Eastfield Elementary Preschool

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTFIELD ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5955033 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to 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, Lead Teachers, Ms. Smith, Ms. Lytle, and Ms. Padgett. This program currently operates with a October 13, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance. The restrictions are as follows: daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios minus one for each group, meets enhanced space. 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. You said you use Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/4/25. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 7/23/25. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 7 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 9/12/25. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 4/8/26 The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/4/26. The program uses the school Emergency Plan. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 7/7/25. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/12/26 by Ms. Lytle. Three classrooms and the outdoor gross motor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children present today were observed during free play activities, lunch, handwashing/bathroom routines, outdoor gross motor activities, a teacher directed activity. One additional head start staff was persent today. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 2/26/24. 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 complete for Lead Paint and Survey by RTI for asbestos. Check with school maintenance to ensure these requirements have been completed. Staff records were reviewed using DPI verification forms with no violations documented. There is no new staff. A sample of children’s files were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored and in compliance. No violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff, employed on 2/5/24, did not renew training with an approved agency. .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 2/5/24, did not renew training with an approved agency. .1102(d) 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 may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented was corrected during the visit. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% percent as of 4/1/26. Technical Assistance: TA-I suggested you check the DCDEE website for approved trainers and approved agencies. 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. All current staff was listed for your facility. A Technical Assistance visit was conducted with Ms. Elliott on 3/5/26. I reviewed the three pathways. The facility is eligible for Pathway 3# and plans to submit the application soon. Additional information can be found on the following website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. 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. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance , you may contact me at gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gail , 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 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: EASTFIELD ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5955033 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/4/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 8/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Lead Teachers, Shana Smith, Renae Lytle, and Michelle Padgett. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with the Lead Teachers upon arrival. Three classrooms were monitored. Children were observed participating in free play activities, teacher directed activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, lunch, outdoor gross motor activities, snack, and nap. Staff child ratios were maintained and in compliance. A five-star license was issued on 10/13/23. The following restrictions were in compliance: Daytime care only meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/23/25. A Superior classification was issued with 7 demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 7/29/25. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on 724/25. A lockdown drill was conducted on 6/23/25. Lead water testing was conducted on 4/29/24. One (1) new staff file was reviewed, and one (1) existing staff file was reviewed with two violations documented. Five (5) children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Medication was in compliance. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. Two violations were observed and discussed with Lead Teachers and the Principal. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A substitute, Laura Mykel, had an expired qualifying letter. The letter expired on 8/19/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute, Laura Mykel, had an expired qualifying letter. The letter expired on 8/19/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 and how you plan to maintain compliance. The violations must be corrected no later than August 18, 2025. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance: One substitute, Laura Mykel, had an expired qualifying letter. The letter expired on 8/19/24. #1044- Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggest that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months of the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. Finger prints can completed in any NC county. #1757 - I suggested you create a working document or use the ABCMS Provider Portal to track the expiration dates of qualifying letters to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the staff file checklist during the visit. 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 administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75%. The center's compliance history was at 97% 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. Consultation: -Lead water testing had been completed. The Lead paint and asbestos testing process needs to be completed. -Remember to use ongoing training and health & safety worksheets. Place the training certificates behind the forms. -Moodle offers a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. - ABCMS -Your facility has obtained a business Id. 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. Add all substitute staff to the roster. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Add all substitute staff to the For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, the summary was reviewed with you and a copy given 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, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 (828)782-0858 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: EASTFIELD ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5955033 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/4/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 8/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Lead Teachers, Shana Smith, Renae Lytle, and Michelle Padgett. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with the Lead Teachers upon arrival. Three classrooms were monitored. Children were observed participating in free play activities, teacher directed activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, lunch, outdoor gross motor activities, snack, and nap. Staff child ratios were maintained and in compliance. A five-star license was issued on 10/13/23. The following restrictions were in compliance: Daytime care only meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/23/25. A Superior classification was issued with 7 demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 7/29/25. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on 724/25. A lockdown drill was conducted on 6/23/25. Lead water testing was conducted on 4/29/24. One (1) new staff file was reviewed, and one (1) existing staff file was reviewed with two violations documented. Five (5) children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Medication was in compliance. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. Two violations were observed and discussed with Lead Teachers and the Principal. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A substitute, Laura Mykel, had an expired qualifying letter. The letter expired on 8/19/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute, Laura Mykel, had an expired qualifying letter. The letter expired on 8/19/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 and how you plan to maintain compliance. The violations must be corrected no later than August 18, 2025. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance: One substitute, Laura Mykel, had an expired qualifying letter. The letter expired on 8/19/24. #1044- Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggest that you begin the process for a criminal background recheck within six months of the expiration date. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification is valid for five years. A valid criminal background check qualification letter must be on file for each employee and must be made available for review. Finger prints can completed in any NC county. #1757 - I suggested you create a working document or use the ABCMS Provider Portal to track the expiration dates of qualifying letters to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the staff file checklist during the visit. 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 administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75%. The center's compliance history was at 97% 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. Consultation: -Lead water testing had been completed. The Lead paint and asbestos testing process needs to be completed. -Remember to use ongoing training and health & safety worksheets. Place the training certificates behind the forms. -Moodle offers a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. - ABCMS -Your facility has obtained a business Id. 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. Add all substitute staff to the roster. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Add all substitute staff to the For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, the summary was reviewed with you and a copy given 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, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 (828)782-0858 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTFIELD ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5955033 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with, Lead Teachers, Ms. Hall, Ms. Lytle, and Ms. Smith. The Lead teachers assisted me with the visit. The school has a new principal. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 13, 2023. The permit restrictions are as follows: meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. Three classrooms and the outdoor playground were monitored during today’s visit. Children present today were observed during free play activities, outdoor gross motor activities, transition to lunch, lunch and nap. Supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The caregivers interacted with the children and were responsive to the children’s needs. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Staff files were not reviewed since all staff was not listed on the Staff Training Worksheet. Another visit will be conducted to review staff files. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on July 20, 2024. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 30 2024. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on July 31, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 29, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 30, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (4) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 31, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. One violation was documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. A computer-generated summary was not completed during the visit due to a connectivity issue. A hand written summary was signed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The time of departure was not recorded for all children on the following days: 7/18/24 (1) child, 7/19/24 (1) child, 7/22/24 (1) child, 7/31/24 (2) children, 8/1/24 (3) children, 8/5/24 (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than August 27, 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 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%. Technical Assistance: The time of departure was not recorded for all children on the following days: 7/18/24 (1) child, 7/19/24 (1) child, 7/22/24 (1) child, 7/31/24 (2) children, 8/1/24 (3) children, 8/5/24 (2) children. #125- Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed in a binder at the entrance to the classrooms. I suggested you check the forms daily for documentation arrival and departure of each child each day. The center's compliance history was at 100% 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. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall 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. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. A new fire inspection is due by August 30, 2024. -The school has a new principal. The legal designee form was completed during the visit. Please send a Preservice for Administrator form to me. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing. -We reviewed the Emergency Care Plan. I reminded you to update the plan as staff changes are made. -Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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 handwritten visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was given to you for your records. Ms. Elliott signed the summary. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant 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 09.0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTFIELD ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5955033 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with, Lead Teachers, Ms. Hall, Ms. Lytle, and Ms. Smith. The Lead teachers assisted me with the visit. The school has a new principal. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 13, 2023. The permit restrictions are as follows: meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. Three classrooms and the outdoor playground were monitored during today’s visit. Children present today were observed during free play activities, outdoor gross motor activities, transition to lunch, lunch and nap. Supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The caregivers interacted with the children and were responsive to the children’s needs. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Staff files were not reviewed since all staff was not listed on the Staff Training Worksheet. Another visit will be conducted to review staff files. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on July 20, 2024. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 30 2024. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on July 31, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 29, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 30, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (4) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 31, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. One violation was documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. A computer-generated summary was not completed during the visit due to a connectivity issue. A hand written summary was signed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The time of departure was not recorded for all children on the following days: 7/18/24 (1) child, 7/19/24 (1) child, 7/22/24 (1) child, 7/31/24 (2) children, 8/1/24 (3) children, 8/5/24 (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than August 27, 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 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%. Technical Assistance: The time of departure was not recorded for all children on the following days: 7/18/24 (1) child, 7/19/24 (1) child, 7/22/24 (1) child, 7/31/24 (2) children, 8/1/24 (3) children, 8/5/24 (2) children. #125- Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed in a binder at the entrance to the classrooms. I suggested you check the forms daily for documentation arrival and departure of each child each day. The center's compliance history was at 100% 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. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall 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. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. A new fire inspection is due by August 30, 2024. -The school has a new principal. The legal designee form was completed during the visit. Please send a Preservice for Administrator form to me. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing. -We reviewed the Emergency Care Plan. I reminded you to update the plan as staff changes are made. -Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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 handwritten visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was given to you for your records. Ms. Elliott signed the summary. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant 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: EASTFIELD ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5955033 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with, Lead Teachers, Ms. Hall, Ms. Lytle, and Ms. Smith. The Lead teachers assisted me with the visit. The school has a new principal. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 13, 2023. The permit restrictions are as follows: meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. Three classrooms and the outdoor playground were monitored during today’s visit. Children present today were observed during free play activities, outdoor gross motor activities, transition to lunch, lunch and nap. Supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The caregivers interacted with the children and were responsive to the children’s needs. A sample of five children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Staff files were not reviewed since all staff was not listed on the Staff Training Worksheet. Another visit will be conducted to review staff files. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on July 20, 2024. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 30 2024. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on July 31, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 29, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 30, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (4) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 31, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. One violation was documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. A computer-generated summary was not completed during the visit due to a connectivity issue. A hand written summary was signed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The time of departure was not recorded for all children on the following days: 7/18/24 (1) child, 7/19/24 (1) child, 7/22/24 (1) child, 7/31/24 (2) children, 8/1/24 (3) children, 8/5/24 (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than August 27, 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 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%. Technical Assistance: The time of departure was not recorded for all children on the following days: 7/18/24 (1) child, 7/19/24 (1) child, 7/22/24 (1) child, 7/31/24 (2) children, 8/1/24 (3) children, 8/5/24 (2) children. #125- Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed in a binder at the entrance to the classrooms. I suggested you check the forms daily for documentation arrival and departure of each child each day. The center's compliance history was at 100% 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. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall 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. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. A new fire inspection is due by August 30, 2024. -The school has a new principal. The legal designee form was completed during the visit. Please send a Preservice for Administrator form to me. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing. -We reviewed the Emergency Care Plan. I reminded you to update the plan as staff changes are made. -Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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 handwritten visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was given to you for your records. Ms. Elliott signed the summary. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant 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