Middlesex Elementary School

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MIDDLESEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000321 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. V. Lumley, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on September 17, 2020, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 24, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 19, 2025, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed April 10, 2025 and is approved for daytime care. There is one NC Pre-K classroom operating at this facility and these requirements were monitored. I observed children playing in activity centers and engaging in circle time where they reviewed rhyming words and letter sounds. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Paint is peeling from one of the handlebars of the yellow merry-go-cycle. A landing on the large playground equipment has ripped and peeling rubber covering. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were observed but they were not listed on the log. .0802(g)(1-6) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no playground inspection documented for December 2025. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no shelter-in-place or lockdown drill documented since August 29, 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by January 22, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violation was corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 94% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the facility with you, and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent of staff records, and no violations were observed. All required staff must complete their required on-going training hours no later than January 24, 2026 as that was the last annual compliance visit. I noted that staff have completed some training hours for this compliance year but not all of them. Applicable staff are noted on the staff and training worksheet. The “Off-Site Verification” form for staff records was completed and signed for the current school year. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I monitored ten (10) percent of children’s records, and no violations were observed. The “Off-Site Verification” form for children’s records was completed and signed for the current school year. NC PRE-K REQUIRMENTS This program operates from 7:45-3:15 daily and current staff are listed in the NC Pre-K plan and continue to meet requirements. This program uses Brigance III as its developmental screening, and I observed a completed one for the record I monitored. Creative curriculum is an approved curriculum and in use at this program, the activity plan was posted and current. Family involvement is documented through use of the “Ready Rosie” app. The NC Pre-K monitoring tool was observed in the black filing box. PROGRAM RECORDS During the visit I observed that no playground inspection was documented for the month of December. Playground inspections must be done and documented monthly on the form provided by DCDEE Either a lockdown or shelter-in-place drill must be completed and documented on the DCDEE for every three (3) months. This ensures that children remain familiar with the program’s emergency procedures should one occur. It may be helpful to set a reminder on a virtual calendar or phone if appropriate for these items. Posting the log may help as visual reminder also. While I observed around four (4) incident reports for this school year there was no incident log completed. All incident reports must be listed on the DCDEE incident log and maintained in the records. OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT While monitoring the outdoor play area I observed that yellow paint is chipping from one of the handlebars on the merry-go-cycle. Once paint begins to show signs of chipping, peeling or rusting it should be repainted or removed until it can be repaired. Also, one of the landings on the large play equipment has torn rubber that could cause a tripping hazard or other hazard if not repaired. Children may continue to peel areas that are not in good repair. The plastic protecting the chains on the wheelchair swing is ripped in areas. While the children do not use this equipment it is accessible to be them and it should be repaired. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance given regarding ensuring that at least trash can in the classroom has a lid. Programs are required to have a place to appropriately discard bio contaminants which can include after wiping a runny nose, cleaning up injuries, soiled pull-ups or clothing etc. These can include Kleenex used to wipe noses, items used to clean injuries when they occur, and soiled pull-ups all of which could have bodily fluids. I recommend tilling the wood mulch in the area around the large play equipment and rockers as it has become compacted in high traffic areas. Also, redistribute much at the slide exit as it ends up being kicked away due to normal play. Continue to ensure that either parents or staff document arrival and departure times of children daily. The adult must also sign when the document arrival and departure times. This documentation should and must match daily attendance. Please be reminded that items discussed as technical assistance could result in violations if not in compliance. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program completed lead water testing in 2024 and is not due to re-test until 2027. The program is still listed as “enrollment started” on the website for required lead paint and asbestos testing. This program has been listed this way since year. Staff assigned to completing this testing should log into the website (https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/) and check that there no additional information is required and complete this testing as soon as possible. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MIDDLESEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000321 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 6/4/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a routine unannounced visit. You, K. Hocutt, instructional assistant, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on September 17, 2020, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 24, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 8, 2025, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed April 10, 2025 and is approved for daytime care. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There was no file on-site for the substitute working during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by June 18, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violation was corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. STAFF/CHILD OBSERVATIONS I observed a schedule posted for the classroom which was being followed. There are variety of toys and materials for the children to play and engage with. All activity centers were observed and available for use in the classroom. Children are scheduled to have free choice activity center play from 9am-10am and large group Heggerty from 10am-10:15am. The children left to go to the cafeteria for lunch around 10:25am. Toileting and handwashing routines occurred as required during this time. The children appeared familiar with their schedule and had no problems transitioning. During the center play children played together in dramatic play and blocks. Several groups sat at tables to work on letter tracing and number recognition and another table used geometric pattern blocks to make structures of their choosing. While playing in centers the children sharpened their social/emotional, fine motor and cognitive skills. They also had the chance to practice early literacy by recognizing and blending letter and word sounds during Heggerty. The children appeared familiar and comfortable with their teachers and easily followed their instructions. STAFF RECORDS A staff member, not noted on the last staff and training worksheet, was working as a substitute in the class today. While P. Davis does have a qualification letter (expires 10/19/26) on file, she does not have the other information required on the first day of working with a licensed program. This includes documentation of review of the Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) policy, emergency information, review of the school risk management plan. Staff has ninety (90) days to complete the required CPR and first aid training, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment (RRSCM) training. The RRSCM training is found on the following website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/. She has a year from the date she began working in the NC Pre-K classroom, which was April 28th, to complete the required Health and Safety training courses. These training courses are offered for free with the training site MOODLE which is found on the DCDEE website noted in the next paragraph. All substitutes should also be added to the DPI Off-Site Records Verification form for staff, which should be updated and signed annually. If this form is not completed then all required forms must be on-site and available for review during monitoring visits. The substitute file checklist and Off-Site form is found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider Documents” tab. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed related to the playground. Monitor the yellow circle cycle for signs chipping or peeling paint as this will need to be fixed. When this occurs, it can either be re-painted, replaced or removed. Also monitor the large play equipment, with slides, for peeling material on the landings by the steps. If it does peel it is no longer in good repair and must be repaired. Continue to check all outlets to ensure they are covered when not in use. This is required to ensure preschool children do use them incorrectly which could result in injury. A current lesson plan must not only be completed but posted each week children are in attendance. This ensures that any visitors, parents or substitute staff may quickly reference what the children are learning for the week and implement the lesson if needed. Continue to use the DCDEE screen time log to document all times that children watch or play on the smart-board or a tablet. If the technical assistance items discussed are observed to be out of compliance during future visits a violation may be warranted. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: MIDDLESEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000321 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 1/24/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 187 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. V. Lumley, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on September 17, 2020, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 7, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 25, 2024, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed April 12, 2024 and is approved for daytime care. There is one NC Pre-K classroom operating at this facility and these requirements were monitored. I observed children arriving to class due to two (2) hour delay caused by inclement weather. Children washed hands upon arrival and played in activity centers before going to the cafeteria for breakfast. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were three uncovered outlets on the power strip on top of the IA’s desk. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. There was no emergency information sheet on-site for the administrator. .0701(a) 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. The staff person hired 8/26/24 does not have documentation that a First Aid training was completed. .1102(c) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. There was no vision screening completed for an enrolled child. .3005 (a)(3) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by February 6, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violation was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 97% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed new staff and ten (10) percent of current staff records, and two (2) violations were documented. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” form was completed for current NC Pre-K staff. There is no emergency information on-site for the Principal Carrey as the administrator. The principal is the administrator and therefore a staff member of the licensed program. All staff are required to have their emergency information on file and updated annually to ensure to the correct people/hospitals are contacted in case of a medical emergency. The staff person hired 8/16/24, and indicated on the staff and training worksheet, completed the American Heart Association (AHA)- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and AED training. This training meets CPR requirements only. However, if the First Aid (FA) module is noted on the card it counts for both. The staff person said she completed the FA module. Should a card be issued that confirms FA was completed during that training on 4/12/25 the violation may be removed if warranted. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I monitored ten (10) percent of children’s records, and a violation was documented. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” form was not completed for currently enrolled NC Pre-K children, so all requirements were monitored. A child, indicated on the children’s records form, does not have a completed vision screening on file. You informed me that the parent has scheduled a vision screening for the child in April. Child Care Rules require that a vision screening be completed no later than thirty (30) days after enrollment. SAFETY AND HEALTH There were five (5) uncovered outlets on the power strip on top of the IA’s desk. All outlets, including those on power strips, must be covered when not in use or “turned on”. This ensures that children cannot access them and misuse them which could result in injury. NC PRE-K REQUIREMENTS This program operates from 7:45-3:15 daily and current staff are listed in the NC Pre-K plan and continue to meet requirements. This program uses Brigance as its developmental screening, and I observed a completed one for the record I monitored. Creative curriculum is an approved curriculum and in use at this program, the activity plan was posted and current. Family involvement is documented through use of the “Ready Rosie” app. The NC Pre-K monitoring tool was observed in the black filing box. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding ensuring that parents sign all forms and applications that require a signature. This verifies that parents are the ones who completed the forms and that they’ve reviewed them. I recommend that keep at least one lidded trash can in the classroom for discarding bio contaminants. These can include Kleenex used to wipe noses, items used to clean injuries when they occur, and soiled pull-ups all of which could have bodily fluids. Technical assistance given related to monitoring metal play equipment on the playground such as the yellow “merry-go-cycle” and blue car for signs of chipping or peeling paint or rusting. Once signs appear these should either be re-painted or removed until they can be repaired or discarded. Please be reminded that NC Pre-K staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times. Due to the recent change in requirements the ratio must be 1:10 at most. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program has completed lead water testing in 2024 and is not due to re-test until 2027. The program has also started enrollment into the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: MIDDLESEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000321 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Five-Star license issued September 17, 2020. The last annual compliance visit was completed February 22, 2023. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 2, 2023, earning a superior classification and “5” demerits. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2022. V. Lumley, Lead Teacher was present and available to assist. Seventeen (17) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during teacher directed activities, free choice play, and preparing for lunch. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. This program operates as a NC PreK program in a NC public school. The facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. The PreK monitoring tool, and off-site forms were reviewed during the visit. CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. Children records reviewed, were in compliance. Children’s files not reviewed should be monitored to ensure compliance for the same information. All staff files were monitored. Staff records reviewed were in compliance. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not completed the month of August and September 2023 and January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children in care. The playground metal carport for shade had a metal piece hanging that could fall on the children. Holes are in the ground from bad drainage was observed posing a tripping hazard and possible strain to ankle. The bottom part of the fence wire is exposed posing a risk to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground is not draining water properly leaving large holes. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in the hallway leading to the playground was not covered with safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the months of August and September 2023 and January 2024. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of shelter-in-place and or lockdown drills being conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by February 21, 2024. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. It is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 99%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: Electrical outlets not in use should be covered with a safety plug. An outlet not in use in the hallway leading to the playground did not have a safety plug. To ensure the safety of the children, I encourage you to complete an outlet check before the children’s arrival, midday and at the end of the day. OUTDOOR ENVIROMENT: To maintain compliance with a safety outdoor environment, you should continue to complete the playground inspections and ensure maintenance follow through with completing the repairs. The playground had holes in the ground from water drainage causing the bottom of the fence wire to be exposed. A metal piece was loosely hanging from the carport used for shade. These should be fixed immediately. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: To maintain compliance with completing playground inspections, you should note on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the inspection. The playground inspections were not completed for the months of August and September in 2023 and the month of January 2024. FIRE INSPECTION/FIRE DRILLS/ LOCKDOWN/SHELTER IN PLACE: Fire inspections should be completed within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. A current fire inspection was available for review. Fire Drills should be completed monthly. Lockdown and or shelter in place should be completed quarterly. To maintain compliance with drills, you should note on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the drills. SANITATION TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules effective July 1, 2023. You should review new sanitation rules on our website to ensure compliance. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): 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. You should ensure all staff education is entered in DCDEE WORKS to avoid delay of process of rated license. More information will be provided as the cohort approaches. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center for posters www.healthychildcare.unc.edu 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: MIDDLESEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000321 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Five-Star license issued September 17, 2020. The last annual compliance visit was completed February 22, 2023. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 2, 2023, earning a superior classification and “5” demerits. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2022. V. Lumley, Lead Teacher was present and available to assist. Seventeen (17) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during teacher directed activities, free choice play, and preparing for lunch. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. This program operates as a NC PreK program in a NC public school. The facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. The PreK monitoring tool, and off-site forms were reviewed during the visit. CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. Children records reviewed, were in compliance. Children’s files not reviewed should be monitored to ensure compliance for the same information. All staff files were monitored. Staff records reviewed were in compliance. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not completed the month of August and September 2023 and January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children in care. The playground metal carport for shade had a metal piece hanging that could fall on the children. Holes are in the ground from bad drainage was observed posing a tripping hazard and possible strain to ankle. The bottom part of the fence wire is exposed posing a risk to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground is not draining water properly leaving large holes. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in the hallway leading to the playground was not covered with safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the months of August and September 2023 and January 2024. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of shelter-in-place and or lockdown drills being conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by February 21, 2024. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. It is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 99%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: Electrical outlets not in use should be covered with a safety plug. An outlet not in use in the hallway leading to the playground did not have a safety plug. To ensure the safety of the children, I encourage you to complete an outlet check before the children’s arrival, midday and at the end of the day. OUTDOOR ENVIROMENT: To maintain compliance with a safety outdoor environment, you should continue to complete the playground inspections and ensure maintenance follow through with completing the repairs. The playground had holes in the ground from water drainage causing the bottom of the fence wire to be exposed. A metal piece was loosely hanging from the carport used for shade. These should be fixed immediately. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: To maintain compliance with completing playground inspections, you should note on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the inspection. The playground inspections were not completed for the months of August and September in 2023 and the month of January 2024. FIRE INSPECTION/FIRE DRILLS/ LOCKDOWN/SHELTER IN PLACE: Fire inspections should be completed within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. A current fire inspection was available for review. Fire Drills should be completed monthly. Lockdown and or shelter in place should be completed quarterly. To maintain compliance with drills, you should note on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the drills. SANITATION TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules effective July 1, 2023. You should review new sanitation rules on our website to ensure compliance. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): 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. You should ensure all staff education is entered in DCDEE WORKS to avoid delay of process of rated license. More information will be provided as the cohort approaches. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center for posters www.healthychildcare.unc.edu 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: MIDDLESEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000321 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Five-Star license issued September 17, 2020. The last annual compliance visit was completed February 22, 2023. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 2, 2023, earning a superior classification and “5” demerits. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2022. V. Lumley, Lead Teacher was present and available to assist. Seventeen (17) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during teacher directed activities, free choice play, and preparing for lunch. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. This program operates as a NC PreK program in a NC public school. The facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. The PreK monitoring tool, and off-site forms were reviewed during the visit. CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. Children records reviewed, were in compliance. Children’s files not reviewed should be monitored to ensure compliance for the same information. All staff files were monitored. Staff records reviewed were in compliance. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not completed the month of August and September 2023 and January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children in care. The playground metal carport for shade had a metal piece hanging that could fall on the children. Holes are in the ground from bad drainage was observed posing a tripping hazard and possible strain to ankle. The bottom part of the fence wire is exposed posing a risk to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground is not draining water properly leaving large holes. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in the hallway leading to the playground was not covered with safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the months of August and September 2023 and January 2024. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of shelter-in-place and or lockdown drills being conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by February 21, 2024. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. It is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 99%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: Electrical outlets not in use should be covered with a safety plug. An outlet not in use in the hallway leading to the playground did not have a safety plug. To ensure the safety of the children, I encourage you to complete an outlet check before the children’s arrival, midday and at the end of the day. OUTDOOR ENVIROMENT: To maintain compliance with a safety outdoor environment, you should continue to complete the playground inspections and ensure maintenance follow through with completing the repairs. The playground had holes in the ground from water drainage causing the bottom of the fence wire to be exposed. A metal piece was loosely hanging from the carport used for shade. These should be fixed immediately. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: To maintain compliance with completing playground inspections, you should note on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the inspection. The playground inspections were not completed for the months of August and September in 2023 and the month of January 2024. FIRE INSPECTION/FIRE DRILLS/ LOCKDOWN/SHELTER IN PLACE: Fire inspections should be completed within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. A current fire inspection was available for review. Fire Drills should be completed monthly. Lockdown and or shelter in place should be completed quarterly. To maintain compliance with drills, you should note on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the drills. SANITATION TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules effective July 1, 2023. You should review new sanitation rules on our website to ensure compliance. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): 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. You should ensure all staff education is entered in DCDEE WORKS to avoid delay of process of rated license. More information will be provided as the cohort approaches. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center for posters www.healthychildcare.unc.edu 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