10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000230 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/15/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 228 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space 204, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Pam Hauser, Licensing Supervisor and Turkessha Casterlow, childcare consultant with Chrystal Edwards, lead teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five-star license. Restrictions include first shift, no children in diapers, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one and school-age playground cannot be used by preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program is operated by Surry County Public Schools. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in activity areas including but not limited to home living, blocks, writing and outdoor play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 6, 2023. A sanitation inspection was completed April 10, 2024, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 11, 2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on November 4, 2024. A lock-down drill was documented on August 23, 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on November 4, 2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored for one child enrolled. You stated that public school provides transportation in the morning and afternoon for five children. During today’s visit, we monitored two of those files. The DPI transportation forms including but not limited to bus drivers, parents and administration forms were completed and current. Permission to transport was on file for the sampling monitored. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Chrystal Edwards and teacher, Melissa Singleton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. The Dial 4 screenings were completed and on file. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted fall, winter, spring times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 21, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:35am-3:00pm. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Remind App, and planners and folders that communicate daily with parents and back and forth to school and conversations during drop off and pick up. This includes information sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by parent opportunities to volunteer, school parent night, which includes family outreach and providing resources and activities to do at home. In order to promote family engagement, the teachers hold parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, conduct home visits, use Ready Rosie weekly; the Remind app to send pictures and communication home weekly; The environment rating scale score received on May 22, 2018, was 6.46. Following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In the art area there were scissors, glue sticks, crayons, pencils, markers, and playdough accessories. Although these items were available there was no playdough, and paper to engage with these materials. .0510(d)(1) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On top of a storage cabinet near hand washing sink 5ft. out of reach there was hand sanitizer, Aqua safe tank for the fish tank, in a drawer accessible to the right of the handwashing sink, there was a bag of glue sticks and three glue guns with sticks included. All of these items included keep out of reach of children with additional warnings. .2820(b) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. Applications for two children did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1771 A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. Screening assessments were on file for two children's files, the assessments were missing the completion date. .3006(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to go file did not include the required information including but limited to contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. .0607(d)(10) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 28, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On top of a storage cabinet near hand washing sink 5ft. out of reach there was hand sanitizer, Aqua safe tank for the fish tank, in a drawer accessible to the right of the handwashing sink, there was a bag of glue sticks and three glue guns with sticks included. All of these items included keep out of reach of children with additional. Indoor and outdoor areas must be safe from hazards that may be potentially hazardous or pose risk to children in care. When potentially hazardous items are brought into the classroom, please ensure you have read the back of the label to determine if keep out of reach of children only is documented on the label and may be stored 5ft. out of reach or if there are any additional warnings in which the product must be locked Additional Information/Consultation: When completing the DPI transportation forms ensure the signature and date of the administrator. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me using the information below. Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 336-317-5003 For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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

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10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000230 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/15/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 228 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space 204, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Pam Hauser, Licensing Supervisor and Turkessha Casterlow, childcare consultant with Chrystal Edwards, lead teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five-star license. Restrictions include first shift, no children in diapers, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one and school-age playground cannot be used by preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program is operated by Surry County Public Schools. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in activity areas including but not limited to home living, blocks, writing and outdoor play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 6, 2023. A sanitation inspection was completed April 10, 2024, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 11, 2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on November 4, 2024. A lock-down drill was documented on August 23, 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on November 4, 2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored for one child enrolled. You stated that public school provides transportation in the morning and afternoon for five children. During today’s visit, we monitored two of those files. The DPI transportation forms including but not limited to bus drivers, parents and administration forms were completed and current. Permission to transport was on file for the sampling monitored. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Chrystal Edwards and teacher, Melissa Singleton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. The Dial 4 screenings were completed and on file. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted fall, winter, spring times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 21, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:35am-3:00pm. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Remind App, and planners and folders that communicate daily with parents and back and forth to school and conversations during drop off and pick up. This includes information sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by parent opportunities to volunteer, school parent night, which includes family outreach and providing resources and activities to do at home. In order to promote family engagement, the teachers hold parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, conduct home visits, use Ready Rosie weekly; the Remind app to send pictures and communication home weekly; The environment rating scale score received on May 22, 2018, was 6.46. Following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In the art area there were scissors, glue sticks, crayons, pencils, markers, and playdough accessories. Although these items were available there was no playdough, and paper to engage with these materials. .0510(d)(1) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On top of a storage cabinet near hand washing sink 5ft. out of reach there was hand sanitizer, Aqua safe tank for the fish tank, in a drawer accessible to the right of the handwashing sink, there was a bag of glue sticks and three glue guns with sticks included. All of these items included keep out of reach of children with additional warnings. .2820(b) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. Applications for two children did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1771 A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. Screening assessments were on file for two children's files, the assessments were missing the completion date. .3006(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to go file did not include the required information including but limited to contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. .0607(d)(10) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 28, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On top of a storage cabinet near hand washing sink 5ft. out of reach there was hand sanitizer, Aqua safe tank for the fish tank, in a drawer accessible to the right of the handwashing sink, there was a bag of glue sticks and three glue guns with sticks included. All of these items included keep out of reach of children with additional. Indoor and outdoor areas must be safe from hazards that may be potentially hazardous or pose risk to children in care. When potentially hazardous items are brought into the classroom, please ensure you have read the back of the label to determine if keep out of reach of children only is documented on the label and may be stored 5ft. out of reach or if there are any additional warnings in which the product must be locked Additional Information/Consultation: When completing the DPI transportation forms ensure the signature and date of the administrator. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me using the information below. Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 336-317-5003 For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000230 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/15/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 228 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space 204, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Pam Hauser, Licensing Supervisor and Turkessha Casterlow, childcare consultant with Chrystal Edwards, lead teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five-star license. Restrictions include first shift, no children in diapers, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one and school-age playground cannot be used by preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program is operated by Surry County Public Schools. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in activity areas including but not limited to home living, blocks, writing and outdoor play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 6, 2023. A sanitation inspection was completed April 10, 2024, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 11, 2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on November 4, 2024. A lock-down drill was documented on August 23, 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on November 4, 2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored for one child enrolled. You stated that public school provides transportation in the morning and afternoon for five children. During today’s visit, we monitored two of those files. The DPI transportation forms including but not limited to bus drivers, parents and administration forms were completed and current. Permission to transport was on file for the sampling monitored. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Chrystal Edwards and teacher, Melissa Singleton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. The Dial 4 screenings were completed and on file. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted fall, winter, spring times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 21, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:35am-3:00pm. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Remind App, and planners and folders that communicate daily with parents and back and forth to school and conversations during drop off and pick up. This includes information sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by parent opportunities to volunteer, school parent night, which includes family outreach and providing resources and activities to do at home. In order to promote family engagement, the teachers hold parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, conduct home visits, use Ready Rosie weekly; the Remind app to send pictures and communication home weekly; The environment rating scale score received on May 22, 2018, was 6.46. Following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In the art area there were scissors, glue sticks, crayons, pencils, markers, and playdough accessories. Although these items were available there was no playdough, and paper to engage with these materials. .0510(d)(1) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On top of a storage cabinet near hand washing sink 5ft. out of reach there was hand sanitizer, Aqua safe tank for the fish tank, in a drawer accessible to the right of the handwashing sink, there was a bag of glue sticks and three glue guns with sticks included. All of these items included keep out of reach of children with additional warnings. .2820(b) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. Applications for two children did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1771 A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. Screening assessments were on file for two children's files, the assessments were missing the completion date. .3006(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to go file did not include the required information including but limited to contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. .0607(d)(10) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 28, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. On top of a storage cabinet near hand washing sink 5ft. out of reach there was hand sanitizer, Aqua safe tank for the fish tank, in a drawer accessible to the right of the handwashing sink, there was a bag of glue sticks and three glue guns with sticks included. All of these items included keep out of reach of children with additional. Indoor and outdoor areas must be safe from hazards that may be potentially hazardous or pose risk to children in care. When potentially hazardous items are brought into the classroom, please ensure you have read the back of the label to determine if keep out of reach of children only is documented on the label and may be stored 5ft. out of reach or if there are any additional warnings in which the product must be locked Additional Information/Consultation: When completing the DPI transportation forms ensure the signature and date of the administrator. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me using the information below. Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 336-317-5003 For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000230 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 12/6/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this NC Pre-K site to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, childcare consultant with Kaylee Youngblood and Chrystal Edwards, lead teachers. Your program currently operates two classrooms with a five-star license issued 8/26/21. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; enhanced ratios and enhanced ratios minus 1; no children in diapers, and preschool children may not use S/A playground equipment. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is owned and operated by Surry County Schools. The program’s compliance history was 85% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. I conducted a walk-through of the facility observing indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision of children was adequate during my observations. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having outdoor and indoor play, group time, lunch, rest, and afternoon snack. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in both classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/15/22. A sanitation inspection was last conducted September 27, 2023 with a Superior classification and no demerits. You agreed to scan and email your most recent fire inspection. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was last documented on 11/28/23 and a shelter in place emergency drill on 12/5/23. A playground inspection checklist was last completed 12/5/23. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous products was monitored and are stored in locked cabinets in the classroom. Emergency medications were stored five feet up with signed authorization on file. This school provides transportation in the mornings and afternoons for some children via public school buses. I observed transportation forms completed and signed by a school administrator verifying that all vehicles are in good condition and free of hazards; have current registration and inspection; all drivers have proper license and have completed orientation on transporting preschool children; appropriate child restraint devices are used, if required by NC Child Restraint Laws; and all DCDEE procedures are being followed. This Pre-K program operates from 7:35 am until 3pm Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC B-K licenses and the administrator has a Level III NCECAC. A selection of children’s files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses The Creative Curriculum. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for November 2023 was not available for review. .0605(q) 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. Parents permission to transport children by bus to and/ or from school did not include the address where the child would be picked up and dropped off, and did not list the method of transportation and transportation provider. .1003(i)(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test results for a staff was maintained in a notebook with various program documents. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Water bottles on the playground were stored in a manner that the drinking spout for one bottle was in contact with the bottles of other children. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before December 20, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • accurate, detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: Staff medical documents: To meet this requirement, each staff should have a separate file for their medical assessment, annual health questionnaire, and TB test maintained separate from other records. Storage of water bottles: Ms. Edwards stated during a recent sanitation training you understood it to be okay to store children's individual water bottles together in a bin when on the playground because the water bottles were considered during this time to be "in use". You provided me with a Q&A document from the training which stated that bottles could be stored in a bin or container in a manner to prevent contamination. In this case, make sure each bottle is closed securely so the mouth piece is not exposed. Written permission to transport: Today I shared with you to make sure every line on the permission form is filled out. The section labeled where the child is transported means the address where the child is dropped off and the name of the school the child is transported to. Also, be sure to list Surry County Schools as the transportation provider and include the mode of transportation, i.e. public school bus. Fire Inspection: You agreed to begin keeping a copy of the annual fire inspection in your licensing notebook. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Kaylee Youngblood from my computer screen and emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000230 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 12/6/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this NC Pre-K site to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, childcare consultant with Kaylee Youngblood and Chrystal Edwards, lead teachers. Your program currently operates two classrooms with a five-star license issued 8/26/21. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; enhanced ratios and enhanced ratios minus 1; no children in diapers, and preschool children may not use S/A playground equipment. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is owned and operated by Surry County Schools. The program’s compliance history was 85% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. I conducted a walk-through of the facility observing indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision of children was adequate during my observations. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having outdoor and indoor play, group time, lunch, rest, and afternoon snack. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in both classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/15/22. A sanitation inspection was last conducted September 27, 2023 with a Superior classification and no demerits. You agreed to scan and email your most recent fire inspection. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was last documented on 11/28/23 and a shelter in place emergency drill on 12/5/23. A playground inspection checklist was last completed 12/5/23. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous products was monitored and are stored in locked cabinets in the classroom. Emergency medications were stored five feet up with signed authorization on file. This school provides transportation in the mornings and afternoons for some children via public school buses. I observed transportation forms completed and signed by a school administrator verifying that all vehicles are in good condition and free of hazards; have current registration and inspection; all drivers have proper license and have completed orientation on transporting preschool children; appropriate child restraint devices are used, if required by NC Child Restraint Laws; and all DCDEE procedures are being followed. This Pre-K program operates from 7:35 am until 3pm Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC B-K licenses and the administrator has a Level III NCECAC. A selection of children’s files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses The Creative Curriculum. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for November 2023 was not available for review. .0605(q) 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. Parents permission to transport children by bus to and/ or from school did not include the address where the child would be picked up and dropped off, and did not list the method of transportation and transportation provider. .1003(i)(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test results for a staff was maintained in a notebook with various program documents. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Water bottles on the playground were stored in a manner that the drinking spout for one bottle was in contact with the bottles of other children. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before December 20, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • accurate, detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: Staff medical documents: To meet this requirement, each staff should have a separate file for their medical assessment, annual health questionnaire, and TB test maintained separate from other records. Storage of water bottles: Ms. Edwards stated during a recent sanitation training you understood it to be okay to store children's individual water bottles together in a bin when on the playground because the water bottles were considered during this time to be "in use". You provided me with a Q&A document from the training which stated that bottles could be stored in a bin or container in a manner to prevent contamination. In this case, make sure each bottle is closed securely so the mouth piece is not exposed. Written permission to transport: Today I shared with you to make sure every line on the permission form is filled out. The section labeled where the child is transported means the address where the child is dropped off and the name of the school the child is transported to. Also, be sure to list Surry County Schools as the transportation provider and include the mode of transportation, i.e. public school bus. Fire Inspection: You agreed to begin keeping a copy of the annual fire inspection in your licensing notebook. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Kaylee Youngblood from my computer screen and emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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