Norris S. Childers Elementary Ymca Childcare

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 871 Time In: 01:14 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s announced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements and to begin your rated license assessment. The visit was conducted with you, Whitney Moody, Youth Development Administrative Assistant, and Fanisha Watson, Lincoln County Regional Program Director. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. Erica Simmons, Administrator, requested to apply for a star rated license for this one-star facility. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on November 20, 2025. This facility currently operates with a one-star license issued on November 21, 2025, meeting daytime care only and school age only. The one-star license issued on July 18, 2025, was posted during the visit and you stated the license issued on November 21, 2025, was not received yet. You stated you would contact the corporate office to see if the license was received. I asked that you let me know so that I could follow-up with the secretary at the DCDEE Raleigh office to resend the license, if needed. The program’s compliance history was 85 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of April 15, 2026. Limited monitoring was conducted. Children and staff were observed during gross motor activities in the gym and snack in the cafeteria. You stated you utilize the cafeteria and gymnasium for indoor child care space. Files for one new staff member and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. Fanisha Watson, Lincoln County Regional Program Director, was employed on April 7, 2026. All staff members were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Fanisha Watson was listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 14, 2026, at 3:03pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 11, 2026, at 3:19pm. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on December 2, 2025. This facility is scheduled to operate during the summer. QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment: -During a virtual meeting held on March 31, 2026, Erica Simmons, Administrator, requested to apply for a rated license with this facility. I reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -Mrs. Simmons stated this facility will follow Pathway #2, the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, for the rated license assessment. Ms. Simmons submitted the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers on April 15, 2026, choosing Pathway #2, the Classroom and Instructional Quality pathway. -During the visit, you provided me with the Family and Community Engagement Standards and the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan. I reviewed and verified this information. -Staff education was reviewed in WORKS. All four staff have a WORKS account. -I provided you with the Quality Initiatives Recognition Form during today’s visit. I requested that you complete and submit this form to me by April 22, 2026, if you wish to participate. All quality initiative items must be verified. Please provide verification or proof that you meet the initiatives designated. -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -This program met the requirements for a Four Star Rated License. A new license will be mailed to the mailing address listed for this facility and must be posted upon receipt. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, A. Maudlin, employed on September 22, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until January 9, 2026. One staff member, R. Black, employed on October 6, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until January 8, 2026. .1102(g) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member, A. Maudlin, employed on September 22, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training until January 11, 2026. One staff member, R. Black, employed on October 6, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training until January 10, 2026. .2510(j) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed at https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/. BSAC (Basic School-Age Care) training- -Staff in part-time, full day, or track-out school-age care programs required to complete BSAC training shall do so within three months of becoming employed. I suggested that you register new staff for BSAC training as soon as they are hired to ensure completion of the training within three months. Consultation: -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, the handwritten visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Due to technical difficulties, the computer-generated visit summary was emailed to you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 208 Time In: 02:12 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Alena Maudlin, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is your first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on January 17, 2025. This program currently operates with a One-star rated license effective July 18, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The temporary license was posted during the visit, and you stated you have not received the star rated license. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license has not been received. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 82 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 20, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing the gym and the cafeteria. You stated you typically use the gym, cafeteria, and the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and art activities. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 22, 2025, at 2:48pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 26, 2025, at 6:47am. 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 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member employed on 1/17/2025 did not have an updated health questionnaire on file for review. The health questionnaire on file for this staff member was dated 1/19/2024. .0701(a) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 18, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 29, 2025, was not included on the parent's statement regarding the discipline policy. .1804(b) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Orientation for one staff member employed on 9/22/2025 was not on file available for review. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, E. Villanueva employed on 1/17/2025, A. Maudlin employed on 9/22/2025, and R. Black employed on 10/6/2025, were not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before December 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan- The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by December 4, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for the facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by May 17, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. Children’s Records- I reviewed requirements for the discipline policy acknowledgement with you. I suggested that you update your original acknowledgement form to include an area to document the child’s enrollment date. I suggested that you go through each child’s file to ensure this information is included on the acknowledgement form for existing children. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1804(b), the child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policy was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include the following: (1) the child's name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. Criminal Background Checks- Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. All three staff members have a current criminal background check qualification letter. To correct this violation, all three staff members must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five business days of their employment. Staff Orientation- Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested you place all forms in each staff member’s file immediately once they are completed to ensure no forms are misplaced. Health Questionnaire- All staff must have a Health Questionnaire, signed by the staff member, that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children annually following the initial medical statement. I suggested you place all annual form updates in each staff member’s file immediately once they are completed to ensure no forms are misplaced. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Health Questionnaire forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members complete this health and safety training. -We discussed offering water with snack when two components are offered that are not 100% juice or milk. Most children bring water bottles from home that they refill and children do have access to a water fountain. Child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0901(e) states drinking water shall be freely available to children of all ages. Drinking fountains or individual drinking utensils shall be provided. When a private water supply is used, it must be tested by and meet the requirements of the Commission for Public Health as set forth in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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. 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 .1804 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 208 Time In: 02:12 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Alena Maudlin, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is your first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on January 17, 2025. This program currently operates with a One-star rated license effective July 18, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The temporary license was posted during the visit, and you stated you have not received the star rated license. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license has not been received. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 82 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 20, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing the gym and the cafeteria. You stated you typically use the gym, cafeteria, and the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and art activities. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 22, 2025, at 2:48pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 26, 2025, at 6:47am. 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 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member employed on 1/17/2025 did not have an updated health questionnaire on file for review. The health questionnaire on file for this staff member was dated 1/19/2024. .0701(a) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 18, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 29, 2025, was not included on the parent's statement regarding the discipline policy. .1804(b) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Orientation for one staff member employed on 9/22/2025 was not on file available for review. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, E. Villanueva employed on 1/17/2025, A. Maudlin employed on 9/22/2025, and R. Black employed on 10/6/2025, were not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before December 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan- The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by December 4, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for the facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by May 17, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. Children’s Records- I reviewed requirements for the discipline policy acknowledgement with you. I suggested that you update your original acknowledgement form to include an area to document the child’s enrollment date. I suggested that you go through each child’s file to ensure this information is included on the acknowledgement form for existing children. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1804(b), the child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policy was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include the following: (1) the child's name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. Criminal Background Checks- Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. All three staff members have a current criminal background check qualification letter. To correct this violation, all three staff members must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five business days of their employment. Staff Orientation- Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested you place all forms in each staff member’s file immediately once they are completed to ensure no forms are misplaced. Health Questionnaire- All staff must have a Health Questionnaire, signed by the staff member, that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children annually following the initial medical statement. I suggested you place all annual form updates in each staff member’s file immediately once they are completed to ensure no forms are misplaced. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Health Questionnaire forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members complete this health and safety training. -We discussed offering water with snack when two components are offered that are not 100% juice or milk. Most children bring water bottles from home that they refill and children do have access to a water fountain. Child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0901(e) states drinking water shall be freely available to children of all ages. Drinking fountains or individual drinking utensils shall be provided. When a private water supply is used, it must be tested by and meet the requirements of the Commission for Public Health as set forth in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 208 Time In: 02:12 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Alena Maudlin, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is your first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on January 17, 2025. This program currently operates with a One-star rated license effective July 18, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The temporary license was posted during the visit, and you stated you have not received the star rated license. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license has not been received. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 82 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 20, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing the gym and the cafeteria. You stated you typically use the gym, cafeteria, and the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and art activities. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 22, 2025, at 2:48pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 26, 2025, at 6:47am. 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 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member employed on 1/17/2025 did not have an updated health questionnaire on file for review. The health questionnaire on file for this staff member was dated 1/19/2024. .0701(a) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 18, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 29, 2025, was not included on the parent's statement regarding the discipline policy. .1804(b) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Orientation for one staff member employed on 9/22/2025 was not on file available for review. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, E. Villanueva employed on 1/17/2025, A. Maudlin employed on 9/22/2025, and R. Black employed on 10/6/2025, were not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before December 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan- The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by December 4, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for the facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by May 17, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. Children’s Records- I reviewed requirements for the discipline policy acknowledgement with you. I suggested that you update your original acknowledgement form to include an area to document the child’s enrollment date. I suggested that you go through each child’s file to ensure this information is included on the acknowledgement form for existing children. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1804(b), the child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policy was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include the following: (1) the child's name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. Criminal Background Checks- Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. All three staff members have a current criminal background check qualification letter. To correct this violation, all three staff members must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five business days of their employment. Staff Orientation- Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested you place all forms in each staff member’s file immediately once they are completed to ensure no forms are misplaced. Health Questionnaire- All staff must have a Health Questionnaire, signed by the staff member, that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children annually following the initial medical statement. I suggested you place all annual form updates in each staff member’s file immediately once they are completed to ensure no forms are misplaced. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Health Questionnaire forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members complete this health and safety training. -We discussed offering water with snack when two components are offered that are not 100% juice or milk. Most children bring water bottles from home that they refill and children do have access to a water fountain. Child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0901(e) states drinking water shall be freely available to children of all ages. Drinking fountains or individual drinking utensils shall be provided. When a private water supply is used, it must be tested by and meet the requirements of the Commission for Public Health as set forth in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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. 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 YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 208 Time In: 02:12 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Alena Maudlin, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is your first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on January 17, 2025. This program currently operates with a One-star rated license effective July 18, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The temporary license was posted during the visit, and you stated you have not received the star rated license. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license has not been received. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 82 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 20, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing the gym and the cafeteria. You stated you typically use the gym, cafeteria, and the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and art activities. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 22, 2025, at 2:48pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 26, 2025, at 6:47am. 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 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member employed on 1/17/2025 did not have an updated health questionnaire on file for review. The health questionnaire on file for this staff member was dated 1/19/2024. .0701(a) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 18, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 29, 2025, was not included on the parent's statement regarding the discipline policy. .1804(b) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Orientation for one staff member employed on 9/22/2025 was not on file available for review. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, E. Villanueva employed on 1/17/2025, A. Maudlin employed on 9/22/2025, and R. Black employed on 10/6/2025, were not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before December 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan- The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by December 4, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for the facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by May 17, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. Children’s Records- I reviewed requirements for the discipline policy acknowledgement with you. I suggested that you update your original acknowledgement form to include an area to document the child’s enrollment date. I suggested that you go through each child’s file to ensure this information is included on the acknowledgement form for existing children. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1804(b), the child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policy was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include the following: (1) the child's name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. Criminal Background Checks- Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. All three staff members have a current criminal background check qualification letter. To correct this violation, all three staff members must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five business days of their employment. Staff Orientation- Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested you place all forms in each staff member’s file immediately once they are completed to ensure no forms are misplaced. Health Questionnaire- All staff must have a Health Questionnaire, signed by the staff member, that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children annually following the initial medical statement. I suggested you place all annual form updates in each staff member’s file immediately once they are completed to ensure no forms are misplaced. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Health Questionnaire forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members complete this health and safety training. -We discussed offering water with snack when two components are offered that are not 100% juice or milk. Most children bring water bottles from home that they refill and children do have access to a water fountain. Child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0901(e) states drinking water shall be freely available to children of all ages. Drinking fountains or individual drinking utensils shall be provided. When a private water supply is used, it must be tested by and meet the requirements of the Commission for Public Health as set forth in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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. 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 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 02:46 PM Time Out: 05:18 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. Edith Villanueva, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until you, Shandel Neal, Regional Programming Director, arrived at 3:20pm. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on March 20, 2025, at 5:06pm. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 21, 2025, and you received a superior classification and zero (0) demerits. Due to staff files and children’s records not available for review during the second temporary time period visit conducted on April 7, 2025, one new staff file and a sample of three children’s records were reviewed during the visit. I contacted Erica Simmons, Administrator, during the visit to discuss the transition from a temporary license to either a one star or a two through five-star license. Based on the email received, you do not plan to apply for a star rated license at this time and accept a one-star child care license. I discussed with you that you will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding after your temporary license expires since you will not achieve at least a three-star rated license. Your temporary license will expire after July 17, 2025. An extension of time is not given, and your rated license points will be processed with the current points you have earned. The following violations were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not conducted for April 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One program coordinator with a hire date of March 31, 2025, did not receive six clock hours of training in the required topic areas. Documentation of orientation was not on file for review. .1101(a)(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Orientation for New Staff Within two weeks of a new staff person’s date of hire, six hours of orientation must be completed. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist as a guide for new staff requirements and begin orientation the day the person is hired. Once you complete each topic of orientation, I suggested that you document the date and the amount of time you spent on the topic. The information can be captured on the Documentation of Staff Orientation Center: School Age-you can obtain this form on DCDEE’s website under the provider documents and forms tab. Fire Drills Fire drills must be conducted monthly. I suggested that you place a reminder on your calendar to alert you to conduct a monthly fire drill. Once you complete the fire drill, log the required information on the fire drill log and report form that can be accessed on DCDEE’s website under the provider documents and forms tab. Consultation was provided on the following. You do not wish to apply for a two through five-star license at this time. To meet the minimum requirements for a program coordinator: Per child care rule .2510 (b) At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation The program coordinator that was hired on March 31, 2025, must complete BSAC by June 30, 2025, and either enroll by September 30, 2025, and complete (within 18 months) EDU 119 or two semester hours in child/youth development and two semester hours in school age programming. You currently do not transport children. Reminders: Complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and place a copy on file no later than May 17, 2025. The one-star license will be mailed to you from our Raleigh office. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to September 4, 2025. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Before your annual compliance visit is due, please complete the Staff and Training Worksheet form. Your annual compliance visit will be conducted prior to January 17, 2026. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training and/or On-Going Training requirements and have documentation on file for review prior to January 17, 2026. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your compliance history prior to today’s visit was 81%. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by May 20, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Your temporary license will end after July 17, 20205. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Your file will be transferred to your child care consultant, Kristen Mauney, after July 17, 2025. An email will be sent once the file has been transferred and will include contact information for Ms. Mauney. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 02:46 PM Time Out: 05:18 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. Edith Villanueva, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until you, Shandel Neal, Regional Programming Director, arrived at 3:20pm. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on March 20, 2025, at 5:06pm. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 21, 2025, and you received a superior classification and zero (0) demerits. Due to staff files and children’s records not available for review during the second temporary time period visit conducted on April 7, 2025, one new staff file and a sample of three children’s records were reviewed during the visit. I contacted Erica Simmons, Administrator, during the visit to discuss the transition from a temporary license to either a one star or a two through five-star license. Based on the email received, you do not plan to apply for a star rated license at this time and accept a one-star child care license. I discussed with you that you will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding after your temporary license expires since you will not achieve at least a three-star rated license. Your temporary license will expire after July 17, 2025. An extension of time is not given, and your rated license points will be processed with the current points you have earned. The following violations were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not conducted for April 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One program coordinator with a hire date of March 31, 2025, did not receive six clock hours of training in the required topic areas. Documentation of orientation was not on file for review. .1101(a)(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Orientation for New Staff Within two weeks of a new staff person’s date of hire, six hours of orientation must be completed. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist as a guide for new staff requirements and begin orientation the day the person is hired. Once you complete each topic of orientation, I suggested that you document the date and the amount of time you spent on the topic. The information can be captured on the Documentation of Staff Orientation Center: School Age-you can obtain this form on DCDEE’s website under the provider documents and forms tab. Fire Drills Fire drills must be conducted monthly. I suggested that you place a reminder on your calendar to alert you to conduct a monthly fire drill. Once you complete the fire drill, log the required information on the fire drill log and report form that can be accessed on DCDEE’s website under the provider documents and forms tab. Consultation was provided on the following. You do not wish to apply for a two through five-star license at this time. To meet the minimum requirements for a program coordinator: Per child care rule .2510 (b) At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation The program coordinator that was hired on March 31, 2025, must complete BSAC by June 30, 2025, and either enroll by September 30, 2025, and complete (within 18 months) EDU 119 or two semester hours in child/youth development and two semester hours in school age programming. You currently do not transport children. Reminders: Complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and place a copy on file no later than May 17, 2025. The one-star license will be mailed to you from our Raleigh office. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to September 4, 2025. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Before your annual compliance visit is due, please complete the Staff and Training Worksheet form. Your annual compliance visit will be conducted prior to January 17, 2026. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training and/or On-Going Training requirements and have documentation on file for review prior to January 17, 2026. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your compliance history prior to today’s visit was 81%. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by May 20, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Your temporary license will end after July 17, 20205. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Your file will be transferred to your child care consultant, Kristen Mauney, after July 17, 2025. An email will be sent once the file has been transferred and will include contact information for Ms. Mauney. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 02:46 PM Time Out: 05:18 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. Edith Villanueva, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until you, Shandel Neal, Regional Programming Director, arrived at 3:20pm. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on March 20, 2025, at 5:06pm. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 21, 2025, and you received a superior classification and zero (0) demerits. Due to staff files and children’s records not available for review during the second temporary time period visit conducted on April 7, 2025, one new staff file and a sample of three children’s records were reviewed during the visit. I contacted Erica Simmons, Administrator, during the visit to discuss the transition from a temporary license to either a one star or a two through five-star license. Based on the email received, you do not plan to apply for a star rated license at this time and accept a one-star child care license. I discussed with you that you will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding after your temporary license expires since you will not achieve at least a three-star rated license. Your temporary license will expire after July 17, 2025. An extension of time is not given, and your rated license points will be processed with the current points you have earned. The following violations were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not conducted for April 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One program coordinator with a hire date of March 31, 2025, did not receive six clock hours of training in the required topic areas. Documentation of orientation was not on file for review. .1101(a)(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Orientation for New Staff Within two weeks of a new staff person’s date of hire, six hours of orientation must be completed. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist as a guide for new staff requirements and begin orientation the day the person is hired. Once you complete each topic of orientation, I suggested that you document the date and the amount of time you spent on the topic. The information can be captured on the Documentation of Staff Orientation Center: School Age-you can obtain this form on DCDEE’s website under the provider documents and forms tab. Fire Drills Fire drills must be conducted monthly. I suggested that you place a reminder on your calendar to alert you to conduct a monthly fire drill. Once you complete the fire drill, log the required information on the fire drill log and report form that can be accessed on DCDEE’s website under the provider documents and forms tab. Consultation was provided on the following. You do not wish to apply for a two through five-star license at this time. To meet the minimum requirements for a program coordinator: Per child care rule .2510 (b) At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation The program coordinator that was hired on March 31, 2025, must complete BSAC by June 30, 2025, and either enroll by September 30, 2025, and complete (within 18 months) EDU 119 or two semester hours in child/youth development and two semester hours in school age programming. You currently do not transport children. Reminders: Complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and place a copy on file no later than May 17, 2025. The one-star license will be mailed to you from our Raleigh office. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to September 4, 2025. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Before your annual compliance visit is due, please complete the Staff and Training Worksheet form. Your annual compliance visit will be conducted prior to January 17, 2026. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training and/or On-Going Training requirements and have documentation on file for review prior to January 17, 2026. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your compliance history prior to today’s visit was 81%. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by May 20, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Your temporary license will end after July 17, 20205. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Your file will be transferred to your child care consultant, Kristen Mauney, after July 17, 2025. An email will be sent once the file has been transferred and will include contact information for Ms. Mauney. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 162 Time In: 02:08 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second Temporary Time Period visit. A legal designee was not on site. Edith Villanueva, group leader, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, approved spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 20, 2025, at 5:06pm. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 15, 2025. Children’s records were not on site available for review. The group leader stated the program coordinator, who was working at a different site today, had the binder containing children’s records. The group leader showed me that she had authorized contact information for enrolled children, including the relationship to the child and the authorized contact’s phone number. However, the group leader indicated the list needed to be updated as one newly enrolled child was not listed. The group leader stated one new child was enrolled since the most recent monitoring visit. This child’s records were not on site during the visit. Staff records were not on site available for review. The group leader stated the program coordinator who was not on site had the computer containing staff records. The snack menu for April 2025 was posted with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. You stated this facility is closed for spring break April 14, 2025 through April 21, 2025. Due to a legal designee not on site available to sign the visit summary, the computer-generated visit summary was emailed to Shandel Neal, Regional Director, April Parra-Hernandez, Program Coordinator, and Erica Simmons, Administrator at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted on the parent information board was dated 3/31/2025-4/4/2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, the key was stored in the lock on a cabinet containing Great Value bleach. Above that same cabinet, another jug of Great Value bleach was stored on top of the cabinet and was not in locked storage. A tub of Great Value disinfectant wipes was sitting on a cart with manipulative toys on the stage. A spray bottle of disinfectant solution was observed on top of a filing cabinet two feet three inches from the floor. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Records for one new staff member were not on file available for review. Records for existing staff members were also not on file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Records for one new child were not on file available for review. Records for all seventeen children enrolled were not on file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff Records- The group leader stated that staff records are kept electronically on a computer that the group leader does not have access to. The group leader stated that the program coordinator, who was working at a different site, had the computer with her. I suggested that hard copies of staff records be kept on site or the computer be kept on site giving all staff members access to files that would need to be obtained in the event of an emergency or during a monitoring visit. Children’s Records- The group leader stated that children’s records are kept in a binder and the program coordinator, who was working at a different site, had the binder with her. I suggested that staff be reminded that children’s records and staff records must be on site available for review at all times. I suggested that you make copies of children's records to keep on file as a back up or keep the binder containing children’s records on site and do not remove it from the facility. Storage of Hazardous Products- Staff moved the bleach into the cabinet and locked the cabinet, hanging the key on a hook on the wall, during the visit. Staff moved the disinfectant wipes and disinfectant solution on top of the locked cabinet, above five feet from the floor, 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. Disinfectant wipes and disinfectant solutions are not required to be kept in locked storage but must be inaccessible to children. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you monitor all areas of approved space each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock on cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. Activity Plan- I suggested that you complete and print the activity plan for the following week so that it will be posted first thing on Monday morning. I suggested posting the activity plan for the following week behind the current week as soon as it is completed. Consultation was provided on the following: The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar training courses listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send Jennifer Roberts a letter verifying compliance by April 21, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 704-853-9196 or kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 162 Time In: 02:08 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second Temporary Time Period visit. A legal designee was not on site. Edith Villanueva, group leader, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, approved spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 20, 2025, at 5:06pm. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 15, 2025. Children’s records were not on site available for review. The group leader stated the program coordinator, who was working at a different site today, had the binder containing children’s records. The group leader showed me that she had authorized contact information for enrolled children, including the relationship to the child and the authorized contact’s phone number. However, the group leader indicated the list needed to be updated as one newly enrolled child was not listed. The group leader stated one new child was enrolled since the most recent monitoring visit. This child’s records were not on site during the visit. Staff records were not on site available for review. The group leader stated the program coordinator who was not on site had the computer containing staff records. The snack menu for April 2025 was posted with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. You stated this facility is closed for spring break April 14, 2025 through April 21, 2025. Due to a legal designee not on site available to sign the visit summary, the computer-generated visit summary was emailed to Shandel Neal, Regional Director, April Parra-Hernandez, Program Coordinator, and Erica Simmons, Administrator at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted on the parent information board was dated 3/31/2025-4/4/2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, the key was stored in the lock on a cabinet containing Great Value bleach. Above that same cabinet, another jug of Great Value bleach was stored on top of the cabinet and was not in locked storage. A tub of Great Value disinfectant wipes was sitting on a cart with manipulative toys on the stage. A spray bottle of disinfectant solution was observed on top of a filing cabinet two feet three inches from the floor. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Records for one new staff member were not on file available for review. Records for existing staff members were also not on file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Records for one new child were not on file available for review. Records for all seventeen children enrolled were not on file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff Records- The group leader stated that staff records are kept electronically on a computer that the group leader does not have access to. The group leader stated that the program coordinator, who was working at a different site, had the computer with her. I suggested that hard copies of staff records be kept on site or the computer be kept on site giving all staff members access to files that would need to be obtained in the event of an emergency or during a monitoring visit. Children’s Records- The group leader stated that children’s records are kept in a binder and the program coordinator, who was working at a different site, had the binder with her. I suggested that staff be reminded that children’s records and staff records must be on site available for review at all times. I suggested that you make copies of children's records to keep on file as a back up or keep the binder containing children’s records on site and do not remove it from the facility. Storage of Hazardous Products- Staff moved the bleach into the cabinet and locked the cabinet, hanging the key on a hook on the wall, during the visit. Staff moved the disinfectant wipes and disinfectant solution on top of the locked cabinet, above five feet from the floor, 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. Disinfectant wipes and disinfectant solutions are not required to be kept in locked storage but must be inaccessible to children. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you monitor all areas of approved space each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock on cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. Activity Plan- I suggested that you complete and print the activity plan for the following week so that it will be posted first thing on Monday morning. I suggested posting the activity plan for the following week behind the current week as soon as it is completed. Consultation was provided on the following: The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar training courses listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send Jennifer Roberts a letter verifying compliance by April 21, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 704-853-9196 or kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 162 Time In: 02:08 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second Temporary Time Period visit. A legal designee was not on site. Edith Villanueva, group leader, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, approved spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 20, 2025, at 5:06pm. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 15, 2025. Children’s records were not on site available for review. The group leader stated the program coordinator, who was working at a different site today, had the binder containing children’s records. The group leader showed me that she had authorized contact information for enrolled children, including the relationship to the child and the authorized contact’s phone number. However, the group leader indicated the list needed to be updated as one newly enrolled child was not listed. The group leader stated one new child was enrolled since the most recent monitoring visit. This child’s records were not on site during the visit. Staff records were not on site available for review. The group leader stated the program coordinator who was not on site had the computer containing staff records. The snack menu for April 2025 was posted with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. You stated this facility is closed for spring break April 14, 2025 through April 21, 2025. Due to a legal designee not on site available to sign the visit summary, the computer-generated visit summary was emailed to Shandel Neal, Regional Director, April Parra-Hernandez, Program Coordinator, and Erica Simmons, Administrator at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted on the parent information board was dated 3/31/2025-4/4/2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, the key was stored in the lock on a cabinet containing Great Value bleach. Above that same cabinet, another jug of Great Value bleach was stored on top of the cabinet and was not in locked storage. A tub of Great Value disinfectant wipes was sitting on a cart with manipulative toys on the stage. A spray bottle of disinfectant solution was observed on top of a filing cabinet two feet three inches from the floor. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Records for one new staff member were not on file available for review. Records for existing staff members were also not on file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Records for one new child were not on file available for review. Records for all seventeen children enrolled were not on file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff Records- The group leader stated that staff records are kept electronically on a computer that the group leader does not have access to. The group leader stated that the program coordinator, who was working at a different site, had the computer with her. I suggested that hard copies of staff records be kept on site or the computer be kept on site giving all staff members access to files that would need to be obtained in the event of an emergency or during a monitoring visit. Children’s Records- The group leader stated that children’s records are kept in a binder and the program coordinator, who was working at a different site, had the binder with her. I suggested that staff be reminded that children’s records and staff records must be on site available for review at all times. I suggested that you make copies of children's records to keep on file as a back up or keep the binder containing children’s records on site and do not remove it from the facility. Storage of Hazardous Products- Staff moved the bleach into the cabinet and locked the cabinet, hanging the key on a hook on the wall, during the visit. Staff moved the disinfectant wipes and disinfectant solution on top of the locked cabinet, above five feet from the floor, 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. Disinfectant wipes and disinfectant solutions are not required to be kept in locked storage but must be inaccessible to children. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you monitor all areas of approved space each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock on cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. Activity Plan- I suggested that you complete and print the activity plan for the following week so that it will be posted first thing on Monday morning. I suggested posting the activity plan for the following week behind the current week as soon as it is completed. Consultation was provided on the following: The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar training courses listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send Jennifer Roberts a letter verifying compliance by April 21, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 704-853-9196 or kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 162 Time In: 02:08 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second Temporary Time Period visit. A legal designee was not on site. Edith Villanueva, group leader, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, approved spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 20, 2025, at 5:06pm. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 15, 2025. Children’s records were not on site available for review. The group leader stated the program coordinator, who was working at a different site today, had the binder containing children’s records. The group leader showed me that she had authorized contact information for enrolled children, including the relationship to the child and the authorized contact’s phone number. However, the group leader indicated the list needed to be updated as one newly enrolled child was not listed. The group leader stated one new child was enrolled since the most recent monitoring visit. This child’s records were not on site during the visit. Staff records were not on site available for review. The group leader stated the program coordinator who was not on site had the computer containing staff records. The snack menu for April 2025 was posted with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. You stated this facility is closed for spring break April 14, 2025 through April 21, 2025. Due to a legal designee not on site available to sign the visit summary, the computer-generated visit summary was emailed to Shandel Neal, Regional Director, April Parra-Hernandez, Program Coordinator, and Erica Simmons, Administrator at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted on the parent information board was dated 3/31/2025-4/4/2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, the key was stored in the lock on a cabinet containing Great Value bleach. Above that same cabinet, another jug of Great Value bleach was stored on top of the cabinet and was not in locked storage. A tub of Great Value disinfectant wipes was sitting on a cart with manipulative toys on the stage. A spray bottle of disinfectant solution was observed on top of a filing cabinet two feet three inches from the floor. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Records for one new staff member were not on file available for review. Records for existing staff members were also not on file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Records for one new child were not on file available for review. Records for all seventeen children enrolled were not on file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff Records- The group leader stated that staff records are kept electronically on a computer that the group leader does not have access to. The group leader stated that the program coordinator, who was working at a different site, had the computer with her. I suggested that hard copies of staff records be kept on site or the computer be kept on site giving all staff members access to files that would need to be obtained in the event of an emergency or during a monitoring visit. Children’s Records- The group leader stated that children’s records are kept in a binder and the program coordinator, who was working at a different site, had the binder with her. I suggested that staff be reminded that children’s records and staff records must be on site available for review at all times. I suggested that you make copies of children's records to keep on file as a back up or keep the binder containing children’s records on site and do not remove it from the facility. Storage of Hazardous Products- Staff moved the bleach into the cabinet and locked the cabinet, hanging the key on a hook on the wall, during the visit. Staff moved the disinfectant wipes and disinfectant solution on top of the locked cabinet, above five feet from the floor, 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. Disinfectant wipes and disinfectant solutions are not required to be kept in locked storage but must be inaccessible to children. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you monitor all areas of approved space each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock on cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. Activity Plan- I suggested that you complete and print the activity plan for the following week so that it will be posted first thing on Monday morning. I suggested posting the activity plan for the following week behind the current week as soon as it is completed. Consultation was provided on the following: The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar training courses listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send Jennifer Roberts a letter verifying compliance by April 21, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 704-853-9196 or kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 02:42 PM Time Out: 06:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Edith Villanueva, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until 3:30pm. You, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, arrived at 3:30pm, and completed the visit with me. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, no less than thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the approved indoor spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. Verification that a fire drill has been conducted was not on file for review. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Four staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for January 2025 was posted. The daily schedule was posted. We discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options during the visit. You stated that you are not certain if you plan to apply for a two-five star rated license at this time. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed and reviewed with you today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated February 10, 2025 through February 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The snack menu posted in space #1 for parents to view was dated January 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill record was not available for review. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no written emergency medical care plan posted or available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, an unlocked and open metal cabinet contained one (1), 81 ounce bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, and three (3) .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children and the labels on the products listed multiple warnings in addition to "keep out of reach of children." .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in First Aid was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in CPR was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. From January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and on February 24, 2025, a record of daily attendance was not maintained for the children that were in attendance. GS 110-91(9) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. One (1) child, eight years of age exited space #2, and went to the bathroom unattended during the visit. .2506(d)(1-3) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision One child, eight years of age exited space #2, walked up the ramp in the hallway, turned left at the intersection that leads to the bathrooms in the main hallway of the school and entered the bathroom. The child was not accompanied by the group leader and the group leader was not able to see or hear the child. I suggested when only one group leader is caring for the children that you take all the children to the bathroom at one time to ensure that children are adequately supervised. Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted. I suggested that you print out the EMC Plan, complete it, and post it as soon as possible. The EMC Plan can be found on DCDEE’s website under provider documents and forms. DCDEE’s website is ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Fire Drills The fire drill log was not available for review. I suggested that you post the fire drill log onto the parent board and place a reminder on your calendar to alert you to conduct a monthly fire drill. I reminded you that the fire alarm pull station must be used to conduct the monthly drill. Activity Plans The activity plan that was posted was dated February 10, 2025, through February 14, 2025. I suggested that you post the activity plan for the next week at the close of business on the last day of the current week that care is provided to children. You corrected the violation by posting a current activity plan. Menu The snack menu that was posted was dated January 2025. I suggested that you create the menu weekly and date it. Post the snack menu either at the close of business on Friday’s or Monday mornings. CPR and First Aid Verification was not on file for the group leader that was caring for the children when I arrived that she received CPR and First Aid certification. At least one staff member must have current CPR and First Aid certification and be on the premises and caring for the children at all times during operating hours. You stated that staff have registered to attend a CPR and First Aid class on March 6, 2025. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist to ensure that staff have completed the required training courses to maintain a temporary license. We discussed having copies of the staff files on site in lieu of electronic files. You may not operate if at least one caregiver is not on the premises during operating hours that have obtained certification in CPR and First Aid and verification is on file for review. Attendance Records Children’s attendance must be maintained and on file for review. Daily attendance was not documented on the following dates: January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and February 24, 2025. The arrival and departure times were maintained but the monthly attendance was not documented. I suggested that you discuss with staff how to document children’s attendance and use the monthly attendance record that is available under provider documents and forms on DCDEE’s website. Hazardous Products The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 was unlocked during the visit and contained one 81 fluid ounce bottle of Great Value Bleach and three .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The label on the bleach and pump spray bottles listed multiple warnings in addition to “keep out of reach of children.” The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children that were in attendance. The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 must be locked at all times when hazardous products are stored. I suggested that staff make sure the cabinet is locked upon their arrival and prior to the children’s arrival. Consultation was provided on the following. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. We discussed and I requested additional information regarding the facility’s last day of operation for the school year and whether the facility will operate during school closures. As discussed, the last day of school will be May 22, 2025, and if the program does not offer care in the summer, then the three temporary time period visits must be completed no later than May 22, 2025. If you plan to apply for a star rated license, then you must complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two through Five Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request Review paperwork and submit to me no later than March 14, 2025, to allow for enough time to order the SACERS-U assessment and for the Environment Rating Scale assessors to conduct the assessment prior to the end of the school year. The temporary license ends on July 17, 2025. You requested clarification regarding children that are not enrolled in the childcare program and if they are permitted to mingle with the children that are enrolled in the program. I suggested that you contact the school’s principal and discuss that the school’s staff may not allow their children to mingle with children that are enrolled in the childcare program and suggested that the school’s staff enroll their child in the childcare program. We discussed that balloons are not permitted for use by any children. One open bag of small latex balloons was observed in the metal cabinet on the stage in space #2. Children were not observed using the balloons; therefore, I suggested that you remove the balloons from the cabinet and remind staff that balloons are prohibited for children. You stated you were not sure why the balloons were stored in the cabinet. You requested clarification regarding opportunities for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. I suggested that the group leaders use group time to allow children the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of activities and document the children’s ideas on the activity plan. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you may want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale Updated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 02:42 PM Time Out: 06:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Edith Villanueva, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until 3:30pm. You, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, arrived at 3:30pm, and completed the visit with me. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, no less than thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the approved indoor spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. Verification that a fire drill has been conducted was not on file for review. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Four staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for January 2025 was posted. The daily schedule was posted. We discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options during the visit. You stated that you are not certain if you plan to apply for a two-five star rated license at this time. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed and reviewed with you today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated February 10, 2025 through February 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The snack menu posted in space #1 for parents to view was dated January 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill record was not available for review. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no written emergency medical care plan posted or available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, an unlocked and open metal cabinet contained one (1), 81 ounce bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, and three (3) .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children and the labels on the products listed multiple warnings in addition to "keep out of reach of children." .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in First Aid was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in CPR was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. From January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and on February 24, 2025, a record of daily attendance was not maintained for the children that were in attendance. GS 110-91(9) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. One (1) child, eight years of age exited space #2, and went to the bathroom unattended during the visit. .2506(d)(1-3) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision One child, eight years of age exited space #2, walked up the ramp in the hallway, turned left at the intersection that leads to the bathrooms in the main hallway of the school and entered the bathroom. The child was not accompanied by the group leader and the group leader was not able to see or hear the child. I suggested when only one group leader is caring for the children that you take all the children to the bathroom at one time to ensure that children are adequately supervised. Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted. I suggested that you print out the EMC Plan, complete it, and post it as soon as possible. The EMC Plan can be found on DCDEE’s website under provider documents and forms. DCDEE’s website is ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Fire Drills The fire drill log was not available for review. I suggested that you post the fire drill log onto the parent board and place a reminder on your calendar to alert you to conduct a monthly fire drill. I reminded you that the fire alarm pull station must be used to conduct the monthly drill. Activity Plans The activity plan that was posted was dated February 10, 2025, through February 14, 2025. I suggested that you post the activity plan for the next week at the close of business on the last day of the current week that care is provided to children. You corrected the violation by posting a current activity plan. Menu The snack menu that was posted was dated January 2025. I suggested that you create the menu weekly and date it. Post the snack menu either at the close of business on Friday’s or Monday mornings. CPR and First Aid Verification was not on file for the group leader that was caring for the children when I arrived that she received CPR and First Aid certification. At least one staff member must have current CPR and First Aid certification and be on the premises and caring for the children at all times during operating hours. You stated that staff have registered to attend a CPR and First Aid class on March 6, 2025. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist to ensure that staff have completed the required training courses to maintain a temporary license. We discussed having copies of the staff files on site in lieu of electronic files. You may not operate if at least one caregiver is not on the premises during operating hours that have obtained certification in CPR and First Aid and verification is on file for review. Attendance Records Children’s attendance must be maintained and on file for review. Daily attendance was not documented on the following dates: January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and February 24, 2025. The arrival and departure times were maintained but the monthly attendance was not documented. I suggested that you discuss with staff how to document children’s attendance and use the monthly attendance record that is available under provider documents and forms on DCDEE’s website. Hazardous Products The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 was unlocked during the visit and contained one 81 fluid ounce bottle of Great Value Bleach and three .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The label on the bleach and pump spray bottles listed multiple warnings in addition to “keep out of reach of children.” The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children that were in attendance. The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 must be locked at all times when hazardous products are stored. I suggested that staff make sure the cabinet is locked upon their arrival and prior to the children’s arrival. Consultation was provided on the following. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. We discussed and I requested additional information regarding the facility’s last day of operation for the school year and whether the facility will operate during school closures. As discussed, the last day of school will be May 22, 2025, and if the program does not offer care in the summer, then the three temporary time period visits must be completed no later than May 22, 2025. If you plan to apply for a star rated license, then you must complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two through Five Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request Review paperwork and submit to me no later than March 14, 2025, to allow for enough time to order the SACERS-U assessment and for the Environment Rating Scale assessors to conduct the assessment prior to the end of the school year. The temporary license ends on July 17, 2025. You requested clarification regarding children that are not enrolled in the childcare program and if they are permitted to mingle with the children that are enrolled in the program. I suggested that you contact the school’s principal and discuss that the school’s staff may not allow their children to mingle with children that are enrolled in the childcare program and suggested that the school’s staff enroll their child in the childcare program. We discussed that balloons are not permitted for use by any children. One open bag of small latex balloons was observed in the metal cabinet on the stage in space #2. Children were not observed using the balloons; therefore, I suggested that you remove the balloons from the cabinet and remind staff that balloons are prohibited for children. You stated you were not sure why the balloons were stored in the cabinet. You requested clarification regarding opportunities for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. I suggested that the group leaders use group time to allow children the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of activities and document the children’s ideas on the activity plan. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you may want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale Updated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 02:42 PM Time Out: 06:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Edith Villanueva, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until 3:30pm. You, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, arrived at 3:30pm, and completed the visit with me. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, no less than thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the approved indoor spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. Verification that a fire drill has been conducted was not on file for review. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Four staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for January 2025 was posted. The daily schedule was posted. We discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options during the visit. You stated that you are not certain if you plan to apply for a two-five star rated license at this time. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed and reviewed with you today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated February 10, 2025 through February 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The snack menu posted in space #1 for parents to view was dated January 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill record was not available for review. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no written emergency medical care plan posted or available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, an unlocked and open metal cabinet contained one (1), 81 ounce bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, and three (3) .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children and the labels on the products listed multiple warnings in addition to "keep out of reach of children." .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in First Aid was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in CPR was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. From January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and on February 24, 2025, a record of daily attendance was not maintained for the children that were in attendance. GS 110-91(9) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. One (1) child, eight years of age exited space #2, and went to the bathroom unattended during the visit. .2506(d)(1-3) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision One child, eight years of age exited space #2, walked up the ramp in the hallway, turned left at the intersection that leads to the bathrooms in the main hallway of the school and entered the bathroom. The child was not accompanied by the group leader and the group leader was not able to see or hear the child. I suggested when only one group leader is caring for the children that you take all the children to the bathroom at one time to ensure that children are adequately supervised. Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted. I suggested that you print out the EMC Plan, complete it, and post it as soon as possible. The EMC Plan can be found on DCDEE’s website under provider documents and forms. DCDEE’s website is ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Fire Drills The fire drill log was not available for review. I suggested that you post the fire drill log onto the parent board and place a reminder on your calendar to alert you to conduct a monthly fire drill. I reminded you that the fire alarm pull station must be used to conduct the monthly drill. Activity Plans The activity plan that was posted was dated February 10, 2025, through February 14, 2025. I suggested that you post the activity plan for the next week at the close of business on the last day of the current week that care is provided to children. You corrected the violation by posting a current activity plan. Menu The snack menu that was posted was dated January 2025. I suggested that you create the menu weekly and date it. Post the snack menu either at the close of business on Friday’s or Monday mornings. CPR and First Aid Verification was not on file for the group leader that was caring for the children when I arrived that she received CPR and First Aid certification. At least one staff member must have current CPR and First Aid certification and be on the premises and caring for the children at all times during operating hours. You stated that staff have registered to attend a CPR and First Aid class on March 6, 2025. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist to ensure that staff have completed the required training courses to maintain a temporary license. We discussed having copies of the staff files on site in lieu of electronic files. You may not operate if at least one caregiver is not on the premises during operating hours that have obtained certification in CPR and First Aid and verification is on file for review. Attendance Records Children’s attendance must be maintained and on file for review. Daily attendance was not documented on the following dates: January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and February 24, 2025. The arrival and departure times were maintained but the monthly attendance was not documented. I suggested that you discuss with staff how to document children’s attendance and use the monthly attendance record that is available under provider documents and forms on DCDEE’s website. Hazardous Products The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 was unlocked during the visit and contained one 81 fluid ounce bottle of Great Value Bleach and three .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The label on the bleach and pump spray bottles listed multiple warnings in addition to “keep out of reach of children.” The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children that were in attendance. The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 must be locked at all times when hazardous products are stored. I suggested that staff make sure the cabinet is locked upon their arrival and prior to the children’s arrival. Consultation was provided on the following. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. We discussed and I requested additional information regarding the facility’s last day of operation for the school year and whether the facility will operate during school closures. As discussed, the last day of school will be May 22, 2025, and if the program does not offer care in the summer, then the three temporary time period visits must be completed no later than May 22, 2025. If you plan to apply for a star rated license, then you must complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two through Five Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request Review paperwork and submit to me no later than March 14, 2025, to allow for enough time to order the SACERS-U assessment and for the Environment Rating Scale assessors to conduct the assessment prior to the end of the school year. The temporary license ends on July 17, 2025. You requested clarification regarding children that are not enrolled in the childcare program and if they are permitted to mingle with the children that are enrolled in the program. I suggested that you contact the school’s principal and discuss that the school’s staff may not allow their children to mingle with children that are enrolled in the childcare program and suggested that the school’s staff enroll their child in the childcare program. We discussed that balloons are not permitted for use by any children. One open bag of small latex balloons was observed in the metal cabinet on the stage in space #2. Children were not observed using the balloons; therefore, I suggested that you remove the balloons from the cabinet and remind staff that balloons are prohibited for children. You stated you were not sure why the balloons were stored in the cabinet. You requested clarification regarding opportunities for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. I suggested that the group leaders use group time to allow children the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of activities and document the children’s ideas on the activity plan. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you may want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale Updated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 02:42 PM Time Out: 06:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Edith Villanueva, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until 3:30pm. You, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, arrived at 3:30pm, and completed the visit with me. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, no less than thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the approved indoor spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. Verification that a fire drill has been conducted was not on file for review. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Four staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for January 2025 was posted. The daily schedule was posted. We discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options during the visit. You stated that you are not certain if you plan to apply for a two-five star rated license at this time. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed and reviewed with you today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated February 10, 2025 through February 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The snack menu posted in space #1 for parents to view was dated January 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill record was not available for review. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no written emergency medical care plan posted or available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, an unlocked and open metal cabinet contained one (1), 81 ounce bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, and three (3) .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children and the labels on the products listed multiple warnings in addition to "keep out of reach of children." .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in First Aid was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in CPR was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. From January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and on February 24, 2025, a record of daily attendance was not maintained for the children that were in attendance. GS 110-91(9) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. One (1) child, eight years of age exited space #2, and went to the bathroom unattended during the visit. .2506(d)(1-3) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision One child, eight years of age exited space #2, walked up the ramp in the hallway, turned left at the intersection that leads to the bathrooms in the main hallway of the school and entered the bathroom. The child was not accompanied by the group leader and the group leader was not able to see or hear the child. I suggested when only one group leader is caring for the children that you take all the children to the bathroom at one time to ensure that children are adequately supervised. Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted. I suggested that you print out the EMC Plan, complete it, and post it as soon as possible. The EMC Plan can be found on DCDEE’s website under provider documents and forms. DCDEE’s website is ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Fire Drills The fire drill log was not available for review. I suggested that you post the fire drill log onto the parent board and place a reminder on your calendar to alert you to conduct a monthly fire drill. I reminded you that the fire alarm pull station must be used to conduct the monthly drill. Activity Plans The activity plan that was posted was dated February 10, 2025, through February 14, 2025. I suggested that you post the activity plan for the next week at the close of business on the last day of the current week that care is provided to children. You corrected the violation by posting a current activity plan. Menu The snack menu that was posted was dated January 2025. I suggested that you create the menu weekly and date it. Post the snack menu either at the close of business on Friday’s or Monday mornings. CPR and First Aid Verification was not on file for the group leader that was caring for the children when I arrived that she received CPR and First Aid certification. At least one staff member must have current CPR and First Aid certification and be on the premises and caring for the children at all times during operating hours. You stated that staff have registered to attend a CPR and First Aid class on March 6, 2025. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist to ensure that staff have completed the required training courses to maintain a temporary license. We discussed having copies of the staff files on site in lieu of electronic files. You may not operate if at least one caregiver is not on the premises during operating hours that have obtained certification in CPR and First Aid and verification is on file for review. Attendance Records Children’s attendance must be maintained and on file for review. Daily attendance was not documented on the following dates: January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and February 24, 2025. The arrival and departure times were maintained but the monthly attendance was not documented. I suggested that you discuss with staff how to document children’s attendance and use the monthly attendance record that is available under provider documents and forms on DCDEE’s website. Hazardous Products The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 was unlocked during the visit and contained one 81 fluid ounce bottle of Great Value Bleach and three .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The label on the bleach and pump spray bottles listed multiple warnings in addition to “keep out of reach of children.” The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children that were in attendance. The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 must be locked at all times when hazardous products are stored. I suggested that staff make sure the cabinet is locked upon their arrival and prior to the children’s arrival. Consultation was provided on the following. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. We discussed and I requested additional information regarding the facility’s last day of operation for the school year and whether the facility will operate during school closures. As discussed, the last day of school will be May 22, 2025, and if the program does not offer care in the summer, then the three temporary time period visits must be completed no later than May 22, 2025. If you plan to apply for a star rated license, then you must complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two through Five Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request Review paperwork and submit to me no later than March 14, 2025, to allow for enough time to order the SACERS-U assessment and for the Environment Rating Scale assessors to conduct the assessment prior to the end of the school year. The temporary license ends on July 17, 2025. You requested clarification regarding children that are not enrolled in the childcare program and if they are permitted to mingle with the children that are enrolled in the program. I suggested that you contact the school’s principal and discuss that the school’s staff may not allow their children to mingle with children that are enrolled in the childcare program and suggested that the school’s staff enroll their child in the childcare program. We discussed that balloons are not permitted for use by any children. One open bag of small latex balloons was observed in the metal cabinet on the stage in space #2. Children were not observed using the balloons; therefore, I suggested that you remove the balloons from the cabinet and remind staff that balloons are prohibited for children. You stated you were not sure why the balloons were stored in the cabinet. You requested clarification regarding opportunities for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. I suggested that the group leaders use group time to allow children the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of activities and document the children’s ideas on the activity plan. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you may want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale Updated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000188 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 02:42 PM Time Out: 06:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Edith Villanueva, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until 3:30pm. You, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, arrived at 3:30pm, and completed the visit with me. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 17, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, no less than thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the approved indoor spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. Verification that a fire drill has been conducted was not on file for review. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Four staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for January 2025 was posted. The daily schedule was posted. We discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options during the visit. You stated that you are not certain if you plan to apply for a two-five star rated license at this time. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed and reviewed with you today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #2 was dated February 10, 2025 through February 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The snack menu posted in space #1 for parents to view was dated January 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill record was not available for review. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no written emergency medical care plan posted or available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On the stage in space #2, an unlocked and open metal cabinet contained one (1), 81 ounce bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, and three (3) .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children and the labels on the products listed multiple warnings in addition to "keep out of reach of children." .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in First Aid was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification was not on file for review for the group leader that certification in CPR was successfully completed. The group leader was the only caregiver on the premises providing care to twelve (12) children upon arrival for the visit. .1102(d) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. From January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and on February 24, 2025, a record of daily attendance was not maintained for the children that were in attendance. GS 110-91(9) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. One (1) child, eight years of age exited space #2, and went to the bathroom unattended during the visit. .2506(d)(1-3) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision One child, eight years of age exited space #2, walked up the ramp in the hallway, turned left at the intersection that leads to the bathrooms in the main hallway of the school and entered the bathroom. The child was not accompanied by the group leader and the group leader was not able to see or hear the child. I suggested when only one group leader is caring for the children that you take all the children to the bathroom at one time to ensure that children are adequately supervised. Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted. I suggested that you print out the EMC Plan, complete it, and post it as soon as possible. The EMC Plan can be found on DCDEE’s website under provider documents and forms. DCDEE’s website is ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Fire Drills The fire drill log was not available for review. I suggested that you post the fire drill log onto the parent board and place a reminder on your calendar to alert you to conduct a monthly fire drill. I reminded you that the fire alarm pull station must be used to conduct the monthly drill. Activity Plans The activity plan that was posted was dated February 10, 2025, through February 14, 2025. I suggested that you post the activity plan for the next week at the close of business on the last day of the current week that care is provided to children. You corrected the violation by posting a current activity plan. Menu The snack menu that was posted was dated January 2025. I suggested that you create the menu weekly and date it. Post the snack menu either at the close of business on Friday’s or Monday mornings. CPR and First Aid Verification was not on file for the group leader that was caring for the children when I arrived that she received CPR and First Aid certification. At least one staff member must have current CPR and First Aid certification and be on the premises and caring for the children at all times during operating hours. You stated that staff have registered to attend a CPR and First Aid class on March 6, 2025. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist to ensure that staff have completed the required training courses to maintain a temporary license. We discussed having copies of the staff files on site in lieu of electronic files. You may not operate if at least one caregiver is not on the premises during operating hours that have obtained certification in CPR and First Aid and verification is on file for review. Attendance Records Children’s attendance must be maintained and on file for review. Daily attendance was not documented on the following dates: January 27, 2025, through January 31, 2025, and February 24, 2025. The arrival and departure times were maintained but the monthly attendance was not documented. I suggested that you discuss with staff how to document children’s attendance and use the monthly attendance record that is available under provider documents and forms on DCDEE’s website. Hazardous Products The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 was unlocked during the visit and contained one 81 fluid ounce bottle of Great Value Bleach and three .5-gallon pump spray bottles of Sani-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer. The label on the bleach and pump spray bottles listed multiple warnings in addition to “keep out of reach of children.” The hazardous products were accessible to twelve (12) children that were in attendance. The metal cabinet located on the stage in space #2 must be locked at all times when hazardous products are stored. I suggested that staff make sure the cabinet is locked upon their arrival and prior to the children’s arrival. Consultation was provided on the following. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 17, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. We discussed and I requested additional information regarding the facility’s last day of operation for the school year and whether the facility will operate during school closures. As discussed, the last day of school will be May 22, 2025, and if the program does not offer care in the summer, then the three temporary time period visits must be completed no later than May 22, 2025. If you plan to apply for a star rated license, then you must complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two through Five Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request Review paperwork and submit to me no later than March 14, 2025, to allow for enough time to order the SACERS-U assessment and for the Environment Rating Scale assessors to conduct the assessment prior to the end of the school year. The temporary license ends on July 17, 2025. You requested clarification regarding children that are not enrolled in the childcare program and if they are permitted to mingle with the children that are enrolled in the program. I suggested that you contact the school’s principal and discuss that the school’s staff may not allow their children to mingle with children that are enrolled in the childcare program and suggested that the school’s staff enroll their child in the childcare program. We discussed that balloons are not permitted for use by any children. One open bag of small latex balloons was observed in the metal cabinet on the stage in space #2. Children were not observed using the balloons; therefore, I suggested that you remove the balloons from the cabinet and remind staff that balloons are prohibited for children. You stated you were not sure why the balloons were stored in the cabinet. You requested clarification regarding opportunities for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. I suggested that the group leaders use group time to allow children the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of activities and document the children’s ideas on the activity plan. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you may want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale Updated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 17, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 11, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times