Tabernacle Christian Childcare & Learning Center

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 09:29 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of 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 the front desk staff and I shared the reason for the visit. Mr. T. Mangum 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 and uses corporal punishment. Ownership: The facility owner is Tabernacle Bible Baptist 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 environments. 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 6/30/26 •Emergency drill was conducted on 4/15/26 •Fire inspection was completed on 9/11/25 •Playground inspection was completed on 6/15/25 •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/30/26 and received Superior classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and was in compliance. Ms. Hood had been reviewing the manual and will have it updated by compliance date of the end of July 2026. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and were 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 infant aged children were participating in feeding and care activities. The children in the rooms that serve younger and older aged toddlers were beginning lunch time. The children in the rooms that serve younger and older preschool aged children were transitioning from outdoor learning to hand washing. The school age/summer camp aged children were returning from outdoor learning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were three (3) 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. All new staff is enrolled in CPR and FA classes on July 18th and are still in the compliance window. Children’s Records: Overall there are one hundred and forty eight children enrolled which included part time and seasonal children. Durning today's visit the staff reported there were ninety-six (96) children enrolled in this center. There were fifty-four (54) children in attendance today. Fifteen (15) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and two (2) over the counter medications permission slips had expired, and this was corrected. Some of the children in the rooms that serve younger infants and toddlers use cornstarch for diaper changing. We discussed that there are no warning labels but it is not specifically used for diapering and health reasons, so a parents’ note to accompany the permission slip with permission to use the product for diapering is best practice. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy listing were posted and for lunch the children were having cheese pizza, corn, peaches 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. There was one (1) violation observed today and it was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 the room that serves two (2) year olds an over the counter medication was not returned within 72 hours of the expiration of the authorization. .0803(12) 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-five (95%) 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. •While aerosol sunscreen is allowed, please keep it five feet (5 ft) up and locked. Today the sunscreens were locked but in a lower cabinet. •Today we discussed what was required to be physically in the ERP/Ready to Go manual and files. 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 or my supervisor at Ebony.Duncan@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: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2025 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 7/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 206 Time In: 08:34 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 the Administrative Staff and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. H. Jordan 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 and uses corporal punishment . Ownership: The facility owner is Tabernacle Bible Baptist. 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 all licensed classrooms, outdoor learning environments, and transportation. 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 6/30/25 •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/17/25 •Fire inspection was completed September, 23rd, 2024. •Playground inspection was completed in June of 2025. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/18/25 and received Superior classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and technical assistance was provided to bring the manual up to compliance. •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 were observed feeding, and having tummy time. The children in the rooms that serve toddlers to preschool age children were observed in outdoor learning time, water play and transitioning to lunch time. The children who are school age were participating on an offsite filed trip. One side in the front of the building was having air-condition issues with it working intermittently. The repair staff was on site, and classrooms were combined to the side of the building with fully functioning air-conditioning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The mulch on the largest playground that serves the oldest children recently had the mulch tilled and are in the process of purchasing new equipment. Ms. Jordan and I discussed closing off the area under the larger fall zone areas or moving mulch to make sure the dept of the safe surface was in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review today, and three (3) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: At this visit there were one hundred and six (106) children enrolled in this center. There in were sixty-six (66) in attendance today. Ten (10) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and one (1) 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 chicken sandwiches, tater tots, peaches 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 provide transportation, the insurance and registration was moved to the mini-bus during my visit but it is current and active. A picture was sent to the consultant during the visit. One (1) violation was observed and corrected during today’s visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A diaper cream in space ten (10) was not returned to the parent or family within the expiration timeline. .0803(12) 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-two (92%) 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. •The Emergency Care Plan, is to be updated annually or when changes occur, in addition to reviewing the plan with the staff. •The EPR was reviewed with Ms. Jordan during the visit, manual changes were made to update key areas. Mr. Mangum and Ms. Jordan will continue to review and make changes to the manual to bring it fully in compliance. •Please reach out to me if the air conditioning is not fixed by start of business Monday. 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: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2025 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 7/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 206 Time In: 08:34 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 the Administrative Staff and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. H. Jordan 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 and uses corporal punishment . Ownership: The facility owner is Tabernacle Bible Baptist. 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 all licensed classrooms, outdoor learning environments, and transportation. 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 6/30/25 •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/17/25 •Fire inspection was completed September, 23rd, 2024. •Playground inspection was completed in June of 2025. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/18/25 and received Superior classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and technical assistance was provided to bring the manual up to compliance. •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 were observed feeding, and having tummy time. The children in the rooms that serve toddlers to preschool age children were observed in outdoor learning time, water play and transitioning to lunch time. The children who are school age were participating on an offsite filed trip. One side in the front of the building was having air-condition issues with it working intermittently. The repair staff was on site, and classrooms were combined to the side of the building with fully functioning air-conditioning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The mulch on the largest playground that serves the oldest children recently had the mulch tilled and are in the process of purchasing new equipment. Ms. Jordan and I discussed closing off the area under the larger fall zone areas or moving mulch to make sure the dept of the safe surface was in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review today, and three (3) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: At this visit there were one hundred and six (106) children enrolled in this center. There in were sixty-six (66) in attendance today. Ten (10) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and one (1) 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 chicken sandwiches, tater tots, peaches 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 provide transportation, the insurance and registration was moved to the mini-bus during my visit but it is current and active. A picture was sent to the consultant during the visit. One (1) violation was observed and corrected during today’s visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A diaper cream in space ten (10) was not returned to the parent or family within the expiration timeline. .0803(12) 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-two (92%) 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. •The Emergency Care Plan, is to be updated annually or when changes occur, in addition to reviewing the plan with the staff. •The EPR was reviewed with Ms. Jordan during the visit, manual changes were made to update key areas. Mr. Mangum and Ms. Jordan will continue to review and make changes to the manual to bring it fully in compliance. •Please reach out to me if the air conditioning is not fixed by start of business Monday. 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: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 123 Time In: 10:12 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. H. Jordan. 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 and uses corporal punishment. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance and are listed below. •A Sanitation inspection was completed on 12/9/24 with a Superior classification. Last fire inspection was on 9/23/24 as a reminder all passing fire inspections need to be sent to your Child Care Consultant with in seven (7) days of the inspection date. •Last fire drill was conduction on 12/27/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted on 12/21/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 1/13/25. •The incident report(s) and log were in compliance. The children were observed in the room that serves infants to be finishing breakfast and handwashing with their teacher. The children in the room that serves toddlers were observed to be involved in self-directed motor free play. The children in the preschool aged classrooms were observed to be participating in their morning work. Outdoor Learning Environment was monitored and in compliance. The playground that serves preschool to older children will need more protective surfaces around the critical height structures and swings in the near future. Nutrition: The menu and allergy list was posted and for lunch today the children were having chicken strips, french fries, peaches, and milk. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. Please see the staff and training worksheets for details. Medication: Medication was monitored and in compliance. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Two (2) violations we observed today and one (1) was corrected during visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In room six (6) there was an unlocked cabinet with a cleaning solution stored within reach of children. .2820(b) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member D.P. did not have an accurate form reflecting a TB test was completed or the screening form was completed correctly. .0701(a) 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 •As a reminder, when creating sensory opportunities for children under the age of three they should not be made of materials that could be torn apart. •Check older locks on cabinets and storage areas before putting any personal items to make sure they lock. •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: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 123 Time In: 10:12 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. H. Jordan. 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 and uses corporal punishment. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance and are listed below. •A Sanitation inspection was completed on 12/9/24 with a Superior classification. Last fire inspection was on 9/23/24 as a reminder all passing fire inspections need to be sent to your Child Care Consultant with in seven (7) days of the inspection date. •Last fire drill was conduction on 12/27/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted on 12/21/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 1/13/25. •The incident report(s) and log were in compliance. The children were observed in the room that serves infants to be finishing breakfast and handwashing with their teacher. The children in the room that serves toddlers were observed to be involved in self-directed motor free play. The children in the preschool aged classrooms were observed to be participating in their morning work. Outdoor Learning Environment was monitored and in compliance. The playground that serves preschool to older children will need more protective surfaces around the critical height structures and swings in the near future. Nutrition: The menu and allergy list was posted and for lunch today the children were having chicken strips, french fries, peaches, and milk. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. Please see the staff and training worksheets for details. Medication: Medication was monitored and in compliance. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Two (2) violations we observed today and one (1) was corrected during visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In room six (6) there was an unlocked cabinet with a cleaning solution stored within reach of children. .2820(b) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member D.P. did not have an accurate form reflecting a TB test was completed or the screening form was completed correctly. .0701(a) 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 •As a reminder, when creating sensory opportunities for children under the age of three they should not be made of materials that could be torn apart. •Check older locks on cabinets and storage areas before putting any personal items to make sure they lock. •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: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 123 Time In: 10:12 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. H. Jordan. 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 and uses corporal punishment. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance and are listed below. •A Sanitation inspection was completed on 12/9/24 with a Superior classification. Last fire inspection was on 9/23/24 as a reminder all passing fire inspections need to be sent to your Child Care Consultant with in seven (7) days of the inspection date. •Last fire drill was conduction on 12/27/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted on 12/21/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 1/13/25. •The incident report(s) and log were in compliance. The children were observed in the room that serves infants to be finishing breakfast and handwashing with their teacher. The children in the room that serves toddlers were observed to be involved in self-directed motor free play. The children in the preschool aged classrooms were observed to be participating in their morning work. Outdoor Learning Environment was monitored and in compliance. The playground that serves preschool to older children will need more protective surfaces around the critical height structures and swings in the near future. Nutrition: The menu and allergy list was posted and for lunch today the children were having chicken strips, french fries, peaches, and milk. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to monitor. Please see the staff and training worksheets for details. Medication: Medication was monitored and in compliance. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Two (2) violations we observed today and one (1) was corrected during visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In room six (6) there was an unlocked cabinet with a cleaning solution stored within reach of children. .2820(b) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member D.P. did not have an accurate form reflecting a TB test was completed or the screening form was completed correctly. .0701(a) 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 •As a reminder, when creating sensory opportunities for children under the age of three they should not be made of materials that could be torn apart. •Check older locks on cabinets and storage areas before putting any personal items to make sure they lock. •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: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. H. Jordan and I shared the reason for the visit. She accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of having a GS 110-106 which was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care and the use of corporal punishment. Ownership: The facility owner is Tabernacle Bible Baptist If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, the kitchen and five outdoor learning environments were observed. 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 7/11/2024. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/28/2024. •Fire inspection was completed on 10/27/2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 7/6/2024. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/7/2024 and received a Superior classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and was in compliance. •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: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in most of the classrooms were participating in water play activities outside. They were observed transitioning from outdoor play to teacher assisted self-help routines, hand-washing, and preparing for lunch. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Five of the six outdoor learning environments were observed and the mulch had been freshly raked and tilled. The sixth area is not in use at this time. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There was one (1) 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. Children’s Records: There are ninety-one (91) children enrolled in this center. There were sixty one (61) in attendance today. Nine (9) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and diaper creams were out of compliance. All emergency and other over the counter medications and sunscreens were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy and food preference list were posted and the menu consisted of chicken sandwiches, pears, tater tots and milk. The kitchen is in a separate building and can be very hot during the summer temperatures. The facility had two portable air conditioning units running, making the temperature cooler. By using the portable air conditioning units, flying insects were present in the kitchen. We discussed several ways to combat this situation, making sure the area is sanitary and in compliance. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does provide transportation and at today’s visit, the mini-bus was in use with the school-age children during a field trip. Therefore, I was not able to monitor the bus and it will need to be monitored at the next visit. The registration and insurance was current and in compliance. Three (3) violations were observed during today's visit and all were corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space number ten (10) the ratio signage was not posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space five (5) there were two plastic bags accessible to children. .0604(q) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space seven (7) there were two diaper creams where the date giving permission to administer from the parent had expired. In the same space there was one powder without a permission slip to administer. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 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-two percent (92%) 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. •Children’s files should be reviewed and updated at least annually or when changes occur. Please continue to monitor this practice and set a schedule for the updates. •Make sure when an infant moves rooms for ratio the infant feeding schedule is available for review in the new classroom. •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: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. H. Jordan and I shared the reason for the visit. She accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of having a GS 110-106 which was available for review. The facility has restrictions to first (1st) shift care and the use of corporal punishment. Ownership: The facility owner is Tabernacle Bible Baptist If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, the kitchen and five outdoor learning environments were observed. 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 7/11/2024. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/28/2024. •Fire inspection was completed on 10/27/2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 7/6/2024. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/7/2024 and received a Superior classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and was in compliance. •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: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in most of the classrooms were participating in water play activities outside. They were observed transitioning from outdoor play to teacher assisted self-help routines, hand-washing, and preparing for lunch. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Five of the six outdoor learning environments were observed and the mulch had been freshly raked and tilled. The sixth area is not in use at this time. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There was one (1) 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. Children’s Records: There are ninety-one (91) children enrolled in this center. There were sixty one (61) in attendance today. Nine (9) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and diaper creams were out of compliance. All emergency and other over the counter medications and sunscreens were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy and food preference list were posted and the menu consisted of chicken sandwiches, pears, tater tots and milk. The kitchen is in a separate building and can be very hot during the summer temperatures. The facility had two portable air conditioning units running, making the temperature cooler. By using the portable air conditioning units, flying insects were present in the kitchen. We discussed several ways to combat this situation, making sure the area is sanitary and in compliance. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility does provide transportation and at today’s visit, the mini-bus was in use with the school-age children during a field trip. Therefore, I was not able to monitor the bus and it will need to be monitored at the next visit. The registration and insurance was current and in compliance. Three (3) violations were observed during today's visit and all were corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space number ten (10) the ratio signage was not posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space five (5) there were two plastic bags accessible to children. .0604(q) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space seven (7) there were two diaper creams where the date giving permission to administer from the parent had expired. In the same space there was one powder without a permission slip to administer. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 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-two percent (92%) 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. •Children’s files should be reviewed and updated at least annually or when changes occur. Please continue to monitor this practice and set a schedule for the updates. •Make sure when an infant moves rooms for ratio the infant feeding schedule is available for review in the new classroom. •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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my Annual Compliance unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Upon arrival the Susan Sumner, Bookkeeper and Tony Mangum Program Administrator greeted me. I explained that I had arrived to complete an Annual Compliance Visit and that Tracie Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. I met with the Preschool Programs Director Heather Jordan. We used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Bible Baptist Tabernacle. They are current and active as of April 6, 2006. 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 Compliance worksheet attached to today’s visit: Fire 10/19/2022 approved for daytime care only and Sanitation 03/01/23 with a superior classification and 14 demerits. Ms. Jordan 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. Of the eleven (11) classrooms that are licensed space there were nine (9) in operation during today’s visit. The children were participating in free play, tummy time, preparation for rest time and rest time. Diaper Changing Procedures were observed. All staff interacted with the children in a developmentally appropriate manner utilizing both expressive and receptive language skills. Although the facility is a GS110-106 we discussed quality programming and the increases in quality that were observed throughout the past few years. We also reviewed that if the facility ever does wish to pursue a Star Rated License that I would be more than welcome to discuss with you the processes. Outdoor Learning Environment: There area has four playgrounds that are used for the children in care. On the large playground where the school age children play Under the swing areas and the play structure there was less than 6 inches of mulch. We discussed additional mulch being added to ensure compliance in this area. I also mentioned at the previous annual compliance that naturalizing the outdoor learning environment may enhance the quality of these spaces. There were safety concerns in the School Age Playground that included a broken fence, rusted fencing that was not secured and had sharp edges and concrete that was exposed alongside of the building that also had rust on the siding. Transportation: Ms. Jordan stated that currently they do not currently provide transportation, but they do take the school age children on field trips. I was unable to monitor the minibus as it was not on site. I will monitor this vehicle at my return visit to measure some spaces that she had requested to be measured. Staff Records: The Staff and Training Worksheets were completed for all staff. All new staff files were reviewed and a random sample of at least ten percent of existing staff files were reviewed. Please see the staff/training worksheet to determine which files. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. We observed the current Summary of the Child Care Law poster (dated January 2021), Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log, Safe Pick-up, and Delivery Procedures that are the same as what is in the facility handbook, Emergency Medical Care Plan (with all staff listed who preform listed duties), Emergency Phone Numbers (recommended – by telephone) Weekly menu for meals and snacks posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. We discussed the difference between allergies and sensitivities. We also discussed the one child who participated ability to opt out of the requirements of the Child Care Meal Requirements due to a Health issue and we reviewed the facilities responsibilities to ensure compliance with the Child Care Rules and Regulations. Ready to Go File: Upon review it was determined that the Ready to Go file had not been updated in the system since 2019. I showed Ms. Jordon where to document the update and explained that once that update was done that all staff must be trained on any changes. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Again, although your program doesn’t participate in the Voluntary Rated License program Ms. Jordan shared the desire to strive toward quality child care therefore I suggested that she utilize the resources found at www.ncrlap.org and look under the resource section for resources such as Language for Learners and Non mobile Infants as well as many others. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outside playground where the older children play the fence was not connected and was hanging in disrepair on both far ends at the back side of the property. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor play area where the older children play there was along the side of the gym building that there was rust along the side as well as a gulley area that had been dug out due to a drainage issue, this exposed the cement footing which was jagged posing a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the hall unlocked cabinet where all staff receive their mail there was a bottle of air freshener which had two label warnings including Keep out of Reach of Children a warning about the effect on the eyes. .2820(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. In the Ready to Go file there is information that the program would transport the children in case of an emergency there were some children information that had a photograph, but many did not have a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Of the fourteen files reviewed three children did not have information on the application or addendum notating if the children had a plan of care and if there are any allergies and symptoms and type of responses required for allergic reactions, health care needs or concerns and types of responses required for these concerns or needs, particular fears or unique behavior characteristics the child has, or what medications the child is taking for health care needs or any other information that may have a direct bearing on assuring safe medical treatment for the child. .0802 (c)(4) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was reviewed in the Ready to Go file and it had not been updated since 2019. The Staff and Training worksheet stated that the plan was reviewed in March of 2023 yet all information in the plan was not current as the consultant listed was not accurate. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. the playground area where the older children play there was compacted mulch, and it did not meet the required depth of surfacing for based on the critical height. .0605(k)(1-4) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 8, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. I encouraged Ms. Jordan to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. In closing we reviewed the information listed in the Regulatory System, the facility, owner, to ensure the information is current, complete, and accurate. Other resources that were provided were: ~The North Carolina Rated License Project, www.ncrlap.org, where there are many resources including handouts, videos, and quality enhancement strategies that could be used routinely throughout the year at staff meetings. ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. At the close of the visit, I asked if there were any questions or concerns and she stated that they did not. I shared if 594-0148 or kathy.willis@dhhs.nc.gov. Kathy Twitty Willis M.Ed. Child Care Consultant NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Regulatory Services Section PO Box 192 Mineral Springs NC 28108-0192 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my Annual Compliance unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Upon arrival the Susan Sumner, Bookkeeper and Tony Mangum Program Administrator greeted me. I explained that I had arrived to complete an Annual Compliance Visit and that Tracie Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. I met with the Preschool Programs Director Heather Jordan. We used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Bible Baptist Tabernacle. They are current and active as of April 6, 2006. 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 Compliance worksheet attached to today’s visit: Fire 10/19/2022 approved for daytime care only and Sanitation 03/01/23 with a superior classification and 14 demerits. Ms. Jordan 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. Of the eleven (11) classrooms that are licensed space there were nine (9) in operation during today’s visit. The children were participating in free play, tummy time, preparation for rest time and rest time. Diaper Changing Procedures were observed. All staff interacted with the children in a developmentally appropriate manner utilizing both expressive and receptive language skills. Although the facility is a GS110-106 we discussed quality programming and the increases in quality that were observed throughout the past few years. We also reviewed that if the facility ever does wish to pursue a Star Rated License that I would be more than welcome to discuss with you the processes. Outdoor Learning Environment: There area has four playgrounds that are used for the children in care. On the large playground where the school age children play Under the swing areas and the play structure there was less than 6 inches of mulch. We discussed additional mulch being added to ensure compliance in this area. I also mentioned at the previous annual compliance that naturalizing the outdoor learning environment may enhance the quality of these spaces. There were safety concerns in the School Age Playground that included a broken fence, rusted fencing that was not secured and had sharp edges and concrete that was exposed alongside of the building that also had rust on the siding. Transportation: Ms. Jordan stated that currently they do not currently provide transportation, but they do take the school age children on field trips. I was unable to monitor the minibus as it was not on site. I will monitor this vehicle at my return visit to measure some spaces that she had requested to be measured. Staff Records: The Staff and Training Worksheets were completed for all staff. All new staff files were reviewed and a random sample of at least ten percent of existing staff files were reviewed. Please see the staff/training worksheet to determine which files. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. We observed the current Summary of the Child Care Law poster (dated January 2021), Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log, Safe Pick-up, and Delivery Procedures that are the same as what is in the facility handbook, Emergency Medical Care Plan (with all staff listed who preform listed duties), Emergency Phone Numbers (recommended – by telephone) Weekly menu for meals and snacks posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. We discussed the difference between allergies and sensitivities. We also discussed the one child who participated ability to opt out of the requirements of the Child Care Meal Requirements due to a Health issue and we reviewed the facilities responsibilities to ensure compliance with the Child Care Rules and Regulations. Ready to Go File: Upon review it was determined that the Ready to Go file had not been updated in the system since 2019. I showed Ms. Jordon where to document the update and explained that once that update was done that all staff must be trained on any changes. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Again, although your program doesn’t participate in the Voluntary Rated License program Ms. Jordan shared the desire to strive toward quality child care therefore I suggested that she utilize the resources found at www.ncrlap.org and look under the resource section for resources such as Language for Learners and Non mobile Infants as well as many others. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outside playground where the older children play the fence was not connected and was hanging in disrepair on both far ends at the back side of the property. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor play area where the older children play there was along the side of the gym building that there was rust along the side as well as a gulley area that had been dug out due to a drainage issue, this exposed the cement footing which was jagged posing a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the hall unlocked cabinet where all staff receive their mail there was a bottle of air freshener which had two label warnings including Keep out of Reach of Children a warning about the effect on the eyes. .2820(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. In the Ready to Go file there is information that the program would transport the children in case of an emergency there were some children information that had a photograph, but many did not have a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Of the fourteen files reviewed three children did not have information on the application or addendum notating if the children had a plan of care and if there are any allergies and symptoms and type of responses required for allergic reactions, health care needs or concerns and types of responses required for these concerns or needs, particular fears or unique behavior characteristics the child has, or what medications the child is taking for health care needs or any other information that may have a direct bearing on assuring safe medical treatment for the child. .0802 (c)(4) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was reviewed in the Ready to Go file and it had not been updated since 2019. The Staff and Training worksheet stated that the plan was reviewed in March of 2023 yet all information in the plan was not current as the consultant listed was not accurate. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. the playground area where the older children play there was compacted mulch, and it did not meet the required depth of surfacing for based on the critical height. .0605(k)(1-4) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 8, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. I encouraged Ms. Jordan to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. In closing we reviewed the information listed in the Regulatory System, the facility, owner, to ensure the information is current, complete, and accurate. Other resources that were provided were: ~The North Carolina Rated License Project, www.ncrlap.org, where there are many resources including handouts, videos, and quality enhancement strategies that could be used routinely throughout the year at staff meetings. ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. At the close of the visit, I asked if there were any questions or concerns and she stated that they did not. I shared if 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: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my Annual Compliance unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Upon arrival the Susan Sumner, Bookkeeper and Tony Mangum Program Administrator greeted me. I explained that I had arrived to complete an Annual Compliance Visit and that Tracie Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. I met with the Preschool Programs Director Heather Jordan. We used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Bible Baptist Tabernacle. They are current and active as of April 6, 2006. 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 Compliance worksheet attached to today’s visit: Fire 10/19/2022 approved for daytime care only and Sanitation 03/01/23 with a superior classification and 14 demerits. Ms. Jordan 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. Of the eleven (11) classrooms that are licensed space there were nine (9) in operation during today’s visit. The children were participating in free play, tummy time, preparation for rest time and rest time. Diaper Changing Procedures were observed. All staff interacted with the children in a developmentally appropriate manner utilizing both expressive and receptive language skills. Although the facility is a GS110-106 we discussed quality programming and the increases in quality that were observed throughout the past few years. We also reviewed that if the facility ever does wish to pursue a Star Rated License that I would be more than welcome to discuss with you the processes. Outdoor Learning Environment: There area has four playgrounds that are used for the children in care. On the large playground where the school age children play Under the swing areas and the play structure there was less than 6 inches of mulch. We discussed additional mulch being added to ensure compliance in this area. I also mentioned at the previous annual compliance that naturalizing the outdoor learning environment may enhance the quality of these spaces. There were safety concerns in the School Age Playground that included a broken fence, rusted fencing that was not secured and had sharp edges and concrete that was exposed alongside of the building that also had rust on the siding. Transportation: Ms. Jordan stated that currently they do not currently provide transportation, but they do take the school age children on field trips. I was unable to monitor the minibus as it was not on site. I will monitor this vehicle at my return visit to measure some spaces that she had requested to be measured. Staff Records: The Staff and Training Worksheets were completed for all staff. All new staff files were reviewed and a random sample of at least ten percent of existing staff files were reviewed. Please see the staff/training worksheet to determine which files. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. We observed the current Summary of the Child Care Law poster (dated January 2021), Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log, Safe Pick-up, and Delivery Procedures that are the same as what is in the facility handbook, Emergency Medical Care Plan (with all staff listed who preform listed duties), Emergency Phone Numbers (recommended – by telephone) Weekly menu for meals and snacks posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. We discussed the difference between allergies and sensitivities. We also discussed the one child who participated ability to opt out of the requirements of the Child Care Meal Requirements due to a Health issue and we reviewed the facilities responsibilities to ensure compliance with the Child Care Rules and Regulations. Ready to Go File: Upon review it was determined that the Ready to Go file had not been updated in the system since 2019. I showed Ms. Jordon where to document the update and explained that once that update was done that all staff must be trained on any changes. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Again, although your program doesn’t participate in the Voluntary Rated License program Ms. Jordan shared the desire to strive toward quality child care therefore I suggested that she utilize the resources found at www.ncrlap.org and look under the resource section for resources such as Language for Learners and Non mobile Infants as well as many others. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outside playground where the older children play the fence was not connected and was hanging in disrepair on both far ends at the back side of the property. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor play area where the older children play there was along the side of the gym building that there was rust along the side as well as a gulley area that had been dug out due to a drainage issue, this exposed the cement footing which was jagged posing a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the hall unlocked cabinet where all staff receive their mail there was a bottle of air freshener which had two label warnings including Keep out of Reach of Children a warning about the effect on the eyes. .2820(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. In the Ready to Go file there is information that the program would transport the children in case of an emergency there were some children information that had a photograph, but many did not have a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Of the fourteen files reviewed three children did not have information on the application or addendum notating if the children had a plan of care and if there are any allergies and symptoms and type of responses required for allergic reactions, health care needs or concerns and types of responses required for these concerns or needs, particular fears or unique behavior characteristics the child has, or what medications the child is taking for health care needs or any other information that may have a direct bearing on assuring safe medical treatment for the child. .0802 (c)(4) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was reviewed in the Ready to Go file and it had not been updated since 2019. The Staff and Training worksheet stated that the plan was reviewed in March of 2023 yet all information in the plan was not current as the consultant listed was not accurate. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. the playground area where the older children play there was compacted mulch, and it did not meet the required depth of surfacing for based on the critical height. .0605(k)(1-4) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 8, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. I encouraged Ms. Jordan to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. In closing we reviewed the information listed in the Regulatory System, the facility, owner, to ensure the information is current, complete, and accurate. Other resources that were provided were: ~The North Carolina Rated License Project, www.ncrlap.org, where there are many resources including handouts, videos, and quality enhancement strategies that could be used routinely throughout the year at staff meetings. ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. At the close of the visit, I asked if there were any questions or concerns and she stated that they did not. I shared if 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

GS110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 9059000 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my Annual Compliance unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Upon arrival the Susan Sumner, Bookkeeper and Tony Mangum Program Administrator greeted me. I explained that I had arrived to complete an Annual Compliance Visit and that Tracie Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. I met with the Preschool Programs Director Heather Jordan. We used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Bible Baptist Tabernacle. They are current and active as of April 6, 2006. 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 Compliance worksheet attached to today’s visit: Fire 10/19/2022 approved for daytime care only and Sanitation 03/01/23 with a superior classification and 14 demerits. Ms. Jordan 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. Of the eleven (11) classrooms that are licensed space there were nine (9) in operation during today’s visit. The children were participating in free play, tummy time, preparation for rest time and rest time. Diaper Changing Procedures were observed. All staff interacted with the children in a developmentally appropriate manner utilizing both expressive and receptive language skills. Although the facility is a GS110-106 we discussed quality programming and the increases in quality that were observed throughout the past few years. We also reviewed that if the facility ever does wish to pursue a Star Rated License that I would be more than welcome to discuss with you the processes. Outdoor Learning Environment: There area has four playgrounds that are used for the children in care. On the large playground where the school age children play Under the swing areas and the play structure there was less than 6 inches of mulch. We discussed additional mulch being added to ensure compliance in this area. I also mentioned at the previous annual compliance that naturalizing the outdoor learning environment may enhance the quality of these spaces. There were safety concerns in the School Age Playground that included a broken fence, rusted fencing that was not secured and had sharp edges and concrete that was exposed alongside of the building that also had rust on the siding. Transportation: Ms. Jordan stated that currently they do not currently provide transportation, but they do take the school age children on field trips. I was unable to monitor the minibus as it was not on site. I will monitor this vehicle at my return visit to measure some spaces that she had requested to be measured. Staff Records: The Staff and Training Worksheets were completed for all staff. All new staff files were reviewed and a random sample of at least ten percent of existing staff files were reviewed. Please see the staff/training worksheet to determine which files. Children Records: All files were counted with and a random sample of ten percent of files were selected to review. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. We observed the current Summary of the Child Care Law poster (dated January 2021), Monthly Fire Drill Log & Quarterly Shelter-in-place/Lock down drill Log, Safe Pick-up, and Delivery Procedures that are the same as what is in the facility handbook, Emergency Medical Care Plan (with all staff listed who preform listed duties), Emergency Phone Numbers (recommended – by telephone) Weekly menu for meals and snacks posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff, Tobacco Free Environment/Campus restriction poster/sticker posted at main entrance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. We discussed the difference between allergies and sensitivities. We also discussed the one child who participated ability to opt out of the requirements of the Child Care Meal Requirements due to a Health issue and we reviewed the facilities responsibilities to ensure compliance with the Child Care Rules and Regulations. Ready to Go File: Upon review it was determined that the Ready to Go file had not been updated in the system since 2019. I showed Ms. Jordon where to document the update and explained that once that update was done that all staff must be trained on any changes. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Again, although your program doesn’t participate in the Voluntary Rated License program Ms. Jordan shared the desire to strive toward quality child care therefore I suggested that she utilize the resources found at www.ncrlap.org and look under the resource section for resources such as Language for Learners and Non mobile Infants as well as many others. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outside playground where the older children play the fence was not connected and was hanging in disrepair on both far ends at the back side of the property. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor play area where the older children play there was along the side of the gym building that there was rust along the side as well as a gulley area that had been dug out due to a drainage issue, this exposed the cement footing which was jagged posing a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the hall unlocked cabinet where all staff receive their mail there was a bottle of air freshener which had two label warnings including Keep out of Reach of Children a warning about the effect on the eyes. .2820(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. In the Ready to Go file there is information that the program would transport the children in case of an emergency there were some children information that had a photograph, but many did not have a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Of the fourteen files reviewed three children did not have information on the application or addendum notating if the children had a plan of care and if there are any allergies and symptoms and type of responses required for allergic reactions, health care needs or concerns and types of responses required for these concerns or needs, particular fears or unique behavior characteristics the child has, or what medications the child is taking for health care needs or any other information that may have a direct bearing on assuring safe medical treatment for the child. .0802 (c)(4) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was reviewed in the Ready to Go file and it had not been updated since 2019. The Staff and Training worksheet stated that the plan was reviewed in March of 2023 yet all information in the plan was not current as the consultant listed was not accurate. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. the playground area where the older children play there was compacted mulch, and it did not meet the required depth of surfacing for based on the critical height. .0605(k)(1-4) Today the violations, that were not corrected during the visit, must be corrected immediately. You must submit a correction email or letter to me no later than August 8, 2023. Please note in this documentation you will need to provide specifics the “what, when, and where” of the corrective actions you have taken and how you will prevent reoccurrence. In the correction documentation (email or letter) please include the facility name, id number, date of the visit, date of the corrections and your signature (electronic is acceptable). Keep mindful that violations must be corrected immediately, and it is best practice to submit the correction letter as soon as possible. Waiting until the above noted date could result in the scheduling of a return visit to verify that the violations have been corrected. Compliance History: North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. I encouraged Ms. Jordan to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. In closing we reviewed the information listed in the Regulatory System, the facility, owner, to ensure the information is current, complete, and accurate. Other resources that were provided were: ~The North Carolina Rated License Project, www.ncrlap.org, where there are many resources including handouts, videos, and quality enhancement strategies that could be used routinely throughout the year at staff meetings. ~Caring for Our Children FOURTH EDITION National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, https://nrckids.org/files/CFOC4%20pdf-%20FINAL.pdf, which provides a plethora of information regarding areas of Early Childhood Education. At the close of the visit, I asked if there were any questions or concerns and she stated that they did not. I shared if 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