Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K

10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 212 Time In: 10:13 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Carla Williams, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and gross motor activities outdoors. All current staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 11, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 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 “enrollment started” 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 enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 28, 2025, at 1:50pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 7, 2025, at 1:40pm. A shelter-in-place drill was completed during today’s visit at 10:42am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, by Carla Williams. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool children, one six-inch crack and one four-inch crack with pinch points were observed on the slide of the portable climber accessible to children. .0601(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, an opened can of Bloom Sparkling peach mango energy drink was observed on the teacher’s table in the presence of children during the visit. .0901(i) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided regarding the violations observed: Broken equipment on playground- -The cracked slide was removed from the playground during the visit. 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 remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. Make the equipment inaccessible to children by using caution tape surrounding the broken equipment until repairs can be made if the equipment cannot be removed from the play area. Nutrition- -The can of Bloom Sparkling energy drink was discarded during the visit. Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. I suggested that staff only consume beverages that meet nutritional requirements in the presence of children, such as water. 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. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides and climbers on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -We discussed procedures for sanitizing the tables in the cafeteria prior to lunch. I suggested that you ask cafeteria staff to clean and sanitize the tables for you to allow a full two minutes for the sanitizer solution to sit or air dry before the children utilize the table. -We discussed handwashing prior to lunch; ensure that children do not touch objects or the floor after washing their hands and before eating their lunch. -We discussed screen time requirements including any visual display, such as the screen display when you play music during nap time. -We discussed materials and activities to incorporate with sand and water. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. You stated you are interested in ordering the ECERS-3 assessment in the Spring 2026. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 212 Time In: 10:13 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Carla Williams, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and gross motor activities outdoors. All current staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 11, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 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 “enrollment started” 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 enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 28, 2025, at 1:50pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 7, 2025, at 1:40pm. A shelter-in-place drill was completed during today’s visit at 10:42am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, by Carla Williams. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool children, one six-inch crack and one four-inch crack with pinch points were observed on the slide of the portable climber accessible to children. .0601(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, an opened can of Bloom Sparkling peach mango energy drink was observed on the teacher’s table in the presence of children during the visit. .0901(i) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided regarding the violations observed: Broken equipment on playground- -The cracked slide was removed from the playground during the visit. 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 remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. Make the equipment inaccessible to children by using caution tape surrounding the broken equipment until repairs can be made if the equipment cannot be removed from the play area. Nutrition- -The can of Bloom Sparkling energy drink was discarded during the visit. Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. I suggested that staff only consume beverages that meet nutritional requirements in the presence of children, such as water. 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. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides and climbers on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -We discussed procedures for sanitizing the tables in the cafeteria prior to lunch. I suggested that you ask cafeteria staff to clean and sanitize the tables for you to allow a full two minutes for the sanitizer solution to sit or air dry before the children utilize the table. -We discussed handwashing prior to lunch; ensure that children do not touch objects or the floor after washing their hands and before eating their lunch. -We discussed screen time requirements including any visual display, such as the screen display when you play music during nap time. -We discussed materials and activities to incorporate with sand and water. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. You stated you are interested in ordering the ECERS-3 assessment in the Spring 2026. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance 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 .2806 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 212 Time In: 10:13 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Carla Williams, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and gross motor activities outdoors. All current staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 11, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 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 “enrollment started” 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 enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 28, 2025, at 1:50pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 7, 2025, at 1:40pm. A shelter-in-place drill was completed during today’s visit at 10:42am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, by Carla Williams. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool children, one six-inch crack and one four-inch crack with pinch points were observed on the slide of the portable climber accessible to children. .0601(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, an opened can of Bloom Sparkling peach mango energy drink was observed on the teacher’s table in the presence of children during the visit. .0901(i) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided regarding the violations observed: Broken equipment on playground- -The cracked slide was removed from the playground during the visit. 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 remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. Make the equipment inaccessible to children by using caution tape surrounding the broken equipment until repairs can be made if the equipment cannot be removed from the play area. Nutrition- -The can of Bloom Sparkling energy drink was discarded during the visit. Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. I suggested that staff only consume beverages that meet nutritional requirements in the presence of children, such as water. 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. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides and climbers on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -We discussed procedures for sanitizing the tables in the cafeteria prior to lunch. I suggested that you ask cafeteria staff to clean and sanitize the tables for you to allow a full two minutes for the sanitizer solution to sit or air dry before the children utilize the table. -We discussed handwashing prior to lunch; ensure that children do not touch objects or the floor after washing their hands and before eating their lunch. -We discussed screen time requirements including any visual display, such as the screen display when you play music during nap time. -We discussed materials and activities to incorporate with sand and water. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. You stated you are interested in ordering the ECERS-3 assessment in the Spring 2026. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 212 Time In: 10:13 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Carla Williams, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and gross motor activities outdoors. All current staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 11, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 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 “enrollment started” 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 enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 28, 2025, at 1:50pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 7, 2025, at 1:40pm. A shelter-in-place drill was completed during today’s visit at 10:42am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, by Carla Williams. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool children, one six-inch crack and one four-inch crack with pinch points were observed on the slide of the portable climber accessible to children. .0601(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, an opened can of Bloom Sparkling peach mango energy drink was observed on the teacher’s table in the presence of children during the visit. .0901(i) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided regarding the violations observed: Broken equipment on playground- -The cracked slide was removed from the playground during the visit. 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 remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. Make the equipment inaccessible to children by using caution tape surrounding the broken equipment until repairs can be made if the equipment cannot be removed from the play area. Nutrition- -The can of Bloom Sparkling energy drink was discarded during the visit. Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. I suggested that staff only consume beverages that meet nutritional requirements in the presence of children, such as water. 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. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides and climbers on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -We discussed procedures for sanitizing the tables in the cafeteria prior to lunch. I suggested that you ask cafeteria staff to clean and sanitize the tables for you to allow a full two minutes for the sanitizer solution to sit or air dry before the children utilize the table. -We discussed handwashing prior to lunch; ensure that children do not touch objects or the floor after washing their hands and before eating their lunch. -We discussed screen time requirements including any visual display, such as the screen display when you play music during nap time. -We discussed materials and activities to incorporate with sand and water. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. You stated you are interested in ordering the ECERS-3 assessment in the Spring 2026. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 212 Time In: 10:13 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Carla Williams, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and gross motor activities outdoors. All current staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 11, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 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 “enrollment started” 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 enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 28, 2025, at 1:50pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 7, 2025, at 1:40pm. A shelter-in-place drill was completed during today’s visit at 10:42am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, by Carla Williams. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool children, one six-inch crack and one four-inch crack with pinch points were observed on the slide of the portable climber accessible to children. .0601(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, an opened can of Bloom Sparkling peach mango energy drink was observed on the teacher’s table in the presence of children during the visit. .0901(i) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided regarding the violations observed: Broken equipment on playground- -The cracked slide was removed from the playground during the visit. 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 remove the equipment, if able, from the play area so that the broken equipment is not accessible to children. Make the equipment inaccessible to children by using caution tape surrounding the broken equipment until repairs can be made if the equipment cannot be removed from the play area. Nutrition- -The can of Bloom Sparkling energy drink was discarded during the visit. Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. I suggested that staff only consume beverages that meet nutritional requirements in the presence of children, such as water. 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. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides and climbers on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -We discussed procedures for sanitizing the tables in the cafeteria prior to lunch. I suggested that you ask cafeteria staff to clean and sanitize the tables for you to allow a full two minutes for the sanitizer solution to sit or air dry before the children utilize the table. -We discussed handwashing prior to lunch; ensure that children do not touch objects or the floor after washing their hands and before eating their lunch. -We discussed screen time requirements including any visual display, such as the screen display when you play music during nap time. -We discussed materials and activities to incorporate with sand and water. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. You stated you are interested in ordering the ECERS-3 assessment in the Spring 2026. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance 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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 104 Time In: 12:16 PM Time Out: 02:00 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, Carla Williams, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program records for review. This program currently operates with a Five Star License effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 90 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during handwashing routines and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 21, 2025. A Superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on December 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Applicable records for existing staff members were reviewed. Carla Williams completed playground safety training on December 12, 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. One aerosol can of Modge Podge was observed in the unlocked closet in space #2. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance- Storage of Hazardous Products- The door to the closet containing the aerosol can of Modge Podge was locked by staff during the visit. All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. When pulling the closet door shut, be sure the door latches and is locked. Consultation- We discussed the following during the visit: -You stated you have ordered new equipment for your playground. I reviewed with you child care requirements pertaining to mulch. 10A NCAC 09 .0605(j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete. -I also provided you with a copy of the NCRLAP’s Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. -K. Neal’s criminal background check qualification letter expires on 10/5/2025. K. Neal’s CPR and First Aid certification expires on 6/30/2025. I suggested that you begin the criminal background recheck process and register for CPR and First Aid training as soon as possible. -I suggested that you use a precut string measuring eighteen inches to assist you with ensuring each cot is at least eighteen inches apart. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant; PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 104 Time In: 12:16 PM Time Out: 02:00 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, Carla Williams, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program records for review. This program currently operates with a Five Star License effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 90 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during handwashing routines and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 21, 2025. A Superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on December 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Applicable records for existing staff members were reviewed. Carla Williams completed playground safety training on December 12, 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. One aerosol can of Modge Podge was observed in the unlocked closet in space #2. .2820(b) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance- Storage of Hazardous Products- The door to the closet containing the aerosol can of Modge Podge was locked by staff during the visit. All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. When pulling the closet door shut, be sure the door latches and is locked. Consultation- We discussed the following during the visit: -You stated you have ordered new equipment for your playground. I reviewed with you child care requirements pertaining to mulch. 10A NCAC 09 .0605(j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete. -I also provided you with a copy of the NCRLAP’s Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. -K. Neal’s criminal background check qualification letter expires on 10/5/2025. K. Neal’s CPR and First Aid certification expires on 6/30/2025. I suggested that you begin the criminal background recheck process and register for CPR and First Aid training as soon as possible. -I suggested that you use a precut string measuring eighteen inches to assist you with ensuring each cot is at least eighteen inches apart. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant; PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Carla Williams, new Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. 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 facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on February 5, 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 “enrollment started” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2024. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two electrical outlets not in use were uncovered and accessible on the floor beside the teacher's desk in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One gallon jug of PureBright bleach was observed in an unlocked closet in space #2. .2820(b) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided regarding the violations observed: As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance is provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2024. The current menu for December 2024 was posted in space #2 during the visit. I suggested that you print the menu as soon as it becomes available and place behind the current menu, that way the menu will be available for review on the first day of the month. Electrical Outlets- Staff covered the electrical outlets with safety plugs during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces used by preschool children throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. You mentioned that the power strip outlets were “loose.” I suggested that you request a new power strip for your classroom. Storage of Hazardous Products- Staff locked the closet door where the bleach was stored 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 check all areas used by preschool children each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately and be sure to pull the closet door tightly behind you to ensure it is locked. Consultation: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. 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: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Carla Williams, new Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. 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 facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on February 5, 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 “enrollment started” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 26, 2024. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two electrical outlets not in use were uncovered and accessible on the floor beside the teacher's desk in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One gallon jug of PureBright bleach was observed in an unlocked closet in space #2. .2820(b) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided regarding the violations observed: As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance is provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2024. The current menu for December 2024 was posted in space #2 during the visit. I suggested that you print the menu as soon as it becomes available and place behind the current menu, that way the menu will be available for review on the first day of the month. Electrical Outlets- Staff covered the electrical outlets with safety plugs during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces used by preschool children throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. You mentioned that the power strip outlets were “loose.” I suggested that you request a new power strip for your classroom. Storage of Hazardous Products- Staff locked the closet door where the bleach was stored 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 check all areas used by preschool children each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately and be sure to pull the closet door tightly behind you to ensure it is locked. Consultation: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. 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: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 93 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star License effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of indoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 14, 2024. A Superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on February 5, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 11, 2023. Two new substitutes have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on December 12, 2023. You documented information for these two staff on the Staff and Training Worksheet and provided me with a copy during today’s visit. You, Anna Halsten, stated you completed CPR and First Aid training on May 13, 2024, however, you stated you have not received your certification card yet. You renewed CPR and First Aid certification prior to the expiration date. You, Anna Halsten, also completed Playground Safety training on April 25, 2024. Your training certificate was available for review during the visit. The following violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit. The violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. The computer-generated visit summary was emailed to you on May 14, 2024, after the visit was conducted, due to lack of internet access. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, a thermometer was not observed in the small refrigerator located in the classroom to monitor the temperature of children's milk stored in this refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One 2.53-quart jug of Great Value bleach and one aerosol can of Renown disinfectant deodorant spray was observed on an open shelf above the sink in space #2. One bottle of BIC Cover-It correction fluid with safety warnings was observed in the top, unlocked drawer of the teacher desk in space #2 accessible to children. .2820(b) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance: Storage of hazardous products: The Lead Teacher moved the bleach, aerosol spray, and the correction fluid to a locked closet in space #2 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 check all areas of the classroom at the beginning of the day and throughout the day to ensure hazardous products are kept in locked storage. Refrigerator thermometer: During the visit, a thermometer was added to the small refrigerator in space #2. The temperature of the milk in the refrigerator was also checked during the visit and it read 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerators containing potentially hazardous foods must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Staff must be able to monitor the refrigerator temperature on a daily basis. I suggest checking the thermometer in the classroom refrigerator at the beginning of each day to ensure the temperature is at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items were reviewed with you today): -Administrators (School principals or an appropriate representative) may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing. Refer to the Raise NC Newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. According to the website, enrollment has started for this facility. -You were using an outdated, previous version of the incident report form. I emailed you a copy of the current incident report form and incident log. Please discard any old, unused versions and begin using the current version immediately. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Anna Halsten, new Lead Teacher, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, screen time activities, teacher directed activities, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 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 December 11, 2023. The previous fire inspection for this facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due to be conducted by November 16, 2023, however, the fire inspection was not completed and approved until December 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the NC Summary of the Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifteen children were not signed out on November 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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 December 26, 2023. 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 regarding the violations observed: Fire Inspection- -Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Children’s Records- -The acknowledgement for the NC Summary of the Law was signed on November 8, 2023 by the parents of the two children’s files monitored. I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Double-check arrival and departure records at the end of each day and at the beginning of the following day to ensure records are completed thoroughly. Menu- -The current menu for all meals and snacks must be posted where they can be easily seen by parents. I recommended that you make yourself a reminder on the last day of each month to post the following months menu in an area where parents can view the menu. I reminded you to include the beverage on your snack menu. Emergency Medical Care Plan- The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be posted for reference and reviewed annually with all staff. I recommended that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan at the beginning of each school year and monitor the classroom to ensure the plan is posted. I recommended that you create an acknowledgment form to document when the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and the Emergency Medical Care Plan is reviewed. Keep this in your notebook for review. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants must complete 15 hours of on-going training each year per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3013(b). I recommended that you utilize the On-Going Training log on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to keep track of annual trainings completed. -Health and Safety training completed in 2018 must be completed again in 2023. Addie McAlister must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by December 13, 2023. -Remember to include substitutes on your Staff and Training Worksheet for individuals who sub in your classroom during each school year. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Anna Halsten, new Lead Teacher, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, screen time activities, teacher directed activities, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 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 December 11, 2023. The previous fire inspection for this facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due to be conducted by November 16, 2023, however, the fire inspection was not completed and approved until December 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the NC Summary of the Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifteen children were not signed out on November 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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 December 26, 2023. 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 regarding the violations observed: Fire Inspection- -Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Children’s Records- -The acknowledgement for the NC Summary of the Law was signed on November 8, 2023 by the parents of the two children’s files monitored. I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Double-check arrival and departure records at the end of each day and at the beginning of the following day to ensure records are completed thoroughly. Menu- -The current menu for all meals and snacks must be posted where they can be easily seen by parents. I recommended that you make yourself a reminder on the last day of each month to post the following months menu in an area where parents can view the menu. I reminded you to include the beverage on your snack menu. Emergency Medical Care Plan- The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be posted for reference and reviewed annually with all staff. I recommended that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan at the beginning of each school year and monitor the classroom to ensure the plan is posted. I recommended that you create an acknowledgment form to document when the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and the Emergency Medical Care Plan is reviewed. Keep this in your notebook for review. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants must complete 15 hours of on-going training each year per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3013(b). I recommended that you utilize the On-Going Training log on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to keep track of annual trainings completed. -Health and Safety training completed in 2018 must be completed again in 2023. Addie McAlister must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by December 13, 2023. -Remember to include substitutes on your Staff and Training Worksheet for individuals who sub in your classroom during each school year. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Anna Halsten, new Lead Teacher, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, screen time activities, teacher directed activities, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 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 December 11, 2023. The previous fire inspection for this facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due to be conducted by November 16, 2023, however, the fire inspection was not completed and approved until December 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the NC Summary of the Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifteen children were not signed out on November 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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 December 26, 2023. 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 regarding the violations observed: Fire Inspection- -Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Children’s Records- -The acknowledgement for the NC Summary of the Law was signed on November 8, 2023 by the parents of the two children’s files monitored. I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Double-check arrival and departure records at the end of each day and at the beginning of the following day to ensure records are completed thoroughly. Menu- -The current menu for all meals and snacks must be posted where they can be easily seen by parents. I recommended that you make yourself a reminder on the last day of each month to post the following months menu in an area where parents can view the menu. I reminded you to include the beverage on your snack menu. Emergency Medical Care Plan- The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be posted for reference and reviewed annually with all staff. I recommended that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan at the beginning of each school year and monitor the classroom to ensure the plan is posted. I recommended that you create an acknowledgment form to document when the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and the Emergency Medical Care Plan is reviewed. Keep this in your notebook for review. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants must complete 15 hours of on-going training each year per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3013(b). I recommended that you utilize the On-Going Training log on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to keep track of annual trainings completed. -Health and Safety training completed in 2018 must be completed again in 2023. Addie McAlister must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by December 13, 2023. -Remember to include substitutes on your Staff and Training Worksheet for individuals who sub in your classroom during each school year. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Anna Halsten, new Lead Teacher, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, screen time activities, teacher directed activities, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 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 December 11, 2023. The previous fire inspection for this facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due to be conducted by November 16, 2023, however, the fire inspection was not completed and approved until December 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the NC Summary of the Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifteen children were not signed out on November 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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 December 26, 2023. 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 regarding the violations observed: Fire Inspection- -Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Children’s Records- -The acknowledgement for the NC Summary of the Law was signed on November 8, 2023 by the parents of the two children’s files monitored. I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Double-check arrival and departure records at the end of each day and at the beginning of the following day to ensure records are completed thoroughly. Menu- -The current menu for all meals and snacks must be posted where they can be easily seen by parents. I recommended that you make yourself a reminder on the last day of each month to post the following months menu in an area where parents can view the menu. I reminded you to include the beverage on your snack menu. Emergency Medical Care Plan- The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be posted for reference and reviewed annually with all staff. I recommended that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan at the beginning of each school year and monitor the classroom to ensure the plan is posted. I recommended that you create an acknowledgment form to document when the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and the Emergency Medical Care Plan is reviewed. Keep this in your notebook for review. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants must complete 15 hours of on-going training each year per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3013(b). I recommended that you utilize the On-Going Training log on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to keep track of annual trainings completed. -Health and Safety training completed in 2018 must be completed again in 2023. Addie McAlister must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by December 13, 2023. -Remember to include substitutes on your Staff and Training Worksheet for individuals who sub in your classroom during each school year. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -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 .3005 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Anna Halsten, new Lead Teacher, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, screen time activities, teacher directed activities, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 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 December 11, 2023. The previous fire inspection for this facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due to be conducted by November 16, 2023, however, the fire inspection was not completed and approved until December 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the NC Summary of the Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifteen children were not signed out on November 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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 December 26, 2023. 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 regarding the violations observed: Fire Inspection- -Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Children’s Records- -The acknowledgement for the NC Summary of the Law was signed on November 8, 2023 by the parents of the two children’s files monitored. I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Double-check arrival and departure records at the end of each day and at the beginning of the following day to ensure records are completed thoroughly. Menu- -The current menu for all meals and snacks must be posted where they can be easily seen by parents. I recommended that you make yourself a reminder on the last day of each month to post the following months menu in an area where parents can view the menu. I reminded you to include the beverage on your snack menu. Emergency Medical Care Plan- The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be posted for reference and reviewed annually with all staff. I recommended that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan at the beginning of each school year and monitor the classroom to ensure the plan is posted. I recommended that you create an acknowledgment form to document when the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and the Emergency Medical Care Plan is reviewed. Keep this in your notebook for review. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants must complete 15 hours of on-going training each year per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3013(b). I recommended that you utilize the On-Going Training log on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to keep track of annual trainings completed. -Health and Safety training completed in 2018 must be completed again in 2023. Addie McAlister must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by December 13, 2023. -Remember to include substitutes on your Staff and Training Worksheet for individuals who sub in your classroom during each school year. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -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 .3013 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Anna Halsten, new Lead Teacher, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, screen time activities, teacher directed activities, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 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 December 11, 2023. The previous fire inspection for this facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due to be conducted by November 16, 2023, however, the fire inspection was not completed and approved until December 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the NC Summary of the Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifteen children were not signed out on November 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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 December 26, 2023. 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 regarding the violations observed: Fire Inspection- -Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Children’s Records- -The acknowledgement for the NC Summary of the Law was signed on November 8, 2023 by the parents of the two children’s files monitored. I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Double-check arrival and departure records at the end of each day and at the beginning of the following day to ensure records are completed thoroughly. Menu- -The current menu for all meals and snacks must be posted where they can be easily seen by parents. I recommended that you make yourself a reminder on the last day of each month to post the following months menu in an area where parents can view the menu. I reminded you to include the beverage on your snack menu. Emergency Medical Care Plan- The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be posted for reference and reviewed annually with all staff. I recommended that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan at the beginning of each school year and monitor the classroom to ensure the plan is posted. I recommended that you create an acknowledgment form to document when the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and the Emergency Medical Care Plan is reviewed. Keep this in your notebook for review. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants must complete 15 hours of on-going training each year per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3013(b). I recommended that you utilize the On-Going Training log on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to keep track of annual trainings completed. -Health and Safety training completed in 2018 must be completed again in 2023. Addie McAlister must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by December 13, 2023. -Remember to include substitutes on your Staff and Training Worksheet for individuals who sub in your classroom during each school year. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -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

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Anna Halsten, new Lead Teacher, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, screen time activities, teacher directed activities, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 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 December 11, 2023. The previous fire inspection for this facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due to be conducted by November 16, 2023, however, the fire inspection was not completed and approved until December 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the NC Summary of the Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifteen children were not signed out on November 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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 December 26, 2023. 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 regarding the violations observed: Fire Inspection- -Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Children’s Records- -The acknowledgement for the NC Summary of the Law was signed on November 8, 2023 by the parents of the two children’s files monitored. I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Double-check arrival and departure records at the end of each day and at the beginning of the following day to ensure records are completed thoroughly. Menu- -The current menu for all meals and snacks must be posted where they can be easily seen by parents. I recommended that you make yourself a reminder on the last day of each month to post the following months menu in an area where parents can view the menu. I reminded you to include the beverage on your snack menu. Emergency Medical Care Plan- The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be posted for reference and reviewed annually with all staff. I recommended that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan at the beginning of each school year and monitor the classroom to ensure the plan is posted. I recommended that you create an acknowledgment form to document when the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and the Emergency Medical Care Plan is reviewed. Keep this in your notebook for review. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants must complete 15 hours of on-going training each year per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3013(b). I recommended that you utilize the On-Going Training log on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to keep track of annual trainings completed. -Health and Safety training completed in 2018 must be completed again in 2023. Addie McAlister must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by December 13, 2023. -Remember to include substitutes on your Staff and Training Worksheet for individuals who sub in your classroom during each school year. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -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: NORRIS S. CHILDERS ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000112 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Anna Halsten, new Lead Teacher, assisted me during the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective May 31, 2019. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including NC Pre-K requirements. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, screen time activities, teacher directed activities, and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 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 December 11, 2023. The previous fire inspection for this facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due to be conducted by November 16, 2023, however, the fire inspection was not completed and approved until December 11, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the NC Summary of the Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifteen children were not signed out on November 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and lunch menu posted in the classroom was dated November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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 December 26, 2023. 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 regarding the violations observed: Fire Inspection- -Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Children’s Records- -The acknowledgement for the NC Summary of the Law was signed on November 8, 2023 by the parents of the two children’s files monitored. I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Double-check arrival and departure records at the end of each day and at the beginning of the following day to ensure records are completed thoroughly. Menu- -The current menu for all meals and snacks must be posted where they can be easily seen by parents. I recommended that you make yourself a reminder on the last day of each month to post the following months menu in an area where parents can view the menu. I reminded you to include the beverage on your snack menu. Emergency Medical Care Plan- The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be posted for reference and reviewed annually with all staff. I recommended that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan at the beginning of each school year and monitor the classroom to ensure the plan is posted. I recommended that you create an acknowledgment form to document when the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and the Emergency Medical Care Plan is reviewed. Keep this in your notebook for review. 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 two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants must complete 15 hours of on-going training each year per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3013(b). I recommended that you utilize the On-Going Training log on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to keep track of annual trainings completed. -Health and Safety training completed in 2018 must be completed again in 2023. Addie McAlister must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training again by December 13, 2023. -Remember to include substitutes on your Staff and Training Worksheet for individuals who sub in your classroom during each school year. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -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