/20/2025, at 10:15am by M.R. and was not checked again until 10:45am by K.S.C. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/22/2025, at 8:00am by M.R. and was not checked again until 8:30am by M.R. .0606(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 6, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Sleep Checks- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. Staff indicated that they use a timer as a reminder to complete sleep checks every fifteen minutes. Arrival and Departure Records- -The Assistant Director added the missing arrival and departure times to the records during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets- -The Assistant Director added a safety plug to the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. I suggested that you create your own permission form for diaper rash cream with options to select from to ensure all required criteria is obtained on the permission form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -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. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -I encouraged you to visit www.ncrlap.org and view the Language for Learning videos with your staff. -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. -10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, I reminded you to check all equipment to ensure broken equipment and hazards are not accessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 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, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you decide to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. 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, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2806 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 311 Time In: 10:09 AM Time Out: 03:20 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, Kim Cline, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 89 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 Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during nap, free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. 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. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 13, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 23, 2025, at 8:40am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 22, 2025, at 9:15am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025, by Kim Cline. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent monitoring compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 10/15/2025, and one child was not signed in on 10/16/2025. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 10/3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip observed on top of the filing cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, the permission form for one child's Honest Rash Cream did not include the amount to administer. The permission form for one child's Parents Choice Diaper Rash Ointment did not include when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/20/2025, at 10:15am by M.R. and was not checked again until 10:45am by K.S.C. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/22/2025, at 8:00am by M.R. and was not checked again until 8:30am by M.R. .0606(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 6, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Sleep Checks- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. Staff indicated that they use a timer as a reminder to complete sleep checks every fifteen minutes. Arrival and Departure Records- -The Assistant Director added the missing arrival and departure times to the records during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets- -The Assistant Director added a safety plug to the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. I suggested that you create your own permission form for diaper rash cream with options to select from to ensure all required criteria is obtained on the permission form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -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. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -I encouraged you to visit www.ncrlap.org and view the Language for Learning videos with your staff. -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. -10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, I reminded you to check all equipment to ensure broken equipment and hazards are not accessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 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, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you decide to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. 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, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 311 Time In: 10:09 AM Time Out: 03:20 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, Kim Cline, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 89 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 Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during nap, free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. 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. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 13, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 23, 2025, at 8:40am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 22, 2025, at 9:15am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025, by Kim Cline. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent monitoring compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 10/15/2025, and one child was not signed in on 10/16/2025. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 10/3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip observed on top of the filing cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, the permission form for one child's Honest Rash Cream did not include the amount to administer. The permission form for one child's Parents Choice Diaper Rash Ointment did not include when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/20/2025, at 10:15am by M.R. and was not checked again until 10:45am by K.S.C. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/22/2025, at 8:00am by M.R. and was not checked again until 8:30am by M.R. .0606(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 6, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Sleep Checks- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. Staff indicated that they use a timer as a reminder to complete sleep checks every fifteen minutes. Arrival and Departure Records- -The Assistant Director added the missing arrival and departure times to the records during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets- -The Assistant Director added a safety plug to the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. I suggested that you create your own permission form for diaper rash cream with options to select from to ensure all required criteria is obtained on the permission form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -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. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -I encouraged you to visit www.ncrlap.org and view the Language for Learning videos with your staff. -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. -10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, I reminded you to check all equipment to ensure broken equipment and hazards are not accessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 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, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you decide to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. 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, 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: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 311 Time In: 10:09 AM Time Out: 03:20 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, Kim Cline, Assitant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 89 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 Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during nap, free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 2, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. 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. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 13, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 23, 2025, at 8:40am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 22, 2025, at 9:15am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025, by Kim Cline. You stated three new staff have been employed since your most recent monitoring compliance visit. Three new staff records and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 10/15/2025, and one child was not signed in on 10/16/2025. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 10/3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children in the power strip observed on top of the filing cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, the permission form for one child's Honest Rash Cream did not include the amount to administer. The permission form for one child's Parents Choice Diaper Rash Ointment did not include when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/20/2025, at 10:15am by M.R. and was not checked again until 10:45am by K.S.C. In space #2, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three months of age, on 10/22/2025, at 8:00am by M.R. and was not checked again until 8:30am by M.R. .0606(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 6, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Sleep Checks- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. Staff indicated that they use a timer as a reminder to complete sleep checks every fifteen minutes. Arrival and Departure Records- -The Assistant Director added the missing arrival and departure times to the records during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Electrical Outlets- -The Assistant Director added a safety plug to the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. I suggested that you create your own permission form for diaper rash cream with options to select from to ensure all required criteria is obtained on the permission form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -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. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -I encouraged you to visit www.ncrlap.org and view the Language for Learning videos with your staff. -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. -10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, I reminded you to check all equipment to ensure broken equipment and hazards are not accessible to children. I suggested that you instruct staff to inform administrative staff when a piece of equipment is broken or damaged, and remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. 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, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you decide to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -I requested that you let me know which Pathway you are interested in by November 1, 2025. 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, 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: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/23/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 6/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, Kim Cline, Assistant Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of June 23, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during gross motor activities outdoors, lunch, and nap. School age children were not enrolled during the summer. The most recent fire drill was completed on June 18, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill and playground inspection was completed on June 19, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 7, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, an aerosol can of Equate shaving cream was observed in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on storage of hazardous products: The Assistant Director removed the aerosol can of shaving cream from the classroom 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 or a designated staff member monitor all areas of the child care facility throughout each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I also suggested that you have staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. Additionally, I strongly suggested that you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items must be locked. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. For example, your next emergency drill must be completed on or before September 19, 2025. -New staff must complete all required health and safety training within the first year of employment. Topics for health and safety training, including Medications in Child Care, may be completed through Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. I suggested encouraging staff to complete health and safety training within the first six months of employment to ensure completion of this requirement within the timeframe. I encouraged you to utilize the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of trainings completed within the required timeline. -URGENT TASK: Staff information must be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired within five business days (#7 on the Staff and Training Worksheet). The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. I emailed you step-by-step instructions on how to complete this task. Staff have been added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. 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, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 328 Time In: 09:43 AM Time Out: 01:08 PM Time In: 01:42 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assitant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of March 27, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Infants and staff in space #2 were observed during diaper changing routines, free play activities on the floor, and nap. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 7, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. 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 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for school age children, exposed rust was observed on the platform of the red and yellow climber with sharp metal edges and a one-inch long bolt was observed protruding from the side of the red and yellow climber at a height of 4 feet 10 inches from the ground. .0601(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3, one child's permission form for A&D Ointment expired on 2/28/2025 and the medication was not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours. This same medication expired on 1/31/2025. .0803(12) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In space #4, the classroom for one year old children, a foam fitness mat was being used as a wall covering and the foam mat contained bite marks and missing foam pieces. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Records for four school age children did not include an acknowledgement receipt of the facilities operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on 9/16/2024 and the next quarterly shelter-in-place drill was not conducted until 1/3/2025. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on 3/7/2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 10, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -Medication: The assistant director discarded the A&D Ointment during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent is on file and has not expired. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -Choking Hazards: The assistant director removed the foam fitness mat from the classroom during the visit. I reminded you that foam products and small choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under the age of three. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure foam, plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. -Quarterly Emergency Drills: Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced within every three months. I suggested that you make a note on a calendar or set a reminder on your computer to conduct emergency drills at least every three months. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. -Safe Outdoor Environment: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. I suggested that you use a rubberized spray paint to coat the areas of the climber where rust is exposed, sanding the sharp edges down first. We discussed using a soft covering, such as a pool noodle, to cover the protruding bolt, until a more permanent solution can be made. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, be sure to look out for areas containing rust and repair the areas as soon as possible. The assistant director duct taped a piece of a pool noodle over the protruding bolt during the visit. Children’s Records: -I suggested that you create a one-page acknowledgement form for parents to sign off on all policies at enrollment, including the child’s name, date of enrollment, parent’s signature, and the date of the parents’ signature. Keep this documentation on file for review for each child enrolled. I also suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist to assist you with ensuring parental acknowledgements for all policies are included and on file for review. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Gross motor activities versus outdoor activities. Remind staff to ensure gross motor activities use children’s large muscles and that the activity may be completed indoors and/or outdoors. -We reviewed your safe sleep policy pertaining to pacifiers. I suggested that you review details within your safe sleep policy with all staff. -The changing pad on the changing table in space #4 may need to be replaced soon. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 328 Time In: 09:43 AM Time Out: 01:08 PM Time In: 01:42 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assitant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of March 27, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Infants and staff in space #2 were observed during diaper changing routines, free play activities on the floor, and nap. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 7, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. 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 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for school age children, exposed rust was observed on the platform of the red and yellow climber with sharp metal edges and a one-inch long bolt was observed protruding from the side of the red and yellow climber at a height of 4 feet 10 inches from the ground. .0601(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3, one child's permission form for A&D Ointment expired on 2/28/2025 and the medication was not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours. This same medication expired on 1/31/2025. .0803(12) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In space #4, the classroom for one year old children, a foam fitness mat was being used as a wall covering and the foam mat contained bite marks and missing foam pieces. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Records for four school age children did not include an acknowledgement receipt of the facilities operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on 9/16/2024 and the next quarterly shelter-in-place drill was not conducted until 1/3/2025. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on 3/7/2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 10, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -Medication: The assistant director discarded the A&D Ointment during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent is on file and has not expired. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -Choking Hazards: The assistant director removed the foam fitness mat from the classroom during the visit. I reminded you that foam products and small choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under the age of three. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure foam, plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. -Quarterly Emergency Drills: Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced within every three months. I suggested that you make a note on a calendar or set a reminder on your computer to conduct emergency drills at least every three months. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. -Safe Outdoor Environment: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. I suggested that you use a rubberized spray paint to coat the areas of the climber where rust is exposed, sanding the sharp edges down first. We discussed using a soft covering, such as a pool noodle, to cover the protruding bolt, until a more permanent solution can be made. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, be sure to look out for areas containing rust and repair the areas as soon as possible. The assistant director duct taped a piece of a pool noodle over the protruding bolt during the visit. Children’s Records: -I suggested that you create a one-page acknowledgement form for parents to sign off on all policies at enrollment, including the child’s name, date of enrollment, parent’s signature, and the date of the parents’ signature. Keep this documentation on file for review for each child enrolled. I also suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist to assist you with ensuring parental acknowledgements for all policies are included and on file for review. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Gross motor activities versus outdoor activities. Remind staff to ensure gross motor activities use children’s large muscles and that the activity may be completed indoors and/or outdoors. -We reviewed your safe sleep policy pertaining to pacifiers. I suggested that you review details within your safe sleep policy with all staff. -The changing pad on the changing table in space #4 may need to be replaced soon. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 328 Time In: 09:43 AM Time Out: 01:08 PM Time In: 01:42 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assitant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of March 27, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective March 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Infants and staff in space #2 were observed during diaper changing routines, free play activities on the floor, and nap. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 7, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 7, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “Survey Review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. 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 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for school age children, exposed rust was observed on the platform of the red and yellow climber with sharp metal edges and a one-inch long bolt was observed protruding from the side of the red and yellow climber at a height of 4 feet 10 inches from the ground. .0601(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3, one child's permission form for A&D Ointment expired on 2/28/2025 and the medication was not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours. This same medication expired on 1/31/2025. .0803(12) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In space #4, the classroom for one year old children, a foam fitness mat was being used as a wall covering and the foam mat contained bite marks and missing foam pieces. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Records for four school age children did not include an acknowledgement receipt of the facilities operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on 9/16/2024 and the next quarterly shelter-in-place drill was not conducted until 1/3/2025. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on 3/7/2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 10, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -Medication: The assistant director discarded the A&D Ointment during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent is on file and has not expired. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. -Choking Hazards: The assistant director removed the foam fitness mat from the classroom during the visit. I reminded you that foam products and small choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under the age of three. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure foam, plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. -Quarterly Emergency Drills: Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced within every three months. I suggested that you make a note on a calendar or set a reminder on your computer to conduct emergency drills at least every three months. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. -Safe Outdoor Environment: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. I suggested that you use a rubberized spray paint to coat the areas of the climber where rust is exposed, sanding the sharp edges down first. We discussed using a soft covering, such as a pool noodle, to cover the protruding bolt, until a more permanent solution can be made. When conducting your monthly playground inspections, be sure to look out for areas containing rust and repair the areas as soon as possible. The assistant director duct taped a piece of a pool noodle over the protruding bolt during the visit. Children’s Records: -I suggested that you create a one-page acknowledgement form for parents to sign off on all policies at enrollment, including the child’s name, date of enrollment, parent’s signature, and the date of the parents’ signature. Keep this documentation on file for review for each child enrolled. I also suggested that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist to assist you with ensuring parental acknowledgements for all policies are included and on file for review. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Gross motor activities versus outdoor activities. Remind staff to ensure gross motor activities use children’s large muscles and that the activity may be completed indoors and/or outdoors. -We reviewed your safe sleep policy pertaining to pacifiers. I suggested that you review details within your safe sleep policy with all staff. -The changing pad on the changing table in space #4 may need to be replaced soon. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 335 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:25 PM Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assitant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of April 1, 2024. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective July 9, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 87 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. Infants and staff in space #2 were observed during bottle feedings and free play activities on the floor. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, lunch, and nap. School age children were not present during the visit due to the school age program closure during Spring Break week. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 19, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 15, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on May 6, 2021. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. You stated you requested test kits on March 14, 2024. 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 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #2, two infant feeding plans were not updated to include baby food modifications. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 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 #4, one child's permission form for A&D Ointment expired on 1/24/2024 and the medication was not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours. .0803(12) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One staff employed on 1/22/2024 and one staff employed on 2/6/2024, did not have a statement that they reviewed personnel and operational policies on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan on file for review for one child enrolled on 7/26/2021 was dated 10/25/2022. .0801(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 18, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Feeding plans- -Written feeding plans must be modified as the child's needs change. I suggested that staff review infant feeding plans monthly with parents to request if changes have been made to their feeding habits. If parents inform staff to change the feeding plan for their child, instruct staff to document that change prior to feeding the child different foods/beverages than listed on the initial feeding plan. Medications- -I suggested that all medications and medication authorization forms be reviewed weekly to ensure each medication is accompanied with a permission form and to ensure all required information is recorded prior to accepting the medication from the parent or prior to administering the medication. If permission forms expire, remove the medication from the classroom until an updated permission form has been completed and received by the parent. If a child leaves or is terminated, return the medication to the parent or discard the medication within 72 hours. Staff records- Each employee’s personnel file must contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have reviewed personnel and operational policies. You had implemented an acknowledgement form for staff, however, the policies were reviewed with staff working with school age children but unfortunately the review was not documented with those staff. I suggested that you conduct the same orientation process with all staff including staff who work in building two with school age children. (This was a repeated violation.) Medical Action Plan- The updated Medical Action Plan for one child enrolled on 7/26/2021 was received during the visit and was dated 9/26/2023. The medical action plan must contain required information and must be updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I suggested that you review files for each child with Medical Action Plans twice per year to ensure if updates are needed or if the annual update is upcoming. Remind your staff to be aware of when a child in their classroom has a Medical Action Plan and when the plan needs to be updated. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Administrators may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing by May 1, 2024. Refer to the Raise NC Newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. -The posted document under provider documents and forms titled Safe Procedures for Pick Up and Delivery is a tool to construct policies, it is not a sample policy. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/S/Safe_Procedures_for_Pick_Up_and_Delivery.pdf?ver=YrjZRm9YN7OpRjpD6QtB2w%3d%3d Facilities are expected to customize the policy to ensure what is posted is actually happening during children’s arrival and departure. -Updating the policy acknowledgement form for school age children. -I suggested that you repair or replace the plastic picnic tables on the playground for school age children. -You stated the school age summer program will not be operating this Summer 2024. -I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; ***(10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; ***(11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. -During the visit, I showed you how to access DCDEE WORKS, the instructions for WORKS, and the portal for the EPR Plan. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 335 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:25 PM Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kim Cline, Assitant Director, and Sheila Berryhill, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of April 1, 2024. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective July 9, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 87 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. Infants and staff in space #2 were observed during bottle feedings and free play activities on the floor. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, lunch, and nap. School age children were not present during the visit due to the school age program closure during Spring Break week. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 19, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 15, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on May 6, 2021. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. You stated you requested test kits on March 14, 2024. 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 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #2, two infant feeding plans were not updated to include baby food modifications. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 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 #4, one child's permission form for A&D Ointment expired on 1/24/2024 and the medication was not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours. .0803(12) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One staff employed on 1/22/2024 and one staff employed on 2/6/2024, did not have a statement that they reviewed personnel and operational policies on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan on file for review for one child enrolled on 7/26/2021 was dated 10/25/2022. .0801(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 18, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Feeding plans- -Written feeding plans must be modified as the child's needs change. I suggested that staff review infant feeding plans monthly with parents to request if changes have been made to their feeding habits. If parents inform staff to change the feeding plan for their child, instruct staff to document that change prior to feeding the child different foods/beverages than listed on the initial feeding plan. Medications- -I suggested that all medications and medication authorization forms be reviewed weekly to ensure each medication is accompanied with a permission form and to ensure all required information is recorded prior to accepting the medication from the parent or prior to administering the medication. If permission forms expire, remove the medication from the classroom until an updated permission form has been completed and received by the parent. If a child leaves or is terminated, return the medication to the parent or discard the medication within 72 hours. Staff records- Each employee’s personnel file must contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have reviewed personnel and operational policies. You had implemented an acknowledgement form for staff, however, the policies were reviewed with staff working with school age children but unfortunately the review was not documented with those staff. I suggested that you conduct the same orientation process with all staff including staff who work in building two with school age children. (This was a repeated violation.) Medical Action Plan- The updated Medical Action Plan for one child enrolled on 7/26/2021 was received during the visit and was dated 9/26/2023. The medical action plan must contain required information and must be updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I suggested that you review files for each child with Medical Action Plans twice per year to ensure if updates are needed or if the annual update is upcoming. Remind your staff to be aware of when a child in their classroom has a Medical Action Plan and when the plan needs to be updated. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Administrators may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing by May 1, 2024. Refer to the Raise NC Newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. -The posted document under provider documents and forms titled Safe Procedures for Pick Up and Delivery is a tool to construct policies, it is not a sample policy. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/S/Safe_Procedures_for_Pick_Up_and_Delivery.pdf?ver=YrjZRm9YN7OpRjpD6QtB2w%3d%3d Facilities are expected to customize the policy to ensure what is posted is actually happening during children’s arrival and departure. -Updating the policy acknowledgement form for school age children. -I suggested that you repair or replace the plastic picnic tables on the playground for school age children. -You stated the school age summer program will not be operating this Summer 2024. -I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; ***(10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; ***(11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. -During the visit, I showed you how to access DCDEE WORKS, the instructions for WORKS, and the portal for the EPR Plan. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:35 PM Time Out: 04:35 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 including IT-SIDS 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, Kim Cline, Assistant Director. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me and provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. Your program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective July 9, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 81 percent as of October 17, 2023. 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. This facility has an out of state Non-Profit Domestic Corporation in Indiana. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 19, 2023. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff and children were observed during nap, handwashing routines, toileting and diapering routines, snack, free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. Infants in space #2 were observed playing with toys on the floor. Outdoor space was measured during today’s visit to update the playground diagrams in the file. A copy of the playground diagram and space calculation sheets will be sent to you once completed. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 19, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 15, 2023. Item #16 was marked “no” on the fire inspection report. You contacted the fire marshal during the visit and left a message for him to contact you. The fire safety conditions were marked satisfactory on the report dated 8/15/2023. You stated one new staff has been hired since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on May 15, 2023. I reviewed this staff’s records and applicable records for existing staff during today’s visit. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during today’s visit. Violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In space #2, three infant's feeding plans were not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One staff employed on July 25, 2023, did not have a statement that they reviewed personnel and operational policies on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 2, 2023. Please send your compliance letter to kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: -I recommended that you review all infant feeding plans upon enrollment to ensure all required information is obtained, including the parent’s signature. -K. Spencer signed an acknowledgement form for personnel and operational policies during the visit. We discussed obtaining acknowledgement for personnel and operational policies from staff upon enrollment after reviewing policies and procedures. I recommend that you review your personnel policies to ensure all requirements are included in your Staff Handbook. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0514 (d) states each center in which more than two staff are required to meet staff/child ratios shall have a written personnel policy that includes at least the following information: (1) job descriptions for each position; (2) minimum qualifications for each position, including reference checks; (3) health and medical requirements; (4) requirements and provisions for in-service training; (5) provisions for leave time and other absences; (6) procedures for on-going supervision and regular evaluation of work performance; and (7) resignation and termination procedures. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Waters bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -We discussed the First Aid Chart. You can find a copy of the chart on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms. -Hazardous products in the kitchen, including cooking spray, must be kept in a separate locked cabinet or closet even if the kitchen is locked. -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: LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 5559000 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:35 PM Time Out: 04:35 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 including IT-SIDS 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, Kim Cline, Assistant Director. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me and provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. Your program currently operates with a Three star rated license effective July 9, 2021. The program’s compliance history was 81 percent as of October 17, 2023. 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. This facility has an out of state Non-Profit Domestic Corporation in Indiana. The Indiana Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Wesleyan Church Corporation was current/active as of October 19, 2023. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff and children were observed during nap, handwashing routines, toileting and diapering routines, snack, free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. Infants in space #2 were observed playing with toys on the floor. Outdoor space was measured during today’s visit to update the playground diagrams in the file. A copy of the playground diagram and space calculation sheets will be sent to you once completed. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 19, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 15, 2023. Item #16 was marked “no” on the fire inspection report. You contacted the fire marshal during the visit and left a message for him to contact you. The fire safety conditions were marked satisfactory on the report dated 8/15/2023. You stated one new staff has been hired since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on May 15, 2023. I reviewed this staff’s records and applicable records for existing staff during today’s visit. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during today’s visit. Violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In space #2, three infant's feeding plans were not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One staff employed on July 25, 2023, did not have a statement that they reviewed personnel and operational policies on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 2, 2023. Please send your compliance letter to kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: -I recommended that you review all infant feeding plans upon enrollment to ensure all required information is obtained, including the parent’s signature. -K. Spencer signed an acknowledgement form for personnel and operational policies during the visit. We discussed obtaining acknowledgement for personnel and operational policies from staff upon enrollment after reviewing policies and procedures. I recommend that you review your personnel policies to ensure all requirements are included in your Staff Handbook. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0514 (d) states each center in which more than two staff are required to meet staff/child ratios shall have a written personnel policy that includes at least the following information: (1) job descriptions for each position; (2) minimum qualifications for each position, including reference checks; (3) health and medical requirements; (4) requirements and provisions for in-service training; (5) provisions for leave time and other absences; (6) procedures for on-going supervision and regular evaluation of work performance; and (7) resignation and termination procedures. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Waters bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -We discussed the First Aid Chart. You can find a copy of the chart on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms. -Hazardous products in the kitchen, including cooking spray, must be kept in a separate locked cabinet or closet even if the kitchen is locked. -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