THE Goddard School

10A NCAC 09 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 140 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 08:29 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 1, 2025. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 86 % prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 13, 2026, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. Upon arrival I was greeted by Hannah Leiting, Director of Operations, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Leiting and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. Kabrina Markley, Director, assisted with the rated license paperwork. I arrived during arrival to complete staff and children’s files first. There have been five (5) new staff hired since the routine unannounced visit on September 4, 2025. I monitored all new staff files. I monitored ten (10) percent of veteran staff files. One (1) violation was cited. I reviewed ABCSM roster and found in compliance. I monitored ten (10) percent of children’s files and found in compliance. See Technical Assistance regarding children’s files. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Leiting. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. I monitored the safe sleep checks and cited one (1) violation. I monitored topical ointments throughout the center and found in compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. No vioaltions were cited. There are currently thirteen (13) children enrolled requiring emergency medications. I monitored all medications and documents required. No violations were cited. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 30, 2026, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 12, 2025, 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 February 24, 2026. The last shelter in place was conducted March 16, 2026. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 19, 2025, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored, and a violation was cited. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 895 Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In Space 1, it was documented that a child was placed on the side at 9:05 am on March 17, 2026. .0606(a)(1)(A-B) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member hired 1/5/2026 had 15 hours orientation documented. A staff member hired 1/13/26 had 15 hours orientation documented. A staff member hired 2/28/2024 had 15 hours orientation documented. .1101(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to go files did not include staff emergency contact information. .0607(d)(10) 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 March 31, 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. Rated License Information You submitted your application today for your star rated license using Pathway 3. Your new 5 Star License is based on your Cognia accreditation with Early Learning Standards and STEM certification. I will submit your application to the Division and your new licenses will be mailed to you. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Safe Sleep Charts/Policy I suggest you refer to the Safe Sleep Charts under Provider Documents and Forms which have the sleep position more clearly identified. We discussed that the documentation used currently looks like part of the staff initials and does not clearly mark the initial position. We discussed that the initial position must always be marked as back. I discussed with your infant teachers that if a child immediately rolls to the side or tummy, that would be marked after the initial time, on a separate line. We discussed that your customized safe sleep policy is the same one required to be given to the parents to sign and be on file. Children’s Files We discussed that the date of enrollment and date of application should be clearly marked on all documents. We discussed that keeping all original documents together for compliance monitoring would be helpful.I suggest referring to the children’s worksheet left today to better understand each timeline requirement for documents. I suggest that you compare your application for enrollment with the application on our website under Provider Documents and Forms to be sure you are meeting all licensing requirements. Additionally, check that all lines on the application are completed and that parent signatures and dates are closely monitored. Staff Files We discussed carefully monitoring all signatures and dates on staff files observing that any document required on or before employment is clearly dated. Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 140 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 08:29 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 1, 2025. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 86 % prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 13, 2026, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. Upon arrival I was greeted by Hannah Leiting, Director of Operations, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Leiting and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. Kabrina Markley, Director, assisted with the rated license paperwork. I arrived during arrival to complete staff and children’s files first. There have been five (5) new staff hired since the routine unannounced visit on September 4, 2025. I monitored all new staff files. I monitored ten (10) percent of veteran staff files. One (1) violation was cited. I reviewed ABCSM roster and found in compliance. I monitored ten (10) percent of children’s files and found in compliance. See Technical Assistance regarding children’s files. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Leiting. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. I monitored the safe sleep checks and cited one (1) violation. I monitored topical ointments throughout the center and found in compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. No vioaltions were cited. There are currently thirteen (13) children enrolled requiring emergency medications. I monitored all medications and documents required. No violations were cited. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 30, 2026, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 12, 2025, 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 February 24, 2026. The last shelter in place was conducted March 16, 2026. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 19, 2025, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored, and a violation was cited. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 895 Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In Space 1, it was documented that a child was placed on the side at 9:05 am on March 17, 2026. .0606(a)(1)(A-B) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member hired 1/5/2026 had 15 hours orientation documented. A staff member hired 1/13/26 had 15 hours orientation documented. A staff member hired 2/28/2024 had 15 hours orientation documented. .1101(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to go files did not include staff emergency contact information. .0607(d)(10) 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 March 31, 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. Rated License Information You submitted your application today for your star rated license using Pathway 3. Your new 5 Star License is based on your Cognia accreditation with Early Learning Standards and STEM certification. I will submit your application to the Division and your new licenses will be mailed to you. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Safe Sleep Charts/Policy I suggest you refer to the Safe Sleep Charts under Provider Documents and Forms which have the sleep position more clearly identified. We discussed that the documentation used currently looks like part of the staff initials and does not clearly mark the initial position. We discussed that the initial position must always be marked as back. I discussed with your infant teachers that if a child immediately rolls to the side or tummy, that would be marked after the initial time, on a separate line. We discussed that your customized safe sleep policy is the same one required to be given to the parents to sign and be on file. Children’s Files We discussed that the date of enrollment and date of application should be clearly marked on all documents. We discussed that keeping all original documents together for compliance monitoring would be helpful.I suggest referring to the children’s worksheet left today to better understand each timeline requirement for documents. I suggest that you compare your application for enrollment with the application on our website under Provider Documents and Forms to be sure you are meeting all licensing requirements. Additionally, check that all lines on the application are completed and that parent signatures and dates are closely monitored. Staff Files We discussed carefully monitoring all signatures and dates on staff files observing that any document required on or before employment is clearly dated. Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 109 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:40 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’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director and David Darmstaedter, Owner. I met with Ms. Markley and Ms. Schenk to discuss items to be monitored and the new QRIS Pathway options. Ms. Markley assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia with certificate of Early Learning and STEM Accredited valid through July 30, 2031. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for four (4) staff hired since the Annual Compliance Visit April 1, 2025, were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. Two violations were cited. The following child care 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. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each employee has current CPR. First Aid: One staff member does not have a current First Aid Certification. A violation was cited. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ABCMS roster was checked and is not up to date. A violation was cited. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy was posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams were monitored and found in compliance. Emergecny Medicaitons were monitored and vioaltions were cited. Storage of Hazardous Substances: Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in bags accessible to children. Storage of Medication: Medication was observed stored in compliance. General Safety: The center was in compliance with general safety. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found in compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 14, 2025, with a superior rating and four (4) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was in compliance. The last fire inspection was August 12, 2025 and the last shelter in place was June 11, 2025. The EPR plan was in compliance dated August 19, 2025. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 5, one (1) child requiring emergency medication did not have the original container with the label for an inhaler. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 7, one (1) child requiring an epi-pen did not have a current FARE plan on file. The plan on file expired July 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member hired April 10, 2025 does not have current First Aid certification on file. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the required number of on going training hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was reviewed 9/3/2025 and is not up to date with veteran employees. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 September 18, 2025, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. 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 Understanding the New QRIS and Pathway to the Stars Provider Resources We discussed that the NCDCDEE will host provider meetings with consultants the week of September 8, 2025, to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Your center is COGNIA Accredited with early learning standards. This accreditation has earned a Five Star Rated License direct pathway. Your current NCDCDEE license is dated September 11, 2023, and will be current through September 11, 2026. We discussed that you will send me an email requesting the new star rated permit be processed once you are ready to proceed. Please continue to regularly visit the following page on our website for more information and to access links to webinars and additional resources: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization ABCMS Roster We discussed that you will update and maintain your roster in ABCMS with all veteran staff members. You are currently adding new employees immediately. Once you have the roster updated and current please notify me for review. 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 NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book left with you today. 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. 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/ 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 109 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:40 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’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director and David Darmstaedter, Owner. I met with Ms. Markley and Ms. Schenk to discuss items to be monitored and the new QRIS Pathway options. Ms. Markley assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia with certificate of Early Learning and STEM Accredited valid through July 30, 2031. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for four (4) staff hired since the Annual Compliance Visit April 1, 2025, were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. Two violations were cited. The following child care 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. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each employee has current CPR. First Aid: One staff member does not have a current First Aid Certification. A violation was cited. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ABCMS roster was checked and is not up to date. A violation was cited. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy was posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams were monitored and found in compliance. Emergecny Medicaitons were monitored and vioaltions were cited. Storage of Hazardous Substances: Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in bags accessible to children. Storage of Medication: Medication was observed stored in compliance. General Safety: The center was in compliance with general safety. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found in compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 14, 2025, with a superior rating and four (4) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was in compliance. The last fire inspection was August 12, 2025 and the last shelter in place was June 11, 2025. The EPR plan was in compliance dated August 19, 2025. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 5, one (1) child requiring emergency medication did not have the original container with the label for an inhaler. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 7, one (1) child requiring an epi-pen did not have a current FARE plan on file. The plan on file expired July 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member hired April 10, 2025 does not have current First Aid certification on file. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the required number of on going training hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was reviewed 9/3/2025 and is not up to date with veteran employees. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 September 18, 2025, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. 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 Understanding the New QRIS and Pathway to the Stars Provider Resources We discussed that the NCDCDEE will host provider meetings with consultants the week of September 8, 2025, to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Your center is COGNIA Accredited with early learning standards. This accreditation has earned a Five Star Rated License direct pathway. Your current NCDCDEE license is dated September 11, 2023, and will be current through September 11, 2026. We discussed that you will send me an email requesting the new star rated permit be processed once you are ready to proceed. Please continue to regularly visit the following page on our website for more information and to access links to webinars and additional resources: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization ABCMS Roster We discussed that you will update and maintain your roster in ABCMS with all veteran staff members. You are currently adding new employees immediately. Once you have the roster updated and current please notify me for review. 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 NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book left with you today. 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. 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/ 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 109 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:40 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’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director and David Darmstaedter, Owner. I met with Ms. Markley and Ms. Schenk to discuss items to be monitored and the new QRIS Pathway options. Ms. Markley assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia with certificate of Early Learning and STEM Accredited valid through July 30, 2031. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for four (4) staff hired since the Annual Compliance Visit April 1, 2025, were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. Two violations were cited. The following child care 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. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each employee has current CPR. First Aid: One staff member does not have a current First Aid Certification. A violation was cited. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ABCMS roster was checked and is not up to date. A violation was cited. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy was posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams were monitored and found in compliance. Emergecny Medicaitons were monitored and vioaltions were cited. Storage of Hazardous Substances: Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in bags accessible to children. Storage of Medication: Medication was observed stored in compliance. General Safety: The center was in compliance with general safety. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found in compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 14, 2025, with a superior rating and four (4) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was in compliance. The last fire inspection was August 12, 2025 and the last shelter in place was June 11, 2025. The EPR plan was in compliance dated August 19, 2025. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 5, one (1) child requiring emergency medication did not have the original container with the label for an inhaler. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 7, one (1) child requiring an epi-pen did not have a current FARE plan on file. The plan on file expired July 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member hired April 10, 2025 does not have current First Aid certification on file. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the required number of on going training hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was reviewed 9/3/2025 and is not up to date with veteran employees. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 September 18, 2025, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. 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 Understanding the New QRIS and Pathway to the Stars Provider Resources We discussed that the NCDCDEE will host provider meetings with consultants the week of September 8, 2025, to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Your center is COGNIA Accredited with early learning standards. This accreditation has earned a Five Star Rated License direct pathway. Your current NCDCDEE license is dated September 11, 2023, and will be current through September 11, 2026. We discussed that you will send me an email requesting the new star rated permit be processed once you are ready to proceed. Please continue to regularly visit the following page on our website for more information and to access links to webinars and additional resources: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization ABCMS Roster We discussed that you will update and maintain your roster in ABCMS with all veteran staff members. You are currently adding new employees immediately. Once you have the roster updated and current please notify me for review. 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 NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book left with you today. 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. 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/ 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 128 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 31, 2025, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Virginia Schenk, Director of Education, Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Markley and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Markley. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. We discussed reviewing the center policy posted with the sample policy provided on the DCDEE for additional customization. I monitored safe sleep check and found it meeting compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving infants I observed an unlocked drawer accessible to children containing batteries and white-out. I observed surge protectors lower than five feet accessible to children without safety plugs in the outlets. I observed locked cabinets which did not close flush and teacher supplies containing small parts stored unlocked on shelves lower than five feet. See violations section for more details. I monitored all emergency medications today. One (1) FARE plan for a child requiring an Epi-Pen did not have a parent signature. All diaper creams and sunscreens were monitored and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 29, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 6, 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 March 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted March 13, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 29, 2024, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored and one violation was cited. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. Fifteen (15) children’s files were selected, reviewed and two (2) violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were used to review staff files today. Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on December 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were reviewed. Two (2) violations were cited. 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 1 and 2a the locked cabinet doors did not close flush creating a pinch point. In Spaces 2b, 3 and 4 teacher supplies containing small and sharp parts were stored on cubbies lower then five feet. 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. inn Space 1, batteries and white-out were stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 5, the FARE plan did not include the parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. Two (2) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee did not have a TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have a signed and dated discipline policy on file on or prior to date of enrollment. .1804(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to Go File did not contain current student applications and required information. .0607(d)(10) 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 April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed accessing the current Summary of Law, Infant Sleep Policy template, A ready to Go File Checklist and other important forms under Provider Forms and Documents. EPR and Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (1) written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the location of the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists; and the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. (2) a description for how and when children shall be transported; (3) methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement; (4) a description of how children's nutritional and health needs will be met; (5) the relocation and reunification process; (6) emergency telephone numbers; (7) evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency; (8) the date of the last revision of the plan; (9) specific considerations for non-mobile children and children with special needs; and (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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. 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 128 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 31, 2025, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Virginia Schenk, Director of Education, Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Markley and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Markley. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. We discussed reviewing the center policy posted with the sample policy provided on the DCDEE for additional customization. I monitored safe sleep check and found it meeting compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving infants I observed an unlocked drawer accessible to children containing batteries and white-out. I observed surge protectors lower than five feet accessible to children without safety plugs in the outlets. I observed locked cabinets which did not close flush and teacher supplies containing small parts stored unlocked on shelves lower than five feet. See violations section for more details. I monitored all emergency medications today. One (1) FARE plan for a child requiring an Epi-Pen did not have a parent signature. All diaper creams and sunscreens were monitored and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 29, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 6, 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 March 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted March 13, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 29, 2024, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored and one violation was cited. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. Fifteen (15) children’s files were selected, reviewed and two (2) violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were used to review staff files today. Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on December 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were reviewed. Two (2) violations were cited. 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 1 and 2a the locked cabinet doors did not close flush creating a pinch point. In Spaces 2b, 3 and 4 teacher supplies containing small and sharp parts were stored on cubbies lower then five feet. 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. inn Space 1, batteries and white-out were stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 5, the FARE plan did not include the parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. Two (2) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee did not have a TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have a signed and dated discipline policy on file on or prior to date of enrollment. .1804(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to Go File did not contain current student applications and required information. .0607(d)(10) 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 April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed accessing the current Summary of Law, Infant Sleep Policy template, A ready to Go File Checklist and other important forms under Provider Forms and Documents. EPR and Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (1) written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the location of the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists; and the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. (2) a description for how and when children shall be transported; (3) methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement; (4) a description of how children's nutritional and health needs will be met; (5) the relocation and reunification process; (6) emergency telephone numbers; (7) evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency; (8) the date of the last revision of the plan; (9) specific considerations for non-mobile children and children with special needs; and (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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. 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 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 128 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 31, 2025, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Virginia Schenk, Director of Education, Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Markley and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Markley. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. We discussed reviewing the center policy posted with the sample policy provided on the DCDEE for additional customization. I monitored safe sleep check and found it meeting compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving infants I observed an unlocked drawer accessible to children containing batteries and white-out. I observed surge protectors lower than five feet accessible to children without safety plugs in the outlets. I observed locked cabinets which did not close flush and teacher supplies containing small parts stored unlocked on shelves lower than five feet. See violations section for more details. I monitored all emergency medications today. One (1) FARE plan for a child requiring an Epi-Pen did not have a parent signature. All diaper creams and sunscreens were monitored and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 29, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 6, 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 March 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted March 13, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 29, 2024, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored and one violation was cited. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. Fifteen (15) children’s files were selected, reviewed and two (2) violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were used to review staff files today. Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on December 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were reviewed. Two (2) violations were cited. 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 1 and 2a the locked cabinet doors did not close flush creating a pinch point. In Spaces 2b, 3 and 4 teacher supplies containing small and sharp parts were stored on cubbies lower then five feet. 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. inn Space 1, batteries and white-out were stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 5, the FARE plan did not include the parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. Two (2) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee did not have a TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have a signed and dated discipline policy on file on or prior to date of enrollment. .1804(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to Go File did not contain current student applications and required information. .0607(d)(10) 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 April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed accessing the current Summary of Law, Infant Sleep Policy template, A ready to Go File Checklist and other important forms under Provider Forms and Documents. EPR and Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (1) written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the location of the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists; and the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. (2) a description for how and when children shall be transported; (3) methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement; (4) a description of how children's nutritional and health needs will be met; (5) the relocation and reunification process; (6) emergency telephone numbers; (7) evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency; (8) the date of the last revision of the plan; (9) specific considerations for non-mobile children and children with special needs; and (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 128 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 31, 2025, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Virginia Schenk, Director of Education, Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Markley and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Markley. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. We discussed reviewing the center policy posted with the sample policy provided on the DCDEE for additional customization. I monitored safe sleep check and found it meeting compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving infants I observed an unlocked drawer accessible to children containing batteries and white-out. I observed surge protectors lower than five feet accessible to children without safety plugs in the outlets. I observed locked cabinets which did not close flush and teacher supplies containing small parts stored unlocked on shelves lower than five feet. See violations section for more details. I monitored all emergency medications today. One (1) FARE plan for a child requiring an Epi-Pen did not have a parent signature. All diaper creams and sunscreens were monitored and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 29, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 6, 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 March 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted March 13, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 29, 2024, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored and one violation was cited. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. Fifteen (15) children’s files were selected, reviewed and two (2) violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were used to review staff files today. Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on December 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were reviewed. Two (2) violations were cited. 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 1 and 2a the locked cabinet doors did not close flush creating a pinch point. In Spaces 2b, 3 and 4 teacher supplies containing small and sharp parts were stored on cubbies lower then five feet. 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. inn Space 1, batteries and white-out were stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 5, the FARE plan did not include the parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. Two (2) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee did not have a TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have a signed and dated discipline policy on file on or prior to date of enrollment. .1804(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to Go File did not contain current student applications and required information. .0607(d)(10) 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 April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed accessing the current Summary of Law, Infant Sleep Policy template, A ready to Go File Checklist and other important forms under Provider Forms and Documents. EPR and Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (1) written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the location of the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists; and the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. (2) a description for how and when children shall be transported; (3) methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement; (4) a description of how children's nutritional and health needs will be met; (5) the relocation and reunification process; (6) emergency telephone numbers; (7) evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency; (8) the date of the last revision of the plan; (9) specific considerations for non-mobile children and children with special needs; and (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 128 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 31, 2025, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Virginia Schenk, Director of Education, Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Markley and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Markley. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. We discussed reviewing the center policy posted with the sample policy provided on the DCDEE for additional customization. I monitored safe sleep check and found it meeting compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving infants I observed an unlocked drawer accessible to children containing batteries and white-out. I observed surge protectors lower than five feet accessible to children without safety plugs in the outlets. I observed locked cabinets which did not close flush and teacher supplies containing small parts stored unlocked on shelves lower than five feet. See violations section for more details. I monitored all emergency medications today. One (1) FARE plan for a child requiring an Epi-Pen did not have a parent signature. All diaper creams and sunscreens were monitored and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 29, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 6, 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 March 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted March 13, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 29, 2024, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored and one violation was cited. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. Fifteen (15) children’s files were selected, reviewed and two (2) violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were used to review staff files today. Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on December 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were reviewed. Two (2) violations were cited. 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 1 and 2a the locked cabinet doors did not close flush creating a pinch point. In Spaces 2b, 3 and 4 teacher supplies containing small and sharp parts were stored on cubbies lower then five feet. 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. inn Space 1, batteries and white-out were stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 5, the FARE plan did not include the parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. Two (2) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee did not have a TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have a signed and dated discipline policy on file on or prior to date of enrollment. .1804(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to Go File did not contain current student applications and required information. .0607(d)(10) 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 April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed accessing the current Summary of Law, Infant Sleep Policy template, A ready to Go File Checklist and other important forms under Provider Forms and Documents. EPR and Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (1) written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the location of the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists; and the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. (2) a description for how and when children shall be transported; (3) methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement; (4) a description of how children's nutritional and health needs will be met; (5) the relocation and reunification process; (6) emergency telephone numbers; (7) evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency; (8) the date of the last revision of the plan; (9) specific considerations for non-mobile children and children with special needs; and (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 128 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 31, 2025, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Virginia Schenk, Director of Education, Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Markley and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Markley. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. We discussed reviewing the center policy posted with the sample policy provided on the DCDEE for additional customization. I monitored safe sleep check and found it meeting compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving infants I observed an unlocked drawer accessible to children containing batteries and white-out. I observed surge protectors lower than five feet accessible to children without safety plugs in the outlets. I observed locked cabinets which did not close flush and teacher supplies containing small parts stored unlocked on shelves lower than five feet. See violations section for more details. I monitored all emergency medications today. One (1) FARE plan for a child requiring an Epi-Pen did not have a parent signature. All diaper creams and sunscreens were monitored and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 29, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 6, 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 March 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted March 13, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 29, 2024, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored and one violation was cited. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. Fifteen (15) children’s files were selected, reviewed and two (2) violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were used to review staff files today. Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on December 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were reviewed. Two (2) violations were cited. 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 1 and 2a the locked cabinet doors did not close flush creating a pinch point. In Spaces 2b, 3 and 4 teacher supplies containing small and sharp parts were stored on cubbies lower then five feet. 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. inn Space 1, batteries and white-out were stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 5, the FARE plan did not include the parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. Two (2) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee did not have a TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have a signed and dated discipline policy on file on or prior to date of enrollment. .1804(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to Go File did not contain current student applications and required information. .0607(d)(10) 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 April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed accessing the current Summary of Law, Infant Sleep Policy template, A ready to Go File Checklist and other important forms under Provider Forms and Documents. EPR and Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (1) written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the location of the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists; and the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. (2) a description for how and when children shall be transported; (3) methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement; (4) a description of how children's nutritional and health needs will be met; (5) the relocation and reunification process; (6) emergency telephone numbers; (7) evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency; (8) the date of the last revision of the plan; (9) specific considerations for non-mobile children and children with special needs; and (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 128 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. The compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 31, 2025, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, who assisted with today’s visit. I was also greeted by Virginia Schenk, Director of Education, Mikaela Mock, General Manager, and Dave Darmstaedter, Owner. Ms. Markley and I met to discuss what would be monitored during today's visit. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Markley. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions, outdoor play, music and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the rooms serving infants and toddlers feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. We discussed reviewing the center policy posted with the sample policy provided on the DCDEE for additional customization. I monitored safe sleep check and found it meeting compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving infants I observed an unlocked drawer accessible to children containing batteries and white-out. I observed surge protectors lower than five feet accessible to children without safety plugs in the outlets. I observed locked cabinets which did not close flush and teacher supplies containing small parts stored unlocked on shelves lower than five feet. See violations section for more details. I monitored all emergency medications today. One (1) FARE plan for a child requiring an Epi-Pen did not have a parent signature. All diaper creams and sunscreens were monitored and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. A sanitation inspection was completed January 29, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 6, 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 March 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted March 13, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated August 29, 2024, and in compliance. The ready-to-go file was monitored and one violation was cited. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. Fifteen (15) children’s files were selected, reviewed and two (2) violations were cited The Staff and Training Worksheets were used to review staff files today. Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on December 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were reviewed. Two (2) violations were cited. 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 1 and 2a the locked cabinet doors did not close flush creating a pinch point. In Spaces 2b, 3 and 4 teacher supplies containing small and sharp parts were stored on cubbies lower then five feet. 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. inn Space 1, batteries and white-out were stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 5, the FARE plan did not include the parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. Two (2) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee did not have a TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have a signed and dated discipline policy on file on or prior to date of enrollment. .1804(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to Go File did not contain current student applications and required information. .0607(d)(10) 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 April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed accessing the current Summary of Law, Infant Sleep Policy template, A ready to Go File Checklist and other important forms under Provider Forms and Documents. EPR and Ready To Go File: We discussed the requirements for food and supplies. You can review the following rule at 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and find additional information on the Emergency Risk Portal at The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan shall include: (1) written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the location of the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists; and the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. (2) a description for how and when children shall be transported; (3) methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement; (4) a description of how children's nutritional and health needs will be met; (5) the relocation and reunification process; (6) emergency telephone numbers; (7) evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency; (8) the date of the last revision of the plan; (9) specific considerations for non-mobile children and children with special needs; and (10) the location of a Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, staff and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include, a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. We discussed that best practice would be to add a picture of each child to information sheet you will take with you in the file. 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. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 01:37 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 17, 2024, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, David Darmstaedter, Owner and Mikaela Mock, General Manager. We discussed the purpose of my visit. Kabrina Markley and Mikaela Mock assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored and all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, music, sensory activities, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for five (5) new staff were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment and ITS-SIDS training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety trainings. The following child care 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 were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy dated 2022 was customized, posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: All cleaning products were observed stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: Diaper Creams and other medications were observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags and small parts accessible to children. A violation was cited Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in backpacks accessible to children. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 7, 2024, with a superior rating and ten (10) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was not in compliance. A fire drill was not conducted in June 2024 and the shelter in place was conducted every four months. The last fire inspection was August 6, 2024. The EPR plan was dated August 29, 2024. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in June, 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were stored in a backpack lower than five feet in spaces 2B,7 and 8. An Epi-pen was stored on a gate in bag accessible to children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Plastic was observed on a box of diapers accessible to children in Space 2A. Spaces 2B, 3, and 4 had plastic accessible to children on the doors and in the classrooms. In Space 2b a magnetic train toy with small wheels and a small fidget were accessible to children. artwork, on a counter accessible to children. In Space 4 fairy lights were accessible to children on the door. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in pace drills were conducted every four months in January, May, August and December. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t)Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). NC Fire Code Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness 405.5 Record Keeping: Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the following information: Identity of the person conducting the drill. Date and time of the drill. Notification method used. Employees on duty and participating. Number of occupants evacuated. Special conditions simulated. Problems encountered. Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated. Time required to accomplish complete evacuation (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). We discussed monitoring all rooms serving children under three years of age and removing any plastic or small parts accessible to children. I recommend you purchase a choking tube for the facility and read packaging for materials purchased for those classrooms. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed storing emergency medications. The bottom of the emergency medication storage bag should be at least five feet from the ground inside and on the outdoor play area. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; We discussed updating the administrator information to reflect your married name. We have Kabrina Davidson on file. Please submit an email to me requesting a name change. Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. QRIS UPDATES: Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a star rating system for early childhood education facilities. QRIS is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in child care. It encourages programs to engage in continuous quality improvement and families may use the star rating to make informed decisions when choosing a child care facility. We understand that you may have questions as you consider this information. Questions about QRIS Modernization (Reform) may be sent to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. In an effort to provide consistent and accurate answers to all individuals, we will be collecting the questions and preparing a FAQ that will be shared as we continue this work. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for the most up to date news regarding QRIS including Pathway options for your facility. 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. 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 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 01:37 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 17, 2024, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, David Darmstaedter, Owner and Mikaela Mock, General Manager. We discussed the purpose of my visit. Kabrina Markley and Mikaela Mock assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored and all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, music, sensory activities, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for five (5) new staff were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment and ITS-SIDS training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety trainings. The following child care 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 were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy dated 2022 was customized, posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: All cleaning products were observed stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: Diaper Creams and other medications were observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags and small parts accessible to children. A violation was cited Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in backpacks accessible to children. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 7, 2024, with a superior rating and ten (10) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was not in compliance. A fire drill was not conducted in June 2024 and the shelter in place was conducted every four months. The last fire inspection was August 6, 2024. The EPR plan was dated August 29, 2024. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in June, 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were stored in a backpack lower than five feet in spaces 2B,7 and 8. An Epi-pen was stored on a gate in bag accessible to children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Plastic was observed on a box of diapers accessible to children in Space 2A. Spaces 2B, 3, and 4 had plastic accessible to children on the doors and in the classrooms. In Space 2b a magnetic train toy with small wheels and a small fidget were accessible to children. artwork, on a counter accessible to children. In Space 4 fairy lights were accessible to children on the door. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in pace drills were conducted every four months in January, May, August and December. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t)Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). NC Fire Code Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness 405.5 Record Keeping: Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the following information: Identity of the person conducting the drill. Date and time of the drill. Notification method used. Employees on duty and participating. Number of occupants evacuated. Special conditions simulated. Problems encountered. Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated. Time required to accomplish complete evacuation (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). We discussed monitoring all rooms serving children under three years of age and removing any plastic or small parts accessible to children. I recommend you purchase a choking tube for the facility and read packaging for materials purchased for those classrooms. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed storing emergency medications. The bottom of the emergency medication storage bag should be at least five feet from the ground inside and on the outdoor play area. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; We discussed updating the administrator information to reflect your married name. We have Kabrina Davidson on file. Please submit an email to me requesting a name change. Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. QRIS UPDATES: Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a star rating system for early childhood education facilities. QRIS is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in child care. It encourages programs to engage in continuous quality improvement and families may use the star rating to make informed decisions when choosing a child care facility. We understand that you may have questions as you consider this information. Questions about QRIS Modernization (Reform) may be sent to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. In an effort to provide consistent and accurate answers to all individuals, we will be collecting the questions and preparing a FAQ that will be shared as we continue this work. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for the most up to date news regarding QRIS including Pathway options for your facility. 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. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 01:37 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 17, 2024, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, David Darmstaedter, Owner and Mikaela Mock, General Manager. We discussed the purpose of my visit. Kabrina Markley and Mikaela Mock assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored and all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, music, sensory activities, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for five (5) new staff were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment and ITS-SIDS training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety trainings. The following child care 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 were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy dated 2022 was customized, posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: All cleaning products were observed stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: Diaper Creams and other medications were observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags and small parts accessible to children. A violation was cited Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in backpacks accessible to children. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 7, 2024, with a superior rating and ten (10) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was not in compliance. A fire drill was not conducted in June 2024 and the shelter in place was conducted every four months. The last fire inspection was August 6, 2024. The EPR plan was dated August 29, 2024. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in June, 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were stored in a backpack lower than five feet in spaces 2B,7 and 8. An Epi-pen was stored on a gate in bag accessible to children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Plastic was observed on a box of diapers accessible to children in Space 2A. Spaces 2B, 3, and 4 had plastic accessible to children on the doors and in the classrooms. In Space 2b a magnetic train toy with small wheels and a small fidget were accessible to children. artwork, on a counter accessible to children. In Space 4 fairy lights were accessible to children on the door. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in pace drills were conducted every four months in January, May, August and December. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t)Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). NC Fire Code Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness 405.5 Record Keeping: Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the following information: Identity of the person conducting the drill. Date and time of the drill. Notification method used. Employees on duty and participating. Number of occupants evacuated. Special conditions simulated. Problems encountered. Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated. Time required to accomplish complete evacuation (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). We discussed monitoring all rooms serving children under three years of age and removing any plastic or small parts accessible to children. I recommend you purchase a choking tube for the facility and read packaging for materials purchased for those classrooms. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed storing emergency medications. The bottom of the emergency medication storage bag should be at least five feet from the ground inside and on the outdoor play area. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; We discussed updating the administrator information to reflect your married name. We have Kabrina Davidson on file. Please submit an email to me requesting a name change. Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. QRIS UPDATES: Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a star rating system for early childhood education facilities. QRIS is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in child care. It encourages programs to engage in continuous quality improvement and families may use the star rating to make informed decisions when choosing a child care facility. We understand that you may have questions as you consider this information. Questions about QRIS Modernization (Reform) may be sent to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. In an effort to provide consistent and accurate answers to all individuals, we will be collecting the questions and preparing a FAQ that will be shared as we continue this work. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for the most up to date news regarding QRIS including Pathway options for your facility. 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. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 01:37 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 17, 2024, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, David Darmstaedter, Owner and Mikaela Mock, General Manager. We discussed the purpose of my visit. Kabrina Markley and Mikaela Mock assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored and all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, music, sensory activities, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for five (5) new staff were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment and ITS-SIDS training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety trainings. The following child care 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 were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy dated 2022 was customized, posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: All cleaning products were observed stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: Diaper Creams and other medications were observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags and small parts accessible to children. A violation was cited Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in backpacks accessible to children. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 7, 2024, with a superior rating and ten (10) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was not in compliance. A fire drill was not conducted in June 2024 and the shelter in place was conducted every four months. The last fire inspection was August 6, 2024. The EPR plan was dated August 29, 2024. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in June, 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were stored in a backpack lower than five feet in spaces 2B,7 and 8. An Epi-pen was stored on a gate in bag accessible to children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Plastic was observed on a box of diapers accessible to children in Space 2A. Spaces 2B, 3, and 4 had plastic accessible to children on the doors and in the classrooms. In Space 2b a magnetic train toy with small wheels and a small fidget were accessible to children. artwork, on a counter accessible to children. In Space 4 fairy lights were accessible to children on the door. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in pace drills were conducted every four months in January, May, August and December. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t)Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). NC Fire Code Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness 405.5 Record Keeping: Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the following information: Identity of the person conducting the drill. Date and time of the drill. Notification method used. Employees on duty and participating. Number of occupants evacuated. Special conditions simulated. Problems encountered. Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated. Time required to accomplish complete evacuation (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). We discussed monitoring all rooms serving children under three years of age and removing any plastic or small parts accessible to children. I recommend you purchase a choking tube for the facility and read packaging for materials purchased for those classrooms. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed storing emergency medications. The bottom of the emergency medication storage bag should be at least five feet from the ground inside and on the outdoor play area. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; We discussed updating the administrator information to reflect your married name. We have Kabrina Davidson on file. Please submit an email to me requesting a name change. Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. QRIS UPDATES: Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a star rating system for early childhood education facilities. QRIS is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in child care. It encourages programs to engage in continuous quality improvement and families may use the star rating to make informed decisions when choosing a child care facility. We understand that you may have questions as you consider this information. Questions about QRIS Modernization (Reform) may be sent to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. In an effort to provide consistent and accurate answers to all individuals, we will be collecting the questions and preparing a FAQ that will be shared as we continue this work. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for the most up to date news regarding QRIS including Pathway options for your facility. 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. 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 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 01:37 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 17, 2024, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, David Darmstaedter, Owner and Mikaela Mock, General Manager. We discussed the purpose of my visit. Kabrina Markley and Mikaela Mock assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored and all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, music, sensory activities, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for five (5) new staff were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment and ITS-SIDS training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety trainings. The following child care 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 were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy dated 2022 was customized, posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: All cleaning products were observed stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: Diaper Creams and other medications were observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags and small parts accessible to children. A violation was cited Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in backpacks accessible to children. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 7, 2024, with a superior rating and ten (10) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was not in compliance. A fire drill was not conducted in June 2024 and the shelter in place was conducted every four months. The last fire inspection was August 6, 2024. The EPR plan was dated August 29, 2024. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in June, 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were stored in a backpack lower than five feet in spaces 2B,7 and 8. An Epi-pen was stored on a gate in bag accessible to children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Plastic was observed on a box of diapers accessible to children in Space 2A. Spaces 2B, 3, and 4 had plastic accessible to children on the doors and in the classrooms. In Space 2b a magnetic train toy with small wheels and a small fidget were accessible to children. artwork, on a counter accessible to children. In Space 4 fairy lights were accessible to children on the door. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in pace drills were conducted every four months in January, May, August and December. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t)Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). NC Fire Code Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness 405.5 Record Keeping: Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the following information: Identity of the person conducting the drill. Date and time of the drill. Notification method used. Employees on duty and participating. Number of occupants evacuated. Special conditions simulated. Problems encountered. Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated. Time required to accomplish complete evacuation (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). We discussed monitoring all rooms serving children under three years of age and removing any plastic or small parts accessible to children. I recommend you purchase a choking tube for the facility and read packaging for materials purchased for those classrooms. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed storing emergency medications. The bottom of the emergency medication storage bag should be at least five feet from the ground inside and on the outdoor play area. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; We discussed updating the administrator information to reflect your married name. We have Kabrina Davidson on file. Please submit an email to me requesting a name change. Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. QRIS UPDATES: Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a star rating system for early childhood education facilities. QRIS is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in child care. It encourages programs to engage in continuous quality improvement and families may use the star rating to make informed decisions when choosing a child care facility. We understand that you may have questions as you consider this information. Questions about QRIS Modernization (Reform) may be sent to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. In an effort to provide consistent and accurate answers to all individuals, we will be collecting the questions and preparing a FAQ that will be shared as we continue this work. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for the most up to date news regarding QRIS including Pathway options for your facility. 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. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 01:37 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 17, 2024, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, David Darmstaedter, Owner and Mikaela Mock, General Manager. We discussed the purpose of my visit. Kabrina Markley and Mikaela Mock assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored and all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, music, sensory activities, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for five (5) new staff were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment and ITS-SIDS training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety trainings. The following child care 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 were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy dated 2022 was customized, posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: All cleaning products were observed stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: Diaper Creams and other medications were observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags and small parts accessible to children. A violation was cited Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in backpacks accessible to children. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 7, 2024, with a superior rating and ten (10) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was not in compliance. A fire drill was not conducted in June 2024 and the shelter in place was conducted every four months. The last fire inspection was August 6, 2024. The EPR plan was dated August 29, 2024. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in June, 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were stored in a backpack lower than five feet in spaces 2B,7 and 8. An Epi-pen was stored on a gate in bag accessible to children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Plastic was observed on a box of diapers accessible to children in Space 2A. Spaces 2B, 3, and 4 had plastic accessible to children on the doors and in the classrooms. In Space 2b a magnetic train toy with small wheels and a small fidget were accessible to children. artwork, on a counter accessible to children. In Space 4 fairy lights were accessible to children on the door. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in pace drills were conducted every four months in January, May, August and December. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t)Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). NC Fire Code Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness 405.5 Record Keeping: Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the following information: Identity of the person conducting the drill. Date and time of the drill. Notification method used. Employees on duty and participating. Number of occupants evacuated. Special conditions simulated. Problems encountered. Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated. Time required to accomplish complete evacuation (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). We discussed monitoring all rooms serving children under three years of age and removing any plastic or small parts accessible to children. I recommend you purchase a choking tube for the facility and read packaging for materials purchased for those classrooms. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed storing emergency medications. The bottom of the emergency medication storage bag should be at least five feet from the ground inside and on the outdoor play area. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; We discussed updating the administrator information to reflect your married name. We have Kabrina Davidson on file. Please submit an email to me requesting a name change. Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. QRIS UPDATES: Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a star rating system for early childhood education facilities. QRIS is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in child care. It encourages programs to engage in continuous quality improvement and families may use the star rating to make informed decisions when choosing a child care facility. We understand that you may have questions as you consider this information. Questions about QRIS Modernization (Reform) may be sent to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. In an effort to provide consistent and accurate answers to all individuals, we will be collecting the questions and preparing a FAQ that will be shared as we continue this work. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for the most up to date news regarding QRIS including Pathway options for your facility. 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. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 01:37 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 91%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 17, 2024, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 17, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Virginia Schenk, Education Director, Kabrina Markley, Operations Director, David Darmstaedter, Owner and Mikaela Mock, General Manager. We discussed the purpose of my visit. Kabrina Markley and Mikaela Mock assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center is Cognia accredited and STEM certified effective November 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Ms. Markley. I monitored and all indoor spaces and observed children in the outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, music, sensory activities, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for five (5) new staff were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment and ITS-SIDS training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety trainings. The following child care 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 were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy dated 2022 was customized, posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: All cleaning products were observed stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: Diaper Creams and other medications were observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags and small parts accessible to children. A violation was cited Emergency medications were observed stored lower than five feet in backpacks accessible to children. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed July 7, 2024, with a superior rating and ten (10) demerits. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was not in compliance. A fire drill was not conducted in June 2024 and the shelter in place was conducted every four months. The last fire inspection was August 6, 2024. The EPR plan was dated August 29, 2024. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in June, 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were stored in a backpack lower than five feet in spaces 2B,7 and 8. An Epi-pen was stored on a gate in bag accessible to children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Plastic was observed on a box of diapers accessible to children in Space 2A. Spaces 2B, 3, and 4 had plastic accessible to children on the doors and in the classrooms. In Space 2b a magnetic train toy with small wheels and a small fidget were accessible to children. artwork, on a counter accessible to children. In Space 4 fairy lights were accessible to children on the door. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in pace drills were conducted every four months in January, May, August and December. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 8, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 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 We discussed the requirements for fire drills and shelter in place drills. The regulations are included below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t)Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). NC Fire Code Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness 405.5 Record Keeping: Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the following information: Identity of the person conducting the drill. Date and time of the drill. Notification method used. Employees on duty and participating. Number of occupants evacuated. Special conditions simulated. Problems encountered. Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated. Time required to accomplish complete evacuation (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). We discussed monitoring all rooms serving children under three years of age and removing any plastic or small parts accessible to children. I recommend you purchase a choking tube for the facility and read packaging for materials purchased for those classrooms. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed storing emergency medications. The bottom of the emergency medication storage bag should be at least five feet from the ground inside and on the outdoor play area. See the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; We discussed updating the administrator information to reflect your married name. We have Kabrina Davidson on file. Please submit an email to me requesting a name change. Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. 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 trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. QRIS UPDATES: Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a star rating system for early childhood education facilities. QRIS is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in child care. It encourages programs to engage in continuous quality improvement and families may use the star rating to make informed decisions when choosing a child care facility. We understand that you may have questions as you consider this information. Questions about QRIS Modernization (Reform) may be sent to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. In an effort to provide consistent and accurate answers to all individuals, we will be collecting the questions and preparing a FAQ that will be shared as we continue this work. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for the most up to date news regarding QRIS including Pathway options for your facility. 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. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 127 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 03:07 PM 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. Mikaela Mock, General Manager and Kabrina Davidson, Operations Manager, assisted with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 11, 2023, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 27, 2023. A sanitation inspection was completed January 11, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 2, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was conducted on March 28, 2024 and a lockdown drill on January 1, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 10, 2024, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free play of indoor and outdoor activity areas, and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The facility has installed new playground equipment since the last visit was conducted. The play equipment was monitored today for compliance. The manufacturer’s instructions were also on file for review. 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 four new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on November 2, 2023. Files for the new staff were also monitored. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space 2b, there was no soap at the handwashing sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In the restroom between space #3 and #4, a container of diaper cream was located on a shelf that was less than five feet above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire was dated November 14, 2022. .0701(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 member's emergency information was dated November 14, 2022. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two children did not have a health care professional listed on the application. .0802(c)(2) 1901 All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. Two staff members did not have a professional development plan on file that included the required information. .1104(1-5) 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 May 1, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance/General Information: -Each employee must have a staff development plan. The plan must be completed annually and placed in the staff member’s personnel file. The plan much be completed in collaboration with an administrator and staff member and include goals, continuing education, coursework, or training needed to meet the staff member’s goals and be appropriate for the ages of children in their care. -Non-prescription diaper creams shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. -As a reminder, liquid soap shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. A suggestion was made that before a classroom is opened in the morning, that staff monitor to ensure each sink has soap and paper towels. -Health questionnaires and emergency information for existing staff must be completed annually. The Operations Manager stated that the staff member was not present the day the staff completed both forms. -Application for children must include emergency medical care information. The information must include: the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency, the responsible party's choice of health care professional, any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness, and any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. -The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #2 which means their preparation year will begin July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a reassessment year of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 81%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 1, 2023, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The following items were monitored during today’s visit, supervision, staff/child ratio, first aid, CPR, special training, ITS-SIDS training, criminal background checks, emergency medical care plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, permit restrictions. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Director, M. Mock. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for eight new staff were reviewed. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2023. The sanitation inspection was conducted on July 14, 2023, with ten demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on October 31, 2023, and a lockdown drill on September 26, 2023. There were four violations observed and one corrected today. 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 November 16, 2023, 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 3109 Wyntree Court Matthews, NC 28104 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 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 did not have a medical statement on file. 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 did not have a TB test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff did not have verification on file that they received at least 16 hours of orientation. .1101(a) 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. One new staff member did not have verification on file that The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical assistance: A conversation was held with the Director regarding violations cited today. Medical reports for staff must be prior to employment and shall not be older than twelve months. Tuberculin (TB) test or screening must be on file on or before the first day of work and shall not be older than twelve months. Each staff member that has contact with children is expected to complete 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. There shall be documentation on file verifying a staff member has reviewed the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. During the visit, a discussion was held with the Director regarding the timeframe for completing ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room as well as requirements for permission to administer over-the-counter medications. Both rule references are listed below. (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (7) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (c) the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (d) the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; (e) the signature of the parent; (f) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (g) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #2 which means their preparation year will begin July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a reassessment year of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 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

G.S. 110-86 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 81%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 1, 2023, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The following items were monitored during today’s visit, supervision, staff/child ratio, first aid, CPR, special training, ITS-SIDS training, criminal background checks, emergency medical care plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, permit restrictions. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Director, M. Mock. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for eight new staff were reviewed. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2023. The sanitation inspection was conducted on July 14, 2023, with ten demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on October 31, 2023, and a lockdown drill on September 26, 2023. There were four violations observed and one corrected today. 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 November 16, 2023, 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 3109 Wyntree Court Matthews, NC 28104 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 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 did not have a medical statement on file. 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 did not have a TB test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff did not have verification on file that they received at least 16 hours of orientation. .1101(a) 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. One new staff member did not have verification on file that The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical assistance: A conversation was held with the Director regarding violations cited today. Medical reports for staff must be prior to employment and shall not be older than twelve months. Tuberculin (TB) test or screening must be on file on or before the first day of work and shall not be older than twelve months. Each staff member that has contact with children is expected to complete 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. There shall be documentation on file verifying a staff member has reviewed the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. During the visit, a discussion was held with the Director regarding the timeframe for completing ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room as well as requirements for permission to administer over-the-counter medications. Both rule references are listed below. (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (7) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (c) the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (d) the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; (e) the signature of the parent; (f) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (g) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #2 which means their preparation year will begin July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a reassessment year of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003970 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of September 11, 2023. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 81%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 1, 2023, and Ryker Ellis Development Inc. was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. The following items were monitored during today’s visit, supervision, staff/child ratio, first aid, CPR, special training, ITS-SIDS training, criminal background checks, emergency medical care plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, permit restrictions. A walk-through of the facility was completed today with Director, M. Mock. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for eight new staff were reviewed. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2023. The sanitation inspection was conducted on July 14, 2023, with ten demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on October 31, 2023, and a lockdown drill on September 26, 2023. There were four violations observed and one corrected today. 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 November 16, 2023, 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 3109 Wyntree Court Matthews, NC 28104 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 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 did not have a medical statement on file. 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 did not have a TB test or screening on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff did not have verification on file that they received at least 16 hours of orientation. .1101(a) 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. One new staff member did not have verification on file that The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical assistance: A conversation was held with the Director regarding violations cited today. Medical reports for staff must be prior to employment and shall not be older than twelve months. Tuberculin (TB) test or screening must be on file on or before the first day of work and shall not be older than twelve months. Each staff member that has contact with children is expected to complete 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. There shall be documentation on file verifying a staff member has reviewed the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. During the visit, a discussion was held with the Director regarding the timeframe for completing ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room as well as requirements for permission to administer over-the-counter medications. Both rule references are listed below. (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (7) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (c) the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; (d) the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; (e) the signature of the parent; (f) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (g) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #2 which means their preparation year will begin July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a reassessment year of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 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