10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOCUST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 84000279 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 4/2/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on April 11, 2025. The compliance history percentage for the 18-month period is 97%. The facility currently holds a four-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Taylor Chapman, Assistant Director. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Chapman assisted me with today’s visit. The Secretary of State’s website was monitored and Locust Child Development Center, Inc. was current and active. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. I observed the children engaged in outdoor play time on the playground. Three (3) staff files and one (1) child’s file were monitored during the visit for compliance with NC Childcare Rules. There was one (1) new staff member hired since the facility’s last visit on 12/9/25. The childcare consultant made notes on the staff and training worksheets and initialed where notes were made on the documents completed by the administrator. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed and last updated on 1/6/26. Medication is not currently administered at this facility. Transportation is not provided at this facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/5/25 with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/23/26. During today’s visit, I reviewed the facility’s choice for star rated license renewal with Ms. Chapman. The facility will use pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality, to hopefully obtain a 4-star rated license. I reviewed all requirements for meeting the 4-star level rating. The following was reviewed: Education standards for staff, Family and Community Engagement options, The CQI Plan for the facility and individual staff members, how to access the approved curriculum and formative assessment lists, the star rated license application (found under “Provider Documents and Forms”), rule references for each requirement, the staff information sheet (link found on the application) and options for coaching and training for administrator and lead teacher. The facility administration staff plans to submit application and supporting documents within the next 6 months. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment worksheet were provided during the visit along with a copy of the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violation observed during the visit was discussed with Ms. Chapman and documented in the visit summary. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility's fire inspection report was not submitted within one week after completion. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, before or by April 16, 2026. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Chapman the requirement for fire inspection reports to be submitted within one week of completion to the DCDEE via the childcare consultant. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov or Ebony Duncan, supervisor, at ebony.duncan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0043. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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