Bright Beginnings

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0526-191L Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 258 Time In: 10:42 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements received on May 14, 2026. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements regarding criminal back records. You, Taylor Poteat, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Amber Swepson, Administrator/Owner, spoke with me by phone during the visit. Lori Herrick, Investigations Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked on May 18,2026, and your business, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC was listed as active and current. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The program’s compliance history was 94 percent prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. A walk through of the facility and entire premises were completed. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. Staff and children were observed during outdoor gross motor play, lunch, and rest time. The allegation was discussed with you and three additional staff members. You and staff members had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegation. An invalid qualification letter dated March 13, 2026, was uploaded into the ABCMS Provider Portal. Staff reported that the invalid qualification letter was provided by the employee as a part of the pre-employment process. A copy of the invalid qualification letter was observed in the staff member's file during the visit. Qualification letters for all staff were reviewed. Based on the above information the allegation was substantiated. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Honeycutt did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 1, 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 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: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC zip beth.archer@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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: A valid qualification letter for all employees must be on file and available for review at the facility. The invalid qualification letter was reviewed to discuss information that would not be found on a valid qualification letter issued by DCDEE. I suggested you thoroughly review all qualification letters provided to you by potential employees. I also suggested that you contact the Criminal Background Unit for any questions of a qualification letter’s authenticity. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Consultation: Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0526-191L Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 258 Time In: 10:42 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements received on May 14, 2026. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements regarding criminal back records. You, Taylor Poteat, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. Amber Swepson, Administrator/Owner, spoke with me by phone during the visit. Lori Herrick, Investigations Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked on May 18,2026, and your business, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC was listed as active and current. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The program’s compliance history was 94 percent prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. A walk through of the facility and entire premises were completed. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. Staff and children were observed during outdoor gross motor play, lunch, and rest time. The allegation was discussed with you and three additional staff members. You and staff members had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegation. An invalid qualification letter dated March 13, 2026, was uploaded into the ABCMS Provider Portal. Staff reported that the invalid qualification letter was provided by the employee as a part of the pre-employment process. A copy of the invalid qualification letter was observed in the staff member's file during the visit. Qualification letters for all staff were reviewed. Based on the above information the allegation was substantiated. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Honeycutt did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 1, 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 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: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC zip beth.archer@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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: A valid qualification letter for all employees must be on file and available for review at the facility. The invalid qualification letter was reviewed to discuss information that would not be found on a valid qualification letter issued by DCDEE. I suggested you thoroughly review all qualification letters provided to you by potential employees. I also suggested that you contact the Criminal Background Unit for any questions of a qualification letter’s authenticity. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Consultation: Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Morgan Swepson, Administrator. This program currently operates with a Five star license issued on April 22, 2025. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. 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. The program uses Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies 5th edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 10, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with seven demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 17, 2025 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 9, 2025. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on January 19, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 5, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99 percent as of January 29, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026 and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Infants were engaged in tummy time. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 2024 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of four children’s records were reviewed. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 17, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #2, one child, four months of age, that enrolled November 4, 2025 did not have a feeding plan posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 543 Frozen human milk, stored beyond 7 days was not stored in a freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator with a separate door to the freezer, chest, or deep freezer. Frozen human milk was stored in a freezer for more than 3 months and/or was not labeled with date received and date thawed for use. In the space #2 freezer, there was a plastic bag of frozen human milk that was not labeled with the date received. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)&(e) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, there were four cans of Valspar paint on a shelf five feet from the floor above the sink in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Ashley Pace did not have an approved criminal background check prior to employment on January 30, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a medical exam form on file that was received on December 10, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a immunization records on file dated December 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Ashley Pace did not have a valid qualifying letter on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 13, 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 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: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Beth.Archer@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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. I also suggested that you review a copy of the valid qualifying letter before scheduling staff to begin work to ensure that the process is completed and approved. This would also ensure that the valid qualifying letter was on file. Ms. Pace had initiated an application with the DCDEE criminal back ground unit on November 17, 2025. The application was closed out on December 28, 2025 due to fingerprints not taken. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You reported that you have an appointment for the fire inspection to be completed on February 2, 2026. I suggested you contact your inspector today to confirm inspection appointment and discuss a second appointment date due to impending weather. In the future, I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. The fire inspection must be completed within the next two weeks and a copy of the approved inspection report submitted to me. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age must provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child.. The feeding instructions for each infant must include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be posted for reference by the caregivers. I suggested that you review this requirement with all staff members employed in classrooms where children under 15 months of age are enrolled and remind staff members that they should review all infant feeding plans with the parents to ensure information is recorded correctly and post the feeding plan in the classroom when received. Frozen human milk stored in a freezer must be labeled with the date received. I suggested that when parents provide frozen human milk that staff make sure that the milk is labeled with the date received before placing it in the freezer. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I suggested you have staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a medication exam dated December 10, 2025 on file. All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a copy of the immunization records dated December 10, 2025 on file. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your current rated license was issued April 22, 2025. Rated license reassessment will be due again in 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Morgan Swepson, Administrator. This program currently operates with a Five star license issued on April 22, 2025. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. 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. The program uses Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies 5th edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 10, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with seven demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 17, 2025 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 9, 2025. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on January 19, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 5, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99 percent as of January 29, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026 and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Infants were engaged in tummy time. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 2024 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of four children’s records were reviewed. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 17, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #2, one child, four months of age, that enrolled November 4, 2025 did not have a feeding plan posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 543 Frozen human milk, stored beyond 7 days was not stored in a freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator with a separate door to the freezer, chest, or deep freezer. Frozen human milk was stored in a freezer for more than 3 months and/or was not labeled with date received and date thawed for use. In the space #2 freezer, there was a plastic bag of frozen human milk that was not labeled with the date received. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)&(e) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, there were four cans of Valspar paint on a shelf five feet from the floor above the sink in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Ashley Pace did not have an approved criminal background check prior to employment on January 30, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a medical exam form on file that was received on December 10, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a immunization records on file dated December 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Ashley Pace did not have a valid qualifying letter on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 13, 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 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: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Beth.Archer@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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. I also suggested that you review a copy of the valid qualifying letter before scheduling staff to begin work to ensure that the process is completed and approved. This would also ensure that the valid qualifying letter was on file. Ms. Pace had initiated an application with the DCDEE criminal back ground unit on November 17, 2025. The application was closed out on December 28, 2025 due to fingerprints not taken. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You reported that you have an appointment for the fire inspection to be completed on February 2, 2026. I suggested you contact your inspector today to confirm inspection appointment and discuss a second appointment date due to impending weather. In the future, I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. The fire inspection must be completed within the next two weeks and a copy of the approved inspection report submitted to me. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age must provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child.. The feeding instructions for each infant must include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be posted for reference by the caregivers. I suggested that you review this requirement with all staff members employed in classrooms where children under 15 months of age are enrolled and remind staff members that they should review all infant feeding plans with the parents to ensure information is recorded correctly and post the feeding plan in the classroom when received. Frozen human milk stored in a freezer must be labeled with the date received. I suggested that when parents provide frozen human milk that staff make sure that the milk is labeled with the date received before placing it in the freezer. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I suggested you have staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a medication exam dated December 10, 2025 on file. All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a copy of the immunization records dated December 10, 2025 on file. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your current rated license was issued April 22, 2025. Rated license reassessment will be due again in 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Morgan Swepson, Administrator. This program currently operates with a Five star license issued on April 22, 2025. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. 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. The program uses Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies 5th edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 10, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with seven demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 17, 2025 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 9, 2025. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on January 19, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 5, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99 percent as of January 29, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026 and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Infants were engaged in tummy time. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 2024 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of four children’s records were reviewed. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 17, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #2, one child, four months of age, that enrolled November 4, 2025 did not have a feeding plan posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 543 Frozen human milk, stored beyond 7 days was not stored in a freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator with a separate door to the freezer, chest, or deep freezer. Frozen human milk was stored in a freezer for more than 3 months and/or was not labeled with date received and date thawed for use. In the space #2 freezer, there was a plastic bag of frozen human milk that was not labeled with the date received. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)&(e) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, there were four cans of Valspar paint on a shelf five feet from the floor above the sink in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Ashley Pace did not have an approved criminal background check prior to employment on January 30, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a medical exam form on file that was received on December 10, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a immunization records on file dated December 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Ashley Pace did not have a valid qualifying letter on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 13, 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 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: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Beth.Archer@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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. I also suggested that you review a copy of the valid qualifying letter before scheduling staff to begin work to ensure that the process is completed and approved. This would also ensure that the valid qualifying letter was on file. Ms. Pace had initiated an application with the DCDEE criminal back ground unit on November 17, 2025. The application was closed out on December 28, 2025 due to fingerprints not taken. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You reported that you have an appointment for the fire inspection to be completed on February 2, 2026. I suggested you contact your inspector today to confirm inspection appointment and discuss a second appointment date due to impending weather. In the future, I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. The fire inspection must be completed within the next two weeks and a copy of the approved inspection report submitted to me. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age must provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child.. The feeding instructions for each infant must include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be posted for reference by the caregivers. I suggested that you review this requirement with all staff members employed in classrooms where children under 15 months of age are enrolled and remind staff members that they should review all infant feeding plans with the parents to ensure information is recorded correctly and post the feeding plan in the classroom when received. Frozen human milk stored in a freezer must be labeled with the date received. I suggested that when parents provide frozen human milk that staff make sure that the milk is labeled with the date received before placing it in the freezer. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I suggested you have staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a medication exam dated December 10, 2025 on file. All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a copy of the immunization records dated December 10, 2025 on file. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your current rated license was issued April 22, 2025. Rated license reassessment will be due again in 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Morgan Swepson, Administrator. This program currently operates with a Five star license issued on April 22, 2025. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. 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. The program uses Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies 5th edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 10, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with seven demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 17, 2025 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 9, 2025. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on January 19, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 5, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99 percent as of January 29, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026 and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Infants were engaged in tummy time. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 2024 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of four children’s records were reviewed. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 17, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #2, one child, four months of age, that enrolled November 4, 2025 did not have a feeding plan posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 543 Frozen human milk, stored beyond 7 days was not stored in a freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator with a separate door to the freezer, chest, or deep freezer. Frozen human milk was stored in a freezer for more than 3 months and/or was not labeled with date received and date thawed for use. In the space #2 freezer, there was a plastic bag of frozen human milk that was not labeled with the date received. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)&(e) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, there were four cans of Valspar paint on a shelf five feet from the floor above the sink in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Ashley Pace did not have an approved criminal background check prior to employment on January 30, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a medical exam form on file that was received on December 10, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a immunization records on file dated December 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Ashley Pace did not have a valid qualifying letter on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 13, 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 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: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Beth.Archer@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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. I also suggested that you review a copy of the valid qualifying letter before scheduling staff to begin work to ensure that the process is completed and approved. This would also ensure that the valid qualifying letter was on file. Ms. Pace had initiated an application with the DCDEE criminal back ground unit on November 17, 2025. The application was closed out on December 28, 2025 due to fingerprints not taken. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You reported that you have an appointment for the fire inspection to be completed on February 2, 2026. I suggested you contact your inspector today to confirm inspection appointment and discuss a second appointment date due to impending weather. In the future, I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. The fire inspection must be completed within the next two weeks and a copy of the approved inspection report submitted to me. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age must provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child.. The feeding instructions for each infant must include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be posted for reference by the caregivers. I suggested that you review this requirement with all staff members employed in classrooms where children under 15 months of age are enrolled and remind staff members that they should review all infant feeding plans with the parents to ensure information is recorded correctly and post the feeding plan in the classroom when received. Frozen human milk stored in a freezer must be labeled with the date received. I suggested that when parents provide frozen human milk that staff make sure that the milk is labeled with the date received before placing it in the freezer. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I suggested you have staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a medication exam dated December 10, 2025 on file. All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a copy of the immunization records dated December 10, 2025 on file. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your current rated license was issued April 22, 2025. Rated license reassessment will be due again in 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Morgan Swepson, Administrator. This program currently operates with a Five star license issued on April 22, 2025. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. 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. The program uses Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies 5th edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 10, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with seven demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 17, 2025 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 9, 2025. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on January 19, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 5, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99 percent as of January 29, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026 and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Infants were engaged in tummy time. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 2024 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of four children’s records were reviewed. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 17, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #2, one child, four months of age, that enrolled November 4, 2025 did not have a feeding plan posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 543 Frozen human milk, stored beyond 7 days was not stored in a freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator with a separate door to the freezer, chest, or deep freezer. Frozen human milk was stored in a freezer for more than 3 months and/or was not labeled with date received and date thawed for use. In the space #2 freezer, there was a plastic bag of frozen human milk that was not labeled with the date received. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)&(e) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, there were four cans of Valspar paint on a shelf five feet from the floor above the sink in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Ashley Pace did not have an approved criminal background check prior to employment on January 30, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a medical exam form on file that was received on December 10, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a immunization records on file dated December 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Ashley Pace did not have a valid qualifying letter on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 13, 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 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: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Beth.Archer@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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. I also suggested that you review a copy of the valid qualifying letter before scheduling staff to begin work to ensure that the process is completed and approved. This would also ensure that the valid qualifying letter was on file. Ms. Pace had initiated an application with the DCDEE criminal back ground unit on November 17, 2025. The application was closed out on December 28, 2025 due to fingerprints not taken. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You reported that you have an appointment for the fire inspection to be completed on February 2, 2026. I suggested you contact your inspector today to confirm inspection appointment and discuss a second appointment date due to impending weather. In the future, I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. The fire inspection must be completed within the next two weeks and a copy of the approved inspection report submitted to me. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age must provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child.. The feeding instructions for each infant must include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be posted for reference by the caregivers. I suggested that you review this requirement with all staff members employed in classrooms where children under 15 months of age are enrolled and remind staff members that they should review all infant feeding plans with the parents to ensure information is recorded correctly and post the feeding plan in the classroom when received. Frozen human milk stored in a freezer must be labeled with the date received. I suggested that when parents provide frozen human milk that staff make sure that the milk is labeled with the date received before placing it in the freezer. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I suggested you have staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a medication exam dated December 10, 2025 on file. All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a copy of the immunization records dated December 10, 2025 on file. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your current rated license was issued April 22, 2025. Rated license reassessment will be due again in 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 281 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Morgan Swepson, Administrator. This program currently operates with a Five star license issued on April 22, 2025. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one. 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. The program uses Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies 5th edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 10, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with seven demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 17, 2025 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 9, 2025. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on January 19, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 5, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99 percent as of January 29, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026 and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Infants were engaged in tummy time. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 16, 2024 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of four children’s records were reviewed. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 17, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #2, one child, four months of age, that enrolled November 4, 2025 did not have a feeding plan posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 543 Frozen human milk, stored beyond 7 days was not stored in a freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator with a separate door to the freezer, chest, or deep freezer. Frozen human milk was stored in a freezer for more than 3 months and/or was not labeled with date received and date thawed for use. In the space #2 freezer, there was a plastic bag of frozen human milk that was not labeled with the date received. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)&(e) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, there were four cans of Valspar paint on a shelf five feet from the floor above the sink in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Ashley Pace did not have an approved criminal background check prior to employment on January 30, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a medical exam form on file that was received on December 10, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, four months of age, that enrolled on November 4, 2025 had a immunization records on file dated December 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Ashley Pace did not have a valid qualifying letter on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 13, 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 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: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Beth.Archer@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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. I also suggested that you review a copy of the valid qualifying letter before scheduling staff to begin work to ensure that the process is completed and approved. This would also ensure that the valid qualifying letter was on file. Ms. Pace had initiated an application with the DCDEE criminal back ground unit on November 17, 2025. The application was closed out on December 28, 2025 due to fingerprints not taken. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. You reported that you have an appointment for the fire inspection to be completed on February 2, 2026. I suggested you contact your inspector today to confirm inspection appointment and discuss a second appointment date due to impending weather. In the future, I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. The fire inspection must be completed within the next two weeks and a copy of the approved inspection report submitted to me. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age must provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child.. The feeding instructions for each infant must include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be posted for reference by the caregivers. I suggested that you review this requirement with all staff members employed in classrooms where children under 15 months of age are enrolled and remind staff members that they should review all infant feeding plans with the parents to ensure information is recorded correctly and post the feeding plan in the classroom when received. Frozen human milk stored in a freezer must be labeled with the date received. I suggested that when parents provide frozen human milk that staff make sure that the milk is labeled with the date received before placing it in the freezer. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I suggested you have staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a medication exam dated December 10, 2025 on file. All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. You corrected the violation during the visit by having verification of a copy of the immunization records dated December 10, 2025 on file. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your current rated license was issued April 22, 2025. Rated license reassessment will be due again in 2028. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/31/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 7/31/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber McSwain, Assistant Administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC. was current/active as of July 25, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 22, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children and staff were participating in outdoor gross motor play, free play in activity centers, lunch, and nap time. No new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit on February 10, 2025. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, and Special Training. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on June 17, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on June 11, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on June 13, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 17, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 7, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 11 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on December 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Your program has not completed the requirements to establish the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 14, 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 may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: -Effective immediately, you will use your Business NCID and complete the Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119 Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -The fencing on one side of the outdoor play space for preschool-age children has been lower by washed away soil from weather. We discussed that you will need to determine a solution for repairing or replacing the fence to make sure that all areas of the fencing meet the 4 ft requirement. -We discussed that infant feeding plans must be posted in classroom. Feeding plans must include all required information including parent signatures. Reminders and Resources: Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/31/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 7/31/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber McSwain, Assistant Administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC. was current/active as of July 25, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 22, 2025. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children and staff were participating in outdoor gross motor play, free play in activity centers, lunch, and nap time. No new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit on February 10, 2025. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, and Special Training. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on June 17, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on June 11, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on June 13, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 17, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 7, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 11 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on December 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Your program has not completed the requirements to establish the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 14, 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 may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: -Effective immediately, you will use your Business NCID and complete the Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119 Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -The fencing on one side of the outdoor play space for preschool-age children has been lower by washed away soil from weather. We discussed that you will need to determine a solution for repairing or replacing the fence to make sure that all areas of the fencing meet the 4 ft requirement. -We discussed that infant feeding plans must be posted in classroom. Feeding plans must include all required information including parent signatures. Reminders and Resources: Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/29/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 2/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Swepson, Director. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Secretary of State website was checked today, February 29, 2024, and your facility, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC, was current and active. Your program currently operates with a 5 star license effective October 4, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Five spaces and the outdoor playground were monitored during today’ visit. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. The children in care were observed during free play activities, transition to outdoor play, outdoor gross motor activities, hand washing, lunch, and transition to nap. Infants and toddlers were observed during tummy time, while being held floor play activities, and nap. Three new staff files were reviewed, and one existing staff file was reviewed with two violations. Children’s records were reviewed with no violations. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on February 21, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 29, 2023. A fire drill was conducted on February 13, 2024. Medication was in compliance. Four violations were observed and noted today. Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section 12 foot section of fence measured less than 48 inches in height. One point of measure was 44 inches in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One infant, asleep during the visit, did not have documentation of sleep checks. A notation was not made when the infant was placed in the crib and twenty minutes passed without a sleep check being documented. .0606(g) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff, employed on 12/24/23 did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff, employed on 12/24/23, did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. .0701(a) The above uncorrected violations must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than March 15, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited during today’s visit and future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) Technical assistance: #824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section 12 foot section of fence measured less than 48 inches in height. One point of measure was 44 inches in height. We discussed maintain fence height and replacing fence that does not meet requirements. #887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One infant, asleep during the visit, did not have documentation of sleep checks. A notation was not made when the infant was placed in the crib and twenty minutes passed without a sleep check. We discussed reviewing the safe sleep policy regularly with staff. I also suggested a spot check of sleep charts by you. #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. We discussed using the employee checklist to ensure all required documentation is on file. One staff, employed on 12/24/23 did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. #1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. We discussed using the employee checklist to ensure all required documentation is on file. One staff, employed on 12/24/23, did not have a TB screening results on file prior to employment. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your rated license status. Your facility is in cohort 1, you signed the prep year assessment from today and asked me to order the assessment. -Lead in Water: Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. -I reminded you to use the Health & Safety documentation form. Place training certificates behind the documentation form. Training is due every five years and will be checked during Annual compliance and routine Unannounced visits. -I reminded you that substitutes working 10 days or more per year must complete Health & Safety training. -Staff needs to review information in WORKS and make updates to their information -Moodle training: If you have issues with Moodle contact the CBC Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/29/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 2/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Swepson, Director. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Secretary of State website was checked today, February 29, 2024, and your facility, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC, was current and active. Your program currently operates with a 5 star license effective October 4, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Five spaces and the outdoor playground were monitored during today’ visit. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. The children in care were observed during free play activities, transition to outdoor play, outdoor gross motor activities, hand washing, lunch, and transition to nap. Infants and toddlers were observed during tummy time, while being held floor play activities, and nap. Three new staff files were reviewed, and one existing staff file was reviewed with two violations. Children’s records were reviewed with no violations. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on February 21, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 29, 2023. A fire drill was conducted on February 13, 2024. Medication was in compliance. Four violations were observed and noted today. Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section 12 foot section of fence measured less than 48 inches in height. One point of measure was 44 inches in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One infant, asleep during the visit, did not have documentation of sleep checks. A notation was not made when the infant was placed in the crib and twenty minutes passed without a sleep check being documented. .0606(g) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff, employed on 12/24/23 did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff, employed on 12/24/23, did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. .0701(a) The above uncorrected violations must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than March 15, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited during today’s visit and future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) Technical assistance: #824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section 12 foot section of fence measured less than 48 inches in height. One point of measure was 44 inches in height. We discussed maintain fence height and replacing fence that does not meet requirements. #887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One infant, asleep during the visit, did not have documentation of sleep checks. A notation was not made when the infant was placed in the crib and twenty minutes passed without a sleep check. We discussed reviewing the safe sleep policy regularly with staff. I also suggested a spot check of sleep charts by you. #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. We discussed using the employee checklist to ensure all required documentation is on file. One staff, employed on 12/24/23 did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. #1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. We discussed using the employee checklist to ensure all required documentation is on file. One staff, employed on 12/24/23, did not have a TB screening results on file prior to employment. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your rated license status. Your facility is in cohort 1, you signed the prep year assessment from today and asked me to order the assessment. -Lead in Water: Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. -I reminded you to use the Health & Safety documentation form. Place training certificates behind the documentation form. Training is due every five years and will be checked during Annual compliance and routine Unannounced visits. -I reminded you that substitutes working 10 days or more per year must complete Health & Safety training. -Staff needs to review information in WORKS and make updates to their information -Moodle training: If you have issues with Moodle contact the CBC Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/29/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 2/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Swepson, Director. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Secretary of State website was checked today, February 29, 2024, and your facility, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC, was current and active. Your program currently operates with a 5 star license effective October 4, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Five spaces and the outdoor playground were monitored during today’ visit. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. The children in care were observed during free play activities, transition to outdoor play, outdoor gross motor activities, hand washing, lunch, and transition to nap. Infants and toddlers were observed during tummy time, while being held floor play activities, and nap. Three new staff files were reviewed, and one existing staff file was reviewed with two violations. Children’s records were reviewed with no violations. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on February 21, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 29, 2023. A fire drill was conducted on February 13, 2024. Medication was in compliance. Four violations were observed and noted today. Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section 12 foot section of fence measured less than 48 inches in height. One point of measure was 44 inches in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One infant, asleep during the visit, did not have documentation of sleep checks. A notation was not made when the infant was placed in the crib and twenty minutes passed without a sleep check being documented. .0606(g) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff, employed on 12/24/23 did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff, employed on 12/24/23, did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. .0701(a) The above uncorrected violations must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than March 15, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited during today’s visit and future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) Technical assistance: #824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section 12 foot section of fence measured less than 48 inches in height. One point of measure was 44 inches in height. We discussed maintain fence height and replacing fence that does not meet requirements. #887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One infant, asleep during the visit, did not have documentation of sleep checks. A notation was not made when the infant was placed in the crib and twenty minutes passed without a sleep check. We discussed reviewing the safe sleep policy regularly with staff. I also suggested a spot check of sleep charts by you. #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. We discussed using the employee checklist to ensure all required documentation is on file. One staff, employed on 12/24/23 did not have a medical report on file prior to employee. #1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. We discussed using the employee checklist to ensure all required documentation is on file. One staff, employed on 12/24/23, did not have a TB screening results on file prior to employment. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your rated license status. Your facility is in cohort 1, you signed the prep year assessment from today and asked me to order the assessment. -Lead in Water: Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. -I reminded you to use the Health & Safety documentation form. Place training certificates behind the documentation form. Training is due every five years and will be checked during Annual compliance and routine Unannounced visits. -I reminded you that substitutes working 10 days or more per year must complete Health & Safety training. -Staff needs to review information in WORKS and make updates to their information -Moodle training: If you have issues with Moodle contact the CBC Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/15/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 12/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Swepson, Administrator. The Secretary of State website was accessed and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC was current and active as of December 13, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 4, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Children in care were observed during outdoor gross motor play, transition to classroom, hand washing/bathroom routines, lunch and nap. Two new staff files were reviewed with four violations documented. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on November 29, 2023. The latest fire drill was conducted on December 13, 2023. Five violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One child, in space #5, had a diaper cream permission to administer medication form that expired on 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a medical assessment report on file prior to employment 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a negative TB screening on file prior to the first day of work. .0701(a) 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 employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. .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. One staff employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. .1102(d) The above uncorrected violation(s) must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than December 29, 2023 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Technical Assistance: #842- One child enrolled in Space #5 had a permission to administer diaper cream form that expired on 12/1/23. Teachers should check Permission to Administer Medication Forms when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are filled out completely and properly and to ensure permission has not expired. A parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. I suggested that Permission to Administer Medication Forms be kept with the mediation and that staff continue to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. #1048 & 1049- One staff employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. For existing staff, schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. #1032 One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a medical assessment report on file prior to employment. Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did must have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. #1033 One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have TB screening on file prior to the first day of work. On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. 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 violations documented in future visits may impact the compliance history score. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your current rated license. You are in cohort 1. I provided you with a copy of the request for assessment form. You are considering doing the prep year assessment. Have staff submit all updated education to WORKS. -we discussed activity plan requirements per your rated license status. -I discussed requirements for new employees. - I reminded you to check the EMC plan to ensure staff are current -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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit a hand written summary was signed due to a connectivity issue. A computer generated summary will be emailed to you. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/15/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 12/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Swepson, Administrator. The Secretary of State website was accessed and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC was current and active as of December 13, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 4, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Children in care were observed during outdoor gross motor play, transition to classroom, hand washing/bathroom routines, lunch and nap. Two new staff files were reviewed with four violations documented. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on November 29, 2023. The latest fire drill was conducted on December 13, 2023. Five violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One child, in space #5, had a diaper cream permission to administer medication form that expired on 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a medical assessment report on file prior to employment 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a negative TB screening on file prior to the first day of work. .0701(a) 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 employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. .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. One staff employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. .1102(d) The above uncorrected violation(s) must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than December 29, 2023 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Technical Assistance: #842- One child enrolled in Space #5 had a permission to administer diaper cream form that expired on 12/1/23. Teachers should check Permission to Administer Medication Forms when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are filled out completely and properly and to ensure permission has not expired. A parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. I suggested that Permission to Administer Medication Forms be kept with the mediation and that staff continue to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. #1048 & 1049- One staff employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. For existing staff, schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. #1032 One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a medical assessment report on file prior to employment. Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did must have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. #1033 One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have TB screening on file prior to the first day of work. On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. 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 violations documented in future visits may impact the compliance history score. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your current rated license. You are in cohort 1. I provided you with a copy of the request for assessment form. You are considering doing the prep year assessment. Have staff submit all updated education to WORKS. -we discussed activity plan requirements per your rated license status. -I discussed requirements for new employees. - I reminded you to check the EMC plan to ensure staff are current -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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit a hand written summary was signed due to a connectivity issue. A computer generated summary will be emailed to you. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/15/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 12/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Swepson, Administrator. The Secretary of State website was accessed and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC was current and active as of December 13, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 4, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Children in care were observed during outdoor gross motor play, transition to classroom, hand washing/bathroom routines, lunch and nap. Two new staff files were reviewed with four violations documented. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on November 29, 2023. The latest fire drill was conducted on December 13, 2023. Five violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One child, in space #5, had a diaper cream permission to administer medication form that expired on 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a medical assessment report on file prior to employment 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a negative TB screening on file prior to the first day of work. .0701(a) 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 employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. .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. One staff employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. .1102(d) The above uncorrected violation(s) must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than December 29, 2023 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Technical Assistance: #842- One child enrolled in Space #5 had a permission to administer diaper cream form that expired on 12/1/23. Teachers should check Permission to Administer Medication Forms when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are filled out completely and properly and to ensure permission has not expired. A parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. I suggested that Permission to Administer Medication Forms be kept with the mediation and that staff continue to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. #1048 & 1049- One staff employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. For existing staff, schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. #1032 One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a medical assessment report on file prior to employment. Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did must have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. #1033 One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have TB screening on file prior to the first day of work. On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. 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 violations documented in future visits may impact the compliance history score. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your current rated license. You are in cohort 1. I provided you with a copy of the request for assessment form. You are considering doing the prep year assessment. Have staff submit all updated education to WORKS. -we discussed activity plan requirements per your rated license status. -I discussed requirements for new employees. - I reminded you to check the EMC plan to ensure staff are current -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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit a hand written summary was signed due to a connectivity issue. A computer generated summary will be emailed to you. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 59000159 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/15/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 12/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Swepson, Administrator. The Secretary of State website was accessed and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC was current and active as of December 13, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 4, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Children in care were observed during outdoor gross motor play, transition to classroom, hand washing/bathroom routines, lunch and nap. Two new staff files were reviewed with four violations documented. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on November 29, 2023. The latest fire drill was conducted on December 13, 2023. Five violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One child, in space #5, had a diaper cream permission to administer medication form that expired on 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a medical assessment report on file prior to employment 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a negative TB screening on file prior to the first day of work. .0701(a) 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 employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. .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. One staff employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. .1102(d) The above uncorrected violation(s) must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than December 29, 2023 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Technical Assistance: #842- One child enrolled in Space #5 had a permission to administer diaper cream form that expired on 12/1/23. Teachers should check Permission to Administer Medication Forms when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are filled out completely and properly and to ensure permission has not expired. A parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. I suggested that Permission to Administer Medication Forms be kept with the mediation and that staff continue to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. #1048 & 1049- One staff employed on July 31, 2023 did not complete training within the ninth day timeframe. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. For existing staff, schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. #1032 One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have a medical assessment report on file prior to employment. Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did must have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. #1033 One staff employed on October 18, 2023 did not have TB screening on file prior to the first day of work. On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. 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 violations documented in future visits may impact the compliance history score. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your current rated license. You are in cohort 1. I provided you with a copy of the request for assessment form. You are considering doing the prep year assessment. Have staff submit all updated education to WORKS. -we discussed activity plan requirements per your rated license status. -I discussed requirements for new employees. - I reminded you to check the EMC plan to ensure staff are current -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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit a hand written summary was signed due to a connectivity issue. A computer generated summary will be emailed to you. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times