Pumpkin Center Primary Ymca Childcare

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1001 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1004 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1005 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1401 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1402 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/10/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare, and Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on December 3, 2025. This program currently operates with a Three star rated license issued on December 5, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, and meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 7, 2026, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current/active. Limited monitoring was conducted. Upon arrival, children were observed eating lunch in classroom #706. Children were participating in free play activities indoors and gross motor activities outdoors. You stated this facility utilizes the gymnasium and classroom #706 for indoor child care space. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. No new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit, however, staff members working at this facility this week included Brandon Marik, Program Coordinator for Rock Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; Joy Deas, Program Coordinator for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare; April Hernandez- Parra, Program Coordinator for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare; and Group Leaders Megan Anthony, LeRoy Young, and Laney Clark listed for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare. Applicable records for existing staff and staff who were present who work at another facility owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. were monitored. During the attempted visit conducted on April 8, 2026, it was reported by Kimberly Curtis, Regional Director, that the children and staff were transported by Lincoln County public school bus to go swimming at the YMCA facility in Lincolnton. This facility is not approved for transportation. During today’s visit, I monitored the white Lincoln County Schools activity bus# 8029. The vehicle was in compliance with safety standards. The registration and insurance policy were current. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 18, 2026, at 3:31pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 5:10pm. This facilities EPR Plan was updated on May 13, 2025. You stated this facility is expected to operate during the summer. 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 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. .1005(b)(6) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. .1003(i)(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance: Off-Premise Activities- -I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, I suggested that you thoroughly review the following requirements regarding off-premise activities. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the requirements so that each individual is accountable for ensuring compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you double check to ensure you have the child’s application with emergency and identifying information for each child you are transporting at least the day before you transport children. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Transportation permission- -Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. I suggested that you contact your child care consultant prior to transporting children in the future to ensure your facility is approved to transport children. Once approved for transportation, provide parents with information pertaining to off-premise activities and transportation the week prior to the event. This will allow plenty of time for the child’s parent to review the information and provide you with the signed permission form prior to the off-premise activity and prior to the child being transported. Consultation: -April Hernandez-Parra’s aquatics policy was signed on March 31, 2026, however, this staff member stated she was not with the children while they were swimming during an off-premise activity on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. -This facility is still not approved for transportation as of April 10, 2026. Please contact me to discuss procedures for transportation approval at this site and any site that may transport children in the future. -I thoroughly reviewed the following child care requirements with Mr. Marik during the visit. I suggested that you review these requirements in preparation for becoming approved for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (a) Each center shall have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The operational policies shall include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation; and (11) nutrition policies. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). QRIS Pathways to the Stars: I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by July 2028. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 05:00 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. A Program Coordinator was not on site. Julia Lerner, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. You, Crystal Salazar, Senior Program Director, arrived at the facility at 4:00pm to assist with the remainder of the visit and to sign the visit summary. This is the first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on January 15, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three-star rated license effective July 16, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, enhanced space, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The temporary license was posted during the visit. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license was received at the corporate office today and the licenses will be delivered to the sites to be posted. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 2, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing classroom #706. You stated you typically use the cafeteria for arrival, classroom #706 and the gym, along with the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and free play activities indoors. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for four new staff and one existing staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on November 20, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 25, 2025, at 5:05pm. An EPR Plan has not been completed for this facility. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Five children were not signed out from after school care on November 21, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1428 Program coordinator was not on site in a program offering before and after school care only. A staff member who meets the requirements of a program coordinator was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(b)(3) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 15, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before December 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Program Coordinator- -Erica Simmons, Administrator, informed me that the previous program coordinator for this facility left employment in August 2025. Ms. Simmons stated administrative staff have actively been interviewing for a program coordinator for this facility. I suggested that you employ or reassign a program coordinator for this facility or have current staff enroll in applicable coursework as soon as possible. You must designate a program coordinator for this site as soon as possible, no later than December 17, 2025, and that individual must be on site daily. 10A NCAC 09 .2510 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS (b) At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation. EPR Plan- -The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by December 17, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for this facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on January 15, 2025, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by May 15, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. I suggested that the EPR Plan be completed upon licensure, within the first month, for each new facility. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -We discussed first aid that may be given to a child for injuries that occur at the facility. As a reminder, only soap and water may be applied/administered to a child to clean an injured area, otherwise, permission from the parent must be obtained to apply any other topical ointment or medication. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members complete this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due July 2028. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 05:00 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. A Program Coordinator was not on site. Julia Lerner, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. You, Crystal Salazar, Senior Program Director, arrived at the facility at 4:00pm to assist with the remainder of the visit and to sign the visit summary. This is the first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on January 15, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three-star rated license effective July 16, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, enhanced space, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The temporary license was posted during the visit. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license was received at the corporate office today and the licenses will be delivered to the sites to be posted. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 2, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing classroom #706. You stated you typically use the cafeteria for arrival, classroom #706 and the gym, along with the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and free play activities indoors. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for four new staff and one existing staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on November 20, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 25, 2025, at 5:05pm. An EPR Plan has not been completed for this facility. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Five children were not signed out from after school care on November 21, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1428 Program coordinator was not on site in a program offering before and after school care only. A staff member who meets the requirements of a program coordinator was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(b)(3) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 15, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before December 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Program Coordinator- -Erica Simmons, Administrator, informed me that the previous program coordinator for this facility left employment in August 2025. Ms. Simmons stated administrative staff have actively been interviewing for a program coordinator for this facility. I suggested that you employ or reassign a program coordinator for this facility or have current staff enroll in applicable coursework as soon as possible. You must designate a program coordinator for this site as soon as possible, no later than December 17, 2025, and that individual must be on site daily. 10A NCAC 09 .2510 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS (b) At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation. EPR Plan- -The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by December 17, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for this facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on January 15, 2025, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by May 15, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. I suggested that the EPR Plan be completed upon licensure, within the first month, for each new facility. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -We discussed first aid that may be given to a child for injuries that occur at the facility. As a reminder, only soap and water may be applied/administered to a child to clean an injured area, otherwise, permission from the parent must be obtained to apply any other topical ointment or medication. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members complete this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due July 2028. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2510 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 05:00 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. A Program Coordinator was not on site. Julia Lerner, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. You, Crystal Salazar, Senior Program Director, arrived at the facility at 4:00pm to assist with the remainder of the visit and to sign the visit summary. This is the first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on January 15, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three-star rated license effective July 16, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, enhanced space, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The temporary license was posted during the visit. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license was received at the corporate office today and the licenses will be delivered to the sites to be posted. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 2, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing classroom #706. You stated you typically use the cafeteria for arrival, classroom #706 and the gym, along with the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and free play activities indoors. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for four new staff and one existing staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on November 20, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 25, 2025, at 5:05pm. An EPR Plan has not been completed for this facility. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Five children were not signed out from after school care on November 21, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1428 Program coordinator was not on site in a program offering before and after school care only. A staff member who meets the requirements of a program coordinator was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(b)(3) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 15, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before December 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Program Coordinator- -Erica Simmons, Administrator, informed me that the previous program coordinator for this facility left employment in August 2025. Ms. Simmons stated administrative staff have actively been interviewing for a program coordinator for this facility. I suggested that you employ or reassign a program coordinator for this facility or have current staff enroll in applicable coursework as soon as possible. You must designate a program coordinator for this site as soon as possible, no later than December 17, 2025, and that individual must be on site daily. 10A NCAC 09 .2510 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS (b) At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation. EPR Plan- -The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by December 17, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for this facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on January 15, 2025, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by May 15, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. I suggested that the EPR Plan be completed upon licensure, within the first month, for each new facility. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -We discussed first aid that may be given to a child for injuries that occur at the facility. As a reminder, only soap and water may be applied/administered to a child to clean an injured area, otherwise, permission from the parent must be obtained to apply any other topical ointment or medication. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members complete this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due July 2028. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 05:00 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. A Program Coordinator was not on site. Julia Lerner, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit and provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. You, Crystal Salazar, Senior Program Director, arrived at the facility at 4:00pm to assist with the remainder of the visit and to sign the visit summary. This is the first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on January 15, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Three-star rated license effective July 16, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, enhanced space, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. This facility has earned two points in program standards, five points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The temporary license was posted during the visit. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license was received at the corporate office today and the licenses will be delivered to the sites to be posted. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 2, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing classroom #706. You stated you typically use the cafeteria for arrival, classroom #706 and the gym, along with the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, and free play activities indoors. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for four new staff and one existing staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on November 20, 2025, at 5:00pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 25, 2025, at 5:05pm. An EPR Plan has not been completed for this facility. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Five children were not signed out from after school care on November 21, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1428 Program coordinator was not on site in a program offering before and after school care only. A staff member who meets the requirements of a program coordinator was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(b)(3) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 15, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before December 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Program Coordinator- -Erica Simmons, Administrator, informed me that the previous program coordinator for this facility left employment in August 2025. Ms. Simmons stated administrative staff have actively been interviewing for a program coordinator for this facility. I suggested that you employ or reassign a program coordinator for this facility or have current staff enroll in applicable coursework as soon as possible. You must designate a program coordinator for this site as soon as possible, no later than December 17, 2025, and that individual must be on site daily. 10A NCAC 09 .2510 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS (b) At least one individual who is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of daily activities for a school-age program (program coordinator) shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment; (2) Have completed two semester credit hours in child and youth development and two semester credit hours in school-age programming. Each individual who does not meet this requirement shall enroll in coursework within six months after becoming employed and shall complete this coursework within 18 months of enrollment. An individual who meets the staff requirements for administrator or lead teacher shall be considered as meeting the requirements for program coordinator, provided the individual completes Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4) of this Chapter, and (3) Be on site when children are in care for programs offering before and after school care only. For a full day program, the program coordinator shall be on site for two thirds of the hours of operation. This includes times when the individual is off site due to illness or vacation. EPR Plan- -The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by December 17, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for this facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on January 15, 2025, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by May 15, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. I suggested that the EPR Plan be completed upon licensure, within the first month, for each new facility. Arrival and Departure Records- -All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. I also suggested that you designate one staff member to review the records at the end of the day to ensure the records are completed with an arrival time and departure time recorded for each child who was present that day. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -We discussed first aid that may be given to a child for injuries that occur at the facility. As a reminder, only soap and water may be applied/administered to a child to clean an injured area, otherwise, permission from the parent must be obtained to apply any other topical ointment or medication. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members complete this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you review the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due July 2028. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/11/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 189 Time In: 02:11 PM Time Out: 05:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Kayden Ray, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until you, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, arrived at 3:20pm. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 15, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom and approved spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 31, 2025, at 4:17pm. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 22, 2025. Zero demerits were noted on the Sanitation Grade Card. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Two staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for April 2025 was documented with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food allergies were not posted where they can be seen in the eating area. One child's application documented a food allergy. .0901(g) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child's application did not have a medical action plan attached but it was documented on the application that a medical action plan was attached. .0801(b) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. From 2:31pm until 3:20pm, eight children were cared for by a substitute group leader who did not successfully complete First Aid or CPR training. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided on the following: CPR and First Aid At least one staff member with current CPR and First Aid training must be onsite during operating hours. You may not open the facility and care for children if at least one staff member is not caring for the children with verification on file that their CPR and First Aid Certification is valid. When I arrived at 2:31pm, one substitute group leader was caring for eight children. The substitute group leader did not have CPR and First Aid training. I suggested that you verify that staff have current CPR and First Aid certification prior to having them substitute at a site with no additional staff. I suggested that you create a CPR and First Aid certification staff checklist to ensure that only staff with current CPR and First Aid certification are substituting at sites during staff planned and unplanned absences. Allergies Children and staff allergies must be posted where they can be seen while eating. One child’s application documented a child’s food allergy, but the allergy was not posted in the space where children eat afternoon snack. I suggested that you post children’s allergies in space #3, the cafeteria, since that is the space that snacks are served. Medical Action Plan One child’s application documented a child’s food allergy and “yes” was documented for the Child’s Medical Action Plan attached to the application; however, the application did not have a Medical Action Plan attached. I suggested that you have the parent update the application if the child no longer has the food allergy. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 19, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar training courses listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Currently this facility has a Compliance History Score of Your temporary license will end after July 15, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 25, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a childcare facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/11/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 189 Time In: 02:11 PM Time Out: 05:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Kayden Ray, Group Leader, assisted me with the visit until you, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, arrived at 3:20pm. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 15, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classroom and approved spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 31, 2025, at 4:17pm. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 22, 2025. Zero demerits were noted on the Sanitation Grade Card. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Two staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for April 2025 was documented with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food allergies were not posted where they can be seen in the eating area. One child's application documented a food allergy. .0901(g) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child's application did not have a medical action plan attached but it was documented on the application that a medical action plan was attached. .0801(b) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. From 2:31pm until 3:20pm, eight children were cared for by a substitute group leader who did not successfully complete First Aid or CPR training. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided on the following: CPR and First Aid At least one staff member with current CPR and First Aid training must be onsite during operating hours. You may not open the facility and care for children if at least one staff member is not caring for the children with verification on file that their CPR and First Aid Certification is valid. When I arrived at 2:31pm, one substitute group leader was caring for eight children. The substitute group leader did not have CPR and First Aid training. I suggested that you verify that staff have current CPR and First Aid certification prior to having them substitute at a site with no additional staff. I suggested that you create a CPR and First Aid certification staff checklist to ensure that only staff with current CPR and First Aid certification are substituting at sites during staff planned and unplanned absences. Allergies Children and staff allergies must be posted where they can be seen while eating. One child’s application documented a child’s food allergy, but the allergy was not posted in the space where children eat afternoon snack. I suggested that you post children’s allergies in space #3, the cafeteria, since that is the space that snacks are served. Medical Action Plan One child’s application documented a child’s food allergy and “yes” was documented for the Child’s Medical Action Plan attached to the application; however, the application did not have a Medical Action Plan attached. I suggested that you have the parent update the application if the child no longer has the food allergy. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 19, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar training courses listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Currently this facility has a Compliance History Score of Your temporary license will end after July 15, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 25, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a childcare facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/26/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:45 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Keevia Hector, Program Coordinator, and you, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 15, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, no less than thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the approved indoor spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last fire drill was conducted on January 15, 2025, at 3:46pm. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for February 2025 was posted. The menu met the Patterns for Children in Child Care. The facility provides before and after school care and does not operate when the school is closed. The daily schedule was posted. You do not provide transportation at this facility. You do not provide aquatic activities during the school year. We discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options during the visit. You stated that you are not certain if you plan to apply for a two-five star rated license at this time. If applicable, all new staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by April 30, 2025. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray and two (2) trial size packages of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes were stored in the bottom unlocked drawer to the left of the sink. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Hazardous Products In space #1, one (1) can of aerosol Lysol Disinfectant and two (2) trial size packages of Lysol Clean Up Disinfectant Wipes were stored in the bottom unlocked drawer to the left of the sink. We discussed conducting daily safety checks to ensure that potentially hazardous products are stored in locked cabinets or closets. You corrected this violation by removing the hazardous products and placing them in the locked storage closet located in space #1. Consultation was provided on the following. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 15, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. We discussed and I requested additional information regarding the facility’s last day of operation for the school year and whether the facility will operate during school closures. As discussed, the last day of school will be May 22, 2025, and if the program does not offer care in the summer, then the three temporary time period visits must be completed no later than May 22, 2025. If you plan to apply for a star rated license, please let me know on or before March 14, 2025, to allow for enough time to order the SACERS-U assessment and for the Environment Rating Scale assessors to conduct the assessment prior to the end of the school year. You have completed the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two through Five Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request Review paperwork today. The temporary license ends on July 15, 2025. You requested clarification regarding opportunities for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. I suggested that the group leaders use group time to allow children the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of activities and document the children’s ideas on the activity plan. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you may want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale Updated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 15, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000187 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/26/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:45 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Keevia Hector, Program Coordinator, and you, Shandel Neal, Regional Director, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on January 15, 2025, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, and Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standard. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business, Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, no less than thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the approved indoor spaces were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last fire drill was conducted on January 15, 2025, at 3:46pm. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for February 2025 was posted. The menu met the Patterns for Children in Child Care. The facility provides before and after school care and does not operate when the school is closed. The daily schedule was posted. You do not provide transportation at this facility. You do not provide aquatic activities during the school year. We discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options during the visit. You stated that you are not certain if you plan to apply for a two-five star rated license at this time. If applicable, all new staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by April 30, 2025. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray and two (2) trial size packages of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes were stored in the bottom unlocked drawer to the left of the sink. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Hazardous Products In space #1, one (1) can of aerosol Lysol Disinfectant and two (2) trial size packages of Lysol Clean Up Disinfectant Wipes were stored in the bottom unlocked drawer to the left of the sink. We discussed conducting daily safety checks to ensure that potentially hazardous products are stored in locked cabinets or closets. You corrected this violation by removing the hazardous products and placing them in the locked storage closet located in space #1. Consultation was provided on the following. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by May 15, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. We discussed and I requested additional information regarding the facility’s last day of operation for the school year and whether the facility will operate during school closures. As discussed, the last day of school will be May 22, 2025, and if the program does not offer care in the summer, then the three temporary time period visits must be completed no later than May 22, 2025. If you plan to apply for a star rated license, please let me know on or before March 14, 2025, to allow for enough time to order the SACERS-U assessment and for the Environment Rating Scale assessors to conduct the assessment prior to the end of the school year. You have completed the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two through Five Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request Review paperwork today. The temporary license ends on July 15, 2025. You requested clarification regarding opportunities for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. I suggested that the group leaders use group time to allow children the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of activities and document the children’s ideas on the activity plan. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you may want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale Updated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after July 15, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times