NEW Covenant Child Development Center

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 154 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 11:46 AM 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 Ms. J. Babb and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance and was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail. 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. I observed all licensed spaces including the classrooms, and 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 not able to be reviewed. •Emergency drill was not monitored. •Fire inspection was completed on date. Further information is required for this component. •Playground inspection was completed on 5/19/26. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/7/26 and received a superior classification. •The EPR manual was not able to be monitored and technical assistance was provided. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infants was combined with the room that serves one (1) year olds and they were preparing for outdoor learning. The room that serves two (2) to three (3) year olds were participating in free play time and the children in the older preschool classrooms were participating in free play and teacher directed play time and then transitioning to outdoor learning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in/out of compliance. The protective surface on the critical structures was in compliance and in the near future the mulch should be raked to prevent further compaction under the swings on the play area for the older children. This will be further monitored during the next visit to remain in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed during the visit and as a courtesy the new STW was left for future use, it can be found on the DCDEE website under provider tabs. There were no 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. Emergency information sheets and health questionnaires must be updated before annually or as changes occur. When these updates occur, they should be added to the EPR manual. Children’s Records: The staff reported there were thirty one (31) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-four (24) in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy listing and menu was posted and there was a change to the menu which was appropriately marked on all required documentation before lunch was served. For lunch the children were having grilled cheese sandwiches, tater tots, watermelon and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. Seven (7(violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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 provider did scheudle a fire inspection outside of the month due, it was not submitted and it is not passing at this time. A correction notice was issued by the Fire Marshal's office. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A record of fire drills was not complete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In the infant room the safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member M. did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member M. did not have an updated emergency medical form on file for review. .0701(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's medical record was not on file for review. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills records were not complete. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/7/26 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 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-five (85%) percent prior to 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: •New Covenant Child Development Center has completed their required water testing and results were left with Ms. Morris. •Pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) all childcare providers are required to upload new/hired staff members to the ABCMS system within five (5) days of hire. This was reviewed with you today and has been previously completed. •Fire inspections need to occur within the annual time period since the last fire inspection. All inspections, passing or failing should be sent within seven (7) days. It was reported that an inspection happened in March of 2026, corrections have been completed, and no further communication with the Union County Fire Department has been received or made. Today we discussed with Ms. Morris reaching out to the Fire Marshall and scheduling a follow-up inspection. At this time the facility is in violation with the fire inspection rules and a violation was sited. It may be removed if further documentation is received. If further assistance is required, please let me know. •The protective surfaces around the swings on the playground that serves older children is in compliance but needs to be raked to prevent further compaction. General landscaping should occur in the next few months to maintain compliance. •Please go onto the DCDEE website and review the EPR processes for updated the manual annually or as changes occur. This will be monitored at a later visit. •A staff to child ratio sign for the playroom was completed during today’s visit. This must remain posted while the room is in use. •Ms. Morris asked for clarification on fingerprinting by county for the Criminal Background check qualifying letters. More information will be shared at a later date. •If the fire and emergency drill documents can be located and sent to me by the end of business today, the violations will be changed to corrected during the visit. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 154 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 11:46 AM 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 Ms. J. Babb and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance and was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail. 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. I observed all licensed spaces including the classrooms, and 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 not able to be reviewed. •Emergency drill was not monitored. •Fire inspection was completed on date. Further information is required for this component. •Playground inspection was completed on 5/19/26. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/7/26 and received a superior classification. •The EPR manual was not able to be monitored and technical assistance was provided. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infants was combined with the room that serves one (1) year olds and they were preparing for outdoor learning. The room that serves two (2) to three (3) year olds were participating in free play time and the children in the older preschool classrooms were participating in free play and teacher directed play time and then transitioning to outdoor learning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in/out of compliance. The protective surface on the critical structures was in compliance and in the near future the mulch should be raked to prevent further compaction under the swings on the play area for the older children. This will be further monitored during the next visit to remain in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed during the visit and as a courtesy the new STW was left for future use, it can be found on the DCDEE website under provider tabs. There were no 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. Emergency information sheets and health questionnaires must be updated before annually or as changes occur. When these updates occur, they should be added to the EPR manual. Children’s Records: The staff reported there were thirty one (31) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-four (24) in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy listing and menu was posted and there was a change to the menu which was appropriately marked on all required documentation before lunch was served. For lunch the children were having grilled cheese sandwiches, tater tots, watermelon and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. Seven (7(violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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 provider did scheudle a fire inspection outside of the month due, it was not submitted and it is not passing at this time. A correction notice was issued by the Fire Marshal's office. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A record of fire drills was not complete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In the infant room the safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member M. did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member M. did not have an updated emergency medical form on file for review. .0701(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's medical record was not on file for review. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills records were not complete. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/7/26 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 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-five (85%) percent prior to 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: •New Covenant Child Development Center has completed their required water testing and results were left with Ms. Morris. •Pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) all childcare providers are required to upload new/hired staff members to the ABCMS system within five (5) days of hire. This was reviewed with you today and has been previously completed. •Fire inspections need to occur within the annual time period since the last fire inspection. All inspections, passing or failing should be sent within seven (7) days. It was reported that an inspection happened in March of 2026, corrections have been completed, and no further communication with the Union County Fire Department has been received or made. Today we discussed with Ms. Morris reaching out to the Fire Marshall and scheduling a follow-up inspection. At this time the facility is in violation with the fire inspection rules and a violation was sited. It may be removed if further documentation is received. If further assistance is required, please let me know. •The protective surfaces around the swings on the playground that serves older children is in compliance but needs to be raked to prevent further compaction. General landscaping should occur in the next few months to maintain compliance. •Please go onto the DCDEE website and review the EPR processes for updated the manual annually or as changes occur. This will be monitored at a later visit. •A staff to child ratio sign for the playroom was completed during today’s visit. This must remain posted while the room is in use. •Ms. Morris asked for clarification on fingerprinting by county for the Criminal Background check qualifying letters. More information will be shared at a later date. •If the fire and emergency drill documents can be located and sent to me by the end of business today, the violations will be changed to corrected during the visit. 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 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 154 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 11:46 AM 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 Ms. J. Babb and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance and was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail. 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. I observed all licensed spaces including the classrooms, and 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 not able to be reviewed. •Emergency drill was not monitored. •Fire inspection was completed on date. Further information is required for this component. •Playground inspection was completed on 5/19/26. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/7/26 and received a superior classification. •The EPR manual was not able to be monitored and technical assistance was provided. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infants was combined with the room that serves one (1) year olds and they were preparing for outdoor learning. The room that serves two (2) to three (3) year olds were participating in free play time and the children in the older preschool classrooms were participating in free play and teacher directed play time and then transitioning to outdoor learning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in/out of compliance. The protective surface on the critical structures was in compliance and in the near future the mulch should be raked to prevent further compaction under the swings on the play area for the older children. This will be further monitored during the next visit to remain in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed during the visit and as a courtesy the new STW was left for future use, it can be found on the DCDEE website under provider tabs. There were no 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. Emergency information sheets and health questionnaires must be updated before annually or as changes occur. When these updates occur, they should be added to the EPR manual. Children’s Records: The staff reported there were thirty one (31) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-four (24) in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy listing and menu was posted and there was a change to the menu which was appropriately marked on all required documentation before lunch was served. For lunch the children were having grilled cheese sandwiches, tater tots, watermelon and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. Seven (7(violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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 provider did scheudle a fire inspection outside of the month due, it was not submitted and it is not passing at this time. A correction notice was issued by the Fire Marshal's office. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A record of fire drills was not complete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In the infant room the safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member M. did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member M. did not have an updated emergency medical form on file for review. .0701(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's medical record was not on file for review. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills records were not complete. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/7/26 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 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-five (85%) percent prior to 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: •New Covenant Child Development Center has completed their required water testing and results were left with Ms. Morris. •Pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) all childcare providers are required to upload new/hired staff members to the ABCMS system within five (5) days of hire. This was reviewed with you today and has been previously completed. •Fire inspections need to occur within the annual time period since the last fire inspection. All inspections, passing or failing should be sent within seven (7) days. It was reported that an inspection happened in March of 2026, corrections have been completed, and no further communication with the Union County Fire Department has been received or made. Today we discussed with Ms. Morris reaching out to the Fire Marshall and scheduling a follow-up inspection. At this time the facility is in violation with the fire inspection rules and a violation was sited. It may be removed if further documentation is received. If further assistance is required, please let me know. •The protective surfaces around the swings on the playground that serves older children is in compliance but needs to be raked to prevent further compaction. General landscaping should occur in the next few months to maintain compliance. •Please go onto the DCDEE website and review the EPR processes for updated the manual annually or as changes occur. This will be monitored at a later visit. •A staff to child ratio sign for the playroom was completed during today’s visit. This must remain posted while the room is in use. •Ms. Morris asked for clarification on fingerprinting by county for the Criminal Background check qualifying letters. More information will be shared at a later date. •If the fire and emergency drill documents can be located and sent to me by the end of business today, the violations will be changed to corrected during the visit. 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 154 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 11:46 AM 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 Ms. J. Babb and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance and was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail. 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. I observed all licensed spaces including the classrooms, and 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 not able to be reviewed. •Emergency drill was not monitored. •Fire inspection was completed on date. Further information is required for this component. •Playground inspection was completed on 5/19/26. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/7/26 and received a superior classification. •The EPR manual was not able to be monitored and technical assistance was provided. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infants was combined with the room that serves one (1) year olds and they were preparing for outdoor learning. The room that serves two (2) to three (3) year olds were participating in free play time and the children in the older preschool classrooms were participating in free play and teacher directed play time and then transitioning to outdoor learning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in/out of compliance. The protective surface on the critical structures was in compliance and in the near future the mulch should be raked to prevent further compaction under the swings on the play area for the older children. This will be further monitored during the next visit to remain in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed during the visit and as a courtesy the new STW was left for future use, it can be found on the DCDEE website under provider tabs. There were no 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. Emergency information sheets and health questionnaires must be updated before annually or as changes occur. When these updates occur, they should be added to the EPR manual. Children’s Records: The staff reported there were thirty one (31) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-four (24) in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy listing and menu was posted and there was a change to the menu which was appropriately marked on all required documentation before lunch was served. For lunch the children were having grilled cheese sandwiches, tater tots, watermelon and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. Seven (7(violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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 provider did scheudle a fire inspection outside of the month due, it was not submitted and it is not passing at this time. A correction notice was issued by the Fire Marshal's office. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A record of fire drills was not complete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In the infant room the safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member M. did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member M. did not have an updated emergency medical form on file for review. .0701(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's medical record was not on file for review. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills records were not complete. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/7/26 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 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-five (85%) percent prior to 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: •New Covenant Child Development Center has completed their required water testing and results were left with Ms. Morris. •Pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) all childcare providers are required to upload new/hired staff members to the ABCMS system within five (5) days of hire. This was reviewed with you today and has been previously completed. •Fire inspections need to occur within the annual time period since the last fire inspection. All inspections, passing or failing should be sent within seven (7) days. It was reported that an inspection happened in March of 2026, corrections have been completed, and no further communication with the Union County Fire Department has been received or made. Today we discussed with Ms. Morris reaching out to the Fire Marshall and scheduling a follow-up inspection. At this time the facility is in violation with the fire inspection rules and a violation was sited. It may be removed if further documentation is received. If further assistance is required, please let me know. •The protective surfaces around the swings on the playground that serves older children is in compliance but needs to be raked to prevent further compaction. General landscaping should occur in the next few months to maintain compliance. •Please go onto the DCDEE website and review the EPR processes for updated the manual annually or as changes occur. This will be monitored at a later visit. •A staff to child ratio sign for the playroom was completed during today’s visit. This must remain posted while the room is in use. •Ms. Morris asked for clarification on fingerprinting by county for the Criminal Background check qualifying letters. More information will be shared at a later date. •If the fire and emergency drill documents can be located and sent to me by the end of business today, the violations will be changed to corrected during the visit. 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

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. P. Morris and I shared the reason for the visit. She 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, and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was eighty-two (82%) percent. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff records, 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 12/30/25. • Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 11/18/25. • Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 12/22/25. • Fire Inspection was scheduled within the appropriate timeframe and due to unforeseen circumstances with the local Fire Marshall, the visit had to be rescheduled. It was bumped to 2/12/26. Please remember to send a copy to me within seven (7) business days. • Sanitation Inspection was completed on 1/7/26 and received a superior classification. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children to be participating in free play and feeding time. In the rooms that serve toddlers and preschool aged children, they were finishing lunch, handwashing and transitioning to rest time. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and all were in/out of compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Outdoor Learning: Both outdoor learning spaces were observed and in compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listings were posted and for lunch the children were having chicken parmesan with noodles, green beans, fruit cocktail and milk. Medication: Medication was monitored and were in compliance. As a reminder, emergency medication can be stored five (5) feet up and unlocked. 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 12/22/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was documented as completed in December of 2025. .0605(q) On or before 2/23/26, 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. • Today we discussed ways to complete inspections such as fire drills, and playground when there is inclement weather scenarios. • Continue to utilize the staff new hire check list for required trainings and maintain a document proving annual required trainings are also completed within the compliance timeline. • Emergency Medical Care forms must be completed annually or when changes occur, please use best practice to review the forms with new hires. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, person 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. P. Morris and I shared the reason for the visit. She 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, and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was eighty-two (82%) percent. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff records, 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 12/30/25. • Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 11/18/25. • Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 12/22/25. • Fire Inspection was scheduled within the appropriate timeframe and due to unforeseen circumstances with the local Fire Marshall, the visit had to be rescheduled. It was bumped to 2/12/26. Please remember to send a copy to me within seven (7) business days. • Sanitation Inspection was completed on 1/7/26 and received a superior classification. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children to be participating in free play and feeding time. In the rooms that serve toddlers and preschool aged children, they were finishing lunch, handwashing and transitioning to rest time. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and all were in/out of compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Outdoor Learning: Both outdoor learning spaces were observed and in compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listings were posted and for lunch the children were having chicken parmesan with noodles, green beans, fruit cocktail and milk. Medication: Medication was monitored and were in compliance. As a reminder, emergency medication can be stored five (5) feet up and unlocked. 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 12/22/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was documented as completed in December of 2025. .0605(q) On or before 2/23/26, 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. • Today we discussed ways to complete inspections such as fire drills, and playground when there is inclement weather scenarios. • Continue to utilize the staff new hire check list for required trainings and maintain a document proving annual required trainings are also completed within the compliance timeline. • Emergency Medical Care forms must be completed annually or when changes occur, please use best practice to review the forms with new hires. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, person 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. P. Morris and I shared the reason for the visit. She 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, and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was eighty-two (82%) percent. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff records, 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 12/30/25. • Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 11/18/25. • Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 12/22/25. • Fire Inspection was scheduled within the appropriate timeframe and due to unforeseen circumstances with the local Fire Marshall, the visit had to be rescheduled. It was bumped to 2/12/26. Please remember to send a copy to me within seven (7) business days. • Sanitation Inspection was completed on 1/7/26 and received a superior classification. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children to be participating in free play and feeding time. In the rooms that serve toddlers and preschool aged children, they were finishing lunch, handwashing and transitioning to rest time. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and all were in/out of compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Outdoor Learning: Both outdoor learning spaces were observed and in compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listings were posted and for lunch the children were having chicken parmesan with noodles, green beans, fruit cocktail and milk. Medication: Medication was monitored and were in compliance. As a reminder, emergency medication can be stored five (5) feet up and unlocked. 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 12/22/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was documented as completed in December of 2025. .0605(q) On or before 2/23/26, 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. • Today we discussed ways to complete inspections such as fire drills, and playground when there is inclement weather scenarios. • Continue to utilize the staff new hire check list for required trainings and maintain a document proving annual required trainings are also completed within the compliance timeline. • Emergency Medical Care forms must be completed annually or when changes occur, please use best practice to review the forms with new hires. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, person 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

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 171 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 Ms. P. Morris and I shared the reason for the visit. I conducted a walk-through throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance and was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care. The notice was available for review. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church. 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. I observed all licensed spaces including the indoor learning environments, outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were out of compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. There are reports, due to ratio issues, I was not able to review. •Fire inspection was completed 12/30/2024 •Playground inspection was completed on 4/11/25 and is out of compliance •The Sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/2/25 and received Superior classification. •The EPR manual review is due within the next four (4) months. Please submit your EPR pages showing updates and staff training within the four (4) month time frame. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Logs are to be cumulative and reports are to be filed in the children’s folders. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infant aged children were participating in rest time and tummy time. The children in the room that serves toddlers were participating in self-help needs such as diaper changing and free play. Children in the room that serves younger preschool aged children were participating in teacher directed circle learning time. Children in the room that serves older preschool to school aged children were participating in free center choice time. Ms. Morris is actively working in the toddler classroom and to maintain ratios certain paper work will be sent to me before the end of business today 7/8/25. In each room the age of the youngest child has changed since the summer session has started, please make sure that child staff ratio forms reflect the youngest age. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The mulch on the playground area that serves the older preschool children needs to be raked as it is becoming impacted. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are twenty-four (24) children enrolled in this center. There were eighteen (18) in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and was out of compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy listings were posted and for lunch the children were having meatballs with rice and gravy, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. Six (6) violations were observed today. A seventh (7th) violation was added upon receiving the updated paperwork and is reflected in this visit summary. As state above, Ms. Morris was fully staffed until yesterday (7/7/25) and to maintain ratios during my visit she had to remain in the classroom. She was able to combine classrooms for a short time frame and maintain ratio and locate documents needed to complete the visit. There are several documents that will be due by the end of business today (7/8/25) or additional violations will be added to the visit. A visit addendum sheet will be completed and changes could be made to reflect more violations on the visit summary. A visit addendum has been sent to Ms. P. Morris reflecting an additional violation. All violations must be corrected immediately, and on or before 7/21/25 this violation must be included as corrected with any other violations cited on this visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space two (2) a medication was not in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 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. In space two (2) and space four (4) there were authorizations that had expired. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed in April of 2025. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The plan did not show an updated date or trainings for review at least annually or if the plan had been revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. Three (3) staff members B.M, P.M, and D.S. have not completed CPR training. .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. Three (3) staff members B.M, P.M, and D.S. have not completed CPR training. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown or shelter in place drills was conducted February of 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/21/25 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 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-nine (89%) percent prior to 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. •In an emergency or disaster, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) works closely with regulated early childhood education (ECE) programs to help them respond, reopen and recover. Now, DCDEE is launching a new online tool to allow ECE programs to report operational status, damage, loss and situational information during times of crisis. The Disaster Impact Report portal will help DCDEE to document the impact of a disaster on North Carolina’s early care and learning network. •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. • As a reminder, each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. •All emergency medications should be kept five (5) feet up and not locked for quick emergency access. All emergency medication permission slips are valid for up to six (6) months. •Once an over the counter medication permission slip has expired please remove the medication/cream and return home within seventy-two hours or obtain an new permission slip with dates corresponding to new usage time frame. •Children’s emergency forms should be updated annually or as changes occur. Consider one date through out the year where all families are to review their forms and update as needed. While •Due to ratio concerns, Ms. Morris will share certain documents by the end of business today (7/8/25) or additional violations will be added. The actual document will need to be seen, as an email stating dates will not allow for compliance. •Please remember that the youngest age of the child, with appropriate staff to child ratios, in each classroom. This may change seasonally, so it is important to note changes. •The Union County Child Care Nurses are offering a CPR and First Aid Class in the evenings, this week and next week. Please see the email sent to you with dates, times and spaces. •Emergency Medical Care Plans are to be reviewed annually and when changes occur, please make sure that is reflected on staff and training sheets or training logs and on the mandatory postings throughout the facility. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 171 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 Ms. P. Morris and I shared the reason for the visit. I conducted a walk-through throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance and was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care. The notice was available for review. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church. 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. I observed all licensed spaces including the indoor learning environments, outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were out of compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. There are reports, due to ratio issues, I was not able to review. •Fire inspection was completed 12/30/2024 •Playground inspection was completed on 4/11/25 and is out of compliance •The Sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/2/25 and received Superior classification. •The EPR manual review is due within the next four (4) months. Please submit your EPR pages showing updates and staff training within the four (4) month time frame. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Logs are to be cumulative and reports are to be filed in the children’s folders. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infant aged children were participating in rest time and tummy time. The children in the room that serves toddlers were participating in self-help needs such as diaper changing and free play. Children in the room that serves younger preschool aged children were participating in teacher directed circle learning time. Children in the room that serves older preschool to school aged children were participating in free center choice time. Ms. Morris is actively working in the toddler classroom and to maintain ratios certain paper work will be sent to me before the end of business today 7/8/25. In each room the age of the youngest child has changed since the summer session has started, please make sure that child staff ratio forms reflect the youngest age. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The mulch on the playground area that serves the older preschool children needs to be raked as it is becoming impacted. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are twenty-four (24) children enrolled in this center. There were eighteen (18) in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and was out of compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy listings were posted and for lunch the children were having meatballs with rice and gravy, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. Six (6) violations were observed today. A seventh (7th) violation was added upon receiving the updated paperwork and is reflected in this visit summary. As state above, Ms. Morris was fully staffed until yesterday (7/7/25) and to maintain ratios during my visit she had to remain in the classroom. She was able to combine classrooms for a short time frame and maintain ratio and locate documents needed to complete the visit. There are several documents that will be due by the end of business today (7/8/25) or additional violations will be added to the visit. A visit addendum sheet will be completed and changes could be made to reflect more violations on the visit summary. A visit addendum has been sent to Ms. P. Morris reflecting an additional violation. All violations must be corrected immediately, and on or before 7/21/25 this violation must be included as corrected with any other violations cited on this visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space two (2) a medication was not in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 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. In space two (2) and space four (4) there were authorizations that had expired. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed in April of 2025. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The plan did not show an updated date or trainings for review at least annually or if the plan had been revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. Three (3) staff members B.M, P.M, and D.S. have not completed CPR training. .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. Three (3) staff members B.M, P.M, and D.S. have not completed CPR training. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown or shelter in place drills was conducted February of 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/21/25 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 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-nine (89%) percent prior to 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. •In an emergency or disaster, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) works closely with regulated early childhood education (ECE) programs to help them respond, reopen and recover. Now, DCDEE is launching a new online tool to allow ECE programs to report operational status, damage, loss and situational information during times of crisis. The Disaster Impact Report portal will help DCDEE to document the impact of a disaster on North Carolina’s early care and learning network. •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. • As a reminder, each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. •All emergency medications should be kept five (5) feet up and not locked for quick emergency access. All emergency medication permission slips are valid for up to six (6) months. •Once an over the counter medication permission slip has expired please remove the medication/cream and return home within seventy-two hours or obtain an new permission slip with dates corresponding to new usage time frame. •Children’s emergency forms should be updated annually or as changes occur. Consider one date through out the year where all families are to review their forms and update as needed. While •Due to ratio concerns, Ms. Morris will share certain documents by the end of business today (7/8/25) or additional violations will be added. The actual document will need to be seen, as an email stating dates will not allow for compliance. •Please remember that the youngest age of the child, with appropriate staff to child ratios, in each classroom. This may change seasonally, so it is important to note changes. •The Union County Child Care Nurses are offering a CPR and First Aid Class in the evenings, this week and next week. Please see the email sent to you with dates, times and spaces. •Emergency Medical Care Plans are to be reviewed annually and when changes occur, please make sure that is reflected on staff and training sheets or training logs and on the mandatory postings throughout the facility. 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 171 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 Ms. P. Morris and I shared the reason for the visit. I conducted a walk-through throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance and was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care. The notice was available for review. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church. 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. I observed all licensed spaces including the indoor learning environments, outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were out of compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. There are reports, due to ratio issues, I was not able to review. •Fire inspection was completed 12/30/2024 •Playground inspection was completed on 4/11/25 and is out of compliance •The Sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/2/25 and received Superior classification. •The EPR manual review is due within the next four (4) months. Please submit your EPR pages showing updates and staff training within the four (4) month time frame. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Logs are to be cumulative and reports are to be filed in the children’s folders. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infant aged children were participating in rest time and tummy time. The children in the room that serves toddlers were participating in self-help needs such as diaper changing and free play. Children in the room that serves younger preschool aged children were participating in teacher directed circle learning time. Children in the room that serves older preschool to school aged children were participating in free center choice time. Ms. Morris is actively working in the toddler classroom and to maintain ratios certain paper work will be sent to me before the end of business today 7/8/25. In each room the age of the youngest child has changed since the summer session has started, please make sure that child staff ratio forms reflect the youngest age. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The mulch on the playground area that serves the older preschool children needs to be raked as it is becoming impacted. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are twenty-four (24) children enrolled in this center. There were eighteen (18) in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and was out of compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy listings were posted and for lunch the children were having meatballs with rice and gravy, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. Six (6) violations were observed today. A seventh (7th) violation was added upon receiving the updated paperwork and is reflected in this visit summary. As state above, Ms. Morris was fully staffed until yesterday (7/7/25) and to maintain ratios during my visit she had to remain in the classroom. She was able to combine classrooms for a short time frame and maintain ratio and locate documents needed to complete the visit. There are several documents that will be due by the end of business today (7/8/25) or additional violations will be added to the visit. A visit addendum sheet will be completed and changes could be made to reflect more violations on the visit summary. A visit addendum has been sent to Ms. P. Morris reflecting an additional violation. All violations must be corrected immediately, and on or before 7/21/25 this violation must be included as corrected with any other violations cited on this visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space two (2) a medication was not in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 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. In space two (2) and space four (4) there were authorizations that had expired. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed in April of 2025. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The plan did not show an updated date or trainings for review at least annually or if the plan had been revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. Three (3) staff members B.M, P.M, and D.S. have not completed CPR training. .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. Three (3) staff members B.M, P.M, and D.S. have not completed CPR training. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown or shelter in place drills was conducted February of 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/21/25 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 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-nine (89%) percent prior to 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. •In an emergency or disaster, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) works closely with regulated early childhood education (ECE) programs to help them respond, reopen and recover. Now, DCDEE is launching a new online tool to allow ECE programs to report operational status, damage, loss and situational information during times of crisis. The Disaster Impact Report portal will help DCDEE to document the impact of a disaster on North Carolina’s early care and learning network. •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. • As a reminder, each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. •All emergency medications should be kept five (5) feet up and not locked for quick emergency access. All emergency medication permission slips are valid for up to six (6) months. •Once an over the counter medication permission slip has expired please remove the medication/cream and return home within seventy-two hours or obtain an new permission slip with dates corresponding to new usage time frame. •Children’s emergency forms should be updated annually or as changes occur. Consider one date through out the year where all families are to review their forms and update as needed. While •Due to ratio concerns, Ms. Morris will share certain documents by the end of business today (7/8/25) or additional violations will be added. The actual document will need to be seen, as an email stating dates will not allow for compliance. •Please remember that the youngest age of the child, with appropriate staff to child ratios, in each classroom. This may change seasonally, so it is important to note changes. •The Union County Child Care Nurses are offering a CPR and First Aid Class in the evenings, this week and next week. Please see the email sent to you with dates, times and spaces. •Emergency Medical Care Plans are to be reviewed annually and when changes occur, please make sure that is reflected on staff and training sheets or training logs and on the mandatory postings throughout the facility. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. P. Morris . I shared the reason for the visit 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 only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Operation with restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following items above were found in/out of compliance and are listed below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 10/22/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •The incident report(s) were current and up to date. As a reminder, all reports need to be logged in a timely manner. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children to four (4) year old aged children were all participating in nap time. All classrooms were in ratio and under appropriate supervision. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed upon my arrival and was in compliance. The area used by the older preschool age children was observed to have protective surfaces in fall zones around the swing set area. Please make sure, to check this depth each time the children use the playground to maintain safety and compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for details. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listed were posted and for lunch today the children were served mini corn dogs, fries, oranges and milk. Medication: The facility reported there is no emergency medication on site. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Seven (7) violations were observed today and are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill recorded by the facility was from October of 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection recorded was in June of 2024. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member O.L. did not have proof of there EMC plan being reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member O.L. did not have a current qualification letter to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The record of the last emergency drill was in June of 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. In O.L's staff file there was no documentation of the EPR plan reviewed. .0607(e) 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 O.L. did not have a signed acknowledgement in her file. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/5/25, 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 •Once a fire inspection has been completed, the passing report should be sent to your Child Care Consultant within seven (7) days. •Please review 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (g) about required trainings in playground safety. •While incident reports were filled out and completed, please remember the incident(s) must be logged in a timely manner. •When hiring new staff, please review the requirements on the staff and training worksheet and the timelines certain forms and form reviews are due. A copy of the Staff and Training worksheet for GS 110-106 was reviewed with you today. •Medical forms for staff members should always be kept in a separate file from all other staff information. •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 Department 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

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. P. Morris . I shared the reason for the visit 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 only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Operation with restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following items above were found in/out of compliance and are listed below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 10/22/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •The incident report(s) were current and up to date. As a reminder, all reports need to be logged in a timely manner. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children to four (4) year old aged children were all participating in nap time. All classrooms were in ratio and under appropriate supervision. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed upon my arrival and was in compliance. The area used by the older preschool age children was observed to have protective surfaces in fall zones around the swing set area. Please make sure, to check this depth each time the children use the playground to maintain safety and compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for details. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listed were posted and for lunch today the children were served mini corn dogs, fries, oranges and milk. Medication: The facility reported there is no emergency medication on site. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Seven (7) violations were observed today and are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill recorded by the facility was from October of 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection recorded was in June of 2024. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member O.L. did not have proof of there EMC plan being reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member O.L. did not have a current qualification letter to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The record of the last emergency drill was in June of 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. In O.L's staff file there was no documentation of the EPR plan reviewed. .0607(e) 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 O.L. did not have a signed acknowledgement in her file. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/5/25, 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 •Once a fire inspection has been completed, the passing report should be sent to your Child Care Consultant within seven (7) days. •Please review 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (g) about required trainings in playground safety. •While incident reports were filled out and completed, please remember the incident(s) must be logged in a timely manner. •When hiring new staff, please review the requirements on the staff and training worksheet and the timelines certain forms and form reviews are due. A copy of the Staff and Training worksheet for GS 110-106 was reviewed with you today. •Medical forms for staff members should always be kept in a separate file from all other staff information. •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 Department 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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. P. Morris . I shared the reason for the visit 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 only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Operation with restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following items above were found in/out of compliance and are listed below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 10/22/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •The incident report(s) were current and up to date. As a reminder, all reports need to be logged in a timely manner. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children to four (4) year old aged children were all participating in nap time. All classrooms were in ratio and under appropriate supervision. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed upon my arrival and was in compliance. The area used by the older preschool age children was observed to have protective surfaces in fall zones around the swing set area. Please make sure, to check this depth each time the children use the playground to maintain safety and compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for details. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listed were posted and for lunch today the children were served mini corn dogs, fries, oranges and milk. Medication: The facility reported there is no emergency medication on site. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Seven (7) violations were observed today and are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill recorded by the facility was from October of 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection recorded was in June of 2024. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member O.L. did not have proof of there EMC plan being reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member O.L. did not have a current qualification letter to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The record of the last emergency drill was in June of 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. In O.L's staff file there was no documentation of the EPR plan reviewed. .0607(e) 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 O.L. did not have a signed acknowledgement in her file. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/5/25, 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 •Once a fire inspection has been completed, the passing report should be sent to your Child Care Consultant within seven (7) days. •Please review 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (g) about required trainings in playground safety. •While incident reports were filled out and completed, please remember the incident(s) must be logged in a timely manner. •When hiring new staff, please review the requirements on the staff and training worksheet and the timelines certain forms and form reviews are due. A copy of the Staff and Training worksheet for GS 110-106 was reviewed with you today. •Medical forms for staff members should always be kept in a separate file from all other staff information. •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 Department 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. P. Morris . I shared the reason for the visit 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 only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Operation with restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following items above were found in/out of compliance and are listed below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 10/22/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •The incident report(s) were current and up to date. As a reminder, all reports need to be logged in a timely manner. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children to four (4) year old aged children were all participating in nap time. All classrooms were in ratio and under appropriate supervision. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed upon my arrival and was in compliance. The area used by the older preschool age children was observed to have protective surfaces in fall zones around the swing set area. Please make sure, to check this depth each time the children use the playground to maintain safety and compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for details. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listed were posted and for lunch today the children were served mini corn dogs, fries, oranges and milk. Medication: The facility reported there is no emergency medication on site. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Seven (7) violations were observed today and are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill recorded by the facility was from October of 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection recorded was in June of 2024. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member O.L. did not have proof of there EMC plan being reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member O.L. did not have a current qualification letter to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The record of the last emergency drill was in June of 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. In O.L's staff file there was no documentation of the EPR plan reviewed. .0607(e) 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 O.L. did not have a signed acknowledgement in her file. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/5/25, 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 •Once a fire inspection has been completed, the passing report should be sent to your Child Care Consultant within seven (7) days. •Please review 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (g) about required trainings in playground safety. •While incident reports were filled out and completed, please remember the incident(s) must be logged in a timely manner. •When hiring new staff, please review the requirements on the staff and training worksheet and the timelines certain forms and form reviews are due. A copy of the Staff and Training worksheet for GS 110-106 was reviewed with you today. •Medical forms for staff members should always be kept in a separate file from all other staff information. •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 Department 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. P. Morris . I shared the reason for the visit 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 only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Notice of Operation with restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following items above were found in/out of compliance and are listed below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 10/22/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 6/26/24 and is out of compliance. •The incident report(s) were current and up to date. As a reminder, all reports need to be logged in a timely manner. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children to four (4) year old aged children were all participating in nap time. All classrooms were in ratio and under appropriate supervision. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed upon my arrival and was in compliance. The area used by the older preschool age children was observed to have protective surfaces in fall zones around the swing set area. Please make sure, to check this depth each time the children use the playground to maintain safety and compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There was one (1) new staff file to monitor. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for details. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listed were posted and for lunch today the children were served mini corn dogs, fries, oranges and milk. Medication: The facility reported there is no emergency medication on site. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Seven (7) violations were observed today and are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill recorded by the facility was from October of 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection recorded was in June of 2024. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member O.L. did not have proof of there EMC plan being reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member O.L. did not have a current qualification letter to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The record of the last emergency drill was in June of 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. In O.L's staff file there was no documentation of the EPR plan reviewed. .0607(e) 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 O.L. did not have a signed acknowledgement in her file. .0608(d)(1-4) On or before 2/5/25, 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 •Once a fire inspection has been completed, the passing report should be sent to your Child Care Consultant within seven (7) days. •Please review 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (g) about required trainings in playground safety. •While incident reports were filled out and completed, please remember the incident(s) must be logged in a timely manner. •When hiring new staff, please review the requirements on the staff and training worksheet and the timelines certain forms and form reviews are due. A copy of the Staff and Training worksheet for GS 110-106 was reviewed with you today. •Medical forms for staff members should always be kept in a separate file from all other staff information. •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 Department 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 Ms. J. Babb and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail, #0277533 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. I observed three classrooms in use, two outside learning environments, the kitchen and all other applicable spaces. 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 6/25/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/26/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/13/23. •Playground inspection was completed on 6/26/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/26/2024 and received a Superior classification. •The incident reports and log were current and up to date. 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 younger toddler rooms were participating in preparing for outside time, and teacher directed circle and reading time. The children in the preschool aged room were participating in child choice center time. Ms. Morris and I discussed which postings were mandatory for DCDEE in each room, the kitchen and common spaces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The grass in the larger playground for the older children was higher in certain areas. Ms. Morris, explained the person in charge of yard maintenance was not able to tend to the playground over the weekend but was scheduled to come and mow this week. While the mulch was in compliance, it did need to be raked to avoid compaction. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new files to review today, and two (2) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are twenty four (24) children permanently enrolled in this center with six (6) children off for the summer making the total enrollment until August eighteen (18). There were fifteen (15)in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy list and menu were posted and lunch consisted of baked ziti, peaches, corn and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in/out of compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported they do not transport children. While at the visit, one of the rooms approved for space (space #3) is going to be used for inside games and activities. We discussed the patrician in the room, making sure it was locked and sturdy and since it would be a permanent fixture, making sure the capacity of the room was still in compliance. Measurements were taken, and will be sent to the provider at a later date. Three (3) violations were observed today. 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. Staff members K.G. and S.W. did not have current first aid training certification in their files. .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 members K.G. and S.W. did not have current CPR training documentation in their files. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a completed medical form on file and has been enrolled for over a year. GS110-91(1) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before date 7/23/24, 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 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 ninety-three (93%) percent 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: •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •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. •We discussed the swings the facility has purchased for children under three (3) years old. Please make sure that Surfacing extends six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or, 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Also, swings have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. •The EPR plan was discussed guidance was given on where to locate the EPR plan, on the DCDEE website and what was required to be updated at least annually or when changes occur. This document should be reviewed by all staff, substitutes and volunteers included at least annually or when changes occur. •Make sure all doors, with supplies in them, remain closed during working hours and when children are on site. •A separate document will be sent to you within five (5) business days with the capacity numbers in space number three (#3) to use with the patrician in the room acting as a storage area. •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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 Ms. J. Babb and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail, #0277533 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. I observed three classrooms in use, two outside learning environments, the kitchen and all other applicable spaces. 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 6/25/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/26/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/13/23. •Playground inspection was completed on 6/26/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/26/2024 and received a Superior classification. •The incident reports and log were current and up to date. 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 younger toddler rooms were participating in preparing for outside time, and teacher directed circle and reading time. The children in the preschool aged room were participating in child choice center time. Ms. Morris and I discussed which postings were mandatory for DCDEE in each room, the kitchen and common spaces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The grass in the larger playground for the older children was higher in certain areas. Ms. Morris, explained the person in charge of yard maintenance was not able to tend to the playground over the weekend but was scheduled to come and mow this week. While the mulch was in compliance, it did need to be raked to avoid compaction. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new files to review today, and two (2) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are twenty four (24) children permanently enrolled in this center with six (6) children off for the summer making the total enrollment until August eighteen (18). There were fifteen (15)in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy list and menu were posted and lunch consisted of baked ziti, peaches, corn and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in/out of compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported they do not transport children. While at the visit, one of the rooms approved for space (space #3) is going to be used for inside games and activities. We discussed the patrician in the room, making sure it was locked and sturdy and since it would be a permanent fixture, making sure the capacity of the room was still in compliance. Measurements were taken, and will be sent to the provider at a later date. Three (3) violations were observed today. 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. Staff members K.G. and S.W. did not have current first aid training certification in their files. .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 members K.G. and S.W. did not have current CPR training documentation in their files. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a completed medical form on file and has been enrolled for over a year. GS110-91(1) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before date 7/23/24, 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 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 ninety-three (93%) percent 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: •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •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. •We discussed the swings the facility has purchased for children under three (3) years old. Please make sure that Surfacing extends six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or, 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Also, swings have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. •The EPR plan was discussed guidance was given on where to locate the EPR plan, on the DCDEE website and what was required to be updated at least annually or when changes occur. This document should be reviewed by all staff, substitutes and volunteers included at least annually or when changes occur. •Make sure all doors, with supplies in them, remain closed during working hours and when children are on site. •A separate document will be sent to you within five (5) business days with the capacity numbers in space number three (#3) to use with the patrician in the room acting as a storage area. •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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 Ms. J. Babb and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care. Ownership: The facility owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail, #0277533 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. I observed three classrooms in use, two outside learning environments, the kitchen and all other applicable spaces. 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 6/25/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/26/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/13/23. •Playground inspection was completed on 6/26/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/26/2024 and received a Superior classification. •The incident reports and log were current and up to date. 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 younger toddler rooms were participating in preparing for outside time, and teacher directed circle and reading time. The children in the preschool aged room were participating in child choice center time. Ms. Morris and I discussed which postings were mandatory for DCDEE in each room, the kitchen and common spaces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The grass in the larger playground for the older children was higher in certain areas. Ms. Morris, explained the person in charge of yard maintenance was not able to tend to the playground over the weekend but was scheduled to come and mow this week. While the mulch was in compliance, it did need to be raked to avoid compaction. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new files to review today, and two (2) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are twenty four (24) children permanently enrolled in this center with six (6) children off for the summer making the total enrollment until August eighteen (18). There were fifteen (15)in attendance today. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy list and menu were posted and lunch consisted of baked ziti, peaches, corn and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in/out of compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported they do not transport children. While at the visit, one of the rooms approved for space (space #3) is going to be used for inside games and activities. We discussed the patrician in the room, making sure it was locked and sturdy and since it would be a permanent fixture, making sure the capacity of the room was still in compliance. Measurements were taken, and will be sent to the provider at a later date. Three (3) violations were observed today. 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. Staff members K.G. and S.W. did not have current first aid training certification in their files. .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 members K.G. and S.W. did not have current CPR training documentation in their files. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a completed medical form on file and has been enrolled for over a year. GS110-91(1) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before date 7/23/24, 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 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 ninety-three (93%) percent 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: •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •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. •We discussed the swings the facility has purchased for children under three (3) years old. Please make sure that Surfacing extends six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or, 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Also, swings have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. •The EPR plan was discussed guidance was given on where to locate the EPR plan, on the DCDEE website and what was required to be updated at least annually or when changes occur. This document should be reviewed by all staff, substitutes and volunteers included at least annually or when changes occur. •Make sure all doors, with supplies in them, remain closed during working hours and when children are on site. •A separate document will be sent to you within five (5) business days with the capacity numbers in space number three (#3) to use with the patrician in the room acting as a storage area. •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

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/11/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 1/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 04:07 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. D. Sumner and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris assisted me with today’s visit. This facility operates as a G.S. 110-106 holding a Notice of Compliance and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was eighty-seven percent (87%). I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff and children’s records, 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/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Fire Inspection was conducted on 9/3/2023 •Last fire drill was conducted on 12/22/2023. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted on 10/20/2023. •Sanitation Inspection was completed on 8/3/23 with a Superior rating. I arrived during the middle of nap time and the children were all properly supervised and within ratios. All children were sleeping, and the rooms were an appropriate temperature in each room. There is one infant in the Center’s care, and she was observed to be in a stroller with her caregiver walking her up and down the hall. As I finished my visit the children began to wake up and transition to their snack time which consists of string cheese, crackers and juice. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. The staff files that were reviewed were not in compliance and not completed within the appropriate timeline. The medical information was not kept separately from the general staff file. Medication: All emergency medication was monitored and there was one epi-pen not in its original packaging. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: New Covenant Child Development Center does not provide transportation. There were three (3) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Space #4 (four) that serves one year old's an epi-pen was not in its original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two new staff members S.F and N.D. files were not made available to review. There was a current employment application, and qualifying letter on file that was in compliance for N.D. and S.F. There were medical and TB forms completed and in compliance for S.F. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. In the two new staff files reviewed S.F. and N.D.'s medical information was not kept separately from the other information in the staff file. Staff member N.D. did not have dated or completed medical questionnaires, health statements or TB results. .0701(d) On or before 01/25/2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: 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. TA Examples •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •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. •In the infant room, please make sure all bottles and food are properly labeled even with one child in your care. •The outdoor learning area had a large basketball goal that was tipped over by recent storms, it was righted but fell over again, this needs to be removed. •Since the playground can be used by the community, please make sure teachers and staff check all the gates ensuring they are closed before letting children in the classroom. •All staff files must be completed on or before due dates that are listed within the Staff and Trainings worksheet guidelines. A copy of how to set up a Staff binder and a checklist was left with you today. Ms. Morris and I spent some time discussing requirements for the facilities license type and what trainings are required for staff when the facility receives subsidy. We also discussed a more streamlined orientation process and policy manual to stay within compliance with new hires. She requested information on what is required on the parent board and posted in the classrooms. I will be following up these resources and their locations for her easy access in the future. I strongly encouraged Ms. Morris to utilize the Smart Start Resource Library delivery services to provide more supplies in the infant and toddler classrooms. While these rooms offer minimum experiences for play there are many more opportunities for the children to learn through play with age appropriate materials. 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. 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/11/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 1/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 04:07 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. D. Sumner and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris assisted me with today’s visit. This facility operates as a G.S. 110-106 holding a Notice of Compliance and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was eighty-seven percent (87%). I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff and children’s records, 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/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Fire Inspection was conducted on 9/3/2023 •Last fire drill was conducted on 12/22/2023. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted on 10/20/2023. •Sanitation Inspection was completed on 8/3/23 with a Superior rating. I arrived during the middle of nap time and the children were all properly supervised and within ratios. All children were sleeping, and the rooms were an appropriate temperature in each room. There is one infant in the Center’s care, and she was observed to be in a stroller with her caregiver walking her up and down the hall. As I finished my visit the children began to wake up and transition to their snack time which consists of string cheese, crackers and juice. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. The staff files that were reviewed were not in compliance and not completed within the appropriate timeline. The medical information was not kept separately from the general staff file. Medication: All emergency medication was monitored and there was one epi-pen not in its original packaging. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: New Covenant Child Development Center does not provide transportation. There were three (3) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Space #4 (four) that serves one year old's an epi-pen was not in its original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two new staff members S.F and N.D. files were not made available to review. There was a current employment application, and qualifying letter on file that was in compliance for N.D. and S.F. There were medical and TB forms completed and in compliance for S.F. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. In the two new staff files reviewed S.F. and N.D.'s medical information was not kept separately from the other information in the staff file. Staff member N.D. did not have dated or completed medical questionnaires, health statements or TB results. .0701(d) On or before 01/25/2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: 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. TA Examples •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •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. •In the infant room, please make sure all bottles and food are properly labeled even with one child in your care. •The outdoor learning area had a large basketball goal that was tipped over by recent storms, it was righted but fell over again, this needs to be removed. •Since the playground can be used by the community, please make sure teachers and staff check all the gates ensuring they are closed before letting children in the classroom. •All staff files must be completed on or before due dates that are listed within the Staff and Trainings worksheet guidelines. A copy of how to set up a Staff binder and a checklist was left with you today. Ms. Morris and I spent some time discussing requirements for the facilities license type and what trainings are required for staff when the facility receives subsidy. We also discussed a more streamlined orientation process and policy manual to stay within compliance with new hires. She requested information on what is required on the parent board and posted in the classrooms. I will be following up these resources and their locations for her easy access in the future. I strongly encouraged Ms. Morris to utilize the Smart Start Resource Library delivery services to provide more supplies in the infant and toddler classrooms. While these rooms offer minimum experiences for play there are many more opportunities for the children to learn through play with age appropriate materials. 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. 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/11/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 1/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 04:07 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. D. Sumner and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. P. Morris assisted me with today’s visit. This facility operates as a G.S. 110-106 holding a Notice of Compliance and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was eighty-seven percent (87%). I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff and children’s records, 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/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Fire Inspection was conducted on 9/3/2023 •Last fire drill was conducted on 12/22/2023. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted on 10/20/2023. •Sanitation Inspection was completed on 8/3/23 with a Superior rating. I arrived during the middle of nap time and the children were all properly supervised and within ratios. All children were sleeping, and the rooms were an appropriate temperature in each room. There is one infant in the Center’s care, and she was observed to be in a stroller with her caregiver walking her up and down the hall. As I finished my visit the children began to wake up and transition to their snack time which consists of string cheese, crackers and juice. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. The staff files that were reviewed were not in compliance and not completed within the appropriate timeline. The medical information was not kept separately from the general staff file. Medication: All emergency medication was monitored and there was one epi-pen not in its original packaging. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: New Covenant Child Development Center does not provide transportation. There were three (3) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Space #4 (four) that serves one year old's an epi-pen was not in its original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two new staff members S.F and N.D. files were not made available to review. There was a current employment application, and qualifying letter on file that was in compliance for N.D. and S.F. There were medical and TB forms completed and in compliance for S.F. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. In the two new staff files reviewed S.F. and N.D.'s medical information was not kept separately from the other information in the staff file. Staff member N.D. did not have dated or completed medical questionnaires, health statements or TB results. .0701(d) On or before 01/25/2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: 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. TA Examples •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •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. •In the infant room, please make sure all bottles and food are properly labeled even with one child in your care. •The outdoor learning area had a large basketball goal that was tipped over by recent storms, it was righted but fell over again, this needs to be removed. •Since the playground can be used by the community, please make sure teachers and staff check all the gates ensuring they are closed before letting children in the classroom. •All staff files must be completed on or before due dates that are listed within the Staff and Trainings worksheet guidelines. A copy of how to set up a Staff binder and a checklist was left with you today. Ms. Morris and I spent some time discussing requirements for the facilities license type and what trainings are required for staff when the facility receives subsidy. We also discussed a more streamlined orientation process and policy manual to stay within compliance with new hires. She requested information on what is required on the parent board and posted in the classrooms. I will be following up these resources and their locations for her easy access in the future. I strongly encouraged Ms. Morris to utilize the Smart Start Resource Library delivery services to provide more supplies in the infant and toddler classrooms. While these rooms offer minimum experiences for play there are many more opportunities for the children to learn through play with age appropriate materials. 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. 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: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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. Upon arrival the Ms. Babb, previous Administrator, assisted me at arrival sharing that she had retired from the Administrator position and was now subbing in the kitchen as the cook until the facility finds new staffing. She reported that due to the staffing shortage they have had to close two (2) classrooms. She also reported that Ms. Pam Morris is Interim Administrator until they fill the Administrators position. Ms Morris was located as a teacher in the classroom where the one year old children were located. She stated that she had not completed the staff and training worksheet and did not know where some files were located. 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. The facility is a GS 110-106 facility that holds a notice of compliance with a capacity of 90 children ages 0-12 years old. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail. They are current and active as of October 26, 1990. 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. Inspections: All inspections were completed within the required time frames and are documented on the Annual Complaince worksheet attached to today’s visit. No one accompanied me 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. Out of the six (6) classrooms licensed, four (4) were in operation during today’s visit. Children were observed participating in transition time to the outdoor play activities and reentry into the classrooms. I also observed language interactions, free play in the classroom serving one year old children. Outdoor Learning Environment: Ms. Babb had previously discussed that they had been given a grant to enhance the outdoor learning environment. The areas last year that needed to be brought into compliance with the minimal standards including mulch, and shade where observed with Shade requirements being met but the mulch in the outdoor space where the new play structure was at did not have enough mulch at the exit of the two (2) slides. At the last annual compliance visit we also discussed best practice of ensuring that there are outdoor play materials for the children to interact with such as balls, hula hoops, scarves, outdoor blocks, soccer goals etc. I also had previously mentioned that with the open space in the preschool/school age playground that Ms. Babb may wish to look at resources that included naturalizing the outdoor learning environment to enhance the quality of activities in this spaces. Although the toddler play space had enough additional materials the preschool children’s space only had two (2) balls available and no other mobile gross motor equipment as aforementioned. The one ball was tattered and had portions of its cover missing. The mat going into the building was tattered with parts of it missing and appeared to be rotting on the edges. Transportation: Ms. Morris 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 completed. The cook, Ms. Babb, allowed Ms. Morris to go into the office to retrieve these documents but she was unable to locate them. I asked for the two new staff files and she was unable to located them. She was able to locate her personnel file, yet the Health and Safety Training certificates were not available for review. These and other violations were cited in the area of Staff Records. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. One child, ZS, has a egg sensitivity and not an allergy therefore no medical plan of action was required. If the sensitivity becomes an allergy a Medical Care Plan must be completed. One child, BL has recently been diagnosed with allergy to peanut, egg, and sesame seeds. This child’s application had been completed prior to the diagnosis of the allergy. I stated that the staff need to have the parent complete a updated Application so that it has supportive information on the application. Another child, LE, a vegetarian was discussed. The family brings in food to provide support for snack tim e. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. We observed the, Summary of the Child Care Law dated January 2021, Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log both of 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, Outdoor Learning Environment Safety Checks, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance and we 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. The June fire drill was not conducted and the Medical Care Plan should include all staff of Item 6,7,and 8 so that the staff located in the children’s classroom. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. We discussed meat substitutes and discussed the sanitation requirements for service and storage. We reviewed the facilities responsibility to add any missing meal components to the lunches that are brought in. 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. Although you are a GS 110-106 facility operating with a Notice of Complaince best and your program does not participate with the Rated License, you still can take proactive step towards increasing knowledge, quality in programming and possible licensure in the future if your Ministry sees this as a goal. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the Playground where the preschool age children play there was a ball that its covering was peeling, and pieces of the ball cover was 1/2 off the ball leaving it with exposed strings and no cover. There was a green basket that looked like a laundry basket which was left in the playground area with broken handled. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. All fire drills were contacted on a monthly basis with the exclusion of June 2023 drill. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Today the Administrator was in a classroom. Although the cook allowed her to step out to get what she needed to provide she was unable to locate the staff and training worksheet, two new staff's files and her Health and Safety Training log as the program received subsidized child care funding so they must have this training. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The facility participates in the Subsidized Child Care funding program therefore all staff must complete the Health and Safety training. PM had some of the training but did not complete all training required in the 9 topic areas nor was there a log of the required trainings. .1102(a) Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare 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. 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. There is a new Law we discussed that allows health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of the child care facility. It also specifies that child care facilities can acquire, stock, and administer epinephrine auto-injectors when a child (or adult) without a known allergy experiences anaphylaxis. To give epinephrine the early educator must have completed training on administering epinephrine and believe, in good faith, that a child or adult is experiencing anaphylaxis. The early educator can give epinephrine to an adult to self-administer, give epinephrine to a parent/guardian to administer to their child, or administer epinephrine to a child. In addition, NC Child Care Rules, 10A NCAC 09 .0803 and .1720, NC Child Care Rules, allow early educators to administer medication to a child without parental authorization when all of these conditions are true: it is an emergency medical event, the child’s parent/guardian is unavailable, the medication is administered with the authorization of and in accordance with instructions from a medical care provider. NC General Statute 90-21.15A protects child care facilities and early educators who are trained and who administer epinephrine from criminal liability and civil action suits. The law does not require a child care facility to acquire, possess, store, make available, or administer epinephrine. It protects them if they choose to be prepared to provide first aid for anaphylaxis. I would encourage you to contact your Supervisor as they can contact Health and Safety Nurses for training and further information regarding this new law and the benefits it may have to your program. We discussed that there has been a launch of Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) in #NC, a program that will provide military families w/ easier access to affordable, quality child care from community providers. The program is funded and run by the U.S. Department of Defense and critical in our state as North Carolina is home to the fourth largest military presence in the nation. For more information go to https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2023/03/13/military-services-selects-nc-initiative-expand-access-quality-child-care-military-families. At the close of the visit I asked Ms. Morris if she 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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. Upon arrival the Ms. Babb, previous Administrator, assisted me at arrival sharing that she had retired from the Administrator position and was now subbing in the kitchen as the cook until the facility finds new staffing. She reported that due to the staffing shortage they have had to close two (2) classrooms. She also reported that Ms. Pam Morris is Interim Administrator until they fill the Administrators position. Ms Morris was located as a teacher in the classroom where the one year old children were located. She stated that she had not completed the staff and training worksheet and did not know where some files were located. 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. The facility is a GS 110-106 facility that holds a notice of compliance with a capacity of 90 children ages 0-12 years old. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail. They are current and active as of October 26, 1990. 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. Inspections: All inspections were completed within the required time frames and are documented on the Annual Complaince worksheet attached to today’s visit. No one accompanied me 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. Out of the six (6) classrooms licensed, four (4) were in operation during today’s visit. Children were observed participating in transition time to the outdoor play activities and reentry into the classrooms. I also observed language interactions, free play in the classroom serving one year old children. Outdoor Learning Environment: Ms. Babb had previously discussed that they had been given a grant to enhance the outdoor learning environment. The areas last year that needed to be brought into compliance with the minimal standards including mulch, and shade where observed with Shade requirements being met but the mulch in the outdoor space where the new play structure was at did not have enough mulch at the exit of the two (2) slides. At the last annual compliance visit we also discussed best practice of ensuring that there are outdoor play materials for the children to interact with such as balls, hula hoops, scarves, outdoor blocks, soccer goals etc. I also had previously mentioned that with the open space in the preschool/school age playground that Ms. Babb may wish to look at resources that included naturalizing the outdoor learning environment to enhance the quality of activities in this spaces. Although the toddler play space had enough additional materials the preschool children’s space only had two (2) balls available and no other mobile gross motor equipment as aforementioned. The one ball was tattered and had portions of its cover missing. The mat going into the building was tattered with parts of it missing and appeared to be rotting on the edges. Transportation: Ms. Morris 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 completed. The cook, Ms. Babb, allowed Ms. Morris to go into the office to retrieve these documents but she was unable to locate them. I asked for the two new staff files and she was unable to located them. She was able to locate her personnel file, yet the Health and Safety Training certificates were not available for review. These and other violations were cited in the area of Staff Records. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. One child, ZS, has a egg sensitivity and not an allergy therefore no medical plan of action was required. If the sensitivity becomes an allergy a Medical Care Plan must be completed. One child, BL has recently been diagnosed with allergy to peanut, egg, and sesame seeds. This child’s application had been completed prior to the diagnosis of the allergy. I stated that the staff need to have the parent complete a updated Application so that it has supportive information on the application. Another child, LE, a vegetarian was discussed. The family brings in food to provide support for snack tim e. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. We observed the, Summary of the Child Care Law dated January 2021, Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log both of 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, Outdoor Learning Environment Safety Checks, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance and we 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. The June fire drill was not conducted and the Medical Care Plan should include all staff of Item 6,7,and 8 so that the staff located in the children’s classroom. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. We discussed meat substitutes and discussed the sanitation requirements for service and storage. We reviewed the facilities responsibility to add any missing meal components to the lunches that are brought in. 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. Although you are a GS 110-106 facility operating with a Notice of Complaince best and your program does not participate with the Rated License, you still can take proactive step towards increasing knowledge, quality in programming and possible licensure in the future if your Ministry sees this as a goal. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the Playground where the preschool age children play there was a ball that its covering was peeling, and pieces of the ball cover was 1/2 off the ball leaving it with exposed strings and no cover. There was a green basket that looked like a laundry basket which was left in the playground area with broken handled. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. All fire drills were contacted on a monthly basis with the exclusion of June 2023 drill. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Today the Administrator was in a classroom. Although the cook allowed her to step out to get what she needed to provide she was unable to locate the staff and training worksheet, two new staff's files and her Health and Safety Training log as the program received subsidized child care funding so they must have this training. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The facility participates in the Subsidized Child Care funding program therefore all staff must complete the Health and Safety training. PM had some of the training but did not complete all training required in the 9 topic areas nor was there a log of the required trainings. .1102(a) Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare 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. 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. There is a new Law we discussed that allows health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of the child care facility. It also specifies that child care facilities can acquire, stock, and administer epinephrine auto-injectors when a child (or adult) without a known allergy experiences anaphylaxis. To give epinephrine the early educator must have completed training on administering epinephrine and believe, in good faith, that a child or adult is experiencing anaphylaxis. The early educator can give epinephrine to an adult to self-administer, give epinephrine to a parent/guardian to administer to their child, or administer epinephrine to a child. In addition, NC Child Care Rules, 10A NCAC 09 .0803 and .1720, NC Child Care Rules, allow early educators to administer medication to a child without parental authorization when all of these conditions are true: it is an emergency medical event, the child’s parent/guardian is unavailable, the medication is administered with the authorization of and in accordance with instructions from a medical care provider. NC General Statute 90-21.15A protects child care facilities and early educators who are trained and who administer epinephrine from criminal liability and civil action suits. The law does not require a child care facility to acquire, possess, store, make available, or administer epinephrine. It protects them if they choose to be prepared to provide first aid for anaphylaxis. I would encourage you to contact your Supervisor as they can contact Health and Safety Nurses for training and further information regarding this new law and the benefits it may have to your program. We discussed that there has been a launch of Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) in #NC, a program that will provide military families w/ easier access to affordable, quality child care from community providers. The program is funded and run by the U.S. Department of Defense and critical in our state as North Carolina is home to the fourth largest military presence in the nation. For more information go to https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2023/03/13/military-services-selects-nc-initiative-expand-access-quality-child-care-military-families. At the close of the visit I asked Ms. Morris if she 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

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 90000456 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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. Upon arrival the Ms. Babb, previous Administrator, assisted me at arrival sharing that she had retired from the Administrator position and was now subbing in the kitchen as the cook until the facility finds new staffing. She reported that due to the staffing shortage they have had to close two (2) classrooms. She also reported that Ms. Pam Morris is Interim Administrator until they fill the Administrators position. Ms Morris was located as a teacher in the classroom where the one year old children were located. She stated that she had not completed the staff and training worksheet and did not know where some files were located. 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. The facility is a GS 110-106 facility that holds a notice of compliance with a capacity of 90 children ages 0-12 years old. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is New Covenant Baptist Church of Indian Trail. They are current and active as of October 26, 1990. 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. Inspections: All inspections were completed within the required time frames and are documented on the Annual Complaince worksheet attached to today’s visit. No one accompanied me 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. Out of the six (6) classrooms licensed, four (4) were in operation during today’s visit. Children were observed participating in transition time to the outdoor play activities and reentry into the classrooms. I also observed language interactions, free play in the classroom serving one year old children. Outdoor Learning Environment: Ms. Babb had previously discussed that they had been given a grant to enhance the outdoor learning environment. The areas last year that needed to be brought into compliance with the minimal standards including mulch, and shade where observed with Shade requirements being met but the mulch in the outdoor space where the new play structure was at did not have enough mulch at the exit of the two (2) slides. At the last annual compliance visit we also discussed best practice of ensuring that there are outdoor play materials for the children to interact with such as balls, hula hoops, scarves, outdoor blocks, soccer goals etc. I also had previously mentioned that with the open space in the preschool/school age playground that Ms. Babb may wish to look at resources that included naturalizing the outdoor learning environment to enhance the quality of activities in this spaces. Although the toddler play space had enough additional materials the preschool children’s space only had two (2) balls available and no other mobile gross motor equipment as aforementioned. The one ball was tattered and had portions of its cover missing. The mat going into the building was tattered with parts of it missing and appeared to be rotting on the edges. Transportation: Ms. Morris 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 completed. The cook, Ms. Babb, allowed Ms. Morris to go into the office to retrieve these documents but she was unable to locate them. I asked for the two new staff files and she was unable to located them. She was able to locate her personnel file, yet the Health and Safety Training certificates were not available for review. These and other violations were cited in the area of Staff Records. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. One child, ZS, has a egg sensitivity and not an allergy therefore no medical plan of action was required. If the sensitivity becomes an allergy a Medical Care Plan must be completed. One child, BL has recently been diagnosed with allergy to peanut, egg, and sesame seeds. This child’s application had been completed prior to the diagnosis of the allergy. I stated that the staff need to have the parent complete a updated Application so that it has supportive information on the application. Another child, LE, a vegetarian was discussed. The family brings in food to provide support for snack tim e. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. We observed the, Summary of the Child Care Law dated January 2021, Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log both of 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, Outdoor Learning Environment Safety Checks, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance and we 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. The June fire drill was not conducted and the Medical Care Plan should include all staff of Item 6,7,and 8 so that the staff located in the children’s classroom. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. We discussed meat substitutes and discussed the sanitation requirements for service and storage. We reviewed the facilities responsibility to add any missing meal components to the lunches that are brought in. 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. Although you are a GS 110-106 facility operating with a Notice of Complaince best and your program does not participate with the Rated License, you still can take proactive step towards increasing knowledge, quality in programming and possible licensure in the future if your Ministry sees this as a goal. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the Playground where the preschool age children play there was a ball that its covering was peeling, and pieces of the ball cover was 1/2 off the ball leaving it with exposed strings and no cover. There was a green basket that looked like a laundry basket which was left in the playground area with broken handled. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. All fire drills were contacted on a monthly basis with the exclusion of June 2023 drill. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Today the Administrator was in a classroom. Although the cook allowed her to step out to get what she needed to provide she was unable to locate the staff and training worksheet, two new staff's files and her Health and Safety Training log as the program received subsidized child care funding so they must have this training. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The facility participates in the Subsidized Child Care funding program therefore all staff must complete the Health and Safety training. PM had some of the training but did not complete all training required in the 9 topic areas nor was there a log of the required trainings. .1102(a) Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare 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. 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. There is a new Law we discussed that allows health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of the child care facility. It also specifies that child care facilities can acquire, stock, and administer epinephrine auto-injectors when a child (or adult) without a known allergy experiences anaphylaxis. To give epinephrine the early educator must have completed training on administering epinephrine and believe, in good faith, that a child or adult is experiencing anaphylaxis. The early educator can give epinephrine to an adult to self-administer, give epinephrine to a parent/guardian to administer to their child, or administer epinephrine to a child. In addition, NC Child Care Rules, 10A NCAC 09 .0803 and .1720, NC Child Care Rules, allow early educators to administer medication to a child without parental authorization when all of these conditions are true: it is an emergency medical event, the child’s parent/guardian is unavailable, the medication is administered with the authorization of and in accordance with instructions from a medical care provider. NC General Statute 90-21.15A protects child care facilities and early educators who are trained and who administer epinephrine from criminal liability and civil action suits. The law does not require a child care facility to acquire, possess, store, make available, or administer epinephrine. It protects them if they choose to be prepared to provide first aid for anaphylaxis. I would encourage you to contact your Supervisor as they can contact Health and Safety Nurses for training and further information regarding this new law and the benefits it may have to your program. We discussed that there has been a launch of Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) in #NC, a program that will provide military families w/ easier access to affordable, quality child care from community providers. The program is funded and run by the U.S. Department of Defense and critical in our state as North Carolina is home to the fourth largest military presence in the nation. For more information go to https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2023/03/13/military-services-selects-nc-initiative-expand-access-quality-child-care-military-families. At the close of the visit I asked Ms. Morris if she 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