First Assembly DAY Care #2

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 96 Time In: 11:31 AM Time Out: 01:07 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Carpenter. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. S. Wilson assisted me with today’s visit. This facility operates as a G.S. 110-106 holding a Notice of Compliance with the restrictions of first (1st) shift care, children in care in building #1 ages three (3) to twelve (12) and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was ninety-two (92%) percent. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff and health, safety, and program records. The following items were monitored: Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below, • Last fire drill was conducted on 2/9/26 • Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 1/9/26 • Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 1/14/26 • Fire Inspection was completed on 12/15/25. Please remember to submit any fire inspections and inspection paperwork to me within seven (7) business days. • Sanitation Inspection was completed on 12/19/25 and received a superior classification. • Incident reports were on file and in compliance. I arrived at the facility at rest time and children in the rooms that serve preschool and toddler aged children were participating in rest time. Please remember children need to be offered a time to rest, if they do not sleep they can be offered quiet activities. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and all were in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets was completed during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. Medication: Medication was monitored and was in compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing were posted and for lunch the children had sloppy joes, baked French fries, mixed fruit and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Two (2) violations were observed today. Both will be corrected before the end of the day today, 2/12/26 but still required documentation. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member S.A. did not complete First Aid training within the new hire timeframe. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member S.A. did not complete CPR in the appropriate new hire timeline. .1102(d) On or before 2/25/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance • 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 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. • Pastor Hastings shared with me the asbestos and lead removal documentation from 1989. We reviewed that the main building had no asbestos. The auxiliary building was built in 2002 and while there are documents showing no lead paint, or asbestos, due to the age of the building they were not reviewed. • Please remember that CPR/FA is due once every two (2) years from each staff member’s previous completion date and it must include a pediatric and if applicable infant component. New staff have ninety (90) days from date of hire to completed the appropriate trainings. • The facility is not serving infant age children, if in the future infants (under twelve months) are enrolled the ITS/SIDs trainings need to be current and or completed for all staff that care for infants and the Administration. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter 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: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 96 Time In: 11:31 AM Time Out: 01:07 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Carpenter. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. S. Wilson assisted me with today’s visit. This facility operates as a G.S. 110-106 holding a Notice of Compliance with the restrictions of first (1st) shift care, children in care in building #1 ages three (3) to twelve (12) and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was ninety-two (92%) percent. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff and health, safety, and program records. The following items were monitored: Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below, • Last fire drill was conducted on 2/9/26 • Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 1/9/26 • Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 1/14/26 • Fire Inspection was completed on 12/15/25. Please remember to submit any fire inspections and inspection paperwork to me within seven (7) business days. • Sanitation Inspection was completed on 12/19/25 and received a superior classification. • Incident reports were on file and in compliance. I arrived at the facility at rest time and children in the rooms that serve preschool and toddler aged children were participating in rest time. Please remember children need to be offered a time to rest, if they do not sleep they can be offered quiet activities. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and all were in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets was completed during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. Medication: Medication was monitored and was in compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing were posted and for lunch the children had sloppy joes, baked French fries, mixed fruit and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Two (2) violations were observed today. Both will be corrected before the end of the day today, 2/12/26 but still required documentation. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member S.A. did not complete First Aid training within the new hire timeframe. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member S.A. did not complete CPR in the appropriate new hire timeline. .1102(d) On or before 2/25/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance • 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 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. • Pastor Hastings shared with me the asbestos and lead removal documentation from 1989. We reviewed that the main building had no asbestos. The auxiliary building was built in 2002 and while there are documents showing no lead paint, or asbestos, due to the age of the building they were not reviewed. • Please remember that CPR/FA is due once every two (2) years from each staff member’s previous completion date and it must include a pediatric and if applicable infant component. New staff have ninety (90) days from date of hire to completed the appropriate trainings. • The facility is not serving infant age children, if in the future infants (under twelve months) are enrolled the ITS/SIDs trainings need to be current and or completed for all staff that care for infants and the Administration. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 96 Time In: 11:31 AM Time Out: 01:07 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Carpenter. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. S. Wilson assisted me with today’s visit. This facility operates as a G.S. 110-106 holding a Notice of Compliance with the restrictions of first (1st) shift care, children in care in building #1 ages three (3) to twelve (12) and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was ninety-two (92%) percent. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff and health, safety, and program records. The following items were monitored: Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below, • Last fire drill was conducted on 2/9/26 • Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 1/9/26 • Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 1/14/26 • Fire Inspection was completed on 12/15/25. Please remember to submit any fire inspections and inspection paperwork to me within seven (7) business days. • Sanitation Inspection was completed on 12/19/25 and received a superior classification. • Incident reports were on file and in compliance. I arrived at the facility at rest time and children in the rooms that serve preschool and toddler aged children were participating in rest time. Please remember children need to be offered a time to rest, if they do not sleep they can be offered quiet activities. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and all were in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets was completed during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. Medication: Medication was monitored and was in compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing were posted and for lunch the children had sloppy joes, baked French fries, mixed fruit and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Two (2) violations were observed today. Both will be corrected before the end of the day today, 2/12/26 but still required documentation. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member S.A. did not complete First Aid training within the new hire timeframe. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member S.A. did not complete CPR in the appropriate new hire timeline. .1102(d) On or before 2/25/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance • 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 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. • Pastor Hastings shared with me the asbestos and lead removal documentation from 1989. We reviewed that the main building had no asbestos. The auxiliary building was built in 2002 and while there are documents showing no lead paint, or asbestos, due to the age of the building they were not reviewed. • Please remember that CPR/FA is due once every two (2) years from each staff member’s previous completion date and it must include a pediatric and if applicable infant component. New staff have ninety (90) days from date of hire to completed the appropriate trainings. • The facility is not serving infant age children, if in the future infants (under twelve months) are enrolled the ITS/SIDs trainings need to be current and or completed for all staff that care for infants and the Administration. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-208L Visit Date: 7/25/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 7/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 12:35 PM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct an investigation of a complaint, Case #0725-208L of violations of child care rules and regulation. Upon arrival I explained the reason for my visit to Ms. S. Wallace and I explained the reason for my visit. The facility operates with a GS 110-106 notice of compliance with restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in building one (1) aged three (3) to twelve (12) only. The Administrative Action was posted. I expressed concerns that it has been reported that younger children who are “playing in their lunches” have had the lunch taken away before the child was finished. I also expressed concerns about diapering procedures using appropriate techniques and products, teachers withholding food/snacks from home as a form of discipline, and harsh language at nap times. The statement from a teacher to a child was overheard as “do you want me to take your blanket again? No, then shut up and lay down. You are keeping everyone else up”. It has also been overheard a teacher telling a child “You are not act like that in this room”. I spoke with the Administrator and asked about diaper changing, snacks from home, rest time requirements, and their discipline policy. Interviews: Interviews were conducted with Ms., S. Wallace and we discussed; 1.Lunches being removed before the children were finished. Ms. Wallace reported that children were given ample time to finish eating and if they were not finished by the time the scheduled lunch time was over, they were allowed to sit at the table as the children prepared for rest time which could last an additional fifteen (15) minutes making the entire time a child could have to each forty-five (45) minutes. Ms. Wallace was not aware of food being used as a form of punishment. 2.Ms. Wallace and I reviewed Environmental Health’s diaper changing procedure policies. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES (d) (3). While it appears that this is not occurring in certain diapering situations, it did not appear to be intentional, this was confirmed. 3.Ms. Wallace reported that foul language was not heard by her and more information will be obtained at a follow up visit. 4.Ms. Wallace and I addressed the concern that children’s toys and blankets were being with held as a form of punishment for not listening. We discussed different ways to communicate with children to assist their development and understanding. More information is needed at this time to make a conclusion. It was rest time during my interview process and the only staff present were Ms. Wallace and a new teacher hired the week before. Therefore more interviews will need to occur at a later date to determine the outcome of this the reset of the alleged complaint. I reviewed the current Administrative Action posting and confirmed all trainings have been completed. I reviewed the discipline policy and the recent staff meeting where all employee reviewed the policy. Video was live streamed and is saved but not reviewed. Documents Review: I also conducted an Annual Compliance visit earlier in the day and all staff and four (4) children’s files were reviewed. Excluding one (1) violation noted in the children’s files, the rest were in compliance with trainings and reviews. The following items were monitored during today’s visit Supervision, Adequate and Approved Space, and Permit Restrictions. There were sixteen (16) children present and two (2) staff members present including the management staff during my visit. There was one (1) violation cited during today's visit. A follow up visit will be conducted at a later date to interview all teachers on staff about the rest of the alleged complaint. At this time a determination for diaper changing procedures is confirmed but all other allegations need further interview and information on a follow up visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. It was confirmed that 15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES (d) Child care center employees shall change a child's diaper as follows:(3) using disposable towelette or moistened paper towel to clean child, wiping front to back is not being followed in rooms that serve children in diapers or pull ups. On or before 8/7/2025 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. A follow up visit will be conducted at a later date to interview all teachers on staff about the alleged incident. At this time a determination for diaper changing procedures is confirmed but all other allegations need further interview and information on a follow up visit. Technical Assistance: •At this time, a training would be in the best interest of the facility and the staff working with different age and development levels of children’ s learning and understanding rules and consequence. A diapering 101 training would also be a training to consider. I explained that due to the substantiation of the allegation could result in an Administrative Action. The current compliance history was reviewed with the facility at the close of the visit. If an Administrative Action is issued it will be a tool that will provide supports in an effort to ensure that incidents like this do not occur again and that the quality of care is increased in your program. In closing I reviewed the visit summary with Ms. Wallace and asked if she had any questions and she stated that at this time she stated she did not. I encouraged her to ask or reach out with any questions or concerns to feel free to contact me at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0041. Thank you for your assistance today. Traci Meyer Carpenter Childcare Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-208L Visit Date: 7/25/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 7/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 12:35 PM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct an investigation of a complaint, Case #0725-208L of violations of child care rules and regulation. Upon arrival I explained the reason for my visit to Ms. S. Wallace and I explained the reason for my visit. The facility operates with a GS 110-106 notice of compliance with restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in building one (1) aged three (3) to twelve (12) only. The Administrative Action was posted. I expressed concerns that it has been reported that younger children who are “playing in their lunches” have had the lunch taken away before the child was finished. I also expressed concerns about diapering procedures using appropriate techniques and products, teachers withholding food/snacks from home as a form of discipline, and harsh language at nap times. The statement from a teacher to a child was overheard as “do you want me to take your blanket again? No, then shut up and lay down. You are keeping everyone else up”. It has also been overheard a teacher telling a child “You are not act like that in this room”. I spoke with the Administrator and asked about diaper changing, snacks from home, rest time requirements, and their discipline policy. Interviews: Interviews were conducted with Ms., S. Wallace and we discussed; 1.Lunches being removed before the children were finished. Ms. Wallace reported that children were given ample time to finish eating and if they were not finished by the time the scheduled lunch time was over, they were allowed to sit at the table as the children prepared for rest time which could last an additional fifteen (15) minutes making the entire time a child could have to each forty-five (45) minutes. Ms. Wallace was not aware of food being used as a form of punishment. 2.Ms. Wallace and I reviewed Environmental Health’s diaper changing procedure policies. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES (d) (3). While it appears that this is not occurring in certain diapering situations, it did not appear to be intentional, this was confirmed. 3.Ms. Wallace reported that foul language was not heard by her and more information will be obtained at a follow up visit. 4.Ms. Wallace and I addressed the concern that children’s toys and blankets were being with held as a form of punishment for not listening. We discussed different ways to communicate with children to assist their development and understanding. More information is needed at this time to make a conclusion. It was rest time during my interview process and the only staff present were Ms. Wallace and a new teacher hired the week before. Therefore more interviews will need to occur at a later date to determine the outcome of this the reset of the alleged complaint. I reviewed the current Administrative Action posting and confirmed all trainings have been completed. I reviewed the discipline policy and the recent staff meeting where all employee reviewed the policy. Video was live streamed and is saved but not reviewed. Documents Review: I also conducted an Annual Compliance visit earlier in the day and all staff and four (4) children’s files were reviewed. Excluding one (1) violation noted in the children’s files, the rest were in compliance with trainings and reviews. The following items were monitored during today’s visit Supervision, Adequate and Approved Space, and Permit Restrictions. There were sixteen (16) children present and two (2) staff members present including the management staff during my visit. There was one (1) violation cited during today's visit. A follow up visit will be conducted at a later date to interview all teachers on staff about the rest of the alleged complaint. At this time a determination for diaper changing procedures is confirmed but all other allegations need further interview and information on a follow up visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. It was confirmed that 15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES (d) Child care center employees shall change a child's diaper as follows:(3) using disposable towelette or moistened paper towel to clean child, wiping front to back is not being followed in rooms that serve children in diapers or pull ups. On or before 8/7/2025 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. A follow up visit will be conducted at a later date to interview all teachers on staff about the alleged incident. At this time a determination for diaper changing procedures is confirmed but all other allegations need further interview and information on a follow up visit. Technical Assistance: •At this time, a training would be in the best interest of the facility and the staff working with different age and development levels of children’ s learning and understanding rules and consequence. A diapering 101 training would also be a training to consider. I explained that due to the substantiation of the allegation could result in an Administrative Action. The current compliance history was reviewed with the facility at the close of the visit. If an Administrative Action is issued it will be a tool that will provide supports in an effort to ensure that incidents like this do not occur again and that the quality of care is increased in your program. In closing I reviewed the visit summary with Ms. Wallace and asked if she had any questions and she stated that at this time she stated she did not. I encouraged her to ask or reach out with any questions or concerns to feel free to contact me at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0041. Thank you for your assistance today. Traci Meyer Carpenter Childcare Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: ABIGAIL ROWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0225-230A Visit Date: 2/26/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 2/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of childcare requirements at this child care facility. Kimberly Heidenescher, administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Heidenescher and one additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On February 14, 2025, a staff member spoke harshly and yelled at a classroom of four-year-old children. In addition, two four-year-old children were placed in timeout for approximately twelve minutes. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. On February 14, 2025, a staff member handled a four-year-old child with a known medical condition in a rough and inappropriate manner. The staff member forcefully grabbed the child on and/or about the child’s arm(s), pushed and pulled on the child and/or the child’s clothing, and aggressively shook the child .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, March 5, 2025, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified childcare requirements to me at Abigail Rowe, Investigations Consultant, Abigail.rowe@dhhs.nc.gov. If violations are corrected during the visit, document that the violations were corrected during the visit, but the operator still must submit documentation regarding on-going compliance. You may contact me at Abigail Rowe, Investigations Consultant, 704-641-5218, Abigail.rowe@dhhs.nc.gov or Veronica Grant, South Central Investigations Team Supervisor, veronica.grant@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: ABIGAIL ROWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0225-230A Visit Date: 2/26/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 2/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of childcare requirements at this child care facility. Kimberly Heidenescher, administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Heidenescher and one additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On February 14, 2025, a staff member spoke harshly and yelled at a classroom of four-year-old children. In addition, two four-year-old children were placed in timeout for approximately twelve minutes. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. On February 14, 2025, a staff member handled a four-year-old child with a known medical condition in a rough and inappropriate manner. The staff member forcefully grabbed the child on and/or about the child’s arm(s), pushed and pulled on the child and/or the child’s clothing, and aggressively shook the child .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, March 5, 2025, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified childcare requirements to me at Abigail Rowe, Investigations Consultant, Abigail.rowe@dhhs.nc.gov. If violations are corrected during the visit, document that the violations were corrected during the visit, but the operator still must submit documentation regarding on-going compliance. You may contact me at Abigail Rowe, Investigations Consultant, 704-641-5218, Abigail.rowe@dhhs.nc.gov or Veronica Grant, South Central Investigations Team Supervisor, veronica.grant@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. K. Heidenescher I shared the reason for the visit. Person and she assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 notice of compliance with restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in care in building number one (#1) ages two (2) to three (3). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four (84%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Compliance, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 12/30/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 1/9/25. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 12/23/24. •The Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 12/4/24 and received a Superior Classification. •The Fire Inspection was conducted on 11/14/24. The children were observed in the rooms that serves preschool age children to be finishing AM snack. The children were observed in the rooms that serves infant aged children to be participating in free play and teacher directed activities. The children in the rooms that serves children aged two (2) and younger were participating in free play and transitioning from AM snack. Outdoor Learning Environment- The outdoor learning environment was observed and was in compliance. Nutrition- The facility was in compliance with nutrition standards, the menu and allergy list was posted and for hotdog, whole wheat buns, baked beans, peaches and milk were being served for lunch. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were reviewed after being completed and there was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Medication: Emergency medication was monitored in each licensed space. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Five (5) violations were observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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. In space number 2-1 and 2-3 there were outlets without safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The classroom that serves infants did not have a completed safe sleep check log for the week of 1/27/25. There was no record of any child on 1/28/25 documented. .0606(g) 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. Staff member C.N's file did not contain a completed FA training certificate. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member C.N's file did not contain proof of successful completion of CPR. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member C.N's files did not have the required documentation of reviewing the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/11/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance •All emergency medications need to be in their original packaging while used at the facility. Talk to your child care consultant if guidance is required. •A toy rotation system in the room that serves toddlers, would add more supplies to the room and will keep them active and busy through out the day. •Infant Safe Sleep logs are a vital part of keeping infants safe while they are sleeping. Make sure to completed them daily, this shows providers are actively making sure infants are safe. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •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. o 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. o 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Department of Child Care and Early Education 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: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. K. Heidenescher I shared the reason for the visit. Person and she assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 notice of compliance with restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in care in building number one (#1) ages two (2) to three (3). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four (84%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Compliance, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 12/30/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 1/9/25. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 12/23/24. •The Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 12/4/24 and received a Superior Classification. •The Fire Inspection was conducted on 11/14/24. The children were observed in the rooms that serves preschool age children to be finishing AM snack. The children were observed in the rooms that serves infant aged children to be participating in free play and teacher directed activities. The children in the rooms that serves children aged two (2) and younger were participating in free play and transitioning from AM snack. Outdoor Learning Environment- The outdoor learning environment was observed and was in compliance. Nutrition- The facility was in compliance with nutrition standards, the menu and allergy list was posted and for hotdog, whole wheat buns, baked beans, peaches and milk were being served for lunch. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were reviewed after being completed and there was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Medication: Emergency medication was monitored in each licensed space. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Five (5) violations were observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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. In space number 2-1 and 2-3 there were outlets without safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The classroom that serves infants did not have a completed safe sleep check log for the week of 1/27/25. There was no record of any child on 1/28/25 documented. .0606(g) 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. Staff member C.N's file did not contain a completed FA training certificate. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member C.N's file did not contain proof of successful completion of CPR. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member C.N's files did not have the required documentation of reviewing the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/11/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance •All emergency medications need to be in their original packaging while used at the facility. Talk to your child care consultant if guidance is required. •A toy rotation system in the room that serves toddlers, would add more supplies to the room and will keep them active and busy through out the day. •Infant Safe Sleep logs are a vital part of keeping infants safe while they are sleeping. Make sure to completed them daily, this shows providers are actively making sure infants are safe. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •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. o 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. o 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Department of Child Care and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. K. Heidenescher I shared the reason for the visit. Person and she assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 notice of compliance with restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in care in building number one (#1) ages two (2) to three (3). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four (84%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Compliance, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 12/30/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 1/9/25. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 12/23/24. •The Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 12/4/24 and received a Superior Classification. •The Fire Inspection was conducted on 11/14/24. The children were observed in the rooms that serves preschool age children to be finishing AM snack. The children were observed in the rooms that serves infant aged children to be participating in free play and teacher directed activities. The children in the rooms that serves children aged two (2) and younger were participating in free play and transitioning from AM snack. Outdoor Learning Environment- The outdoor learning environment was observed and was in compliance. Nutrition- The facility was in compliance with nutrition standards, the menu and allergy list was posted and for hotdog, whole wheat buns, baked beans, peaches and milk were being served for lunch. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were reviewed after being completed and there was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Medication: Emergency medication was monitored in each licensed space. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Five (5) violations were observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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. In space number 2-1 and 2-3 there were outlets without safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The classroom that serves infants did not have a completed safe sleep check log for the week of 1/27/25. There was no record of any child on 1/28/25 documented. .0606(g) 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. Staff member C.N's file did not contain a completed FA training certificate. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member C.N's file did not contain proof of successful completion of CPR. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member C.N's files did not have the required documentation of reviewing the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/11/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance •All emergency medications need to be in their original packaging while used at the facility. Talk to your child care consultant if guidance is required. •A toy rotation system in the room that serves toddlers, would add more supplies to the room and will keep them active and busy through out the day. •Infant Safe Sleep logs are a vital part of keeping infants safe while they are sleeping. Make sure to completed them daily, this shows providers are actively making sure infants are safe. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •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. o 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. o 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Department of Child Care and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. K. Heidenescher I shared the reason for the visit. Person and she assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 notice of compliance with restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in care in building number one (#1) ages two (2) to three (3). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four (84%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Compliance, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 12/30/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 1/9/25. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 12/23/24. •The Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 12/4/24 and received a Superior Classification. •The Fire Inspection was conducted on 11/14/24. The children were observed in the rooms that serves preschool age children to be finishing AM snack. The children were observed in the rooms that serves infant aged children to be participating in free play and teacher directed activities. The children in the rooms that serves children aged two (2) and younger were participating in free play and transitioning from AM snack. Outdoor Learning Environment- The outdoor learning environment was observed and was in compliance. Nutrition- The facility was in compliance with nutrition standards, the menu and allergy list was posted and for hotdog, whole wheat buns, baked beans, peaches and milk were being served for lunch. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were reviewed after being completed and there was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Medication: Emergency medication was monitored in each licensed space. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Five (5) violations were observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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. In space number 2-1 and 2-3 there were outlets without safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The classroom that serves infants did not have a completed safe sleep check log for the week of 1/27/25. There was no record of any child on 1/28/25 documented. .0606(g) 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. Staff member C.N's file did not contain a completed FA training certificate. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member C.N's file did not contain proof of successful completion of CPR. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member C.N's files did not have the required documentation of reviewing the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/11/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance •All emergency medications need to be in their original packaging while used at the facility. Talk to your child care consultant if guidance is required. •A toy rotation system in the room that serves toddlers, would add more supplies to the room and will keep them active and busy through out the day. •Infant Safe Sleep logs are a vital part of keeping infants safe while they are sleeping. Make sure to completed them daily, this shows providers are actively making sure infants are safe. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •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. o 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. o 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Department of Child Care and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 171 Time In: 09:11 AM Time Out: 12:02 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kim Heidescher and I shared the reason for the visit. She accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of having a GS 110-106 which was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in care building number one (#1) ages three to twelve (3-12). Ownership: The facility is owned by First Assembly of God, if any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, licensed inside spaces and the outdoor learning environment. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 6/28/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/27/24 with the previous drill date being in January of 2024. We discussed the rule states that these drills must be conducted every three (3) months not on a quarterly basis. •Fire inspection was completed in November of 2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 7/17/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on June 11th , 2024and received an Approved classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and was in compliance with an August of 2024 review and update date. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. I encouraged Ms. Heidenescher to review the June incidents and make sure they were also listed on the log. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves threes and fours (3s and 4s) the children were participating in self-directed center based activities which included dramatic play, art, and manipulatives. Children in the room that serves infants were participating in teacher led self-help care such as bottle feeding. In the rooms serving children ages one (1) to two (2) they were participating in self-guided free play. Ms. Heidenescher and I discussed in these rooms offering more variety of toys and supplies and making sure more options are available for the children to participate and play. We also discussed how a messy room is not a bad thing and how much children love to participate in clean up activities. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The ramp walk-way to the infant to two (2) year old building has been repaired since my last visit and while the outdoor learning environment was not being used due to inclement weather, the area was clean and in good repair. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The DCDEE provider document website has been down since the beginning of July, 2024 making it challenging for providers to obtain correct forms for new hires. This facility has hired within that timeframe but had all documents needed and up to date. Children’s Records: There are fifty-one (51) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-one (41) in attendance today. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were all over the counter medications were in compliance. There was one prescription cream which did not have the proper permission form attached and one emergency medication locked in a cabinet. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy list were posted and was in compliance. Lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwiches with tomato and lettuce, milk and bananas. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Three (3) violations were observed today and one (1) was corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The sheets in the room serving infants were loose fitting on two (2) of the cribs and one of the crib's sheet had a large hole in it. In the room serving four (4) year old's there was a file cabinet with one low drawer that would not shut. .0601(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medications in the two year old room had authorization forms that had incorrect dates and incorrect names of the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a diaper cream that had expired and was still was still being used after the authorization date had expired. .0803(12) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/11/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 or Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87%) after today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •As emergency information changes please update those records annually or when changes occur for all children. •Emergency Drills are to be successfully completed every three months, not once a quarter. •All emergency medication should be kept unlocked and at least five (5) feet up for easy access in an emergency situation. •Prescription medication permission slips and over the counter medication permission slips have different signatures and timelines. A copy of each will be emailed to you due to the DCDEE website provider document forms being down. •All sheets and bedding used for napping and sleeping need to be kept in good repair, no holes and tightly fitted to the mat or mattress. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 171 Time In: 09:11 AM Time Out: 12:02 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kim Heidescher and I shared the reason for the visit. She accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of having a GS 110-106 which was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in care building number one (#1) ages three to twelve (3-12). Ownership: The facility is owned by First Assembly of God, if any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, licensed inside spaces and the outdoor learning environment. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 6/28/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/27/24 with the previous drill date being in January of 2024. We discussed the rule states that these drills must be conducted every three (3) months not on a quarterly basis. •Fire inspection was completed in November of 2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 7/17/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on June 11th , 2024and received an Approved classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and was in compliance with an August of 2024 review and update date. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. I encouraged Ms. Heidenescher to review the June incidents and make sure they were also listed on the log. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves threes and fours (3s and 4s) the children were participating in self-directed center based activities which included dramatic play, art, and manipulatives. Children in the room that serves infants were participating in teacher led self-help care such as bottle feeding. In the rooms serving children ages one (1) to two (2) they were participating in self-guided free play. Ms. Heidenescher and I discussed in these rooms offering more variety of toys and supplies and making sure more options are available for the children to participate and play. We also discussed how a messy room is not a bad thing and how much children love to participate in clean up activities. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The ramp walk-way to the infant to two (2) year old building has been repaired since my last visit and while the outdoor learning environment was not being used due to inclement weather, the area was clean and in good repair. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The DCDEE provider document website has been down since the beginning of July, 2024 making it challenging for providers to obtain correct forms for new hires. This facility has hired within that timeframe but had all documents needed and up to date. Children’s Records: There are fifty-one (51) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-one (41) in attendance today. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were all over the counter medications were in compliance. There was one prescription cream which did not have the proper permission form attached and one emergency medication locked in a cabinet. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy list were posted and was in compliance. Lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwiches with tomato and lettuce, milk and bananas. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Three (3) violations were observed today and one (1) was corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The sheets in the room serving infants were loose fitting on two (2) of the cribs and one of the crib's sheet had a large hole in it. In the room serving four (4) year old's there was a file cabinet with one low drawer that would not shut. .0601(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medications in the two year old room had authorization forms that had incorrect dates and incorrect names of the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a diaper cream that had expired and was still was still being used after the authorization date had expired. .0803(12) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/11/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 or Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87%) after today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •As emergency information changes please update those records annually or when changes occur for all children. •Emergency Drills are to be successfully completed every three months, not once a quarter. •All emergency medication should be kept unlocked and at least five (5) feet up for easy access in an emergency situation. •Prescription medication permission slips and over the counter medication permission slips have different signatures and timelines. A copy of each will be emailed to you due to the DCDEE website provider document forms being down. •All sheets and bedding used for napping and sleeping need to be kept in good repair, no holes and tightly fitted to the mat or mattress. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 171 Time In: 09:11 AM Time Out: 12:02 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kim Heidescher and I shared the reason for the visit. She accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of having a GS 110-106 which was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care and children in care building number one (#1) ages three to twelve (3-12). Ownership: The facility is owned by First Assembly of God, if any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, licensed inside spaces and the outdoor learning environment. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 6/28/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/27/24 with the previous drill date being in January of 2024. We discussed the rule states that these drills must be conducted every three (3) months not on a quarterly basis. •Fire inspection was completed in November of 2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 7/17/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on June 11th , 2024and received an Approved classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and was in compliance with an August of 2024 review and update date. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. I encouraged Ms. Heidenescher to review the June incidents and make sure they were also listed on the log. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves threes and fours (3s and 4s) the children were participating in self-directed center based activities which included dramatic play, art, and manipulatives. Children in the room that serves infants were participating in teacher led self-help care such as bottle feeding. In the rooms serving children ages one (1) to two (2) they were participating in self-guided free play. Ms. Heidenescher and I discussed in these rooms offering more variety of toys and supplies and making sure more options are available for the children to participate and play. We also discussed how a messy room is not a bad thing and how much children love to participate in clean up activities. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The ramp walk-way to the infant to two (2) year old building has been repaired since my last visit and while the outdoor learning environment was not being used due to inclement weather, the area was clean and in good repair. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The DCDEE provider document website has been down since the beginning of July, 2024 making it challenging for providers to obtain correct forms for new hires. This facility has hired within that timeframe but had all documents needed and up to date. Children’s Records: There are fifty-one (51) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-one (41) in attendance today. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were all over the counter medications were in compliance. There was one prescription cream which did not have the proper permission form attached and one emergency medication locked in a cabinet. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy list were posted and was in compliance. Lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwiches with tomato and lettuce, milk and bananas. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Three (3) violations were observed today and one (1) was corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The sheets in the room serving infants were loose fitting on two (2) of the cribs and one of the crib's sheet had a large hole in it. In the room serving four (4) year old's there was a file cabinet with one low drawer that would not shut. .0601(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medications in the two year old room had authorization forms that had incorrect dates and incorrect names of the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a diaper cream that had expired and was still was still being used after the authorization date had expired. .0803(12) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/11/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 or Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87%) after today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •As emergency information changes please update those records annually or when changes occur for all children. •Emergency Drills are to be successfully completed every three months, not once a quarter. •All emergency medication should be kept unlocked and at least five (5) feet up for easy access in an emergency situation. •Prescription medication permission slips and over the counter medication permission slips have different signatures and timelines. A copy of each will be emailed to you due to the DCDEE website provider document forms being down. •All sheets and bedding used for napping and sleeping need to be kept in good repair, no holes and tightly fitted to the mat or mattress. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 1/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 12:05 PM Time Out: 01:35 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, Kim Heidenescher, Administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. The program was also monitored for compliance of all applicable items for the visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eight-three (83) percent as of January 23, 2024. Today’s visit will impact this score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 23, 2023 and First Assembly of God of Monroe was listed as current- active. The following items were monitored today: Supervision, Capacity, Staff-Child Ratios, Emergency Medical Plan, Storage and Administration of Medication, Storage of Hazardous materials, General Safety, Discipline, Adequate and Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted and Permit Restrictions. There reportedly were two new staff and their files were monitored. I monitored Specialized Training and determined that all staff are scheduled for the CPR and First Aid training on February 6 and 8, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout building One were participating in their classrooms with rest time. As were the children in Building. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Upon review of all new staffs TB testing results there was proof that one of the two staff had a completed TB test but the other staff had it administered but there was no proof that it was read or that it was negative (see staff and training worksheet). .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. Upon review of all staffs First Aid certifications, it was observed that one staff did not successfully complete the certification within the required time frame (see staff and training worksheet). .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Upon review of all staffs CPR certifications, it was observed that one staff did not successfully complete the certification within the required time frame (see staff and training worksheet) .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Upon review of all staffs above noted training certifications, it was observed that three staff did not successfully complete the certification within the required time frame (see staff and training worksheet). .1102(g) Documentation of Violation Corrections: All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter or email must be submitted to me within 14 days, no later than February 7, 2024 with the specifics of how you corrected all violations and how you will prevent them in the future. Please include your Facility Name, Facility ID number, date of visit, date of corrections, and date of submission of the correction letter/email. Failure to maintain compliance with all requirements may result in an Administrative Action against the license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. An unannounced visit may be conducted to verify compliance with child care requirements. Technical assistance: We discussed materials in the classrooms and the difference between requirements of GS 110-106 facilities that hold a Notice of Complaince and ensuring quality early childhood environment. I encouraged adding more materials in Building 2 Space 1 and 3. I shared that the Alliance for Children has a program available where a Early Childhood Specialist can come out and provide technical assistance and that this program does have some funds for additional materials and equipment. I suggested that she contact Cindy Owen at (980) 521-8683 or cowen@theallianceforchildren.org. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kathy Twitty Willis, Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section, (704) 594-0148 or kathy.willis@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions or concerns. 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: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct an AC follow-up where a violation of routinely grouping children one years of age with children who were over three years of age. Traci Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me with today’s visit. We met with the Administrator and explained the reason for our visit. The following items were monitored during today’s visit: Grouping, Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, Adequate and Approved Space and Permit Restrictions. All items above were in compliance. During the observation we observed some safety concerns with additional nails rising up from the Handicap accessible walkway. The Pastor came over and began ensuring that they were lying flat on the wood and not a tripping hazard. Since this was a repeat violation, we spoke to him about the benefit of replacing the older woods with a more durable material. He stated that he was planning on completing this in the near future by replacing all boards with composite decking and a metal rail instead of the wood. We also observed that in the Classroom that served Toddler children that the area with hanging cords notated in the Annual Compliance visit summary that had been blocked post our visit was now unblocked and there were cords hanging which were a safety issue. A repeat violation was cited, and I explained that both these items must be corrected immediately for the safety of the children. The children were participating in outdoor play. Upon arrival we observed the one-year-old children being pushed around outside in the crib and the children who were two years old on the playground. The facility is now utilizing the one playground and scheduling times for the children to be outside. The children re-entered the classroom and the children ages 3 through 4 then arrived and participating in language skills, gross motor activities, and creative dramatics. The following violation was observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The safety concerns were noted in the space that serves one year old children, an alarm box was on the floor with two cords hanging out of it, one of which was hanging and could be a choking hazard. There were nails that were raised on the handicapped walkway to building number two, which is a tripping hazard. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 31, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Your compliance history is currently 83% after today's visit. Other resources that were provided were: ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. At the close of the visit, I asked if Ms. Heidenescher had any questions or concerns and she stated that she did not. I shared if any questions or concerns arose or if assistance was needed to please feel free to contact me at (704) 594-0148 or kathy.willis@dhhs.nc.gov. Kathy Twitty Willis M.Ed. Child Care Consultant NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Regulatory Services Section PO Box 192 Mineral Springs NC 28108-0192 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: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my Annual Complaince unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Traci Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival the Ms. Kim Heidenescher, Administrator assisted me during today’s visit. We used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is First Assembly of God and in the Secretary of State website the Non-profit organization is listed First Assembly of God of Monroe. It is listed as current and active as of November 14, 1977. The Name of the Owner will have to be updated to reflect the name listed in the Secretary of State website. Contact will be made to the Pastor to begin this process. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I will send a document for the Pastor to Complete to ensure that all information is accurate. Inspections: The Sanitation inspection was completed within the required time frames and are documented on the Annual Complaince worksheet attached to today’s visit. The Fire Inspection failed on two occasions, 10/11/22 and 01/05/23, and the facility is awaiting a new inspection with the last approved inspection dated in 2021 therefore a violation was cited. The Fire Marshall was contacted during the visit and asked to make contact with the Provider to ensure this is corrected immediately. Ms. Heidenescher accompanied us today on the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environment. Indoor Learning Environment: Upon arrival, staff/child ratio was observed and was in compliance in all classrooms. Of the five (5) classrooms in both buildings all were being used. Children were observed participating in outdoor gross motor activities, floor play, and language interactions. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment had two spaces, one for preschool children and one for infants and toddlers. The Infant and Toddler playground had ongoing safety concerns. I suggested that consideration be made to no longer using this playground due to the repairs/safety corrections that need to be made. We discussed that the one playground area can be used if the classrooms are scheduled separately. I suggested that the Infant Class and Toddler Class go out together, Two year old’s, and then Preschool Children all at separate times. The total capacity of the playground area is 32 children. Transportation: Ms. Heidenescher stated that currently they do not currently provide transportation. I explained that if they do wish to provide transportation in the future, they must contact me in order to have the vehicle monitored and as a courtesy have a review of the Child Care Transportation requirements. Staff Records: The Staff and Training Worksheets were not updated therefore we used the previous year’s form and updated it. The one new staff files was reviewed and a random sample of at least ten percent of existing staff files were reviewed. Please see the staff/training worksheet to determine which files. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. I observed the Summary of the Child Care Law poster, Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log, Safe Pick-up, and Delivery Procedures that are the same as what is in the facility handbook, Emergency Medical Care Plan (with all staff listed who preform listed duties), Emergency Phone Numbers (recommended – by telephone) Weekly menu for meals and snacks posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance. I reminded you that if there is only ever one staff person left on site the emergency contact person for this situation information must be posted on the parent board. Although the facility had no smoking signs in the parent area, I explained that small stickers could be put on the doors of both buildings that indicated no smoking. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu was reviewed, and it met the meal pattern requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. The following violations were observed today: 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 that was an approved report was in 2021. They facility had an inspection in October 2022, but they did not pass this inspection. They had a reinspection in January 2023 and did not pass that inspection. An approved inspection must be obtained within 14 days of today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In the classroom that routinely serves children who are two years old, there was both a one-year-old and a three-year-old enrolled and present. Children ages one cannot be grouped with children two years and older. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. At the gate going into the playground that they younger children play on there was a gap at the bottom of the gate due to erosion of more than 6 inches but less that nine inches. This area would allow a child to crawl under and leave the playground. .0605(g) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The safety concerns were noted in the space that serves one year old children, an alarm box was on the floor with two cords hanging out of it, one of which was hanging and could be a choking hazard. There were nails that were raised on the handicapped walkway to building number two which is a tripping hazard. On the playground where the younger children were playing there was rocks that were small and accessible to the children that had been used for prevention of erosion, there was branches laying in the play area, there were roots exposed and all children were early walkers therefore causing a tripping hazard. On the playground where the older children were located there was a cap of the fence post leaving the top exposed and it was sharp. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the classroom serving two-year-old children there was a air freshener located in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child, LJ, did not have a safe sleep policy signed by the parent on file therefore it could not be verified that the policy had been explained to the parent, prior to or on the first day of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The authorizations of all medication permission forms used wording such as: as needed, liberally, dab and some permissions did not have signature dates, nor other specific information to include when to use diaper cream. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 13, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Your compliance history is currently 78% and today’s visit may impact this percentage. Other resources that were provided were: ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. Due to the violation, item # 318, a return visit will be made in the near future. I encouraged Ms. Heidenescher to make changes to the enrollment in the classroom that routinely serves two-year-old children to either move the one-year-old or three-year-old child to another classroom to ensure that the grouping doesn't have one-year olds and three-year-old children routinely grouped together. At the close of the visit, I asked if Ms. Heidenescher had any questions or concerns and she stated that she did not. I shared if any questions or concerns arose or if assistance was needed to please feel free to contact me at (704) 594-0148 or kathy.willis@dhhs.nc.gov. Kathy Twitty Willis M.Ed. Child Care Consultant NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Regulatory Services Section PO Box 192 Mineral Springs NC 28108-0192 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: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my Annual Complaince unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Traci Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival the Ms. Kim Heidenescher, Administrator assisted me during today’s visit. We used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is First Assembly of God and in the Secretary of State website the Non-profit organization is listed First Assembly of God of Monroe. It is listed as current and active as of November 14, 1977. The Name of the Owner will have to be updated to reflect the name listed in the Secretary of State website. Contact will be made to the Pastor to begin this process. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I will send a document for the Pastor to Complete to ensure that all information is accurate. Inspections: The Sanitation inspection was completed within the required time frames and are documented on the Annual Complaince worksheet attached to today’s visit. The Fire Inspection failed on two occasions, 10/11/22 and 01/05/23, and the facility is awaiting a new inspection with the last approved inspection dated in 2021 therefore a violation was cited. The Fire Marshall was contacted during the visit and asked to make contact with the Provider to ensure this is corrected immediately. Ms. Heidenescher accompanied us today on the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environment. Indoor Learning Environment: Upon arrival, staff/child ratio was observed and was in compliance in all classrooms. Of the five (5) classrooms in both buildings all were being used. Children were observed participating in outdoor gross motor activities, floor play, and language interactions. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment had two spaces, one for preschool children and one for infants and toddlers. The Infant and Toddler playground had ongoing safety concerns. I suggested that consideration be made to no longer using this playground due to the repairs/safety corrections that need to be made. We discussed that the one playground area can be used if the classrooms are scheduled separately. I suggested that the Infant Class and Toddler Class go out together, Two year old’s, and then Preschool Children all at separate times. The total capacity of the playground area is 32 children. Transportation: Ms. Heidenescher stated that currently they do not currently provide transportation. I explained that if they do wish to provide transportation in the future, they must contact me in order to have the vehicle monitored and as a courtesy have a review of the Child Care Transportation requirements. Staff Records: The Staff and Training Worksheets were not updated therefore we used the previous year’s form and updated it. The one new staff files was reviewed and a random sample of at least ten percent of existing staff files were reviewed. Please see the staff/training worksheet to determine which files. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. I observed the Summary of the Child Care Law poster, Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log, Safe Pick-up, and Delivery Procedures that are the same as what is in the facility handbook, Emergency Medical Care Plan (with all staff listed who preform listed duties), Emergency Phone Numbers (recommended – by telephone) Weekly menu for meals and snacks posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance. I reminded you that if there is only ever one staff person left on site the emergency contact person for this situation information must be posted on the parent board. Although the facility had no smoking signs in the parent area, I explained that small stickers could be put on the doors of both buildings that indicated no smoking. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu was reviewed, and it met the meal pattern requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. The following violations were observed today: 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 that was an approved report was in 2021. They facility had an inspection in October 2022, but they did not pass this inspection. They had a reinspection in January 2023 and did not pass that inspection. An approved inspection must be obtained within 14 days of today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In the classroom that routinely serves children who are two years old, there was both a one-year-old and a three-year-old enrolled and present. Children ages one cannot be grouped with children two years and older. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. At the gate going into the playground that they younger children play on there was a gap at the bottom of the gate due to erosion of more than 6 inches but less that nine inches. This area would allow a child to crawl under and leave the playground. .0605(g) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The safety concerns were noted in the space that serves one year old children, an alarm box was on the floor with two cords hanging out of it, one of which was hanging and could be a choking hazard. There were nails that were raised on the handicapped walkway to building number two which is a tripping hazard. On the playground where the younger children were playing there was rocks that were small and accessible to the children that had been used for prevention of erosion, there was branches laying in the play area, there were roots exposed and all children were early walkers therefore causing a tripping hazard. On the playground where the older children were located there was a cap of the fence post leaving the top exposed and it was sharp. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the classroom serving two-year-old children there was a air freshener located in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child, LJ, did not have a safe sleep policy signed by the parent on file therefore it could not be verified that the policy had been explained to the parent, prior to or on the first day of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The authorizations of all medication permission forms used wording such as: as needed, liberally, dab and some permissions did not have signature dates, nor other specific information to include when to use diaper cream. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 13, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Your compliance history is currently 78% and today’s visit may impact this percentage. Other resources that were provided were: ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. Due to the violation, item # 318, a return visit will be made in the near future. I encouraged Ms. Heidenescher to make changes to the enrollment in the classroom that routinely serves two-year-old children to either move the one-year-old or three-year-old child to another classroom to ensure that the grouping doesn't have one-year olds and three-year-old children routinely grouped together. At the close of the visit, I asked if Ms. Heidenescher had any questions or concerns and she stated that she did not. I shared if any questions or concerns arose or if assistance was needed to please feel free to contact me at (704) 594-0148 or kathy.willis@dhhs.nc.gov. Kathy Twitty Willis M.Ed. Child Care Consultant NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Regulatory Services Section PO Box 192 Mineral Springs NC 28108-0192 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my Annual Complaince unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Traci Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival the Ms. Kim Heidenescher, Administrator assisted me during today’s visit. We used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is First Assembly of God and in the Secretary of State website the Non-profit organization is listed First Assembly of God of Monroe. It is listed as current and active as of November 14, 1977. The Name of the Owner will have to be updated to reflect the name listed in the Secretary of State website. Contact will be made to the Pastor to begin this process. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I will send a document for the Pastor to Complete to ensure that all information is accurate. Inspections: The Sanitation inspection was completed within the required time frames and are documented on the Annual Complaince worksheet attached to today’s visit. The Fire Inspection failed on two occasions, 10/11/22 and 01/05/23, and the facility is awaiting a new inspection with the last approved inspection dated in 2021 therefore a violation was cited. The Fire Marshall was contacted during the visit and asked to make contact with the Provider to ensure this is corrected immediately. Ms. Heidenescher accompanied us today on the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environment. Indoor Learning Environment: Upon arrival, staff/child ratio was observed and was in compliance in all classrooms. Of the five (5) classrooms in both buildings all were being used. Children were observed participating in outdoor gross motor activities, floor play, and language interactions. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment had two spaces, one for preschool children and one for infants and toddlers. The Infant and Toddler playground had ongoing safety concerns. I suggested that consideration be made to no longer using this playground due to the repairs/safety corrections that need to be made. We discussed that the one playground area can be used if the classrooms are scheduled separately. I suggested that the Infant Class and Toddler Class go out together, Two year old’s, and then Preschool Children all at separate times. The total capacity of the playground area is 32 children. Transportation: Ms. Heidenescher stated that currently they do not currently provide transportation. I explained that if they do wish to provide transportation in the future, they must contact me in order to have the vehicle monitored and as a courtesy have a review of the Child Care Transportation requirements. Staff Records: The Staff and Training Worksheets were not updated therefore we used the previous year’s form and updated it. The one new staff files was reviewed and a random sample of at least ten percent of existing staff files were reviewed. Please see the staff/training worksheet to determine which files. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. I observed the Summary of the Child Care Law poster, Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log, Safe Pick-up, and Delivery Procedures that are the same as what is in the facility handbook, Emergency Medical Care Plan (with all staff listed who preform listed duties), Emergency Phone Numbers (recommended – by telephone) Weekly menu for meals and snacks posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance. I reminded you that if there is only ever one staff person left on site the emergency contact person for this situation information must be posted on the parent board. Although the facility had no smoking signs in the parent area, I explained that small stickers could be put on the doors of both buildings that indicated no smoking. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu was reviewed, and it met the meal pattern requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. The following violations were observed today: 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 that was an approved report was in 2021. They facility had an inspection in October 2022, but they did not pass this inspection. They had a reinspection in January 2023 and did not pass that inspection. An approved inspection must be obtained within 14 days of today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In the classroom that routinely serves children who are two years old, there was both a one-year-old and a three-year-old enrolled and present. Children ages one cannot be grouped with children two years and older. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. At the gate going into the playground that they younger children play on there was a gap at the bottom of the gate due to erosion of more than 6 inches but less that nine inches. This area would allow a child to crawl under and leave the playground. .0605(g) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The safety concerns were noted in the space that serves one year old children, an alarm box was on the floor with two cords hanging out of it, one of which was hanging and could be a choking hazard. There were nails that were raised on the handicapped walkway to building number two which is a tripping hazard. On the playground where the younger children were playing there was rocks that were small and accessible to the children that had been used for prevention of erosion, there was branches laying in the play area, there were roots exposed and all children were early walkers therefore causing a tripping hazard. On the playground where the older children were located there was a cap of the fence post leaving the top exposed and it was sharp. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the classroom serving two-year-old children there was a air freshener located in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child, LJ, did not have a safe sleep policy signed by the parent on file therefore it could not be verified that the policy had been explained to the parent, prior to or on the first day of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The authorizations of all medication permission forms used wording such as: as needed, liberally, dab and some permissions did not have signature dates, nor other specific information to include when to use diaper cream. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 13, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Your compliance history is currently 78% and today’s visit may impact this percentage. Other resources that were provided were: ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. Due to the violation, item # 318, a return visit will be made in the near future. I encouraged Ms. Heidenescher to make changes to the enrollment in the classroom that routinely serves two-year-old children to either move the one-year-old or three-year-old child to another classroom to ensure that the grouping doesn't have one-year olds and three-year-old children routinely grouped together. At the close of the visit, I asked if Ms. Heidenescher had any questions or concerns and she stated that she did not. I shared if any questions or concerns arose or if assistance was needed to please feel free to contact me at (704) 594-0148 or kathy.willis@dhhs.nc.gov. Kathy Twitty Willis M.Ed. Child Care Consultant NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Regulatory Services Section PO Box 192 Mineral Springs NC 28108-0192 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST ASSEMBLY DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 9059002 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my Annual Complaince unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Traci Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival the Ms. Kim Heidenescher, Administrator assisted me during today’s visit. We used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is First Assembly of God and in the Secretary of State website the Non-profit organization is listed First Assembly of God of Monroe. It is listed as current and active as of November 14, 1977. The Name of the Owner will have to be updated to reflect the name listed in the Secretary of State website. Contact will be made to the Pastor to begin this process. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I will send a document for the Pastor to Complete to ensure that all information is accurate. Inspections: The Sanitation inspection was completed within the required time frames and are documented on the Annual Complaince worksheet attached to today’s visit. The Fire Inspection failed on two occasions, 10/11/22 and 01/05/23, and the facility is awaiting a new inspection with the last approved inspection dated in 2021 therefore a violation was cited. The Fire Marshall was contacted during the visit and asked to make contact with the Provider to ensure this is corrected immediately. Ms. Heidenescher accompanied us today on the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environment. Indoor Learning Environment: Upon arrival, staff/child ratio was observed and was in compliance in all classrooms. Of the five (5) classrooms in both buildings all were being used. Children were observed participating in outdoor gross motor activities, floor play, and language interactions. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment had two spaces, one for preschool children and one for infants and toddlers. The Infant and Toddler playground had ongoing safety concerns. I suggested that consideration be made to no longer using this playground due to the repairs/safety corrections that need to be made. We discussed that the one playground area can be used if the classrooms are scheduled separately. I suggested that the Infant Class and Toddler Class go out together, Two year old’s, and then Preschool Children all at separate times. The total capacity of the playground area is 32 children. Transportation: Ms. Heidenescher stated that currently they do not currently provide transportation. I explained that if they do wish to provide transportation in the future, they must contact me in order to have the vehicle monitored and as a courtesy have a review of the Child Care Transportation requirements. Staff Records: The Staff and Training Worksheets were not updated therefore we used the previous year’s form and updated it. The one new staff files was reviewed and a random sample of at least ten percent of existing staff files were reviewed. Please see the staff/training worksheet to determine which files. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. I observed the Summary of the Child Care Law poster, Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log, Safe Pick-up, and Delivery Procedures that are the same as what is in the facility handbook, Emergency Medical Care Plan (with all staff listed who preform listed duties), Emergency Phone Numbers (recommended – by telephone) Weekly menu for meals and snacks posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance. I reminded you that if there is only ever one staff person left on site the emergency contact person for this situation information must be posted on the parent board. Although the facility had no smoking signs in the parent area, I explained that small stickers could be put on the doors of both buildings that indicated no smoking. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu was reviewed, and it met the meal pattern requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. The following violations were observed today: 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 that was an approved report was in 2021. They facility had an inspection in October 2022, but they did not pass this inspection. They had a reinspection in January 2023 and did not pass that inspection. An approved inspection must be obtained within 14 days of today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In the classroom that routinely serves children who are two years old, there was both a one-year-old and a three-year-old enrolled and present. Children ages one cannot be grouped with children two years and older. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. At the gate going into the playground that they younger children play on there was a gap at the bottom of the gate due to erosion of more than 6 inches but less that nine inches. This area would allow a child to crawl under and leave the playground. .0605(g) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The safety concerns were noted in the space that serves one year old children, an alarm box was on the floor with two cords hanging out of it, one of which was hanging and could be a choking hazard. There were nails that were raised on the handicapped walkway to building number two which is a tripping hazard. On the playground where the younger children were playing there was rocks that were small and accessible to the children that had been used for prevention of erosion, there was branches laying in the play area, there were roots exposed and all children were early walkers therefore causing a tripping hazard. On the playground where the older children were located there was a cap of the fence post leaving the top exposed and it was sharp. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the classroom serving two-year-old children there was a air freshener located in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child, LJ, did not have a safe sleep policy signed by the parent on file therefore it could not be verified that the policy had been explained to the parent, prior to or on the first day of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The authorizations of all medication permission forms used wording such as: as needed, liberally, dab and some permissions did not have signature dates, nor other specific information to include when to use diaper cream. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 13, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Your compliance history is currently 78% and today’s visit may impact this percentage. Other resources that were provided were: ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. Due to the violation, item # 318, a return visit will be made in the near future. I encouraged Ms. Heidenescher to make changes to the enrollment in the classroom that routinely serves two-year-old children to either move the one-year-old or three-year-old child to another classroom to ensure that the grouping doesn't have one-year olds and three-year-old children routinely grouped together. At the close of the visit, I asked if Ms. Heidenescher had any questions or concerns and she stated that she did not. I shared if any questions or concerns arose or if assistance was needed to please feel free to contact me at (704) 594-0148 or kathy.willis@dhhs.nc.gov. Kathy Twitty Willis M.Ed. Child Care Consultant NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Regulatory Services Section PO Box 192 Mineral Springs NC 28108-0192 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