G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 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. You, Christina Norton, Assistant administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 8, 2025, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 3, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with five (5) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2024. The most recent fire drill was conducted on July 3, 2025, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on June 2, 2025, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on July 2, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on February 29, 2024. You completed the lead-based paint and asbestos testing, showing no hazards found, on October 22, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines and free play during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violation was observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In Space #2, the most recent update of the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with allergies and prescribed an Epinephrine Injection USP Auto Injector, was completed on February 22, 2024. .0801(b) You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 88%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with sample medical action plans specific to asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures via email during today’s visit. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I reminded you that a medication for a chronic illness should not be accepted by the facility without an accompanying medical action plan. I suggested you have parents bring all new emergency medications into the office to be reviewed to ensure all information is accurate and complete prior to taking them to the classrooms. In addition to attaching a copy of the medical action plan to the child’s application, I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. I suggested you review all medical action plans for children diagnosed with chronic illnesses at least once every six (6) months to ensure information on the medical action plan is current and accurate. I suggested you have the parents of each child with a medical action plan on file review this information each time a permission to administer medication form is submitted (every six months). You contacted the parent of the child with a medical action plan during the visit. The parent came to the facility during the visit and completed and updated medical action plan which was placed on file during the visit. Consultation 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. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. I provided you with a copy of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Book during the visit. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 08:31 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Christina Norton, Assistant Director, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on January 28, 2025, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, and group time, during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 3, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with five (5) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on December 6, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on December 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 9, 2025. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The summary of the North Carolina Law was not posted at the facility. G.S. 110-102 840 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. One (1) Be Smart Get Prepared Instant Cold Compress, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked First Aid Kit in the open storage area of the passenger side door in the van used to transport children. .2820(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, one (1) staff member, Tiffany Carnes, did not complete and submit the required forms for a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualifying letter was not on file for one (1) staff member, Tiffany Carnes. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. 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. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 91%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. A copy of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law must be posted in a prominent place in the center. I suggested you keep any extra copy of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law to place on the bulletin board at the entrance to your facility in the even that the summary falls off the wall or is accidentally discarded. You placed a copy of the summary of the North Carolina Law on the bulletin board at the entry of the facility during the visit. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom and the van used to transport children thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I also suggested you open and check all new first aid kits when purchased to ensure no hazardous products are contained. You removed and discarded the cold pack during the visit. 3. Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of qualifying letter to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you remind staff two months prior to expiration of qualifying letter to complete request for an updated qualifying letter to ensure criminal background checks are completed and on file prior to the expiration of the current letter. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. You placed a document on the inside of the cabinet used to store staff files during the visit to track expiration dates of qualifying letters. Tiffany Carnes completed and submitted the required forms and went to the Gaston County Sheriff's Office during the visit to submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance: 1. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. The vision and hearing of each child enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten must be assessed. “Uncooperative”, “unable to perform”, etc. are not acceptable. I suggested you review children’s files during enrollment and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure all required information is on file in a timely manner. Consultation: 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. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 08:31 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Christina Norton, Assistant Director, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on January 28, 2025, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, and group time, during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 3, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with five (5) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on December 6, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on December 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 9, 2025. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The summary of the North Carolina Law was not posted at the facility. G.S. 110-102 840 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. One (1) Be Smart Get Prepared Instant Cold Compress, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked First Aid Kit in the open storage area of the passenger side door in the van used to transport children. .2820(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, one (1) staff member, Tiffany Carnes, did not complete and submit the required forms for a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualifying letter was not on file for one (1) staff member, Tiffany Carnes. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. 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. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 91%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. A copy of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law must be posted in a prominent place in the center. I suggested you keep any extra copy of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law to place on the bulletin board at the entrance to your facility in the even that the summary falls off the wall or is accidentally discarded. You placed a copy of the summary of the North Carolina Law on the bulletin board at the entry of the facility during the visit. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom and the van used to transport children thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I also suggested you open and check all new first aid kits when purchased to ensure no hazardous products are contained. You removed and discarded the cold pack during the visit. 3. Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of qualifying letter to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you remind staff two months prior to expiration of qualifying letter to complete request for an updated qualifying letter to ensure criminal background checks are completed and on file prior to the expiration of the current letter. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. You placed a document on the inside of the cabinet used to store staff files during the visit to track expiration dates of qualifying letters. Tiffany Carnes completed and submitted the required forms and went to the Gaston County Sheriff's Office during the visit to submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance: 1. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. The vision and hearing of each child enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten must be assessed. “Uncooperative”, “unable to perform”, etc. are not acceptable. I suggested you review children’s files during enrollment and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure all required information is on file in a timely manner. Consultation: 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. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 08:31 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Christina Norton, Assistant Director, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on January 28, 2025, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, lunch, and group time, during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 3, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with five (5) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on December 6, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on December 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on January 9, 2025. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The summary of the North Carolina Law was not posted at the facility. G.S. 110-102 840 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. One (1) Be Smart Get Prepared Instant Cold Compress, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked First Aid Kit in the open storage area of the passenger side door in the van used to transport children. .2820(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, one (1) staff member, Tiffany Carnes, did not complete and submit the required forms for a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualifying letter was not on file for one (1) staff member, Tiffany Carnes. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. 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. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 91%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. A copy of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law must be posted in a prominent place in the center. I suggested you keep any extra copy of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law to place on the bulletin board at the entrance to your facility in the even that the summary falls off the wall or is accidentally discarded. You placed a copy of the summary of the North Carolina Law on the bulletin board at the entry of the facility during the visit. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom and the van used to transport children thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. I also suggested you open and check all new first aid kits when purchased to ensure no hazardous products are contained. You removed and discarded the cold pack during the visit. 3. Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of qualifying letter to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you remind staff two months prior to expiration of qualifying letter to complete request for an updated qualifying letter to ensure criminal background checks are completed and on file prior to the expiration of the current letter. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. You placed a document on the inside of the cabinet used to store staff files during the visit to track expiration dates of qualifying letters. Tiffany Carnes completed and submitted the required forms and went to the Gaston County Sheriff's Office during the visit to submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance: 1. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. The vision and hearing of each child enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten must be assessed. “Uncooperative”, “unable to perform”, etc. are not acceptable. I suggested you review children’s files during enrollment and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure all required information is on file in a timely manner. Consultation: 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. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 7/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:55 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. You, Christina Norton, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 15, 2024, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 3, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with five (5) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 7, 2023. The most recent fire drill was conducted on July 10, 2024, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on June 4, 2024, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on June 24, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, free play, and nap during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection for the facility was conducted on June 7, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I arrived and entered the lobby of the facility at 10:55am. At 10:57am, one (1) child, three (3) years of age, exited Space #2, entered the lobby area, and walked into Space #1. No staff members were present in the lobby, the attached kitchen, or Space #2. The lights in Space #2 were turned off. Two (2) staff members were present in Space #1 and reported they were not aware that the child had left the room. .1801(a)(1-5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #4/5, one (1) aerosol can of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream Soothing Aloe, with multiple warnings, was on top of the cubbies used by children. .2820(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. 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. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 96%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. You stated Michelle Stephens, Owner/Administrator, has emailed the Fire Inspector to request and inspection be conducted. You also contacted the Fire Inspector by phone during the visit and left a message requesting a fire inspection. 2. We reviewed child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS: Children must be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision means that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. I suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure children are adequately supervised at all times. When two (2) staff members are present, the staff members should be positioned to maximize their ability to supervise all children. 3. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. I suggested you have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Per sanitation, shaving cream is not permitted for use by children. Consultation For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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

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10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 7/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:55 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. You, Christina Norton, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 15, 2024, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 3, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with five (5) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 7, 2023. The most recent fire drill was conducted on July 10, 2024, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on June 4, 2024, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on June 24, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, free play, and nap during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection for the facility was conducted on June 7, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I arrived and entered the lobby of the facility at 10:55am. At 10:57am, one (1) child, three (3) years of age, exited Space #2, entered the lobby area, and walked into Space #1. No staff members were present in the lobby, the attached kitchen, or Space #2. The lights in Space #2 were turned off. Two (2) staff members were present in Space #1 and reported they were not aware that the child had left the room. .1801(a)(1-5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #4/5, one (1) aerosol can of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream Soothing Aloe, with multiple warnings, was on top of the cubbies used by children. .2820(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. 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. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 96%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. You stated Michelle Stephens, Owner/Administrator, has emailed the Fire Inspector to request and inspection be conducted. You also contacted the Fire Inspector by phone during the visit and left a message requesting a fire inspection. 2. We reviewed child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS: Children must be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision means that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. I suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure children are adequately supervised at all times. When two (2) staff members are present, the staff members should be positioned to maximize their ability to supervise all children. 3. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. I suggested you have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Per sanitation, shaving cream is not permitted for use by children. Consultation For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 7/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:55 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. You, Christina Norton, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 15, 2024, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 3, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with five (5) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 7, 2023. The most recent fire drill was conducted on July 10, 2024, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on June 4, 2024, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on June 24, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, free play, and nap during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection for the facility was conducted on June 7, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I arrived and entered the lobby of the facility at 10:55am. At 10:57am, one (1) child, three (3) years of age, exited Space #2, entered the lobby area, and walked into Space #1. No staff members were present in the lobby, the attached kitchen, or Space #2. The lights in Space #2 were turned off. Two (2) staff members were present in Space #1 and reported they were not aware that the child had left the room. .1801(a)(1-5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #4/5, one (1) aerosol can of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream Soothing Aloe, with multiple warnings, was on top of the cubbies used by children. .2820(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. 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. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 96%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Each operator must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the facility’s previous fire inspection. The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector at least one (1) month prior to the due date of the next fire inspection to ensure an inspection is conducted in a timely manner. You stated Michelle Stephens, Owner/Administrator, has emailed the Fire Inspector to request and inspection be conducted. You also contacted the Fire Inspector by phone during the visit and left a message requesting a fire inspection. 2. We reviewed child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS: Children must be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision means that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. I suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure children are adequately supervised at all times. When two (2) staff members are present, the staff members should be positioned to maximize their ability to supervise all children. 3. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. I suggested you have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Per sanitation, shaving cream is not permitted for use by children. Consultation For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 2/27/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 176 Time In: 08:21 AM Time Out: 11:17 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You, Donna Stephens, Owner/Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on February 27, 2024, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 5, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 19, 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on February 15, 2024. The last shelter in place drill was conducted on December 27, 2023. The last playground inspection was conducted on February 15, 2024. Six (6) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff file and one (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #1, two (2) children were not signed out on February 16, 2024. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed in on February 15, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In Space #2, one (1) child was observed sitting in a chair looking at a tablet and one (1) child was observed sitting on a child sized couch with a cell phone playing a game with another child on the cell phone. The teacher assigned to Space #2 reported she was unaware that a screen time log needed to be completed. No screen time was documented on the activity plan. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On Playground #1, small, broken parts of plastic toys, with sharp edges, were scattered across the ground in the grassy area of the playground. .0601(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In Space #1, one (1) clear cup of brown liquid with whipped cream on top was on top of the cubbies. .0901(i) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 12, 2024. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 100%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed on a clipboard in each classroom. Use these forms to document arrival and departure of each child each day. I suggested you create a daily checklist to ensure all required tasks are completed each day. 2. When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. You stated you do not permit screen time in the facility and were unaware of the children who had tablets/phones during the visit. You stated you will ask parents not to send tablets and electronic devices to the facility with the children. You stated if electronic devices are brought into the facility, you will have children store them in their cubbies until the end of the day. I provided you with a copy of the screen time log via email during the visit. If screen time is given, please use this log to document. 3. The staff member conducting playground inspections should thoroughly check the playground to ensure equipment and furnishings are sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions, and pinch and crush points. Teachers should check the playgrounds daily to ensure all equipment is safe and in good repair. Any items that are considered hazardous should be repaired or removed immediately. Broken toy pieces should be removed and discarded immediately. 4. Staff must role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children while in the presence of children in care. Staff may not consume any item not outlined in the above-mentioned requirements in the classroom. I encouraged you to review this information with all staff members to ensure they do not consume food or beverages not met in the nutritional requirements in the presence of the children. The beverage was removed from the classroom during the visit and you stated staff would not be permitted to have food or beverages in the classroom that do not meet nutritional requirements. Consultation: Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 36000314 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 2/27/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 176 Time In: 08:21 AM Time Out: 11:17 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You, Donna Stephens, Owner/Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued March 26, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The Secretary of State website was checked on February 27, 2024, and your business, Bright Futures Learning Center, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 5, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 19, 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on February 15, 2024. The last shelter in place drill was conducted on December 27, 2023. The last playground inspection was conducted on February 15, 2024. Six (6) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff file and one (1) existing staff file was reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #1, two (2) children were not signed out on February 16, 2024. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed in on February 15, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In Space #2, one (1) child was observed sitting in a chair looking at a tablet and one (1) child was observed sitting on a child sized couch with a cell phone playing a game with another child on the cell phone. The teacher assigned to Space #2 reported she was unaware that a screen time log needed to be completed. No screen time was documented on the activity plan. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On Playground #1, small, broken parts of plastic toys, with sharp edges, were scattered across the ground in the grassy area of the playground. .0601(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In Space #1, one (1) clear cup of brown liquid with whipped cream on top was on top of the cubbies. .0901(i) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 12, 2024. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 100%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed on a clipboard in each classroom. Use these forms to document arrival and departure of each child each day. I suggested you create a daily checklist to ensure all required tasks are completed each day. 2. When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. You stated you do not permit screen time in the facility and were unaware of the children who had tablets/phones during the visit. You stated you will ask parents not to send tablets and electronic devices to the facility with the children. You stated if electronic devices are brought into the facility, you will have children store them in their cubbies until the end of the day. I provided you with a copy of the screen time log via email during the visit. If screen time is given, please use this log to document. 3. The staff member conducting playground inspections should thoroughly check the playground to ensure equipment and furnishings are sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions, and pinch and crush points. Teachers should check the playgrounds daily to ensure all equipment is safe and in good repair. Any items that are considered hazardous should be repaired or removed immediately. Broken toy pieces should be removed and discarded immediately. 4. Staff must role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children while in the presence of children in care. Staff may not consume any item not outlined in the above-mentioned requirements in the classroom. I encouraged you to review this information with all staff members to ensure they do not consume food or beverages not met in the nutritional requirements in the presence of the children. The beverage was removed from the classroom during the visit and you stated staff would not be permitted to have food or beverages in the classroom that do not meet nutritional requirements. Consultation: Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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