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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2026 Number Present: 78 Completed Date: 6/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:10 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 for a routine unannounced visit. The program currently operates with a four-star license, issued June 23, 2025, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios An eighteen-month compliance history score of 86 % prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on January 6, 2026. Oxana Caraus, Director and Oksana Diachenko, Assistant Director, greeted me upon arrival. I stated the reason for the visit, and we discussed items to be reviewed. Ms. Caraus and Ms. Diachenko assisted me with a walk-through of the facility completed today. All indoor areas were monitored. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, playing in activity areas, outdoor play, transitions, teacher directed activities and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with nurture and care while meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been four (4) new staff hired since the annual compliance visit. Files for all new staff were monitored and found in compliance. The following childcare requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was adequately supervised during the visit. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR certification. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid certification. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ABCMS is in compliance. ITS-SIDS: The center does not provide infant care. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: The center does not provide infant care. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. The plan is on center letterhead. Administration of Medication: Topical Ointments and emergency medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: A violation was cited for storage of hazardous materials. Storage of Medication: All medication was observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for small parts and plastic. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: Program records were observed in compliance. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space 2, lotions for children stating keep out of reach of children were stored in a plastic bin on a shelf lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Spaces 2, 4 and 5 plastic wrap and baggies lower than five feet storing classroom materials were accessible to children. .0604(q) Compliance Statement Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 25,2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov 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 listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance DCDEE Website and Current Forms I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed updating provider forms, so you are using the most current forms available. Storage of Hazardous Materials We discussed developing a formal monitoring tool for your administrative and classroom staff daily We discussed previously that slide locks do not meet compliance for items requiring storage under lock and key. Additionally, continue to read all labels to check for keep out of reach of children warnings. These items should be stored five feet or higher or locked up. We discussed that bottles of white out should be kept in locked storage. This was not observed today however; I shared this was cited as an environmental health violation recently in one of my facilities. Small Parts and Plastic We discussed monitoring the rooms and making a checklist for staff to complete to reduce the risk of small parts or plastic accessible to young children serving two-year-olds and younger regularly for plastic and small parts. I suggest replacing all bags with silicone bags and documents in light weight sheet protectors with lamination or print on card stock. You can place documents in sheet protectors five feet or higher. I suggest training all staff regarding small parts and plastic accessible to children in classrooms serving children two and younger. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270 or Amy Italiano, Licensing Supervisor at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-936-6065. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 for an annual compliance visit. The program currently operates with a four-star license, issued June 23, 2025, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios An eighteen-month compliance history score of 90 % prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on January 27, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 5, 2025, and Golden Lily, LLC is listed as current-active. Oxana Caraus, Director and Lilya Lastovetska, Owner, greeted me upon arrival. I stated the reason for the visit, and we discussed items to be reviewed. Ms. Caraus assisted me with a walk-through of the facility completed today. All indoor areas were monitored. The outdoor area was under maintenance and unable to be monitored. I observed crews installing new resilient surfacing. The facility does not provide transportation. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, play in activity areas, transitions, teacher directed activities and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with nurture and care while meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The rooms serving children under three years of age were monitored for small parts and plastic accessible to children. A violation was cited. See Technical Assistance for understanding small parts rules regarding items being accessible to children. Storage of hazardous materials and general safety were monitored throughout the facility. A violation was cited. Please review the violations section for details. I monitored all classrooms for lesson plans, implemented curriculum and required items to be posted. I found the center in compliance. Topical ointments were monitored throughout the center and found in compliance. There are currently three (3) children enrolled requiring Emergency Medication. Violations were cited. Please see violation section for details. Program records were reviewed today. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found in compliance. The EPR plan is dated November 6, 2025, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted October 3, 2025. The inspection report was received October 30, 2025 during a courtesy visit. I provided Technical Assistance regarding the one week time requirement to submit to the NCDCDEE. The last Environmental Health Inspection is dated August 25, 2025, with seven (7) demerits and a superior rating. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been six (6) new staff hired since the rated licenses visit dated June 23, 2025. Files for all new staff were monitored. Ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were monitored. Violations were cited. Please see violations for details. ABCMS roster was reviewed January 5, 2025, and found in compliance. One staff member hired January 5, 2026, will be added to the roster Ten percent of children’s records were monitored and one violation was cited. Please see violations section for details. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 3, the epi-pen for a child requiring emergency medication was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 6, 10 and 13 wipes with warning label keep out of reach of children were stored less than five feet accessible to children. In Space 1, Top Fin water cleaner was stored in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet accessible to children. In Space 3, a Magic Eraser was stored accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet. In Spaces 11 and 13, white out was stored lower than five feet accessible to children . In Space 11, button batteries were stored lower than five feet accessible to children. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 9, a child requiring emergency medication did not have an epi-pen on site in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff 12/13/2024 had a form on file dated 12/13/2024. One employee hired 1/3/2023 had a form on file dated 1/3/2025. .0701(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled 1/21/2025 had a medical assessment on file dated 5/19/2025. GS110-91(1) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff hired 8/18/2025 had a policy signed 8/22/2025 on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired 10/14/2024 had a certificate on file dated 1/28/2025. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired 12/13/2024 did not have the Administration of Medication training certificate on file. .1102(a) Compliance Statement Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 20,2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov 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 listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance DCDEE Website and Current Forms I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed updating provider forms, so you are using the most current forms available. QRIS/Pathway to the Stars We discussed that your current rated license will not expire until June 23, 2028. We discussed that you have the option to reapply for a new license using your current ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 scores in order to remove the Quality Point requiring twenty (20) additional training hours attached to the previous license. NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book to prepare your teachers for competency evaluations. I recommend taking the NC FELD training offered through Child Care Resources. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training . CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. NC Rated License Project Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS We discussed completing the new staff worksheet for the QRIS to determine Staff Education level. Storage of Hazardous Materials We discussed developing a formal checklist monitoring tool for your administrative and classroom staff daily. We discussed that slide locks do not meet compliance for items requiring storage under lock and key. Additionally, continue to read all labels to check for keep out of reach of children warnings. These items should be stored five feet or higher or locked up. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT Supporting teachers to develop pro-social early childhood learning environments that help to prevent suspension and expulsion, as related to challenging behaviors. We are specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments that promote pro-social skills in young children. Our statewide team includes behavior specialists, fidelity coaches, an education specialist, and a project manager covering all 100 counties in North Carolina. The Healthy Social Behaviors project is an initiative of the North Carolina Resource and Referral Council funded by the North Carolina Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). Contact Stephanie Dreyer, Child Care Resources Inc. 704-376-6697 x 120 | sdreyer@childcareresourcesinc.org for more information. Technical Assistance Let CCRI come to you! Child Care Resources Inc. provides technical assistance to help you enhance the quality of care you provide for children and families. Our specialists work at your site — with individual classrooms or your entire program — to help you meet short- or long-term goals, maintain higher quality, address your professional development needs, and support program start-up or corrective action requirements. For more information visit: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 for an annual compliance visit. The program currently operates with a four-star license, issued June 23, 2025, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios An eighteen-month compliance history score of 90 % prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on January 27, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 5, 2025, and Golden Lily, LLC is listed as current-active. Oxana Caraus, Director and Lilya Lastovetska, Owner, greeted me upon arrival. I stated the reason for the visit, and we discussed items to be reviewed. Ms. Caraus assisted me with a walk-through of the facility completed today. All indoor areas were monitored. The outdoor area was under maintenance and unable to be monitored. I observed crews installing new resilient surfacing. The facility does not provide transportation. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, play in activity areas, transitions, teacher directed activities and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with nurture and care while meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The rooms serving children under three years of age were monitored for small parts and plastic accessible to children. A violation was cited. See Technical Assistance for understanding small parts rules regarding items being accessible to children. Storage of hazardous materials and general safety were monitored throughout the facility. A violation was cited. Please review the violations section for details. I monitored all classrooms for lesson plans, implemented curriculum and required items to be posted. I found the center in compliance. Topical ointments were monitored throughout the center and found in compliance. There are currently three (3) children enrolled requiring Emergency Medication. Violations were cited. Please see violation section for details. Program records were reviewed today. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found in compliance. The EPR plan is dated November 6, 2025, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted October 3, 2025. The inspection report was received October 30, 2025 during a courtesy visit. I provided Technical Assistance regarding the one week time requirement to submit to the NCDCDEE. The last Environmental Health Inspection is dated August 25, 2025, with seven (7) demerits and a superior rating. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been six (6) new staff hired since the rated licenses visit dated June 23, 2025. Files for all new staff were monitored. Ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were monitored. Violations were cited. Please see violations for details. ABCMS roster was reviewed January 5, 2025, and found in compliance. One staff member hired January 5, 2026, will be added to the roster Ten percent of children’s records were monitored and one violation was cited. Please see violations section for details. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 3, the epi-pen for a child requiring emergency medication was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 6, 10 and 13 wipes with warning label keep out of reach of children were stored less than five feet accessible to children. In Space 1, Top Fin water cleaner was stored in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet accessible to children. In Space 3, a Magic Eraser was stored accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet. In Spaces 11 and 13, white out was stored lower than five feet accessible to children . In Space 11, button batteries were stored lower than five feet accessible to children. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 9, a child requiring emergency medication did not have an epi-pen on site in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff 12/13/2024 had a form on file dated 12/13/2024. One employee hired 1/3/2023 had a form on file dated 1/3/2025. .0701(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled 1/21/2025 had a medical assessment on file dated 5/19/2025. GS110-91(1) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff hired 8/18/2025 had a policy signed 8/22/2025 on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired 10/14/2024 had a certificate on file dated 1/28/2025. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired 12/13/2024 did not have the Administration of Medication training certificate on file. .1102(a) Compliance Statement Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 20,2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov 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 listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance DCDEE Website and Current Forms I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed updating provider forms, so you are using the most current forms available. QRIS/Pathway to the Stars We discussed that your current rated license will not expire until June 23, 2028. We discussed that you have the option to reapply for a new license using your current ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 scores in order to remove the Quality Point requiring twenty (20) additional training hours attached to the previous license. NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book to prepare your teachers for competency evaluations. I recommend taking the NC FELD training offered through Child Care Resources. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training . CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. NC Rated License Project Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS We discussed completing the new staff worksheet for the QRIS to determine Staff Education level. Storage of Hazardous Materials We discussed developing a formal checklist monitoring tool for your administrative and classroom staff daily. We discussed that slide locks do not meet compliance for items requiring storage under lock and key. Additionally, continue to read all labels to check for keep out of reach of children warnings. These items should be stored five feet or higher or locked up. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT Supporting teachers to develop pro-social early childhood learning environments that help to prevent suspension and expulsion, as related to challenging behaviors. We are specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments that promote pro-social skills in young children. Our statewide team includes behavior specialists, fidelity coaches, an education specialist, and a project manager covering all 100 counties in North Carolina. The Healthy Social Behaviors project is an initiative of the North Carolina Resource and Referral Council funded by the North Carolina Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). Contact Stephanie Dreyer, Child Care Resources Inc. 704-376-6697 x 120 | sdreyer@childcareresourcesinc.org for more information. Technical Assistance Let CCRI come to you! Child Care Resources Inc. provides technical assistance to help you enhance the quality of care you provide for children and families. Our specialists work at your site — with individual classrooms or your entire program — to help you meet short- or long-term goals, maintain higher quality, address your professional development needs, and support program start-up or corrective action requirements. For more information visit: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 for an annual compliance visit. The program currently operates with a four-star license, issued June 23, 2025, meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios An eighteen-month compliance history score of 90 % prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on January 27, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 5, 2025, and Golden Lily, LLC is listed as current-active. Oxana Caraus, Director and Lilya Lastovetska, Owner, greeted me upon arrival. I stated the reason for the visit, and we discussed items to be reviewed. Ms. Caraus assisted me with a walk-through of the facility completed today. All indoor areas were monitored. The outdoor area was under maintenance and unable to be monitored. I observed crews installing new resilient surfacing. The facility does not provide transportation. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, play in activity areas, transitions, teacher directed activities and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with nurture and care while meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The rooms serving children under three years of age were monitored for small parts and plastic accessible to children. A violation was cited. See Technical Assistance for understanding small parts rules regarding items being accessible to children. Storage of hazardous materials and general safety were monitored throughout the facility. A violation was cited. Please review the violations section for details. I monitored all classrooms for lesson plans, implemented curriculum and required items to be posted. I found the center in compliance. Topical ointments were monitored throughout the center and found in compliance. There are currently three (3) children enrolled requiring Emergency Medication. Violations were cited. Please see violation section for details. Program records were reviewed today. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found in compliance. The EPR plan is dated November 6, 2025, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted October 3, 2025. The inspection report was received October 30, 2025 during a courtesy visit. I provided Technical Assistance regarding the one week time requirement to submit to the NCDCDEE. The last Environmental Health Inspection is dated August 25, 2025, with seven (7) demerits and a superior rating. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been six (6) new staff hired since the rated licenses visit dated June 23, 2025. Files for all new staff were monitored. Ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were monitored. Violations were cited. Please see violations for details. ABCMS roster was reviewed January 5, 2025, and found in compliance. One staff member hired January 5, 2026, will be added to the roster Ten percent of children’s records were monitored and one violation was cited. Please see violations section for details. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 3, the epi-pen for a child requiring emergency medication was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 6, 10 and 13 wipes with warning label keep out of reach of children were stored less than five feet accessible to children. In Space 1, Top Fin water cleaner was stored in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet accessible to children. In Space 3, a Magic Eraser was stored accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet. In Spaces 11 and 13, white out was stored lower than five feet accessible to children . In Space 11, button batteries were stored lower than five feet accessible to children. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 9, a child requiring emergency medication did not have an epi-pen on site in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff 12/13/2024 had a form on file dated 12/13/2024. One employee hired 1/3/2023 had a form on file dated 1/3/2025. .0701(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled 1/21/2025 had a medical assessment on file dated 5/19/2025. GS110-91(1) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff hired 8/18/2025 had a policy signed 8/22/2025 on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired 10/14/2024 had a certificate on file dated 1/28/2025. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired 12/13/2024 did not have the Administration of Medication training certificate on file. .1102(a) Compliance Statement Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 20,2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov 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 listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance DCDEE Website and Current Forms I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed updating provider forms, so you are using the most current forms available. QRIS/Pathway to the Stars We discussed that your current rated license will not expire until June 23, 2028. We discussed that you have the option to reapply for a new license using your current ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 scores in order to remove the Quality Point requiring twenty (20) additional training hours attached to the previous license. NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book to prepare your teachers for competency evaluations. I recommend taking the NC FELD training offered through Child Care Resources. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training . CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. NC Rated License Project Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS We discussed completing the new staff worksheet for the QRIS to determine Staff Education level. Storage of Hazardous Materials We discussed developing a formal checklist monitoring tool for your administrative and classroom staff daily. We discussed that slide locks do not meet compliance for items requiring storage under lock and key. Additionally, continue to read all labels to check for keep out of reach of children warnings. These items should be stored five feet or higher or locked up. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT Supporting teachers to develop pro-social early childhood learning environments that help to prevent suspension and expulsion, as related to challenging behaviors. We are specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments that promote pro-social skills in young children. Our statewide team includes behavior specialists, fidelity coaches, an education specialist, and a project manager covering all 100 counties in North Carolina. The Healthy Social Behaviors project is an initiative of the North Carolina Resource and Referral Council funded by the North Carolina Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). Contact Stephanie Dreyer, Child Care Resources Inc. 704-376-6697 x 120 | sdreyer@childcareresourcesinc.org for more information. Technical Assistance Let CCRI come to you! Child Care Resources Inc. provides technical assistance to help you enhance the quality of care you provide for children and families. Our specialists work at your site — with individual classrooms or your entire program — to help you meet short- or long-term goals, maintain higher quality, address your professional development needs, and support program start-up or corrective action requirements. For more information visit: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: DORA NETTLES Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1125-018A Visit Date: 11/10/2025 Number Present: 96 Completed Date: 11/10/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Jackie Kennedy, Program Manager, accompanied me during this visit. Oxana Caraus, administrator, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Caraus and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A child's application was missing from one randomly selected file. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (11/17/2025) you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Dora Nettles, Investigations Consultant, 704-386-0374, dora.nettles@dhhs.nc.gov , fax 919-715-1013. You may contact me, Dora Nettles, Investigations Consultant, 704-386-0374, dora.nettles@dhhs.nc.gov or Veronica Grant, South Central Investigations Team Supervisor, veronica.grant@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 1/27/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 340 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. An eighteen-month compliance history score of 83 % prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on January 29, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 24, 2025, and Golden Lily, LLC is listed as current-active. Latasia Allen, Director and Lilya Lastovetska, Owner, greeted me upon arrival. I stated the reason for the visit, and we discussed items to be reviewed. I met Ozana Caraus, Meck PreK Director and we discussed the visit and additional Meck PreK rooms added in the future. Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant, joined and assisted me with the visit today. A sanitation inspection was completed October 16, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 7, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance. Program records were reviewed the last fire drill was conducted January 24, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted October 31, 2024. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated January 27, 2025 and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. During a walkthrough of the facility with Ms. Allen, Ms. Caraus and Lastovetska all indoor areas were monitored today. I observed children engaged in circle time, music, personal care routines, sleep, free play, lunch, activity centers, transitions and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan was reviewed in each room. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the lesson plan in each room. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I monitored the rooms serving toddlers and twos. Children were engaged in age-appropriate activities. Several toys with small parts were observed in the rooms serving toddlers and two-year-olds. I observed a plastic grocery bag in a toddler room and plastic contact paper peeling from a display on the wall of the room serving two-year-olds. No diaper creams are used in the facility and the changing area and bathrooms were clean and organized. There were two children with emergency medications. One child prescribed an epi-pen did not have a current permission to administer form on file. I monitored general safety requirements and storage of hazardous materials throughout the facility. I observed hand soap stating keep out of reach of children Iin several spaces. Cabinets in several rooms did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. In several rooms the bleach solution was stored lower than 5 feet. I observed children being served lunch with all required nutritional components on the plate. Teachers assisted the children and could see and hear children while eating. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. The caregivers used nurturing and caring tones. I observed two Meck PreK rooms using Creative Curriculum. All children were engaged, and teachers interacted with the children. The Signs Unit is current unit. I observed lesson plans as well as sufficient and age-appropriate materials supporting the plan. The outdoor area was monitored, however due to rain I was unable to assess the mulch depth. I observed that the mulch needs to be raked I observed a storage unit shed with splintering boards and a nail protruding. Eleven (11) children’s files were selected, reviewed and no violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. All new staff files were reviewed and 10 % of veteran staff files were reviewed. One violation was cited. Per your request, we visited additional space measured October 10, 2024. Six classrooms were measured and approved for use. I added the spaces with capacity requirements to your facility map. The following five (5) violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The o9utdoor play area storage shed has several rotted, splintering boards and rusty nail is protruding from the boards. In Spaces 2 and 7 and the cabinet did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Hand soap stating keep out of reach of children was observed in Space 6 and the bathroom of Space 5. The bleach bottles in Spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were stored lower than 5 feet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child with emergency medication did not have a permission to administer forma on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Toys with small wheels, stuffed animals with beaded eyes, puzzle pieces and suction cup manipulatives were observed in Spaces 6, 7, and 9. In Space 6 a plastic bag was accessible to children. .0604(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two (2) employees did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov 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 listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. I encourage owners and all administrators to sign up for NCDCDEE emails. You are interested in applying for a Star-Rated License and attended the training provided for centers January 14, 2025, and CCRI. We discussed the Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) We discussed the following informational session which is included in the Raise NC newsletter date 1/24/25. QRIS Modernization Info Session for Educators (Bilingual) The N.C. Child Care Commission and Division of Child Development and Early Education are hosting a bilingual information session for providers on Wednesday January 29 at 6:30 p.m. Join link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mfeb54371b26f4ee361499fb19deab672 Webinar number: 2420 192 7575 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system) Presented in English with live interpretation in Spanish. Presentado en inglés con interpretación en vivo en español. We discussed the ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. 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. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. You shared that you have been able to successfully complete adding your staff to the system. We discussed that the following rooms are approved for use: 123, 127, 129, 133, 105 and 108. Please refer to the map left with your visit summary for capacity. We discussed small parts posing choking hazards in classroom serving children under 3. I suggest purchasing a choking tube to test all small parts. I suggest monitoring these rooms for stuffed animals with beaded or button eyes as well as puzzles with small handles on puzzle pieces. We discussed using a plant App to monitor all plants in the facility ensuring none are toxic. In addition, you can find more resources regarding plants here: https://eh.mecknc.gov/lodging . I recommend reviewing this page as it has many resources available to you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 1/27/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 340 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. An eighteen-month compliance history score of 83 % prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on January 29, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 24, 2025, and Golden Lily, LLC is listed as current-active. Latasia Allen, Director and Lilya Lastovetska, Owner, greeted me upon arrival. I stated the reason for the visit, and we discussed items to be reviewed. I met Ozana Caraus, Meck PreK Director and we discussed the visit and additional Meck PreK rooms added in the future. Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant, joined and assisted me with the visit today. A sanitation inspection was completed October 16, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 7, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance. Program records were reviewed the last fire drill was conducted January 24, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted October 31, 2024. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated January 27, 2025 and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. During a walkthrough of the facility with Ms. Allen, Ms. Caraus and Lastovetska all indoor areas were monitored today. I observed children engaged in circle time, music, personal care routines, sleep, free play, lunch, activity centers, transitions and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan was reviewed in each room. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the lesson plan in each room. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I monitored the rooms serving toddlers and twos. Children were engaged in age-appropriate activities. Several toys with small parts were observed in the rooms serving toddlers and two-year-olds. I observed a plastic grocery bag in a toddler room and plastic contact paper peeling from a display on the wall of the room serving two-year-olds. No diaper creams are used in the facility and the changing area and bathrooms were clean and organized. There were two children with emergency medications. One child prescribed an epi-pen did not have a current permission to administer form on file. I monitored general safety requirements and storage of hazardous materials throughout the facility. I observed hand soap stating keep out of reach of children Iin several spaces. Cabinets in several rooms did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. In several rooms the bleach solution was stored lower than 5 feet. I observed children being served lunch with all required nutritional components on the plate. Teachers assisted the children and could see and hear children while eating. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. The caregivers used nurturing and caring tones. I observed two Meck PreK rooms using Creative Curriculum. All children were engaged, and teachers interacted with the children. The Signs Unit is current unit. I observed lesson plans as well as sufficient and age-appropriate materials supporting the plan. The outdoor area was monitored, however due to rain I was unable to assess the mulch depth. I observed that the mulch needs to be raked I observed a storage unit shed with splintering boards and a nail protruding. Eleven (11) children’s files were selected, reviewed and no violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. All new staff files were reviewed and 10 % of veteran staff files were reviewed. One violation was cited. Per your request, we visited additional space measured October 10, 2024. Six classrooms were measured and approved for use. I added the spaces with capacity requirements to your facility map. The following five (5) violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The o9utdoor play area storage shed has several rotted, splintering boards and rusty nail is protruding from the boards. In Spaces 2 and 7 and the cabinet did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Hand soap stating keep out of reach of children was observed in Space 6 and the bathroom of Space 5. The bleach bottles in Spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were stored lower than 5 feet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child with emergency medication did not have a permission to administer forma on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Toys with small wheels, stuffed animals with beaded eyes, puzzle pieces and suction cup manipulatives were observed in Spaces 6, 7, and 9. In Space 6 a plastic bag was accessible to children. .0604(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two (2) employees did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov 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 listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. I encourage owners and all administrators to sign up for NCDCDEE emails. You are interested in applying for a Star-Rated License and attended the training provided for centers January 14, 2025, and CCRI. We discussed the Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) We discussed the following informational session which is included in the Raise NC newsletter date 1/24/25. QRIS Modernization Info Session for Educators (Bilingual) The N.C. Child Care Commission and Division of Child Development and Early Education are hosting a bilingual information session for providers on Wednesday January 29 at 6:30 p.m. Join link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mfeb54371b26f4ee361499fb19deab672 Webinar number: 2420 192 7575 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system) Presented in English with live interpretation in Spanish. Presentado en inglés con interpretación en vivo en español. We discussed the ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. 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. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. You shared that you have been able to successfully complete adding your staff to the system. We discussed that the following rooms are approved for use: 123, 127, 129, 133, 105 and 108. Please refer to the map left with your visit summary for capacity. We discussed small parts posing choking hazards in classroom serving children under 3. I suggest purchasing a choking tube to test all small parts. I suggest monitoring these rooms for stuffed animals with beaded or button eyes as well as puzzles with small handles on puzzle pieces. We discussed using a plant App to monitor all plants in the facility ensuring none are toxic. In addition, you can find more resources regarding plants here: https://eh.mecknc.gov/lodging . I recommend reviewing this page as it has many resources available to you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. . 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: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 1/27/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 340 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. An eighteen-month compliance history score of 83 % prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on January 29, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 24, 2025, and Golden Lily, LLC is listed as current-active. Latasia Allen, Director and Lilya Lastovetska, Owner, greeted me upon arrival. I stated the reason for the visit, and we discussed items to be reviewed. I met Ozana Caraus, Meck PreK Director and we discussed the visit and additional Meck PreK rooms added in the future. Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant, joined and assisted me with the visit today. A sanitation inspection was completed October 16, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 7, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance. Program records were reviewed the last fire drill was conducted January 24, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted October 31, 2024. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated January 27, 2025 and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. During a walkthrough of the facility with Ms. Allen, Ms. Caraus and Lastovetska all indoor areas were monitored today. I observed children engaged in circle time, music, personal care routines, sleep, free play, lunch, activity centers, transitions and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan was reviewed in each room. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the lesson plan in each room. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I monitored the rooms serving toddlers and twos. Children were engaged in age-appropriate activities. Several toys with small parts were observed in the rooms serving toddlers and two-year-olds. I observed a plastic grocery bag in a toddler room and plastic contact paper peeling from a display on the wall of the room serving two-year-olds. No diaper creams are used in the facility and the changing area and bathrooms were clean and organized. There were two children with emergency medications. One child prescribed an epi-pen did not have a current permission to administer form on file. I monitored general safety requirements and storage of hazardous materials throughout the facility. I observed hand soap stating keep out of reach of children Iin several spaces. Cabinets in several rooms did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. In several rooms the bleach solution was stored lower than 5 feet. I observed children being served lunch with all required nutritional components on the plate. Teachers assisted the children and could see and hear children while eating. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. The caregivers used nurturing and caring tones. I observed two Meck PreK rooms using Creative Curriculum. All children were engaged, and teachers interacted with the children. The Signs Unit is current unit. I observed lesson plans as well as sufficient and age-appropriate materials supporting the plan. The outdoor area was monitored, however due to rain I was unable to assess the mulch depth. I observed that the mulch needs to be raked I observed a storage unit shed with splintering boards and a nail protruding. Eleven (11) children’s files were selected, reviewed and no violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. All new staff files were reviewed and 10 % of veteran staff files were reviewed. One violation was cited. Per your request, we visited additional space measured October 10, 2024. Six classrooms were measured and approved for use. I added the spaces with capacity requirements to your facility map. The following five (5) violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The o9utdoor play area storage shed has several rotted, splintering boards and rusty nail is protruding from the boards. In Spaces 2 and 7 and the cabinet did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Hand soap stating keep out of reach of children was observed in Space 6 and the bathroom of Space 5. The bleach bottles in Spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were stored lower than 5 feet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child with emergency medication did not have a permission to administer forma on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Toys with small wheels, stuffed animals with beaded eyes, puzzle pieces and suction cup manipulatives were observed in Spaces 6, 7, and 9. In Space 6 a plastic bag was accessible to children. .0604(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two (2) employees did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov 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 listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. I encourage owners and all administrators to sign up for NCDCDEE emails. You are interested in applying for a Star-Rated License and attended the training provided for centers January 14, 2025, and CCRI. We discussed the Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) We discussed the following informational session which is included in the Raise NC newsletter date 1/24/25. QRIS Modernization Info Session for Educators (Bilingual) The N.C. Child Care Commission and Division of Child Development and Early Education are hosting a bilingual information session for providers on Wednesday January 29 at 6:30 p.m. Join link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mfeb54371b26f4ee361499fb19deab672 Webinar number: 2420 192 7575 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system) Presented in English with live interpretation in Spanish. Presentado en inglés con interpretación en vivo en español. We discussed the ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. 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. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. You shared that you have been able to successfully complete adding your staff to the system. We discussed that the following rooms are approved for use: 123, 127, 129, 133, 105 and 108. Please refer to the map left with your visit summary for capacity. We discussed small parts posing choking hazards in classroom serving children under 3. I suggest purchasing a choking tube to test all small parts. I suggest monitoring these rooms for stuffed animals with beaded or button eyes as well as puzzles with small handles on puzzle pieces. We discussed using a plant App to monitor all plants in the facility ensuring none are toxic. In addition, you can find more resources regarding plants here: https://eh.mecknc.gov/lodging . I recommend reviewing this page as it has many resources available to you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. . 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: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/27/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 1/27/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 340 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. An eighteen-month compliance history score of 83 % prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on January 29, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 24, 2025, and Golden Lily, LLC is listed as current-active. Latasia Allen, Director and Lilya Lastovetska, Owner, greeted me upon arrival. I stated the reason for the visit, and we discussed items to be reviewed. I met Ozana Caraus, Meck PreK Director and we discussed the visit and additional Meck PreK rooms added in the future. Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant, joined and assisted me with the visit today. A sanitation inspection was completed October 16, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 7, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance. Program records were reviewed the last fire drill was conducted January 24, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted October 31, 2024. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated January 27, 2025 and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. During a walkthrough of the facility with Ms. Allen, Ms. Caraus and Lastovetska all indoor areas were monitored today. I observed children engaged in circle time, music, personal care routines, sleep, free play, lunch, activity centers, transitions and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan was reviewed in each room. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the lesson plan in each room. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I monitored the rooms serving toddlers and twos. Children were engaged in age-appropriate activities. Several toys with small parts were observed in the rooms serving toddlers and two-year-olds. I observed a plastic grocery bag in a toddler room and plastic contact paper peeling from a display on the wall of the room serving two-year-olds. No diaper creams are used in the facility and the changing area and bathrooms were clean and organized. There were two children with emergency medications. One child prescribed an epi-pen did not have a current permission to administer form on file. I monitored general safety requirements and storage of hazardous materials throughout the facility. I observed hand soap stating keep out of reach of children Iin several spaces. Cabinets in several rooms did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. In several rooms the bleach solution was stored lower than 5 feet. I observed children being served lunch with all required nutritional components on the plate. Teachers assisted the children and could see and hear children while eating. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. The caregivers used nurturing and caring tones. I observed two Meck PreK rooms using Creative Curriculum. All children were engaged, and teachers interacted with the children. The Signs Unit is current unit. I observed lesson plans as well as sufficient and age-appropriate materials supporting the plan. The outdoor area was monitored, however due to rain I was unable to assess the mulch depth. I observed that the mulch needs to be raked I observed a storage unit shed with splintering boards and a nail protruding. Eleven (11) children’s files were selected, reviewed and no violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. All new staff files were reviewed and 10 % of veteran staff files were reviewed. One violation was cited. Per your request, we visited additional space measured October 10, 2024. Six classrooms were measured and approved for use. I added the spaces with capacity requirements to your facility map. The following five (5) violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The o9utdoor play area storage shed has several rotted, splintering boards and rusty nail is protruding from the boards. In Spaces 2 and 7 and the cabinet did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Hand soap stating keep out of reach of children was observed in Space 6 and the bathroom of Space 5. The bleach bottles in Spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were stored lower than 5 feet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child with emergency medication did not have a permission to administer forma on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Toys with small wheels, stuffed animals with beaded eyes, puzzle pieces and suction cup manipulatives were observed in Spaces 6, 7, and 9. In Space 6 a plastic bag was accessible to children. .0604(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two (2) employees did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov 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 listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. I encourage owners and all administrators to sign up for NCDCDEE emails. You are interested in applying for a Star-Rated License and attended the training provided for centers January 14, 2025, and CCRI. We discussed the Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) We discussed the following informational session which is included in the Raise NC newsletter date 1/24/25. QRIS Modernization Info Session for Educators (Bilingual) The N.C. Child Care Commission and Division of Child Development and Early Education are hosting a bilingual information session for providers on Wednesday January 29 at 6:30 p.m. Join link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mfeb54371b26f4ee361499fb19deab672 Webinar number: 2420 192 7575 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system) Presented in English with live interpretation in Spanish. Presentado en inglés con interpretación en vivo en español. We discussed the ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. 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. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. You shared that you have been able to successfully complete adding your staff to the system. We discussed that the following rooms are approved for use: 123, 127, 129, 133, 105 and 108. Please refer to the map left with your visit summary for capacity. We discussed small parts posing choking hazards in classroom serving children under 3. I suggest purchasing a choking tube to test all small parts. I suggest monitoring these rooms for stuffed animals with beaded or button eyes as well as puzzles with small handles on puzzle pieces. We discussed using a plant App to monitor all plants in the facility ensuring none are toxic. In addition, you can find more resources regarding plants here: https://eh.mecknc.gov/lodging . I recommend reviewing this page as it has many resources available to you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. . 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 85%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed June 3, 2024, and Golden Lily LLC is listed as current- active. Administrators, L. Allen and L. Lastovetska, accompanied me on today’s visit. A walk-through of the facility was conducted with the two Administrators. During the walk-through, I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor play activities, group time and lunch. Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, cucumbers, carrots, potato wedges, bread and milk. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. There have been nine new staff members hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on January 29, 2024. Files for the new staff members were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 30, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 3, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2024. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on May 30, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. There were five violations cited and four corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member's TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024. .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented. GS 110-91(9) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 must be corrected immediately. On or before June 18, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -All menus must be updated prior to the children being served a substitution. -Standing authorization for administering medication for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months. -All electrical outlets must be protected by a safety cover or furniture placed in front so that the outlet is not accessible to the children. -Daily attendance must be documented daily as children arrive. -All staff must have a negative TB test and medical report on file prior to the first day of work. -During the visit, C. Autry and L. Perry, with the Quality Everyday Project (QED) from Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) were present for a portion of the visit. We discussed the rated license process with both Administrators and their goal for applying for a higher star rated license. The facility will have one Meck Pre-K classroom beginning in August 2024 and is in the process of having additional classrooms approve for use. The facility will continue to work with CCRI on preparation for the environment rating scale assessments with a goal of applying in six months. -A discussion was held with the Administrators during the visit regarding the schedule for the younger children. It was observed that the children one and two years of age were eating lunch at approximately 12:00 PM with a naptime schedule of 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Several children showed signs of being tired and ready for rest time. I explained that younger children should have earlier meal and rest times. We discussed serving lunch to the younger children between 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM with a rest time directly after. Ms. Allen with work with the Coaches from the QED project to adjust the daily schedules to meet the needs of the children. -A conversation was held with the Administrators regarding the outdoor learning environment. We discussed potentially sectioning off a portion of the outdoor space for the children one to two years of age so that they would have a separate space which would also help in scheduling outdoor time for all classrooms. -10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 85%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed June 3, 2024, and Golden Lily LLC is listed as current- active. Administrators, L. Allen and L. Lastovetska, accompanied me on today’s visit. A walk-through of the facility was conducted with the two Administrators. During the walk-through, I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor play activities, group time and lunch. Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, cucumbers, carrots, potato wedges, bread and milk. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. There have been nine new staff members hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on January 29, 2024. Files for the new staff members were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 30, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 3, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2024. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on May 30, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. There were five violations cited and four corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member's TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024. .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented. GS 110-91(9) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 must be corrected immediately. On or before June 18, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -All menus must be updated prior to the children being served a substitution. -Standing authorization for administering medication for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months. -All electrical outlets must be protected by a safety cover or furniture placed in front so that the outlet is not accessible to the children. -Daily attendance must be documented daily as children arrive. -All staff must have a negative TB test and medical report on file prior to the first day of work. -During the visit, C. Autry and L. Perry, with the Quality Everyday Project (QED) from Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) were present for a portion of the visit. We discussed the rated license process with both Administrators and their goal for applying for a higher star rated license. The facility will have one Meck Pre-K classroom beginning in August 2024 and is in the process of having additional classrooms approve for use. The facility will continue to work with CCRI on preparation for the environment rating scale assessments with a goal of applying in six months. -A discussion was held with the Administrators during the visit regarding the schedule for the younger children. It was observed that the children one and two years of age were eating lunch at approximately 12:00 PM with a naptime schedule of 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Several children showed signs of being tired and ready for rest time. I explained that younger children should have earlier meal and rest times. We discussed serving lunch to the younger children between 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM with a rest time directly after. Ms. Allen with work with the Coaches from the QED project to adjust the daily schedules to meet the needs of the children. -A conversation was held with the Administrators regarding the outdoor learning environment. We discussed potentially sectioning off a portion of the outdoor space for the children one to two years of age so that they would have a separate space which would also help in scheduling outdoor time for all classrooms. -10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 85%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed June 3, 2024, and Golden Lily LLC is listed as current- active. Administrators, L. Allen and L. Lastovetska, accompanied me on today’s visit. A walk-through of the facility was conducted with the two Administrators. During the walk-through, I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor play activities, group time and lunch. Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, cucumbers, carrots, potato wedges, bread and milk. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. There have been nine new staff members hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on January 29, 2024. Files for the new staff members were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 30, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 3, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2024. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on May 30, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. There were five violations cited and four corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member's TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024. .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented. GS 110-91(9) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 must be corrected immediately. On or before June 18, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -All menus must be updated prior to the children being served a substitution. -Standing authorization for administering medication for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months. -All electrical outlets must be protected by a safety cover or furniture placed in front so that the outlet is not accessible to the children. -Daily attendance must be documented daily as children arrive. -All staff must have a negative TB test and medical report on file prior to the first day of work. -During the visit, C. Autry and L. Perry, with the Quality Everyday Project (QED) from Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) were present for a portion of the visit. We discussed the rated license process with both Administrators and their goal for applying for a higher star rated license. The facility will have one Meck Pre-K classroom beginning in August 2024 and is in the process of having additional classrooms approve for use. The facility will continue to work with CCRI on preparation for the environment rating scale assessments with a goal of applying in six months. -A discussion was held with the Administrators during the visit regarding the schedule for the younger children. It was observed that the children one and two years of age were eating lunch at approximately 12:00 PM with a naptime schedule of 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Several children showed signs of being tired and ready for rest time. I explained that younger children should have earlier meal and rest times. We discussed serving lunch to the younger children between 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM with a rest time directly after. Ms. Allen with work with the Coaches from the QED project to adjust the daily schedules to meet the needs of the children. -A conversation was held with the Administrators regarding the outdoor learning environment. We discussed potentially sectioning off a portion of the outdoor space for the children one to two years of age so that they would have a separate space which would also help in scheduling outdoor time for all classrooms. -10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 85%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed June 3, 2024, and Golden Lily LLC is listed as current- active. Administrators, L. Allen and L. Lastovetska, accompanied me on today’s visit. A walk-through of the facility was conducted with the two Administrators. During the walk-through, I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor play activities, group time and lunch. Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, cucumbers, carrots, potato wedges, bread and milk. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. There have been nine new staff members hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on January 29, 2024. Files for the new staff members were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 30, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 3, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2024. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on May 30, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. There were five violations cited and four corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member's TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024. .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented. GS 110-91(9) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 must be corrected immediately. On or before June 18, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -All menus must be updated prior to the children being served a substitution. -Standing authorization for administering medication for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months. -All electrical outlets must be protected by a safety cover or furniture placed in front so that the outlet is not accessible to the children. -Daily attendance must be documented daily as children arrive. -All staff must have a negative TB test and medical report on file prior to the first day of work. -During the visit, C. Autry and L. Perry, with the Quality Everyday Project (QED) from Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) were present for a portion of the visit. We discussed the rated license process with both Administrators and their goal for applying for a higher star rated license. The facility will have one Meck Pre-K classroom beginning in August 2024 and is in the process of having additional classrooms approve for use. The facility will continue to work with CCRI on preparation for the environment rating scale assessments with a goal of applying in six months. -A discussion was held with the Administrators during the visit regarding the schedule for the younger children. It was observed that the children one and two years of age were eating lunch at approximately 12:00 PM with a naptime schedule of 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Several children showed signs of being tired and ready for rest time. I explained that younger children should have earlier meal and rest times. We discussed serving lunch to the younger children between 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM with a rest time directly after. Ms. Allen with work with the Coaches from the QED project to adjust the daily schedules to meet the needs of the children. -A conversation was held with the Administrators regarding the outdoor learning environment. We discussed potentially sectioning off a portion of the outdoor space for the children one to two years of age so that they would have a separate space which would also help in scheduling outdoor time for all classrooms. -10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 85%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed June 3, 2024, and Golden Lily LLC is listed as current- active. Administrators, L. Allen and L. Lastovetska, accompanied me on today’s visit. A walk-through of the facility was conducted with the two Administrators. During the walk-through, I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor play activities, group time and lunch. Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, cucumbers, carrots, potato wedges, bread and milk. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. There have been nine new staff members hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on January 29, 2024. Files for the new staff members were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 30, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 3, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2024. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on May 30, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. There were five violations cited and four corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member's TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024. .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented. GS 110-91(9) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 must be corrected immediately. On or before June 18, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -All menus must be updated prior to the children being served a substitution. -Standing authorization for administering medication for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months. -All electrical outlets must be protected by a safety cover or furniture placed in front so that the outlet is not accessible to the children. -Daily attendance must be documented daily as children arrive. -All staff must have a negative TB test and medical report on file prior to the first day of work. -During the visit, C. Autry and L. Perry, with the Quality Everyday Project (QED) from Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) were present for a portion of the visit. We discussed the rated license process with both Administrators and their goal for applying for a higher star rated license. The facility will have one Meck Pre-K classroom beginning in August 2024 and is in the process of having additional classrooms approve for use. The facility will continue to work with CCRI on preparation for the environment rating scale assessments with a goal of applying in six months. -A discussion was held with the Administrators during the visit regarding the schedule for the younger children. It was observed that the children one and two years of age were eating lunch at approximately 12:00 PM with a naptime schedule of 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Several children showed signs of being tired and ready for rest time. I explained that younger children should have earlier meal and rest times. We discussed serving lunch to the younger children between 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM with a rest time directly after. Ms. Allen with work with the Coaches from the QED project to adjust the daily schedules to meet the needs of the children. -A conversation was held with the Administrators regarding the outdoor learning environment. We discussed potentially sectioning off a portion of the outdoor space for the children one to two years of age so that they would have a separate space which would also help in scheduling outdoor time for all classrooms. -10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license with an effective date of July 10, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 85%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed June 3, 2024, and Golden Lily LLC is listed as current- active. Administrators, L. Allen and L. Lastovetska, accompanied me on today’s visit. A walk-through of the facility was conducted with the two Administrators. During the walk-through, I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor play activities, group time and lunch. Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, cucumbers, carrots, potato wedges, bread and milk. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. There have been nine new staff members hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on January 29, 2024. Files for the new staff members were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 30, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 3, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2024. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on May 30, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. There were five violations cited and four corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member's TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024. .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented. GS 110-91(9) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 must be corrected immediately. On or before June 18, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -All menus must be updated prior to the children being served a substitution. -Standing authorization for administering medication for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months. -All electrical outlets must be protected by a safety cover or furniture placed in front so that the outlet is not accessible to the children. -Daily attendance must be documented daily as children arrive. -All staff must have a negative TB test and medical report on file prior to the first day of work. -During the visit, C. Autry and L. Perry, with the Quality Everyday Project (QED) from Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) were present for a portion of the visit. We discussed the rated license process with both Administrators and their goal for applying for a higher star rated license. The facility will have one Meck Pre-K classroom beginning in August 2024 and is in the process of having additional classrooms approve for use. The facility will continue to work with CCRI on preparation for the environment rating scale assessments with a goal of applying in six months. -A discussion was held with the Administrators during the visit regarding the schedule for the younger children. It was observed that the children one and two years of age were eating lunch at approximately 12:00 PM with a naptime schedule of 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Several children showed signs of being tired and ready for rest time. I explained that younger children should have earlier meal and rest times. We discussed serving lunch to the younger children between 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM with a rest time directly after. Ms. Allen with work with the Coaches from the QED project to adjust the daily schedules to meet the needs of the children. -A conversation was held with the Administrators regarding the outdoor learning environment. We discussed potentially sectioning off a portion of the outdoor space for the children one to two years of age so that they would have a separate space which would also help in scheduling outdoor time for all classrooms. -10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 1/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Allen, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a one-star license, issued July 10, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2024 and Golden Lily, LLC was listed as current- active. A sanitation inspection was completed October 24, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 1, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was conducted on January 12, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 10, 2024. A walk-through of the center was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play indoors and outdoors, transitions, and personal care routines. Staff were observed assisting children with personal care routines, leading group time and supervising free choice activities. In space #1, I observed a total of seven children present with one staff member. There were two children one year of age present and five children two years of age present. The Teacher stated that the other Teacher had gone to the restroom. The Director explained to her that she was out of ratio and should have called someone to step in before the Teacher left the classroom. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been eight new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on March 22, 2023. Files for the new staff were also monitored. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there were two children one year of age and five children two years of age present with one staff member. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Bananas and strawberries was listed on today's menu for breakfast however, apples and oranges were served. The menu was not updated prior to serving the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 611 All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space #3, a child was observed sleeping on a beanbag chair in the cozy area. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #2, the covering on three blocks was peeling and in poor repair. On the playground, the steering wheel for a riding toy was missing. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, a purse was observed in a bottom unlocked shelf. The purse was removed from the classroom by the Teacher and placed in another bag located in the hallway hanging on a hook accessible to children. The bag contained an aerosol can of hair spray. .2820(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -A conversation was held with the Director regarding reviewing staff/child ratios with staff, reminding them of procedures for when they need to step out of the room and that they must not step out of the room unless the classroom is meeting staff/child ratios. -Daily classroom and outdoor monitoring must be done daily to ensure equipment/furnishings remain in good repair. Also, for ensuring that purses and hazardous products are stored appropriately. -It was explained to the Director that when food substitutions are made, the menus must be updated prior to the food being served to the children. -Safe arrival and departure procedures must be posted in the facility where they can be seen by parents. -It was explained to the Director that when a child becomes tired and wants to rest, they must rest on their own cot that has been assigned and labeled for their use. A jump rope was observed in an unlocked bottom cabinet in space #5. The Teacher stated the jump rope is used for gym class. I did not observe the jump rope in use however, it was accessible to the children. I explained to the Teacher that jump ropes for children under five could be used but only with adult supervision. The jump rope was removed from the classroom. A conversation was held with the Director about the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. The resource center offers training, technical assistance, current best practices regarding health and safety in child care centers, etc. The website address is https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Contact information for LaWanda Combo, Child Care Health Consultant Supervisor was given to the Director. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent before today’s visit. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 1/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Allen, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a one-star license, issued July 10, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2024 and Golden Lily, LLC was listed as current- active. A sanitation inspection was completed October 24, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 1, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was conducted on January 12, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 10, 2024. A walk-through of the center was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play indoors and outdoors, transitions, and personal care routines. Staff were observed assisting children with personal care routines, leading group time and supervising free choice activities. In space #1, I observed a total of seven children present with one staff member. There were two children one year of age present and five children two years of age present. The Teacher stated that the other Teacher had gone to the restroom. The Director explained to her that she was out of ratio and should have called someone to step in before the Teacher left the classroom. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been eight new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on March 22, 2023. Files for the new staff were also monitored. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there were two children one year of age and five children two years of age present with one staff member. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Bananas and strawberries was listed on today's menu for breakfast however, apples and oranges were served. The menu was not updated prior to serving the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 611 All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space #3, a child was observed sleeping on a beanbag chair in the cozy area. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #2, the covering on three blocks was peeling and in poor repair. On the playground, the steering wheel for a riding toy was missing. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, a purse was observed in a bottom unlocked shelf. The purse was removed from the classroom by the Teacher and placed in another bag located in the hallway hanging on a hook accessible to children. The bag contained an aerosol can of hair spray. .2820(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -A conversation was held with the Director regarding reviewing staff/child ratios with staff, reminding them of procedures for when they need to step out of the room and that they must not step out of the room unless the classroom is meeting staff/child ratios. -Daily classroom and outdoor monitoring must be done daily to ensure equipment/furnishings remain in good repair. Also, for ensuring that purses and hazardous products are stored appropriately. -It was explained to the Director that when food substitutions are made, the menus must be updated prior to the food being served to the children. -Safe arrival and departure procedures must be posted in the facility where they can be seen by parents. -It was explained to the Director that when a child becomes tired and wants to rest, they must rest on their own cot that has been assigned and labeled for their use. A jump rope was observed in an unlocked bottom cabinet in space #5. The Teacher stated the jump rope is used for gym class. I did not observe the jump rope in use however, it was accessible to the children. I explained to the Teacher that jump ropes for children under five could be used but only with adult supervision. The jump rope was removed from the classroom. A conversation was held with the Director about the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. The resource center offers training, technical assistance, current best practices regarding health and safety in child care centers, etc. The website address is https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Contact information for LaWanda Combo, Child Care Health Consultant Supervisor was given to the Director. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent before today’s visit. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 1/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Allen, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a one-star license, issued July 10, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2024 and Golden Lily, LLC was listed as current- active. A sanitation inspection was completed October 24, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 1, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was conducted on January 12, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 10, 2024. A walk-through of the center was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play indoors and outdoors, transitions, and personal care routines. Staff were observed assisting children with personal care routines, leading group time and supervising free choice activities. In space #1, I observed a total of seven children present with one staff member. There were two children one year of age present and five children two years of age present. The Teacher stated that the other Teacher had gone to the restroom. The Director explained to her that she was out of ratio and should have called someone to step in before the Teacher left the classroom. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been eight new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on March 22, 2023. Files for the new staff were also monitored. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there were two children one year of age and five children two years of age present with one staff member. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Bananas and strawberries was listed on today's menu for breakfast however, apples and oranges were served. The menu was not updated prior to serving the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 611 All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space #3, a child was observed sleeping on a beanbag chair in the cozy area. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #2, the covering on three blocks was peeling and in poor repair. On the playground, the steering wheel for a riding toy was missing. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, a purse was observed in a bottom unlocked shelf. The purse was removed from the classroom by the Teacher and placed in another bag located in the hallway hanging on a hook accessible to children. The bag contained an aerosol can of hair spray. .2820(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -A conversation was held with the Director regarding reviewing staff/child ratios with staff, reminding them of procedures for when they need to step out of the room and that they must not step out of the room unless the classroom is meeting staff/child ratios. -Daily classroom and outdoor monitoring must be done daily to ensure equipment/furnishings remain in good repair. Also, for ensuring that purses and hazardous products are stored appropriately. -It was explained to the Director that when food substitutions are made, the menus must be updated prior to the food being served to the children. -Safe arrival and departure procedures must be posted in the facility where they can be seen by parents. -It was explained to the Director that when a child becomes tired and wants to rest, they must rest on their own cot that has been assigned and labeled for their use. A jump rope was observed in an unlocked bottom cabinet in space #5. The Teacher stated the jump rope is used for gym class. I did not observe the jump rope in use however, it was accessible to the children. I explained to the Teacher that jump ropes for children under five could be used but only with adult supervision. The jump rope was removed from the classroom. A conversation was held with the Director about the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. The resource center offers training, technical assistance, current best practices regarding health and safety in child care centers, etc. The website address is https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Contact information for LaWanda Combo, Child Care Health Consultant Supervisor was given to the Director. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent before today’s visit. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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: LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004240 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 1/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Allen, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a one-star license, issued July 10, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2024 and Golden Lily, LLC was listed as current- active. A sanitation inspection was completed October 24, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 1, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was conducted on January 12, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 10, 2024. A walk-through of the center was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play indoors and outdoors, transitions, and personal care routines. Staff were observed assisting children with personal care routines, leading group time and supervising free choice activities. In space #1, I observed a total of seven children present with one staff member. There were two children one year of age present and five children two years of age present. The Teacher stated that the other Teacher had gone to the restroom. The Director explained to her that she was out of ratio and should have called someone to step in before the Teacher left the classroom. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been eight new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on March 22, 2023. Files for the new staff were also monitored. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there were two children one year of age and five children two years of age present with one staff member. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Bananas and strawberries was listed on today's menu for breakfast however, apples and oranges were served. The menu was not updated prior to serving the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 611 All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space #3, a child was observed sleeping on a beanbag chair in the cozy area. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #2, the covering on three blocks was peeling and in poor repair. On the playground, the steering wheel for a riding toy was missing. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, a purse was observed in a bottom unlocked shelf. The purse was removed from the classroom by the Teacher and placed in another bag located in the hallway hanging on a hook accessible to children. The bag contained an aerosol can of hair spray. .2820(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -A conversation was held with the Director regarding reviewing staff/child ratios with staff, reminding them of procedures for when they need to step out of the room and that they must not step out of the room unless the classroom is meeting staff/child ratios. -Daily classroom and outdoor monitoring must be done daily to ensure equipment/furnishings remain in good repair. Also, for ensuring that purses and hazardous products are stored appropriately. -It was explained to the Director that when food substitutions are made, the menus must be updated prior to the food being served to the children. -Safe arrival and departure procedures must be posted in the facility where they can be seen by parents. -It was explained to the Director that when a child becomes tired and wants to rest, they must rest on their own cot that has been assigned and labeled for their use. A jump rope was observed in an unlocked bottom cabinet in space #5. The Teacher stated the jump rope is used for gym class. I did not observe the jump rope in use however, it was accessible to the children. I explained to the Teacher that jump ropes for children under five could be used but only with adult supervision. The jump rope was removed from the classroom. A conversation was held with the Director about the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. The resource center offers training, technical assistance, current best practices regarding health and safety in child care centers, etc. The website address is https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Contact information for LaWanda Combo, Child Care Health Consultant Supervisor was given to the Director. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent before today’s visit. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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