West Marion Preschool

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST MARION PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 59000131 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 with rated license visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Jeneil Washburn, Lead Teacher. This program currently operates with a five -star license issued on August 12, 2021. Permit restrictions include the following: Daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space enhanced ratios minus 1 in each group. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/10/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A fire inspection conducted by the fire inspector was conducted on 10/27/25. The facility was approved for daytime care. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 2/10/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 12/5/25. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 8/18/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was 98% percent as of 2/24/26. One classroom has children enrolled. The preschool children being cared for care in space #3 were observed during indoor free play activities, teacher directed activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, snack, outdoor gross activities and lunch. Supervision and staff /child ratios were maintained. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A one-on-one and an occupational therapist were also present today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 5/22/24. 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 “section complete” for required lead-based paint and asbestos testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for one new staff and one existing staff were reviewed using the DPI verification form in addition applicable records for all staff were reviewed. The one staff was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of two children’s records were reviewed. Using the DPI verification form with no violations. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the summary. The following violation was observed: 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. One staff, employed on 7/14/25, was not listed with the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 10, 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: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@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: #1805 As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. I suggested this be added to the new hire process checklist. 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. QRIS information was not discussed with the new principal since he was not available today. You stated the program is following Pathway #1. You are in the process of completing the self-study. We discussed adding an additional outdoor space. 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.gov or 828-782-0858. 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: WEST MARION PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 59000131 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 with rated license visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Jeneil Washburn, Lead Teacher. This program currently operates with a five -star license issued on August 12, 2021. Permit restrictions include the following: Daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space enhanced ratios minus 1 in each group. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/10/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A fire inspection conducted by the fire inspector was conducted on 10/27/25. The facility was approved for daytime care. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 2/10/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 12/5/25. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 8/18/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was 98% percent as of 2/24/26. One classroom has children enrolled. The preschool children being cared for care in space #3 were observed during indoor free play activities, teacher directed activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, snack, outdoor gross activities and lunch. Supervision and staff /child ratios were maintained. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A one-on-one and an occupational therapist were also present today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 5/22/24. 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 “section complete” for required lead-based paint and asbestos testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for one new staff and one existing staff were reviewed using the DPI verification form in addition applicable records for all staff were reviewed. The one staff was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of two children’s records were reviewed. Using the DPI verification form with no violations. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the summary. The following violation was observed: 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. One staff, employed on 7/14/25, was not listed with the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 10, 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: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@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: #1805 As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. I suggested this be added to the new hire process checklist. 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. QRIS information was not discussed with the new principal since he was not available today. You stated the program is following Pathway #1. You are in the process of completing the self-study. We discussed adding an additional outdoor space. 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.gov or 828-782-0858. 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: WEST MARION PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 59000131 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 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, including health and safety during a Routine Unannounced visit. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you, Jeneil Washburn, Lead Teacher. You assisted with the visit. Your program operated with a five-star license issued on August 12, 2021. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Only one classroom currently has children enrolled in the program. The children present were observed during free choice activities, handwashing/bathroom routines, snack, a teacher directed activity, and The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/9/25. A Superior classification was issued with 2 demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 9/25/24. The facility is approved for daytime care only. A copy of the most recent inspection was not available. The last fire drill was completed on 9/24/25 A lockdown drill was conducted 9/425. Lead water testing was conducted on 5/22/24. Medication was in compliance. No violations were observed today. The school has a new principal. A copy of the Criminal Background Check was no ton file for review. Two violations were cited and reviewed with you. 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 fire inspection on file was dated 9/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The new principal did not have a copy of his qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 October 29, 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: #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. .0304(a) TA-You stated a fire inspection was conducted at your facility recently, however, you could not recall the date of the inspection, nor did you have the fire inspection report for your facility on file for review. You must obtain the completed and approved DCDEE Fire Inspection Report for the inspection completed recently for compliance with this child care requirement. The inspection on file was dated 9/25/24. 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. I suggested you make a notation on your calendar regarding time fire inspection date and a reminder to send the inspection to me. #1757- A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d)& .2703(e) The new principal did not have a copy of his qualification letter on file for review. Mr. Weese has obtained qualification, however, a copy of the qualification letter was not on file. TA- I reminded you to review staff files regularly to ensure all staff members have a valid qualifying letter on file. Compliance History 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%. The center's compliance history was 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: -I reminded you to ask the new principal to complete the Preservice for Administrator and Legal Designee forms and send them to me. -We reviewed Pathway #1, 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. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ECERS-3. - I suggested you contact your local Resource and Referral Agency for additional technical assistance and support. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway # (1 ) for your upcoming rated license reassessment. -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. - ABCMS -Your facility has obtained a business Id. This information should be updated in ABCMS in 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. 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. -We discussed enhanced activity plans. -I reminded you that Lead Water testing must be conducted every three years. 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 and signed. 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 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: WEST MARION PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 59000131 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 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, including health and safety during a Routine Unannounced visit. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you, Jeneil Washburn, Lead Teacher. You assisted with the visit. Your program operated with a five-star license issued on August 12, 2021. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Only one classroom currently has children enrolled in the program. The children present were observed during free choice activities, handwashing/bathroom routines, snack, a teacher directed activity, and The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/9/25. A Superior classification was issued with 2 demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 9/25/24. The facility is approved for daytime care only. A copy of the most recent inspection was not available. The last fire drill was completed on 9/24/25 A lockdown drill was conducted 9/425. Lead water testing was conducted on 5/22/24. Medication was in compliance. No violations were observed today. The school has a new principal. A copy of the Criminal Background Check was no ton file for review. Two violations were cited and reviewed with you. 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 fire inspection on file was dated 9/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The new principal did not have a copy of his qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 October 29, 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: #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. .0304(a) TA-You stated a fire inspection was conducted at your facility recently, however, you could not recall the date of the inspection, nor did you have the fire inspection report for your facility on file for review. You must obtain the completed and approved DCDEE Fire Inspection Report for the inspection completed recently for compliance with this child care requirement. The inspection on file was dated 9/25/24. 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. I suggested you make a notation on your calendar regarding time fire inspection date and a reminder to send the inspection to me. #1757- A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d)& .2703(e) The new principal did not have a copy of his qualification letter on file for review. Mr. Weese has obtained qualification, however, a copy of the qualification letter was not on file. TA- I reminded you to review staff files regularly to ensure all staff members have a valid qualifying letter on file. Compliance History 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%. The center's compliance history was 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: -I reminded you to ask the new principal to complete the Preservice for Administrator and Legal Designee forms and send them to me. -We reviewed Pathway #1, 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. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ECERS-3. - I suggested you contact your local Resource and Referral Agency for additional technical assistance and support. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway # (1 ) for your upcoming rated license reassessment. -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. - ABCMS -Your facility has obtained a business Id. This information should be updated in ABCMS in 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. 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. -We discussed enhanced activity plans. -I reminded you that Lead Water testing must be conducted every three years. 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 and signed. 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 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: WEST MARION PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 59000131 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 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, including health and safety during a Routine Unannounced visit. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you, Jeneil Washburn, Lead Teacher. You assisted with the visit. Your program operated with a five-star license issued on August 12, 2021. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Only one classroom currently has children enrolled in the program. The children present were observed during free choice activities, handwashing/bathroom routines, snack, a teacher directed activity, and The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/9/25. A Superior classification was issued with 2 demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 9/25/24. The facility is approved for daytime care only. A copy of the most recent inspection was not available. The last fire drill was completed on 9/24/25 A lockdown drill was conducted 9/425. Lead water testing was conducted on 5/22/24. Medication was in compliance. No violations were observed today. The school has a new principal. A copy of the Criminal Background Check was no ton file for review. Two violations were cited and reviewed with you. 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 fire inspection on file was dated 9/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The new principal did not have a copy of his qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 October 29, 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: #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. .0304(a) TA-You stated a fire inspection was conducted at your facility recently, however, you could not recall the date of the inspection, nor did you have the fire inspection report for your facility on file for review. You must obtain the completed and approved DCDEE Fire Inspection Report for the inspection completed recently for compliance with this child care requirement. The inspection on file was dated 9/25/24. 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. I suggested you make a notation on your calendar regarding time fire inspection date and a reminder to send the inspection to me. #1757- A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d)& .2703(e) The new principal did not have a copy of his qualification letter on file for review. Mr. Weese has obtained qualification, however, a copy of the qualification letter was not on file. TA- I reminded you to review staff files regularly to ensure all staff members have a valid qualifying letter on file. Compliance History 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%. The center's compliance history was 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: -I reminded you to ask the new principal to complete the Preservice for Administrator and Legal Designee forms and send them to me. -We reviewed Pathway #1, 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. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for the following assessments: ECERS-3. - I suggested you contact your local Resource and Referral Agency for additional technical assistance and support. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway # (1 ) for your upcoming rated license reassessment. -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. - ABCMS -Your facility has obtained a business Id. This information should be updated in ABCMS in 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. 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. -We discussed enhanced activity plans. -I reminded you that Lead Water testing must be conducted every three years. 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 and signed. 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 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: WEST MARION PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 59000131 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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, including Health & Safety training, during today’s Annual Compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Lead Teachers, Ms. Washburn, Ms. Moore, and Ms. Freeman. Lead Techers assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective August 12, 2023. Permit restrictions were in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Three classrooms and the outdoor gross motor area was observed and monitored today. Enrolled children were observed during, teacher directed activities, free choice activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, snack, transition to lunch and departure. Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance and maintained during the visit. Positive interaction was observed between staff and children throughout the facility. One new staff and one current staff file was reviewed with no violations. Children’s files were reviewed with no violations. DPI verification forms were current The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 1, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 25, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 26, 2024, 2024. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. Medication was in compliance. One violation was observed and documented during today’s visit. Due to connectivity issues a handwritten summary was signed. 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. A fire drill was conducted on September 28, 2023. The pervious fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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. As discussed, 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. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). your compliance before today’s visit was 99%. Technical Assistance: #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. A fire drill was conducted on September 28, 2023. The pervious fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. Per child care requirements, fire drill must be conducted within a 12 month period. I suggested you discussed this requirement with school personal in charge of scheduling to ensure compliance is meet. Consultation: -You provided me with a copy of the Lead Water testing report -Health and Safety training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. -we discussed substitutes. Health & Safety training must be completed after the 10th day a substitute works. Shaken Baby policy must be signed on/or before the first day of working with preschool age children. -Training is available on the Moodle website. -Medication in Childcare link and information. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=96 Click the link above. The 2023 Medication in Child Care training title will appear in the menu on the left side of the screen under “My Courses”. When the page loads, click “2023 Module 1” to begin Part 1 of the course. Click “2023 Module 2” to begin Part 2 of the course. -I reminded you to be sure all sections of the enrollment form and all sections of incident report forms are completed. -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. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or at 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: WEST MARION PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 59000131 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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, including Health & Safety training, during today’s Annual Compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Lead Teachers, Ms. Washburn, Ms. Moore, and Ms. Freeman. Lead Techers assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective August 12, 2023. Permit restrictions were in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Three classrooms and the outdoor gross motor area was observed and monitored today. Enrolled children were observed during, teacher directed activities, free choice activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, snack, transition to lunch and departure. Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance and maintained during the visit. Positive interaction was observed between staff and children throughout the facility. One new staff and one current staff file was reviewed with no violations. Children’s files were reviewed with no violations. DPI verification forms were current The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 1, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 25, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 26, 2024, 2024. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. Medication was in compliance. One violation was observed and documented during today’s visit. Due to connectivity issues a handwritten summary was signed. 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. A fire drill was conducted on September 28, 2023. The pervious fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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. As discussed, 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. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). your compliance before today’s visit was 99%. Technical Assistance: #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. A fire drill was conducted on September 28, 2023. The pervious fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. Per child care requirements, fire drill must be conducted within a 12 month period. I suggested you discussed this requirement with school personal in charge of scheduling to ensure compliance is meet. Consultation: -You provided me with a copy of the Lead Water testing report -Health and Safety training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. -we discussed substitutes. Health & Safety training must be completed after the 10th day a substitute works. Shaken Baby policy must be signed on/or before the first day of working with preschool age children. -Training is available on the Moodle website. -Medication in Childcare link and information. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=96 Click the link above. The 2023 Medication in Child Care training title will appear in the menu on the left side of the screen under “My Courses”. When the page loads, click “2023 Module 1” to begin Part 1 of the course. Click “2023 Module 2” to begin Part 2 of the course. -I reminded you to be sure all sections of the enrollment form and all sections of incident report forms are completed. -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. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or at 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