Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 09:39 AM Time Out: 02:20 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, Jessica Francis, Lauren Gates, and Jennifer Lemmond, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The visit summary was signed by you, Jessica Francis, legal designee. Kristen Reynolds, Administrator, was also present. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 14, 2025, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one child per group, and Certified Developmental Day. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 94 percent as of February 12, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor activity outdoors, handwashing routines, story time, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. NC Pre-K requirements and Developmental Day requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 5, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was October 9, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 27, 2025. Records for three new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff members were listed on the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. Five children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 30, 2026, at 1:55pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 20, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 9, 2026, by Jessica Francis. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1771 A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. In space #2, one child enrolled on September 5, 2025, did not have developmental screening completed within ninety days after the child’s first day of attendance. Documentation of this child’s screening was not on file available for review. .3006(a) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violation observed was provided on the following: NC PRE-K DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING- -The Lead Teacher completed this child’s developmental screening during today’s visit. All children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program shall receive a screening assessing the development of each child, across all domains, to ensure the child is growing and developing according to developmental milestones, unless the child has an existing Individualized Education Program (IEP). Children shall be screened within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance. I suggested you complete the developmental assessment within the first two (2) months of the school year to ensure it is completed and on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you review all files regularly to ensure the required developmental assessment is on file. Additionally, I suggested you create a spreadsheet or working document to track developmental assessments for each child enrolled. Consultation: -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -In preparation for the Environment Rating Scale, applicable surfacing material or mulch must be added to the fall zone areas of your portable climbers on the playground. Refer to NCRLAP’s Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment document for more information. (www.ncrlap.org) -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. We discussed completing the three-month self-study by April 2026 and ordering the ECERS-3 assessment before the end of this school year. This information was documented on the QRIS Modernization: Pathways to the Stars Conversation Template. I requested that the principal sign and email the Conversation Template back to me. -We discussed the option of requesting a Technical Assistance, if needed. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 118 Time In: 10:07 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities indoors, handwashing routines and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 3, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during today’s visit. The violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, six children were not signed out on May 2, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #2, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Arrival and Departure Records- The Lead Teacher added the children’s departure times for May 2, 2025 during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate a staff member from another classroom to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Create a reminder on your phone or your computer to remind you to check arrival and departure times at the end of the day and the following morning. This is a repeated violation. Electric Fans- The Lead Teacher moved the electric fan to a storage closet during the visit. Electric fans must be mounted out of reach of children or must have a mesh guard to prevent access. I suggested that you request maintenance to mount the fan at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor since you stated the classroom tends to get warm. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Emergency drills were conducted by the principal on August 29, 2024, October 18, 2024, January 29, 2025, and April 8, 2025. I suggested that you complete your own emergency drill for the licensed Pre-K classrooms if an emergency drill is not completed within three months of the previous drill. -We discussed potential hazards on the playground. Check the playground at the beginning of next school year prior to children attending to ensure there are no hazards that will harm children. Reminders: -The First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for Jessica Francis and Krystal Mocilan expires June 30, 2025. The First Aid and CPR certification for Jennifer Lemmond and Emily Walker expires in August 2025. -Jessica Francis completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on April 27, 2023. I reminded you to update this training date on the Staff and Training Worksheet for your next annual compliance visit. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 118 Time In: 10:07 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities indoors, handwashing routines and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 3, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during today’s visit. The violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, six children were not signed out on May 2, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #2, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Arrival and Departure Records- The Lead Teacher added the children’s departure times for May 2, 2025 during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate a staff member from another classroom to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Create a reminder on your phone or your computer to remind you to check arrival and departure times at the end of the day and the following morning. This is a repeated violation. Electric Fans- The Lead Teacher moved the electric fan to a storage closet during the visit. Electric fans must be mounted out of reach of children or must have a mesh guard to prevent access. I suggested that you request maintenance to mount the fan at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor since you stated the classroom tends to get warm. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Emergency drills were conducted by the principal on August 29, 2024, October 18, 2024, January 29, 2025, and April 8, 2025. I suggested that you complete your own emergency drill for the licensed Pre-K classrooms if an emergency drill is not completed within three months of the previous drill. -We discussed potential hazards on the playground. Check the playground at the beginning of next school year prior to children attending to ensure there are no hazards that will harm children. Reminders: -The First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for Jessica Francis and Krystal Mocilan expires June 30, 2025. The First Aid and CPR certification for Jennifer Lemmond and Emily Walker expires in August 2025. -Jessica Francis completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on April 27, 2023. I reminded you to update this training date on the Staff and Training Worksheet for your next annual compliance visit. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 118 Time In: 10:07 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities indoors, handwashing routines and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 3, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. The following violations of child care requirements were observed during today’s visit. The violations and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, six children were not signed out on May 2, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #2, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) The violations observed were corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Arrival and Departure Records- The Lead Teacher added the children’s departure times for May 2, 2025 during the visit. All children must be signed in and out each day including the time of the child’s arrival and departure. I suggested that you designate a staff member from another classroom to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Create a reminder on your phone or your computer to remind you to check arrival and departure times at the end of the day and the following morning. This is a repeated violation. Electric Fans- The Lead Teacher moved the electric fan to a storage closet during the visit. Electric fans must be mounted out of reach of children or must have a mesh guard to prevent access. I suggested that you request maintenance to mount the fan at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor since you stated the classroom tends to get warm. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Emergency drills were conducted by the principal on August 29, 2024, October 18, 2024, January 29, 2025, and April 8, 2025. I suggested that you complete your own emergency drill for the licensed Pre-K classrooms if an emergency drill is not completed within three months of the previous drill. -We discussed potential hazards on the playground. Check the playground at the beginning of next school year prior to children attending to ensure there are no hazards that will harm children. Reminders: -The First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for Jessica Francis and Krystal Mocilan expires June 30, 2025. The First Aid and CPR certification for Jennifer Lemmond and Emily Walker expires in August 2025. -Jessica Francis completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on April 27, 2023. I reminded you to update this training date on the Staff and Training Worksheet for your next annual compliance visit. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher, as well as Jennifer Lemmond and Lauren Gates, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 85 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, lunch, and nap. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements were monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 3, 2024. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #2, fourteen children were not signed out on 2/28/25. In space #3, one child was not signed in or out on 2/4/2025, 2/10/2025, and 2/11/2025. The child was marked present on the attendance record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, the activity plan posted was dated January 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The previous criminal background check qualification letter for Jessica Francis, employed on 8/16/2018, expired on 10/28/2024. Ms. Francis did not complete the criminal background recheck and obtain a qualification letter until 2/12/2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 19, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Arrival and Departure Records- -I suggested that one staff member double checks the arrival and departure records at the end of each day and the following morning to ensure accurate records were obtained. Before leaving for the day, ensure that all children have been signed in and out for that day. Update arrival and departure records as needed to include new enrollment so that a child is not accidentally left off. Compare arrival and departure records with attendance records to ensure each child in attendance has been accounted for. I reminded you to complete arrival and departure records at the time each child arrives and departs the facility. Activity Plans- -The Lead Teacher posted the activity plan for March 2025 during the visit. I suggested that you complete and print your activity plan ahead of time for the following week/month so that it will be posted on Monday morning or the first day of the month. Set a reminder alarm on your computer or phone to alert you to post the activity plan. Criminal Background Checks- -I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months prior to the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. Consultation: -We discussed the following sanitation requirements pertaining to hand washing. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) Child care center employees shall wash their hands as follows when at work in a child care center: (1) upon reporting for work at the child care center: (2) before and after handling or preparing food; (3) before bottle feeding a child; (4) before providing food service; (5) before handling clean utensils; (6) after toileting or handling of body fluids, including but not limited to saliva, nasal secretions, vomitus, feces, urine, blood, secretions from sores, and pustulant discharge; (7) after diaper changing; (8) after handling soiled items that are not clean; (9) after being outdoors; (10) after handling animals or animal cages; and (11) after removing disposable gloves. (b) The use of a hand antiseptic does not replace the requirements for handwashing in Paragraph (a) of this Rule except that an employee who is supervising a child or children outdoors may use a hand antiseptic while outdoors in lieu of handwashing, provided that the employee's hands are washed in accordance with Paragraph (e) of this Rule when the employee returns indoors. Hand antiseptic shall not be used in lieu of handwashing when the employee's action that necessitates handwashing is diapering, food preparation, or food service. (c) Child care center employees shall ensure that children wash their hands as follows: (1) upon arrival at the child care center; (2) after each diaper change or visit to the toilet; (3) before eating meals or snacks; (4) before and after water play; (5) after being outdoors; and (6) after handling animals or animal cages. (d) Except when the action that necessitates handwashing is diapering and before eating meals or snacks, hand antiseptics may be used in lieu of handwashing while a child is outdoors, provided that the child's hands are washed when the child returns indoors. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher, as well as Jennifer Lemmond and Lauren Gates, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 85 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, lunch, and nap. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements were monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 3, 2024. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #2, fourteen children were not signed out on 2/28/25. In space #3, one child was not signed in or out on 2/4/2025, 2/10/2025, and 2/11/2025. The child was marked present on the attendance record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, the activity plan posted was dated January 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The previous criminal background check qualification letter for Jessica Francis, employed on 8/16/2018, expired on 10/28/2024. Ms. Francis did not complete the criminal background recheck and obtain a qualification letter until 2/12/2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 19, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Arrival and Departure Records- -I suggested that one staff member double checks the arrival and departure records at the end of each day and the following morning to ensure accurate records were obtained. Before leaving for the day, ensure that all children have been signed in and out for that day. Update arrival and departure records as needed to include new enrollment so that a child is not accidentally left off. Compare arrival and departure records with attendance records to ensure each child in attendance has been accounted for. I reminded you to complete arrival and departure records at the time each child arrives and departs the facility. Activity Plans- -The Lead Teacher posted the activity plan for March 2025 during the visit. I suggested that you complete and print your activity plan ahead of time for the following week/month so that it will be posted on Monday morning or the first day of the month. Set a reminder alarm on your computer or phone to alert you to post the activity plan. Criminal Background Checks- -I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months prior to the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. Consultation: -We discussed the following sanitation requirements pertaining to hand washing. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) Child care center employees shall wash their hands as follows when at work in a child care center: (1) upon reporting for work at the child care center: (2) before and after handling or preparing food; (3) before bottle feeding a child; (4) before providing food service; (5) before handling clean utensils; (6) after toileting or handling of body fluids, including but not limited to saliva, nasal secretions, vomitus, feces, urine, blood, secretions from sores, and pustulant discharge; (7) after diaper changing; (8) after handling soiled items that are not clean; (9) after being outdoors; (10) after handling animals or animal cages; and (11) after removing disposable gloves. (b) The use of a hand antiseptic does not replace the requirements for handwashing in Paragraph (a) of this Rule except that an employee who is supervising a child or children outdoors may use a hand antiseptic while outdoors in lieu of handwashing, provided that the employee's hands are washed in accordance with Paragraph (e) of this Rule when the employee returns indoors. Hand antiseptic shall not be used in lieu of handwashing when the employee's action that necessitates handwashing is diapering, food preparation, or food service. (c) Child care center employees shall ensure that children wash their hands as follows: (1) upon arrival at the child care center; (2) after each diaper change or visit to the toilet; (3) before eating meals or snacks; (4) before and after water play; (5) after being outdoors; and (6) after handling animals or animal cages. (d) Except when the action that necessitates handwashing is diapering and before eating meals or snacks, hand antiseptics may be used in lieu of handwashing while a child is outdoors, provided that the child's hands are washed when the child returns indoors. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher, as well as Jennifer Lemmond and Lauren Gates, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 85 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, lunch, and nap. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements were monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 3, 2024. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #2, fourteen children were not signed out on 2/28/25. In space #3, one child was not signed in or out on 2/4/2025, 2/10/2025, and 2/11/2025. The child was marked present on the attendance record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, the activity plan posted was dated January 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The previous criminal background check qualification letter for Jessica Francis, employed on 8/16/2018, expired on 10/28/2024. Ms. Francis did not complete the criminal background recheck and obtain a qualification letter until 2/12/2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 19, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Arrival and Departure Records- -I suggested that one staff member double checks the arrival and departure records at the end of each day and the following morning to ensure accurate records were obtained. Before leaving for the day, ensure that all children have been signed in and out for that day. Update arrival and departure records as needed to include new enrollment so that a child is not accidentally left off. Compare arrival and departure records with attendance records to ensure each child in attendance has been accounted for. I reminded you to complete arrival and departure records at the time each child arrives and departs the facility. Activity Plans- -The Lead Teacher posted the activity plan for March 2025 during the visit. I suggested that you complete and print your activity plan ahead of time for the following week/month so that it will be posted on Monday morning or the first day of the month. Set a reminder alarm on your computer or phone to alert you to post the activity plan. Criminal Background Checks- -I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months prior to the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. Consultation: -We discussed the following sanitation requirements pertaining to hand washing. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) Child care center employees shall wash their hands as follows when at work in a child care center: (1) upon reporting for work at the child care center: (2) before and after handling or preparing food; (3) before bottle feeding a child; (4) before providing food service; (5) before handling clean utensils; (6) after toileting or handling of body fluids, including but not limited to saliva, nasal secretions, vomitus, feces, urine, blood, secretions from sores, and pustulant discharge; (7) after diaper changing; (8) after handling soiled items that are not clean; (9) after being outdoors; (10) after handling animals or animal cages; and (11) after removing disposable gloves. (b) The use of a hand antiseptic does not replace the requirements for handwashing in Paragraph (a) of this Rule except that an employee who is supervising a child or children outdoors may use a hand antiseptic while outdoors in lieu of handwashing, provided that the employee's hands are washed in accordance with Paragraph (e) of this Rule when the employee returns indoors. Hand antiseptic shall not be used in lieu of handwashing when the employee's action that necessitates handwashing is diapering, food preparation, or food service. (c) Child care center employees shall ensure that children wash their hands as follows: (1) upon arrival at the child care center; (2) after each diaper change or visit to the toilet; (3) before eating meals or snacks; (4) before and after water play; (5) after being outdoors; and (6) after handling animals or animal cages. (d) Except when the action that necessitates handwashing is diapering and before eating meals or snacks, hand antiseptics may be used in lieu of handwashing while a child is outdoors, provided that the child's hands are washed when the child returns indoors. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher, as well as Jennifer Lemmond and Lauren Gates, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 22, 2024. The program’s compliance history was 85 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, lunch, and nap. NC Pre-K and Developmental Day requirements were monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 3, 2024. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #2, fourteen children were not signed out on 2/28/25. In space #3, one child was not signed in or out on 2/4/2025, 2/10/2025, and 2/11/2025. The child was marked present on the attendance record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, the activity plan posted was dated January 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The previous criminal background check qualification letter for Jessica Francis, employed on 8/16/2018, expired on 10/28/2024. Ms. Francis did not complete the criminal background recheck and obtain a qualification letter until 2/12/2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 19, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Arrival and Departure Records- -I suggested that one staff member double checks the arrival and departure records at the end of each day and the following morning to ensure accurate records were obtained. Before leaving for the day, ensure that all children have been signed in and out for that day. Update arrival and departure records as needed to include new enrollment so that a child is not accidentally left off. Compare arrival and departure records with attendance records to ensure each child in attendance has been accounted for. I reminded you to complete arrival and departure records at the time each child arrives and departs the facility. Activity Plans- -The Lead Teacher posted the activity plan for March 2025 during the visit. I suggested that you complete and print your activity plan ahead of time for the following week/month so that it will be posted on Monday morning or the first day of the month. Set a reminder alarm on your computer or phone to alert you to post the activity plan. Criminal Background Checks- -I suggested that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months prior to the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. Consultation: -We discussed the following sanitation requirements pertaining to hand washing. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) Child care center employees shall wash their hands as follows when at work in a child care center: (1) upon reporting for work at the child care center: (2) before and after handling or preparing food; (3) before bottle feeding a child; (4) before providing food service; (5) before handling clean utensils; (6) after toileting or handling of body fluids, including but not limited to saliva, nasal secretions, vomitus, feces, urine, blood, secretions from sores, and pustulant discharge; (7) after diaper changing; (8) after handling soiled items that are not clean; (9) after being outdoors; (10) after handling animals or animal cages; and (11) after removing disposable gloves. (b) The use of a hand antiseptic does not replace the requirements for handwashing in Paragraph (a) of this Rule except that an employee who is supervising a child or children outdoors may use a hand antiseptic while outdoors in lieu of handwashing, provided that the employee's hands are washed in accordance with Paragraph (e) of this Rule when the employee returns indoors. Hand antiseptic shall not be used in lieu of handwashing when the employee's action that necessitates handwashing is diapering, food preparation, or food service. (c) Child care center employees shall ensure that children wash their hands as follows: (1) upon arrival at the child care center; (2) after each diaper change or visit to the toilet; (3) before eating meals or snacks; (4) before and after water play; (5) after being outdoors; and (6) after handling animals or animal cages. (d) Except when the action that necessitates handwashing is diapering and before eating meals or snacks, hand antiseptics may be used in lieu of handwashing while a child is outdoors, provided that the child's hands are washed when the child returns indoors. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 3/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 216 Time In: 09:29 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher. You and Samantha Williams, Lead Teacher, provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, gross motor activities outdoors, and nap. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 13, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 9, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 8, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. One child enrolled on March 18, 2024, did not have a singed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law on file for review during the visit. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, eighteen children were not signed in or out on March 21, 2024, March 22, 2024, and March 25, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, a small bottle of Bath and Body Works hand sanitizer and a spray bottle of Bath and Body Works Anti-Bacterial hand spray were observed in an unlocked drawer of a teacher desk less than a vertical distance of five feet from the floor. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #1, the permission form for Albuterol and the permission form for an Epi-Pen for one child expired on February 21, 2024. .0803(12) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two substitutes, Lisa Curtis and Brenda Kinney, did not update Emergency Information annually and the most recent emergency information on file was dated 9/2/2022. One substitute, Angie Harmon, did not update Emergency Information annually and the most recent emergency information on file was dated 9/8/2022. .0701(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 9, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -Staff corrected the arrival and departure records by adding the appropriate arrival and departure time for each child on the records during the visit. I recommended that you delegate one staff to complete arrival and departure records each day. Before leaving for the day, ensure that all children have been signed in and out for that day. I reminded you to complete arrival and departure records at the time each child arrives and departs the facility. Storage of hazardous products- -The Lead Teacher moved the hand sanitizers to a locked drawer during the visit. I recommended that you conduct a thorough check of each classroom at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Hand sanitizer is not required to be kept in locked storage but is required to be stored at a vertical distance of five feet or above from the floor. Medications- Medication authorization from the child’s parent is only valid for six months for emergency medications. I recommended requesting medication authorization forms be completed again, if needed, once children return from break after the new year. Staff Records- I recommended that all substitute staff members update the emergency information at the beginning of each school year. Child care providers, including the Principal, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers must have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which includes all required information and the information on the form must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two begins July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -I reminded you to ensure every cot has a cot sheet or linen while children are napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. -Samantha Williams must complete and have on file for review the certificate for Medications in Child Care training by August 8, 2024. -Jessica Francis must renew the criminal background check and receive the qualification letter prior to October 28, 2024. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 3/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 216 Time In: 09:29 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher. You and Samantha Williams, Lead Teacher, provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, gross motor activities outdoors, and nap. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 13, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 9, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 8, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. One child enrolled on March 18, 2024, did not have a singed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law on file for review during the visit. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, eighteen children were not signed in or out on March 21, 2024, March 22, 2024, and March 25, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, a small bottle of Bath and Body Works hand sanitizer and a spray bottle of Bath and Body Works Anti-Bacterial hand spray were observed in an unlocked drawer of a teacher desk less than a vertical distance of five feet from the floor. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #1, the permission form for Albuterol and the permission form for an Epi-Pen for one child expired on February 21, 2024. .0803(12) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two substitutes, Lisa Curtis and Brenda Kinney, did not update Emergency Information annually and the most recent emergency information on file was dated 9/2/2022. One substitute, Angie Harmon, did not update Emergency Information annually and the most recent emergency information on file was dated 9/8/2022. .0701(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 9, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -Staff corrected the arrival and departure records by adding the appropriate arrival and departure time for each child on the records during the visit. I recommended that you delegate one staff to complete arrival and departure records each day. Before leaving for the day, ensure that all children have been signed in and out for that day. I reminded you to complete arrival and departure records at the time each child arrives and departs the facility. Storage of hazardous products- -The Lead Teacher moved the hand sanitizers to a locked drawer during the visit. I recommended that you conduct a thorough check of each classroom at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Hand sanitizer is not required to be kept in locked storage but is required to be stored at a vertical distance of five feet or above from the floor. Medications- Medication authorization from the child’s parent is only valid for six months for emergency medications. I recommended requesting medication authorization forms be completed again, if needed, once children return from break after the new year. Staff Records- I recommended that all substitute staff members update the emergency information at the beginning of each school year. Child care providers, including the Principal, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers must have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which includes all required information and the information on the form must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two begins July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -I reminded you to ensure every cot has a cot sheet or linen while children are napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. -Samantha Williams must complete and have on file for review the certificate for Medications in Child Care training by August 8, 2024. -Jessica Francis must renew the criminal background check and receive the qualification letter prior to October 28, 2024. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 3/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 216 Time In: 09:29 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Jessica Francis, Lead Teacher. You and Samantha Williams, Lead Teacher, provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed group activities, gross motor activities outdoors, and nap. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 13, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 9, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 8, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. One child enrolled on March 18, 2024, did not have a singed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law on file for review during the visit. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, eighteen children were not signed in or out on March 21, 2024, March 22, 2024, and March 25, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, a small bottle of Bath and Body Works hand sanitizer and a spray bottle of Bath and Body Works Anti-Bacterial hand spray were observed in an unlocked drawer of a teacher desk less than a vertical distance of five feet from the floor. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #1, the permission form for Albuterol and the permission form for an Epi-Pen for one child expired on February 21, 2024. .0803(12) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two substitutes, Lisa Curtis and Brenda Kinney, did not update Emergency Information annually and the most recent emergency information on file was dated 9/2/2022. One substitute, Angie Harmon, did not update Emergency Information annually and the most recent emergency information on file was dated 9/8/2022. .0701(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 9, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Arrival and Departure Records- -Staff corrected the arrival and departure records by adding the appropriate arrival and departure time for each child on the records during the visit. I recommended that you delegate one staff to complete arrival and departure records each day. Before leaving for the day, ensure that all children have been signed in and out for that day. I reminded you to complete arrival and departure records at the time each child arrives and departs the facility. Storage of hazardous products- -The Lead Teacher moved the hand sanitizers to a locked drawer during the visit. I recommended that you conduct a thorough check of each classroom at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Hand sanitizer is not required to be kept in locked storage but is required to be stored at a vertical distance of five feet or above from the floor. Medications- Medication authorization from the child’s parent is only valid for six months for emergency medications. I recommended requesting medication authorization forms be completed again, if needed, once children return from break after the new year. Staff Records- I recommended that all substitute staff members update the emergency information at the beginning of each school year. Child care providers, including the Principal, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers must have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which includes all required information and the information on the form must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two begins July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -I reminded you to ensure every cot has a cot sheet or linen while children are napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. -Samantha Williams must complete and have on file for review the certificate for Medications in Child Care training by August 8, 2024. -Jessica Francis must renew the criminal background check and receive the qualification letter prior to October 28, 2024. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis and Samantha Williams, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. Two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on April 21, 2023. I reviewed new staff records and applicable records for existing staff during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children beside the stack of cots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, an aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream was observed on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Walker, employed on August 8, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter until August 25, 2023. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective August 25, 2023, was on file for review during today’s visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 15, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream to locked storage during the visit. I reminded you that all products in an aerosol can must be kept in locked storage. We also discussed the use of shaving cream for art or other educational projects is not appropriate due to the safety warnings listed on the manufacturer’s label. Electrical Outlets- -The Lead Teacher covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug during the visit. We discussed checking all areas used by children at the beginning of the day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with safety plugs. Criminal Background Checks- -All staff must have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter completed and on file for review prior to employment. I recommended that this process take place initially or prior to the individual accepting the position. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -We discussed first aid documented on incident reports. -E. Walker must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by November 8, 2023. -We reviewed requirements for storage of biocontaminants. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(v) In child care centers, biocontaminants shall be: (1) stored in locked areas; (2) removed from the premises; (3) inaccessible to children; or (4) shall be disposed of in a covered, plastic lined receptacle. -10A NCAC 09 .1003(b) states that child care programs must establish safe procedures for pickup and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. This includes safe pick-up and delivery procedures for parents, as well as, safe pick-up and delivery procedures to and/or from off-premise activities, such as, field trips and other education outings. The safety procedures must be communicated to parents, and a copy must be posted in the center where the procedures can be seen by parents. The document available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms titled Safe Procedures for Pick Up and Delivery is a tool to construct policies, it is not a sample policy. Facilities are expected to customize the policy to ensure what is posted is actually happening during arrival and departure. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis and Samantha Williams, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. Two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on April 21, 2023. I reviewed new staff records and applicable records for existing staff during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children beside the stack of cots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, an aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream was observed on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Walker, employed on August 8, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter until August 25, 2023. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective August 25, 2023, was on file for review during today’s visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 15, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream to locked storage during the visit. I reminded you that all products in an aerosol can must be kept in locked storage. We also discussed the use of shaving cream for art or other educational projects is not appropriate due to the safety warnings listed on the manufacturer’s label. Electrical Outlets- -The Lead Teacher covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug during the visit. We discussed checking all areas used by children at the beginning of the day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with safety plugs. Criminal Background Checks- -All staff must have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter completed and on file for review prior to employment. I recommended that this process take place initially or prior to the individual accepting the position. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -We discussed first aid documented on incident reports. -E. Walker must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by November 8, 2023. -We reviewed requirements for storage of biocontaminants. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(v) In child care centers, biocontaminants shall be: (1) stored in locked areas; (2) removed from the premises; (3) inaccessible to children; or (4) shall be disposed of in a covered, plastic lined receptacle. -10A NCAC 09 .1003(b) states that child care programs must establish safe procedures for pickup and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. This includes safe pick-up and delivery procedures for parents, as well as, safe pick-up and delivery procedures to and/or from off-premise activities, such as, field trips and other education outings. The safety procedures must be communicated to parents, and a copy must be posted in the center where the procedures can be seen by parents. The document available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms titled Safe Procedures for Pick Up and Delivery is a tool to construct policies, it is not a sample policy. Facilities are expected to customize the policy to ensure what is posted is actually happening during arrival and departure. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis and Samantha Williams, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. Two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on April 21, 2023. I reviewed new staff records and applicable records for existing staff during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children beside the stack of cots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, an aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream was observed on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Walker, employed on August 8, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter until August 25, 2023. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective August 25, 2023, was on file for review during today’s visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 15, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream to locked storage during the visit. I reminded you that all products in an aerosol can must be kept in locked storage. We also discussed the use of shaving cream for art or other educational projects is not appropriate due to the safety warnings listed on the manufacturer’s label. Electrical Outlets- -The Lead Teacher covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug during the visit. We discussed checking all areas used by children at the beginning of the day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with safety plugs. Criminal Background Checks- -All staff must have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter completed and on file for review prior to employment. I recommended that this process take place initially or prior to the individual accepting the position. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -We discussed first aid documented on incident reports. -E. Walker must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by November 8, 2023. -We reviewed requirements for storage of biocontaminants. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(v) In child care centers, biocontaminants shall be: (1) stored in locked areas; (2) removed from the premises; (3) inaccessible to children; or (4) shall be disposed of in a covered, plastic lined receptacle. -10A NCAC 09 .1003(b) states that child care programs must establish safe procedures for pickup and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. This includes safe pick-up and delivery procedures for parents, as well as, safe pick-up and delivery procedures to and/or from off-premise activities, such as, field trips and other education outings. The safety procedures must be communicated to parents, and a copy must be posted in the center where the procedures can be seen by parents. The document available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms titled Safe Procedures for Pick Up and Delivery is a tool to construct policies, it is not a sample policy. Facilities are expected to customize the policy to ensure what is posted is actually happening during arrival and departure. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3005 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis and Samantha Williams, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. Two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on April 21, 2023. I reviewed new staff records and applicable records for existing staff during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children beside the stack of cots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, an aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream was observed on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Walker, employed on August 8, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter until August 25, 2023. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective August 25, 2023, was on file for review during today’s visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 15, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream to locked storage during the visit. I reminded you that all products in an aerosol can must be kept in locked storage. We also discussed the use of shaving cream for art or other educational projects is not appropriate due to the safety warnings listed on the manufacturer’s label. Electrical Outlets- -The Lead Teacher covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug during the visit. We discussed checking all areas used by children at the beginning of the day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with safety plugs. Criminal Background Checks- -All staff must have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter completed and on file for review prior to employment. I recommended that this process take place initially or prior to the individual accepting the position. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -We discussed first aid documented on incident reports. -E. Walker must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by November 8, 2023. -We reviewed requirements for storage of biocontaminants. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(v) In child care centers, biocontaminants shall be: (1) stored in locked areas; (2) removed from the premises; (3) inaccessible to children; or (4) shall be disposed of in a covered, plastic lined receptacle. -10A NCAC 09 .1003(b) states that child care programs must establish safe procedures for pickup and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. This includes safe pick-up and delivery procedures for parents, as well as, safe pick-up and delivery procedures to and/or from off-premise activities, such as, field trips and other education outings. The safety procedures must be communicated to parents, and a copy must be posted in the center where the procedures can be seen by parents. The document available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms titled Safe Procedures for Pick Up and Delivery is a tool to construct policies, it is not a sample policy. Facilities are expected to customize the policy to ensure what is posted is actually happening during arrival and departure. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis and Samantha Williams, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. Two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on April 21, 2023. I reviewed new staff records and applicable records for existing staff during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children beside the stack of cots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, an aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream was observed on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Walker, employed on August 8, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter until August 25, 2023. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective August 25, 2023, was on file for review during today’s visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 15, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream to locked storage during the visit. I reminded you that all products in an aerosol can must be kept in locked storage. We also discussed the use of shaving cream for art or other educational projects is not appropriate due to the safety warnings listed on the manufacturer’s label. Electrical Outlets- -The Lead Teacher covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug during the visit. We discussed checking all areas used by children at the beginning of the day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with safety plugs. Criminal Background Checks- -All staff must have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter completed and on file for review prior to employment. I recommended that this process take place initially or prior to the individual accepting the position. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -We discussed first aid documented on incident reports. -E. Walker must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by November 8, 2023. -We reviewed requirements for storage of biocontaminants. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(v) In child care centers, biocontaminants shall be: (1) stored in locked areas; (2) removed from the premises; (3) inaccessible to children; or (4) shall be disposed of in a covered, plastic lined receptacle. -10A NCAC 09 .1003(b) states that child care programs must establish safe procedures for pickup and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. This includes safe pick-up and delivery procedures for parents, as well as, safe pick-up and delivery procedures to and/or from off-premise activities, such as, field trips and other education outings. The safety procedures must be communicated to parents, and a copy must be posted in the center where the procedures can be seen by parents. The document available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms titled Safe Procedures for Pick Up and Delivery is a tool to construct policies, it is not a sample policy. Facilities are expected to customize the policy to ensure what is posted is actually happening during arrival and departure. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000168 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Jessica Francis and Samantha Williams, Lead Teachers. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective August 17, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 13, 2023. Two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on April 21, 2023. I reviewed new staff records and applicable records for existing staff during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children beside the stack of cots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, an aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream was observed on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Walker, employed on August 8, 2023, did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter until August 25, 2023. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter effective August 25, 2023, was on file for review during today’s visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 15, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Lead Teacher moved the aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream to locked storage during the visit. I reminded you that all products in an aerosol can must be kept in locked storage. We also discussed the use of shaving cream for art or other educational projects is not appropriate due to the safety warnings listed on the manufacturer’s label. Electrical Outlets- -The Lead Teacher covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug during the visit. We discussed checking all areas used by children at the beginning of the day and throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with safety plugs. Criminal Background Checks- -All staff must have a valid Criminal Background Check qualifying letter completed and on file for review prior to employment. I recommended that this process take place initially or prior to the individual accepting the position. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Water bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name. -We discussed first aid documented on incident reports. -E. Walker must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by November 8, 2023. -We reviewed requirements for storage of biocontaminants. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(v) In child care centers, biocontaminants shall be: (1) stored in locked areas; (2) removed from the premises; (3) inaccessible to children; or (4) shall be disposed of in a covered, plastic lined receptacle. -10A NCAC 09 .1003(b) states that child care programs must establish safe procedures for pickup and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. This includes safe pick-up and delivery procedures for parents, as well as, safe pick-up and delivery procedures to and/or from off-premise activities, such as, field trips and other education outings. The safety procedures must be communicated to parents, and a copy must be posted in the center where the procedures can be seen by parents. The document available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms titled Safe Procedures for Pick Up and Delivery is a tool to construct policies, it is not a sample policy. Facilities are expected to customize the policy to ensure what is posted is actually happening during arrival and departure. -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times