Shining Stars Preschool Bryan

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 84 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Rebecca Chavis-Nolley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. The program operated with a five star license, issued February 7, 2024, earning seven points for education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with both programmatic and education option. License restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced ratios minus one, and certified developmental day, and age range 3-5 years. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 27, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed September 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 15, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety four percent as of February 9, 2026. Children were observed during outdoor and indoor free play, personal care routines, and lunch. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to children. Children were adequately supervised. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating The sanitation inspection on file is dated September 5, 2024. The Administrator has requested an inspection from Robeson County Health Department. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant,2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Nakita.Bellamyl@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 You are in the process of renewing NEEYC accreditation and will work towards completing the process before the 2026 school year. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If 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: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 84 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Rebecca Chavis-Nolley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. The program operated with a five star license, issued February 7, 2024, earning seven points for education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with both programmatic and education option. License restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced ratios minus one, and certified developmental day, and age range 3-5 years. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 27, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed September 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 15, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety four percent as of February 9, 2026. Children were observed during outdoor and indoor free play, personal care routines, and lunch. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to children. Children were adequately supervised. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating The sanitation inspection on file is dated September 5, 2024. The Administrator has requested an inspection from Robeson County Health Department. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant,2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Nakita.Bellamyl@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 You are in the process of renewing NEEYC accreditation and will work towards completing the process before the 2026 school year. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 84 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Mary McLean Smith, Administrator assisted me with the visit. The program operated with a five-star license, issued February 7, 2024, earning seven points for education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with both programmatic and education option. License restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced ratios minus one, and certified developmental day, and age range 3-5 years. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 13, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed September 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 5, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of February 26, 2025. Children were observed during outdoor and indoor free play, personal care routines, and lunch. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to the children. Children were adequately supervised. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli, corn, pineapples, dinner roll, and milk Violation Number Comment Rule 1050 Training counted by staff, was not approved by the Division, as required in rule. Staff counted training not approved by the Division for their ongoing annual trainings. .1105(1-3) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff received some required on-going training but had not completed enough training hours. .1103(a) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Seven staff members does not have documentation of completion training of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment due within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 13, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant,2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Nakita.Bellamyl@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminder On-going training requirements are determined based on an individual’s position, education level and years of verifiable experience. Training may occur through various learning formats/platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training; so long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) Staff Development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. 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. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 84 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Mary McLean Smith, Administrator assisted me with the visit. The program operated with a five-star license, issued February 7, 2024, earning seven points for education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with both programmatic and education option. License restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced ratios minus one, and certified developmental day, and age range 3-5 years. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 13, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed September 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 5, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of February 26, 2025. Children were observed during outdoor and indoor free play, personal care routines, and lunch. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to the children. Children were adequately supervised. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli, corn, pineapples, dinner roll, and milk Violation Number Comment Rule 1050 Training counted by staff, was not approved by the Division, as required in rule. Staff counted training not approved by the Division for their ongoing annual trainings. .1105(1-3) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff received some required on-going training but had not completed enough training hours. .1103(a) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Seven staff members does not have documentation of completion training of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment due within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 13, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant,2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Nakita.Bellamyl@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminder On-going training requirements are determined based on an individual’s position, education level and years of verifiable experience. Training may occur through various learning formats/platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training; so long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) Staff Development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. 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. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NCGS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0125-133L Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 93 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a complaint visit. The program operated with a five-star license, issued February 7, 2024, earning seven points for education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with both programmatic and education option. License restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced ratios minus one, and certified developmental day, and age range 3-5 years. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that a child was left in the classroom unsupervised. Shawn Feeko, Administrator assisted me during today’s visit. Children were observed participating lunch, in and outdoor free play activities. Enrollment information was not gathered but all the classrooms were in compliance with staff child ratios, group size, space capacity, and supervision. No new staff were reviewed. Lunch consisted of hamburger, bun, cheese, potato wedges, oranges, and milk The allegations of violations a child was left unsupervised in the classroom. Ms. Feeko provided statements from one teacher and two teacher assistance confirming a child was left in the classroom unsupervised for a period of time. Ms. Feeko reviewed the video footage and shared the video footage with me today. 11:22 am seven children and three teachers are in the classroom; one child laid down and three children are the carpet are watching an educational video, and three other children were in different centers in the classroom. 11:23 am three children washed their hands 11:24 am Teacher A woke the child who laid down on the carpet 11:24 am a child turned off the classroom lights off and Teacher B is on their phone 11:25 am the same child who was laid down on the carpet wash their hands and rested on the cabinet standing up and then lean on the teacher. The teacher does not acknowledge the child. 11:26 am the same child moved to the couch and laid down unnoticed by Teacher A, B, or C. Teacher A is looking in her purse approximately one minute not noticing the child laid down. Six children are at the door and sink. 11:27 am Teacher B walks past the child but did not notice the child was the couch 11:28 am Teacher B & C are in front of the child on the couch is not aware the child is their sleeping. Teacher A opened the door and lead the children to the hallway as teachers B & C follow. 11:30 am Six children and three teachers enter the cafeteria. Six children get their food and sit down at the table, staff is still unaware the child is sleeping the classroom. 11:31 am Teachers become aware the child is missing because a sibling from anther class asked where their sibling was 11:32 am Teacher B went back the classroom opened the classroom door and took a couple of steps in the door, looked around briefly with the lights off and closed the door back 11:33 am Teacher A went into the classroom, put a plate on the top of the cubbies and walked back out with the lights off. 11:34 am Teacher A walked back into the classroom, quickly scanned the classroom and walked to the adjoining classroom and notified those teachers a child is missing 11:38 am Teacher B went back into the classroom and began to look around the classroom with the lights off. She went to the far corner, the kitchen center, and then over to looked under the computer desk. Cafeteria staff A & B walked into the classroom turned on the lights. Teacher B then walked towards the reading center and couch reached down to assist the child in waking up and walking to the cafeteria. Three staff statements, incident report, and video were reviewed and submitted as documentation to confirm the child was left in a classroom unsupervised for a period of time. Based on the information gathered, observations made, the allegation of violation a child was left in the classroom unsupervised is substantiated. All staff attended a child maltreatment training on October 2, 2024, conducted by Department Health and Human Services. Robeson County Public Schools Human Resources has placed all staff involved on administrative leave while an investigation is being conducted. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Three teachers were unaware of a three-year-old child sleeping in the classroom and left the child unattended for approximately ten minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NCGS 110-90(4) (d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Your compliance history was ninety-three percent prior to today's visit. Technical Assistance Active supervision of children is one of the most critical responsibilities in early childhood education. It is essential to ensure that all children are accounted for at all times to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care regulations and, most importantly, to ensure their safety and well-being. Key Principles of Active Supervision 1. Positioning: Staff should position themselves to have a clear view of all children at all times. Arrange furniture and activity areas to minimize blind spots. When outdoors, position staff strategically across the play area to monitor all zones effectively. 2. Scanning: Continuously scan the environment with eyes and ears to observe children’s behaviors and interactions. Be alert to subtle cues that may indicate a child needs help or intervention, such as changes in tone or body language. 3. Engaging with Children: Stay involved in children’s play and learning experiences while maintaining awareness of the entire group. Use proximity to redirect or support children when needed. 4. Transition Management: Establish clear routines and procedures for transitions (e.g., moving between the classroom, playground, or restrooms). Conduct headcounts before, during, and after transitions, using a consistent method to ensure all children are accounted for. 5. Anticipating Needs: Be proactive by identifying potential hazards or conflicts before they occur. Adjust supervision strategies based on the developmental needs of individual children. For example, children with limited mobility or sensory challenges may require closer monitoring. 6. Clear Communication: Maintain open and ongoing communication between team members to ensure everyone is aware of their responsibilities. Use walkie-talkies or verbal cues to communicate effectively during transitions or emergencies. 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. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709- 4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1224-046L Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 81 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a complaint visit. The program operated with a five-star license, issued February 7, 2024, earning seven points for education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with both programmatic and education option. License restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced ratios minus one, and certified developmental day, and age range 3-5 years. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that a child was left unsupervised in the bus. Shawn Feeko, Administrator assisted me during today’s visit. Children were observed participating in and outdoor free play activities. Enrollment information was not gathered but all the classrooms were in compliance with staff child ratios, group size, space capacity, and supervision. Three new staff were reviewed. The allegations of violations a child was left unsupervised in the bus. Ms. Feeko stated a child was left on for one minute and twelve seconds. Ms. Feeko reviewed two security cameras to view the incident from two angles to be able pen point the time of the incident and how long it accorded. Based on the video as documented by Ms. Feeko at 2:42:42 Bus monitor got off the bus and went into the school. The driver was still on the bus. 2:46:32 The teacher A came out of the gate with a student and put them on the bus. 2:47:12 The student was placed on the bus with the driver. The teacher A buckled her in the front seat. 2:47:59 Teacher A got off the bus but continued to talk to the driver for about 39 seconds. 2:48:38 Teacher A walked away from the bus and went into the school. 2:49 A different bus monitor went into the school. 2:50 Three teacher assistants who escorted the children to the first bus returned to the school 2:52:43 Bus driver A returned to her bus, and it pulled away 15 seconds later. 2:53 Bus driver B pulled her bus up into the first spot. 2:53:17 Bus driver B got off the bus, left the child on the bus, and walked to the school entrance. (The bus door was toward the gate, the gate was open, the school door about 8-10 yards from the bus.) 2:54:18 Bus Driver B came back out of the school and returned to her bus. 2:54:32 Bus Driver B got back to her bus and got on. All staff attended a child maltreatment training om October 2, 2024 conducted by Department Health and Human Services. All staff attended transportation training on November 6, 2024, covering safety, supervision, policies and procedures conducted by the Partnership for Children. December 4, 2024, the bus driver was retrained by upper management as well written up to ensure they understood all policies and procedures concerning transportation and supervision. December 6, 2024, the teacher was spoken with by upper management to ensure they understood all policies and procedures concerning transportation and supervision. Three staff statements were reviewed and submitted as documentation to confirm the child was left on the bus for a period of time. Staff did used sign in sheet as the first child was placed on the bus. Based on the information gathered, observations made, the allegation of violation a child was left unsupervised on the bus is substantiated. Violation Number Comment Rule 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. A four-year-old child was left on a bus for one minute and twelve seconds unattended by an adult. All staff involved were spoken to by upper management, received a verbal or written warning to follow all policies and procedures in place. Made certain all staff understand all policies and procedures in place. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NCGS 110-90(4) (d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Your compliance history was ninety-three percent prior to today's visit. Technical Assistance o Retrain bus drivers and child care staff on the importance of maintaining supervision and performing bus checks. o Ensure all staff complete a "bus sweep" to check the entire vehicle before leaving it unattended. o Provide staff with additional training on child care laws and regulations related to transportation and supervision. o Incorporate case studies and real-world scenarios into the training to emphasize the importance of compliance 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. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709- 4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NCGS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1224-046L Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 81 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a complaint visit. The program operated with a five-star license, issued February 7, 2024, earning seven points for education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with both programmatic and education option. License restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced ratios minus one, and certified developmental day, and age range 3-5 years. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that a child was left unsupervised in the bus. Shawn Feeko, Administrator assisted me during today’s visit. Children were observed participating in and outdoor free play activities. Enrollment information was not gathered but all the classrooms were in compliance with staff child ratios, group size, space capacity, and supervision. Three new staff were reviewed. The allegations of violations a child was left unsupervised in the bus. Ms. Feeko stated a child was left on for one minute and twelve seconds. Ms. Feeko reviewed two security cameras to view the incident from two angles to be able pen point the time of the incident and how long it accorded. Based on the video as documented by Ms. Feeko at 2:42:42 Bus monitor got off the bus and went into the school. The driver was still on the bus. 2:46:32 The teacher A came out of the gate with a student and put them on the bus. 2:47:12 The student was placed on the bus with the driver. The teacher A buckled her in the front seat. 2:47:59 Teacher A got off the bus but continued to talk to the driver for about 39 seconds. 2:48:38 Teacher A walked away from the bus and went into the school. 2:49 A different bus monitor went into the school. 2:50 Three teacher assistants who escorted the children to the first bus returned to the school 2:52:43 Bus driver A returned to her bus, and it pulled away 15 seconds later. 2:53 Bus driver B pulled her bus up into the first spot. 2:53:17 Bus driver B got off the bus, left the child on the bus, and walked to the school entrance. (The bus door was toward the gate, the gate was open, the school door about 8-10 yards from the bus.) 2:54:18 Bus Driver B came back out of the school and returned to her bus. 2:54:32 Bus Driver B got back to her bus and got on. All staff attended a child maltreatment training om October 2, 2024 conducted by Department Health and Human Services. All staff attended transportation training on November 6, 2024, covering safety, supervision, policies and procedures conducted by the Partnership for Children. December 4, 2024, the bus driver was retrained by upper management as well written up to ensure they understood all policies and procedures concerning transportation and supervision. December 6, 2024, the teacher was spoken with by upper management to ensure they understood all policies and procedures concerning transportation and supervision. Three staff statements were reviewed and submitted as documentation to confirm the child was left on the bus for a period of time. Staff did used sign in sheet as the first child was placed on the bus. Based on the information gathered, observations made, the allegation of violation a child was left unsupervised on the bus is substantiated. Violation Number Comment Rule 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. A four-year-old child was left on a bus for one minute and twelve seconds unattended by an adult. All staff involved were spoken to by upper management, received a verbal or written warning to follow all policies and procedures in place. Made certain all staff understand all policies and procedures in place. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NCGS 110-90(4) (d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Your compliance history was ninety-three percent prior to today's visit. Technical Assistance o Retrain bus drivers and child care staff on the importance of maintaining supervision and performing bus checks. o Ensure all staff complete a "bus sweep" to check the entire vehicle before leaving it unattended. o Provide staff with additional training on child care laws and regulations related to transportation and supervision. o Incorporate case studies and real-world scenarios into the training to emphasize the importance of compliance 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. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709- 4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-403A Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A walk-through was not conducted because no children were present due to a field trip. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Shawn Feeko, Administrator. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 113 The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in GS 110-105.4(a). Staff members failed to provide adequate supervision of a four-year-old child when the child was left in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. Upon being notified of the incident, facility management and Robeson County Schools management failed to report a suspected case of child maltreatment to the Division of Child Development and Early Education. G.S. 110-105.4(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure a safe environment for children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure adequate supervision of children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to document as children boarded and departed the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week May 3, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at the information below. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, Mail: 2201 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-403A Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A walk-through was not conducted because no children were present due to a field trip. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Shawn Feeko, Administrator. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 113 The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in GS 110-105.4(a). Staff members failed to provide adequate supervision of a four-year-old child when the child was left in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. Upon being notified of the incident, facility management and Robeson County Schools management failed to report a suspected case of child maltreatment to the Division of Child Development and Early Education. G.S. 110-105.4(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure a safe environment for children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure adequate supervision of children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to document as children boarded and departed the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week May 3, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at the information below. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, Mail: 2201 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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. 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-403A Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A walk-through was not conducted because no children were present due to a field trip. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Shawn Feeko, Administrator. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 113 The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in GS 110-105.4(a). Staff members failed to provide adequate supervision of a four-year-old child when the child was left in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. Upon being notified of the incident, facility management and Robeson County Schools management failed to report a suspected case of child maltreatment to the Division of Child Development and Early Education. G.S. 110-105.4(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure a safe environment for children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure adequate supervision of children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to document as children boarded and departed the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week May 3, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at the information below. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, Mail: 2201 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-403A Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A walk-through was not conducted because no children were present due to a field trip. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Shawn Feeko, Administrator. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 113 The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in GS 110-105.4(a). Staff members failed to provide adequate supervision of a four-year-old child when the child was left in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. Upon being notified of the incident, facility management and Robeson County Schools management failed to report a suspected case of child maltreatment to the Division of Child Development and Early Education. G.S. 110-105.4(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure a safe environment for children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure adequate supervision of children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to document as children boarded and departed the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week May 3, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at the information below. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, Mail: 2201 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-403A Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A walk-through was not conducted because no children were present due to a field trip. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Shawn Feeko, Administrator. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 113 The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in GS 110-105.4(a). Staff members failed to provide adequate supervision of a four-year-old child when the child was left in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. Upon being notified of the incident, facility management and Robeson County Schools management failed to report a suspected case of child maltreatment to the Division of Child Development and Early Education. G.S. 110-105.4(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure a safe environment for children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to ensure adequate supervision of children when they left a four-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for approximately 3 1/2 hours. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On April 17, 2024, staff members failed to document as children boarded and departed the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week May 3, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at the information below. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, Mail: 2201 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 100 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Shawn Feeko, Administrator assisted me with the visit. The program operated with a five-star license, issued February 7, 2024, earning seven points for education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with both programmatic and education option. License restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced ratios minus one, and certified developmental day, and age range 3-5 years. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 27, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 16, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent as of March 12, 2024. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed during outdoor and indoor free play, personal care routines, and lunch. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to the children. Children were adequately supervised. Lunch consisted of chicken fajita sliders, tortilla, cheese, corn, salsa, apple, and milk Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff hired September 6, 2023 did not have a current First Aid certification on file or available for review. .1102(c) 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. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 27, 2024, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, 3059 N Main St Ste 19 PMB#62, Hope Mills, NC 28348 Nakita.Bellamyl@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Reminder You completed the Outreach Assessment conducted by North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project, UNCG. Continue to work on areas which scored four and under. You can request a prep assessment starting July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025. You will have a regular in-person observation and interview process and will receive an assessment report(s) afterwards. At your request, the assessment scores will be applied to a program’s license and program standards points only if this helps maintain or increase a star rating. 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. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1803 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0223-177A Visit Date: 9/19/2023 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 9/19/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up A/N Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with the Corrective Action Plan (CAP), included in the Written Warning, issued on June 29, 2023. A staff member accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. I spoke with Shawn Feeko, Administrator, and one additional staff member and informed them of the purpose of the visit. I observed a copy of the administrative action, cover letter, and CAP posted as required. I also reminded Ms. Feeko the information must remain posted until further notice from the Division. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. I monitored supervision of children, discipline, nurture, or care of children, staff/child ratio, group size, license capacity, permit restrictions. I reviewed a copy of the staff training worksheet and verified valid CPR training, First Aid training, and criminal background check qualification letters for all current staff members. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member has been working since August 2023, without having a complete criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Multiple staff members had expired first aid training but are scheduled to retake the training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Several staff members had expired CPR training and are scheduled to retake the traning. .1102(d) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by September 26, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be submitted to me at the information listed below. I monitored for compliance with the CAP as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(10) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a) regarding discipline of children. No violations were observed today related to this stipulation 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice if received, Shawn Feeko, Administrator, shall revise the facility’s discipline policies and procedures. The written policies and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure appropriate discipline of children at all times. The written policies and procedures shall be submitted to Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 910-733-1129, email tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, for approval. Ms. Lowery shall notify Ms. Feeko, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policies and procedures are approved or if modifications are needed. Within two (2) weeks after approval is received, Ms. Feeko shall notify parents of enrolled children of the change in policies and procedures and obtain a statement signed by the parent that he/she received a copy of the new approved discipline policies and procedures. The approved policies and procedures shall be implemented immediately. A copy of the approved policies and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. When the WW was issued, there were no students or staff at the facility due to summer break. During today’s visit, September 19, 2023, Ms. Feeko was informed revisions were needed to the discipline policies and procedures. 3. Within two (2) weeks after this notice is received, Ms. Feeko shall develop a written plan for routine observations and evaluations of each staff member to ensure compliance with child care requirements and facility policies and procedures regarding discipline. Documentation of the observations shall include the date, time, and location of each observation, the name and signature of the person(s) observed, the signature of the observer, a summary of each observation, the observer’s feedback/guidance to the staff members, and the staff member’s response. The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Lowery for approval. Ms. Lowery shall notify Ms. Feeko, orally and in writing, as to whether the plan is approved or if modifications are needed. Upon approval, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into the facility’s permanent operating procedures. A copy of the approved plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. In addition, the observation records for each staff member shall be retained in their personnel file for the duration of their employment at the facility. When the WW was issued, there were no students or staff at the facility due to summer break. During today’s visit, September 19, 2023, Ms. Feeko was informed revisions were needed to the observation and evaluation plan. 4.Within two (2) weeks after approval of the discipline policy and procedures and written plan for staff observations, Ms. Feeko shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the approved plan and policies and procedures. Documentation of the staff meeting shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. Nothing has been approved at this time. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, Mail: 2201 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL BRYAN Facility ID: 78000178 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0223-177A Visit Date: 9/19/2023 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 9/19/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up A/N Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with the Corrective Action Plan (CAP), included in the Written Warning, issued on June 29, 2023. A staff member accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. I spoke with Shawn Feeko, Administrator, and one additional staff member and informed them of the purpose of the visit. I observed a copy of the administrative action, cover letter, and CAP posted as required. I also reminded Ms. Feeko the information must remain posted until further notice from the Division. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. I monitored supervision of children, discipline, nurture, or care of children, staff/child ratio, group size, license capacity, permit restrictions. I reviewed a copy of the staff training worksheet and verified valid CPR training, First Aid training, and criminal background check qualification letters for all current staff members. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member has been working since August 2023, without having a complete criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Multiple staff members had expired first aid training but are scheduled to retake the training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Several staff members had expired CPR training and are scheduled to retake the traning. .1102(d) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by September 26, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be submitted to me at the information listed below. I monitored for compliance with the CAP as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(10) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a) regarding discipline of children. No violations were observed today related to this stipulation 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice if received, Shawn Feeko, Administrator, shall revise the facility’s discipline policies and procedures. The written policies and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure appropriate discipline of children at all times. The written policies and procedures shall be submitted to Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 910-733-1129, email tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, for approval. Ms. Lowery shall notify Ms. Feeko, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policies and procedures are approved or if modifications are needed. Within two (2) weeks after approval is received, Ms. Feeko shall notify parents of enrolled children of the change in policies and procedures and obtain a statement signed by the parent that he/she received a copy of the new approved discipline policies and procedures. The approved policies and procedures shall be implemented immediately. A copy of the approved policies and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. When the WW was issued, there were no students or staff at the facility due to summer break. During today’s visit, September 19, 2023, Ms. Feeko was informed revisions were needed to the discipline policies and procedures. 3. Within two (2) weeks after this notice is received, Ms. Feeko shall develop a written plan for routine observations and evaluations of each staff member to ensure compliance with child care requirements and facility policies and procedures regarding discipline. Documentation of the observations shall include the date, time, and location of each observation, the name and signature of the person(s) observed, the signature of the observer, a summary of each observation, the observer’s feedback/guidance to the staff members, and the staff member’s response. The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Lowery for approval. Ms. Lowery shall notify Ms. Feeko, orally and in writing, as to whether the plan is approved or if modifications are needed. Upon approval, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into the facility’s permanent operating procedures. A copy of the approved plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. In addition, the observation records for each staff member shall be retained in their personnel file for the duration of their employment at the facility. When the WW was issued, there were no students or staff at the facility due to summer break. During today’s visit, September 19, 2023, Ms. Feeko was informed revisions were needed to the observation and evaluation plan. 4.Within two (2) weeks after approval of the discipline policy and procedures and written plan for staff observations, Ms. Feeko shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the approved plan and policies and procedures. Documentation of the staff meeting shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. Nothing has been approved at this time. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, Mail: 2201 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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