Union Christian Academy Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/19/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow up visit to complete the unannounced routine visit on 5/14/26. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms.Hendricks and I shared the reason for the visit and sheassisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first shift (1st) care, and children ages two and under in rooms with direct exits only. We recently increased the age of children served at the facility from four (4) years to five (5) years old. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Inspections, and Staff and Training worksheets. The Sanitation inspection and Fire Inspection scores has not changed since the last visit. The following documents were reviewed for compliance •Last fire drill was completed on 5/8/26 •Last emergency drill was completed on 3/19/26 •The Playground inspection was completed on 5/5/26 Due to the nature of the visit no monitoring was completed. Children in the care of the staff were in their age appropriate rooms. Staff Records: The Staff and training worksheet was completed during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to review. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for details. At the last visit one (1) violation was observed today I followed up with Ms. Hendricks. Today five (5) violations were observed. The documentation was stated as completed but it was not on file for review. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member A.J. did not have verfication of the EMC plan on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.J did not have verification of First Aid trainings on file .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staf memeber A.J. did not have CPR training verification on file. .1102(d) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff member A.J. did not have verification of EPR review on file. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff memeber A.J. did not have verification of acknowledgement of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma on file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/1/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The 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. Rated License •The facility follows the GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance and does not participate in the rated license process. Technical Assistance •The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form. •Trainings Available from Birth-Three Quality Initiative Explore the many live and on-demand trainings from Birth-Three Quality Initiative. Courses include Nurturing Little Minds, Applying NCFELD to Infant-Toddler Planning, and Building Relationships with Infants and Toddlers •Emergency medications require a six (6) month valid permission slip signed by the family. Please check the file and make sure this permission slip is present, if it is not have the parents complete a new permission to bring this violation into compliance. Today we discussed using the current permission slip signed by the parent every six (6) month to review the dosage and age/weight of child and sign off as giving permission to use. A medical professional should sign off on the allergy form at each annual visit or when significant changes occur to the child or the medication. •We also discussed using the new hire expectation form and adding a “State Requirement” showing section showing EPR, EMC and Shaken Baby and Head Trauma Prevention policies as reviewed and acknowledged. •CPR and FA were completed but not on file. One (1) new employee needed documentation of these trainings were contacted and asked to send proof. If received before the end of the business day, the violations will be changed to corrected during the visit. We also dicussed the a FA and CPR provider that offers virtual trainings, which can be included as part of in person trainings to meet requirments. 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 or Ebony Duncan, Licensing Supervisor 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

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/19/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow up visit to complete the unannounced routine visit on 5/14/26. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms.Hendricks and I shared the reason for the visit and sheassisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first shift (1st) care, and children ages two and under in rooms with direct exits only. We recently increased the age of children served at the facility from four (4) years to five (5) years old. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Inspections, and Staff and Training worksheets. The Sanitation inspection and Fire Inspection scores has not changed since the last visit. The following documents were reviewed for compliance •Last fire drill was completed on 5/8/26 •Last emergency drill was completed on 3/19/26 •The Playground inspection was completed on 5/5/26 Due to the nature of the visit no monitoring was completed. Children in the care of the staff were in their age appropriate rooms. Staff Records: The Staff and training worksheet was completed during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to review. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for details. At the last visit one (1) violation was observed today I followed up with Ms. Hendricks. Today five (5) violations were observed. The documentation was stated as completed but it was not on file for review. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member A.J. did not have verfication of the EMC plan on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.J did not have verification of First Aid trainings on file .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staf memeber A.J. did not have CPR training verification on file. .1102(d) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff member A.J. did not have verification of EPR review on file. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff memeber A.J. did not have verification of acknowledgement of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma on file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/1/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The 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. Rated License •The facility follows the GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance and does not participate in the rated license process. Technical Assistance •The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form. •Trainings Available from Birth-Three Quality Initiative Explore the many live and on-demand trainings from Birth-Three Quality Initiative. Courses include Nurturing Little Minds, Applying NCFELD to Infant-Toddler Planning, and Building Relationships with Infants and Toddlers •Emergency medications require a six (6) month valid permission slip signed by the family. Please check the file and make sure this permission slip is present, if it is not have the parents complete a new permission to bring this violation into compliance. Today we discussed using the current permission slip signed by the parent every six (6) month to review the dosage and age/weight of child and sign off as giving permission to use. A medical professional should sign off on the allergy form at each annual visit or when significant changes occur to the child or the medication. •We also discussed using the new hire expectation form and adding a “State Requirement” showing section showing EPR, EMC and Shaken Baby and Head Trauma Prevention policies as reviewed and acknowledged. •CPR and FA were completed but not on file. One (1) new employee needed documentation of these trainings were contacted and asked to send proof. If received before the end of the business day, the violations will be changed to corrected during the visit. We also dicussed the a FA and CPR provider that offers virtual trainings, which can be included as part of in person trainings to meet requirments. 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 or Ebony Duncan, Licensing Supervisor 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/19/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow up visit to complete the unannounced routine visit on 5/14/26. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms.Hendricks and I shared the reason for the visit and sheassisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first shift (1st) care, and children ages two and under in rooms with direct exits only. We recently increased the age of children served at the facility from four (4) years to five (5) years old. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Inspections, and Staff and Training worksheets. The Sanitation inspection and Fire Inspection scores has not changed since the last visit. The following documents were reviewed for compliance •Last fire drill was completed on 5/8/26 •Last emergency drill was completed on 3/19/26 •The Playground inspection was completed on 5/5/26 Due to the nature of the visit no monitoring was completed. Children in the care of the staff were in their age appropriate rooms. Staff Records: The Staff and training worksheet was completed during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files to review. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for details. At the last visit one (1) violation was observed today I followed up with Ms. Hendricks. Today five (5) violations were observed. The documentation was stated as completed but it was not on file for review. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member A.J. did not have verfication of the EMC plan on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.J did not have verification of First Aid trainings on file .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staf memeber A.J. did not have CPR training verification on file. .1102(d) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff member A.J. did not have verification of EPR review on file. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff memeber A.J. did not have verification of acknowledgement of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma on file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/1/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The 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. Rated License •The facility follows the GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance and does not participate in the rated license process. Technical Assistance •The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form. •Trainings Available from Birth-Three Quality Initiative Explore the many live and on-demand trainings from Birth-Three Quality Initiative. Courses include Nurturing Little Minds, Applying NCFELD to Infant-Toddler Planning, and Building Relationships with Infants and Toddlers •Emergency medications require a six (6) month valid permission slip signed by the family. Please check the file and make sure this permission slip is present, if it is not have the parents complete a new permission to bring this violation into compliance. Today we discussed using the current permission slip signed by the parent every six (6) month to review the dosage and age/weight of child and sign off as giving permission to use. A medical professional should sign off on the allergy form at each annual visit or when significant changes occur to the child or the medication. •We also discussed using the new hire expectation form and adding a “State Requirement” showing section showing EPR, EMC and Shaken Baby and Head Trauma Prevention policies as reviewed and acknowledged. •CPR and FA were completed but not on file. One (1) new employee needed documentation of these trainings were contacted and asked to send proof. If received before the end of the business day, the violations will be changed to corrected during the visit. We also dicussed the a FA and CPR provider that offers virtual trainings, which can be included as part of in person trainings to meet requirments. 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 or Ebony Duncan, Licensing Supervisor 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Grace and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Griffin assisted me with today’s visit. Ms. Griffin informed me that she did not have her key to the office and Ms. Hendrick’s was on a field trip with the school age children. Since we were not able to access program and children’s paperwork a follow up visit will occur to monitor these items. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first shift (1st) care, and children two (2) and one-half (1/2) and under are in rooms with direct exits only. We recently increased the age of children served at the facility from four (4) years to five (5) years old. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, and General Safety. The following items were not able to be monitored, fire drill, emergency drill, playground inspection, and fire inspection. The last Sanitation inspection posted was from December 4th, 2025 with an approved classification. The EMC was posted but I was not able to observe a review date, this was reviewed at the last annual compliance visit and was in compliance at that time. The children were observed in the toddler classroom participating in free play, the children in the younger preschool classroom were observed to be participating in coloring activities and different center play options. The children in the older preschool classroom were observed to be transitioning from morning work to free center choice activities. Outdoor Learning Environment: There are two (2) outdoor learning environments and both were in compliance. The swings on the toddler playground are not in use at this time. Staff Records: Due to lack of access to the Administrator’s office I was not able to review any staff records. Medication: Medication was monitored and was out of compliance. The permissions slip for an epi pen located in the classroom had expired. It was reported that a current permission slip could be in the child’s file but was also in the locked office. I did share that the epi pen’s expiration date with May of 2026. Nutrition: The menu and allergy list were posted and for lunch the children were having chicken nuggets, French fries, pineapple and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. One (1) violations were observed today. I will follow up with Ms. Hendrix’s in obtaining the child’s file and if the permission slip is current and up to date, the violation will be removed. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space three (3) a medication permission slip was expired for an emergency medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/27/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The 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. Rated License •The facility follows the GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance and does not participate in the rated license process. Technical Assistance •The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form. •Trainings Available from Birth-Three Quality Initiative Explore the many live and on-demand trainings from Birth-Three Quality Initiative. Courses include Nurturing Little Minds, Applying NCFELD to Infant-Toddler Planning, and Building Relationships with Infants and Toddlers •Emergency medications require a six (6) month valid permission slip signed by the family. Please check the file and make sure this permission slip is present, if it is not have the parents complete a new permission to bring this violation into compliance. 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 or Ebony Duncan, Licensing Supervisor 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

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Grace and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Griffin assisted me with today’s visit. Ms. Griffin informed me that she did not have her key to the office and Ms. Hendrick’s was on a field trip with the school age children. Since we were not able to access program and children’s paperwork a follow up visit will occur to monitor these items. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first shift (1st) care, and children two (2) and one-half (1/2) and under are in rooms with direct exits only. We recently increased the age of children served at the facility from four (4) years to five (5) years old. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, and General Safety. The following items were not able to be monitored, fire drill, emergency drill, playground inspection, and fire inspection. The last Sanitation inspection posted was from December 4th, 2025 with an approved classification. The EMC was posted but I was not able to observe a review date, this was reviewed at the last annual compliance visit and was in compliance at that time. The children were observed in the toddler classroom participating in free play, the children in the younger preschool classroom were observed to be participating in coloring activities and different center play options. The children in the older preschool classroom were observed to be transitioning from morning work to free center choice activities. Outdoor Learning Environment: There are two (2) outdoor learning environments and both were in compliance. The swings on the toddler playground are not in use at this time. Staff Records: Due to lack of access to the Administrator’s office I was not able to review any staff records. Medication: Medication was monitored and was out of compliance. The permissions slip for an epi pen located in the classroom had expired. It was reported that a current permission slip could be in the child’s file but was also in the locked office. I did share that the epi pen’s expiration date with May of 2026. Nutrition: The menu and allergy list were posted and for lunch the children were having chicken nuggets, French fries, pineapple and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. One (1) violations were observed today. I will follow up with Ms. Hendrix’s in obtaining the child’s file and if the permission slip is current and up to date, the violation will be removed. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space three (3) a medication permission slip was expired for an emergency medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/27/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The 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. Rated License •The facility follows the GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance and does not participate in the rated license process. Technical Assistance •The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form. •Trainings Available from Birth-Three Quality Initiative Explore the many live and on-demand trainings from Birth-Three Quality Initiative. Courses include Nurturing Little Minds, Applying NCFELD to Infant-Toddler Planning, and Building Relationships with Infants and Toddlers •Emergency medications require a six (6) month valid permission slip signed by the family. Please check the file and make sure this permission slip is present, if it is not have the parents complete a new permission to bring this violation into compliance. 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 or Ebony Duncan, Licensing Supervisor 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Grace and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Griffin assisted me with today’s visit. Ms. Griffin informed me that she did not have her key to the office and Ms. Hendrick’s was on a field trip with the school age children. Since we were not able to access program and children’s paperwork a follow up visit will occur to monitor these items. Your program currently operates with a GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first shift (1st) care, and children two (2) and one-half (1/2) and under are in rooms with direct exits only. We recently increased the age of children served at the facility from four (4) years to five (5) years old. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, and General Safety. The following items were not able to be monitored, fire drill, emergency drill, playground inspection, and fire inspection. The last Sanitation inspection posted was from December 4th, 2025 with an approved classification. The EMC was posted but I was not able to observe a review date, this was reviewed at the last annual compliance visit and was in compliance at that time. The children were observed in the toddler classroom participating in free play, the children in the younger preschool classroom were observed to be participating in coloring activities and different center play options. The children in the older preschool classroom were observed to be transitioning from morning work to free center choice activities. Outdoor Learning Environment: There are two (2) outdoor learning environments and both were in compliance. The swings on the toddler playground are not in use at this time. Staff Records: Due to lack of access to the Administrator’s office I was not able to review any staff records. Medication: Medication was monitored and was out of compliance. The permissions slip for an epi pen located in the classroom had expired. It was reported that a current permission slip could be in the child’s file but was also in the locked office. I did share that the epi pen’s expiration date with May of 2026. Nutrition: The menu and allergy list were posted and for lunch the children were having chicken nuggets, French fries, pineapple and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. One (1) violations were observed today. I will follow up with Ms. Hendrix’s in obtaining the child’s file and if the permission slip is current and up to date, the violation will be removed. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space three (3) a medication permission slip was expired for an emergency medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/27/26 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The 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. Rated License •The facility follows the GS 110-106 Notice of Compliance and does not participate in the rated license process. Technical Assistance •The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form. •Trainings Available from Birth-Three Quality Initiative Explore the many live and on-demand trainings from Birth-Three Quality Initiative. Courses include Nurturing Little Minds, Applying NCFELD to Infant-Toddler Planning, and Building Relationships with Infants and Toddlers •Emergency medications require a six (6) month valid permission slip signed by the family. Please check the file and make sure this permission slip is present, if it is not have the parents complete a new permission to bring this violation into compliance. 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 or Ebony Duncan, Licensing Supervisor 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 1/9/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 30 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 09:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program was a follow up visit concerning one (1 ) file review conducted the facility’s Annual Compliance visit conducting on 1/7/26. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. R. Hendricks director and I shared the reason for the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance with restrictions to first shift care, and children two and one half (2 ½) years old in rooms with direct exits only. Today’s visit was to review one (1) staff file that was unable to be reviewed on the previous Annual Compliance Visit. Due to the type of visit, no monitoring was required or preformed today. I reviewed the staff file, and filled out a Staff and Training Worksheet for Ms. Hendrick’s review. All parts of the Staff file was completed. There was one (1) violation observed and it was corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. While toe policy was reviewed with the new staff member (S.L.) upon hire, the acknowledgement was not reviewed or in the file. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 not reviewed with the provider prior to today’s visit and was not able to be reviewed after the visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: •All children’s and staff files should be completed and placed in a location that is accessible and easy to obtain. Ms. Hendricks has worked hard on this task. 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 and 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/7/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 153 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 11:19 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. R. Hendricks companied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance with restrictions to first shit care and children aged two and one half (2 1/2) and under in rooms with direct exits only. Ownership: The facility owner is Union Christian Academy and 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 licensed spaces 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 12/19/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/15/25. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/11/25. As a reminder, all fire inspections should be submitted to teh Consultant within seven (7) days after completion. •Playground inspection was completed on 12/19/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/14/25 and received an Approved classification. •EPR manual needs documentation that it has been reviewed on an annual basis but it has been reviewed. •Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves toddler aged children were listening to a teacher read story. Children in the room that serves younger preschool aged children were coloring and participating in speech and language pull out programs. The children in the room that serves the older preschool aged children were preparing for their daily teacher led lesson work. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and were in compliance. The mulch in the area under the swings in the area that serves older preschool aged children should be raked as is it becoming impacted. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed during the visit and the qualifying letters for staff were previously verified. There was one (1) new staff file that was unable to be reviewed. Ms. Hendricks stated the file was completed but she was unable to locate it. There were two (2) existing staff file reviewed. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: Staff reported there were thirty (30) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-six (26) in attendance today. Three (3) 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. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements excluding having the menu posted in the kitchen area. The allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having pizza, green beans, applesauce and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do not provide transportation. Four (4) violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. There was a menu posted without a date and was not posted in the kitchen area. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper creams were offered to children in care without a parent/guardian permission slip. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member S.L's file was not able to be reviewed during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .280 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent solutions. A detergent solution in space three (3) was accessible to children. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/20/2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 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 •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. This has been checked for 2025 and was in compliance. •If any staff members have qualifying letters expiring in the near future (next six weeks) you can go ahead and log into DCDEE’s ABCMS (system) and begin the process. •When offering a group use diaper cream, children who use the creams/ointments do need permission from their parents/guardians. Please have all parents sign a permission form that is valid for one (1) year from date of permission signature. •Health Questionnaires and Emergency Staff Information Forms reviewed today were in compliance but are only valid from one years signature date to the next years date. Please review all Health Questionnaires and Emergency information forms for staff to ensure you remain in compliance. •Today Ms. Hendricks and I discussed some community resources available to assist with administrative tasks. •Please make sure the mulch under the swings in the older preschool outdoor learning area is consistently raked to deter compaction. •Two (2) forms were left with you today, regarding emergency medication permission. Please make sure both are on file and signed by the appropriate person within the appropriate time frame. There were no forms out of compliance today but maintaining this documentation is vital. •One new staff file was not able to be reviewed during today’s visit. Ms. Hendrick’s is confident it is completed. I asked her to please locate it by end of the business day, 1/7/26. If I was still in the area I would come back to review it, if not I would be back within one (1) to two (2) business days to review the file during an unannounced visit. If the file could not be located, additional violations will be added to reflect missing documentation. I did verify the staff member’s qualifying letter and she is qualified to work in North Carolina child care facilities. •Children's files should maintain all cumulative documents pertaining to enrollment and compliance. They can be held in separate binders/folder etc. but should be easily accessible for review. Children who are no longer enrolled, files must be kept for one year (1) after they no longer attending the program. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/7/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 153 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 11:19 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. R. Hendricks companied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance with restrictions to first shit care and children aged two and one half (2 1/2) and under in rooms with direct exits only. Ownership: The facility owner is Union Christian Academy and 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 licensed spaces 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 12/19/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/15/25. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/11/25. As a reminder, all fire inspections should be submitted to teh Consultant within seven (7) days after completion. •Playground inspection was completed on 12/19/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/14/25 and received an Approved classification. •EPR manual needs documentation that it has been reviewed on an annual basis but it has been reviewed. •Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves toddler aged children were listening to a teacher read story. Children in the room that serves younger preschool aged children were coloring and participating in speech and language pull out programs. The children in the room that serves the older preschool aged children were preparing for their daily teacher led lesson work. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and were in compliance. The mulch in the area under the swings in the area that serves older preschool aged children should be raked as is it becoming impacted. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed during the visit and the qualifying letters for staff were previously verified. There was one (1) new staff file that was unable to be reviewed. Ms. Hendricks stated the file was completed but she was unable to locate it. There were two (2) existing staff file reviewed. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: Staff reported there were thirty (30) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-six (26) in attendance today. Three (3) 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. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements excluding having the menu posted in the kitchen area. The allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having pizza, green beans, applesauce and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do not provide transportation. Four (4) violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. There was a menu posted without a date and was not posted in the kitchen area. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper creams were offered to children in care without a parent/guardian permission slip. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member S.L's file was not able to be reviewed during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .280 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent solutions. A detergent solution in space three (3) was accessible to children. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/20/2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 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 •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. This has been checked for 2025 and was in compliance. •If any staff members have qualifying letters expiring in the near future (next six weeks) you can go ahead and log into DCDEE’s ABCMS (system) and begin the process. •When offering a group use diaper cream, children who use the creams/ointments do need permission from their parents/guardians. Please have all parents sign a permission form that is valid for one (1) year from date of permission signature. •Health Questionnaires and Emergency Staff Information Forms reviewed today were in compliance but are only valid from one years signature date to the next years date. Please review all Health Questionnaires and Emergency information forms for staff to ensure you remain in compliance. •Today Ms. Hendricks and I discussed some community resources available to assist with administrative tasks. •Please make sure the mulch under the swings in the older preschool outdoor learning area is consistently raked to deter compaction. •Two (2) forms were left with you today, regarding emergency medication permission. Please make sure both are on file and signed by the appropriate person within the appropriate time frame. There were no forms out of compliance today but maintaining this documentation is vital. •One new staff file was not able to be reviewed during today’s visit. Ms. Hendrick’s is confident it is completed. I asked her to please locate it by end of the business day, 1/7/26. If I was still in the area I would come back to review it, if not I would be back within one (1) to two (2) business days to review the file during an unannounced visit. If the file could not be located, additional violations will be added to reflect missing documentation. I did verify the staff member’s qualifying letter and she is qualified to work in North Carolina child care facilities. •Children's files should maintain all cumulative documents pertaining to enrollment and compliance. They can be held in separate binders/folder etc. but should be easily accessible for review. Children who are no longer enrolled, files must be kept for one year (1) after they no longer attending the program. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/7/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 153 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 11:19 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. R. Hendricks companied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance with restrictions to first shit care and children aged two and one half (2 1/2) and under in rooms with direct exits only. Ownership: The facility owner is Union Christian Academy and 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 licensed spaces 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 12/19/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/15/25. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/11/25. As a reminder, all fire inspections should be submitted to teh Consultant within seven (7) days after completion. •Playground inspection was completed on 12/19/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/14/25 and received an Approved classification. •EPR manual needs documentation that it has been reviewed on an annual basis but it has been reviewed. •Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves toddler aged children were listening to a teacher read story. Children in the room that serves younger preschool aged children were coloring and participating in speech and language pull out programs. The children in the room that serves the older preschool aged children were preparing for their daily teacher led lesson work. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and were in compliance. The mulch in the area under the swings in the area that serves older preschool aged children should be raked as is it becoming impacted. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed during the visit and the qualifying letters for staff were previously verified. There was one (1) new staff file that was unable to be reviewed. Ms. Hendricks stated the file was completed but she was unable to locate it. There were two (2) existing staff file reviewed. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: Staff reported there were thirty (30) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-six (26) in attendance today. Three (3) 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. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements excluding having the menu posted in the kitchen area. The allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having pizza, green beans, applesauce and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do not provide transportation. Four (4) violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. There was a menu posted without a date and was not posted in the kitchen area. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper creams were offered to children in care without a parent/guardian permission slip. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member S.L's file was not able to be reviewed during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .280 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent solutions. A detergent solution in space three (3) was accessible to children. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/20/2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 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 •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. This has been checked for 2025 and was in compliance. •If any staff members have qualifying letters expiring in the near future (next six weeks) you can go ahead and log into DCDEE’s ABCMS (system) and begin the process. •When offering a group use diaper cream, children who use the creams/ointments do need permission from their parents/guardians. Please have all parents sign a permission form that is valid for one (1) year from date of permission signature. •Health Questionnaires and Emergency Staff Information Forms reviewed today were in compliance but are only valid from one years signature date to the next years date. Please review all Health Questionnaires and Emergency information forms for staff to ensure you remain in compliance. •Today Ms. Hendricks and I discussed some community resources available to assist with administrative tasks. •Please make sure the mulch under the swings in the older preschool outdoor learning area is consistently raked to deter compaction. •Two (2) forms were left with you today, regarding emergency medication permission. Please make sure both are on file and signed by the appropriate person within the appropriate time frame. There were no forms out of compliance today but maintaining this documentation is vital. •One new staff file was not able to be reviewed during today’s visit. Ms. Hendrick’s is confident it is completed. I asked her to please locate it by end of the business day, 1/7/26. If I was still in the area I would come back to review it, if not I would be back within one (1) to two (2) business days to review the file during an unannounced visit. If the file could not be located, additional violations will be added to reflect missing documentation. I did verify the staff member’s qualifying letter and she is qualified to work in North Carolina child care facilities. •Children's files should maintain all cumulative documents pertaining to enrollment and compliance. They can be held in separate binders/folder etc. but should be easily accessible for review. Children who are no longer enrolled, files must be kept for one year (1) after they no longer attending the program. 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: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 1/7/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 153 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 11:19 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. R. Hendricks companied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance with restrictions to first shit care and children aged two and one half (2 1/2) and under in rooms with direct exits only. Ownership: The facility owner is Union Christian Academy and 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 licensed spaces 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 12/19/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/15/25. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/11/25. As a reminder, all fire inspections should be submitted to teh Consultant within seven (7) days after completion. •Playground inspection was completed on 12/19/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/14/25 and received an Approved classification. •EPR manual needs documentation that it has been reviewed on an annual basis but it has been reviewed. •Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves toddler aged children were listening to a teacher read story. Children in the room that serves younger preschool aged children were coloring and participating in speech and language pull out programs. The children in the room that serves the older preschool aged children were preparing for their daily teacher led lesson work. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and were in compliance. The mulch in the area under the swings in the area that serves older preschool aged children should be raked as is it becoming impacted. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed during the visit and the qualifying letters for staff were previously verified. There was one (1) new staff file that was unable to be reviewed. Ms. Hendricks stated the file was completed but she was unable to locate it. There were two (2) existing staff file reviewed. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: Staff reported there were thirty (30) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-six (26) in attendance today. Three (3) 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. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements excluding having the menu posted in the kitchen area. The allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having pizza, green beans, applesauce and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do not provide transportation. Four (4) violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. There was a menu posted without a date and was not posted in the kitchen area. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper creams were offered to children in care without a parent/guardian permission slip. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member S.L's file was not able to be reviewed during the visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .280 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent solutions. A detergent solution in space three (3) was accessible to children. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/20/2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 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 •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. This has been checked for 2025 and was in compliance. •If any staff members have qualifying letters expiring in the near future (next six weeks) you can go ahead and log into DCDEE’s ABCMS (system) and begin the process. •When offering a group use diaper cream, children who use the creams/ointments do need permission from their parents/guardians. Please have all parents sign a permission form that is valid for one (1) year from date of permission signature. •Health Questionnaires and Emergency Staff Information Forms reviewed today were in compliance but are only valid from one years signature date to the next years date. Please review all Health Questionnaires and Emergency information forms for staff to ensure you remain in compliance. •Today Ms. Hendricks and I discussed some community resources available to assist with administrative tasks. •Please make sure the mulch under the swings in the older preschool outdoor learning area is consistently raked to deter compaction. •Two (2) forms were left with you today, regarding emergency medication permission. Please make sure both are on file and signed by the appropriate person within the appropriate time frame. There were no forms out of compliance today but maintaining this documentation is vital. •One new staff file was not able to be reviewed during today’s visit. Ms. Hendrick’s is confident it is completed. I asked her to please locate it by end of the business day, 1/7/26. If I was still in the area I would come back to review it, if not I would be back within one (1) to two (2) business days to review the file during an unannounced visit. If the file could not be located, additional violations will be added to reflect missing documentation. I did verify the staff member’s qualifying letter and she is qualified to work in North Carolina child care facilities. •Children's files should maintain all cumulative documents pertaining to enrollment and compliance. They can be held in separate binders/folder etc. but should be easily accessible for review. Children who are no longer enrolled, files must be kept for one year (1) after they no longer attending the program. 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: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. R Ryan-Henricks and I shared the reason for the visit. She assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with notice of compliance and it was available for review with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, and children under two and one half (2 and ½) years old in rooms with direct exits only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight (88%) percent before 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/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 5/29/25 •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 3/10/25. •Last Playground Inspection record was from January of 2025. •A fire inspection is due July 2025 and is currently underway. •The Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 11/7/24. The children were observed in the room that serves toddler ages to be participating in outdoor learning. The children were observed in the room that serves younger preschool aged children to be participating in music and movement activities. The children in the room that serves older preschool aged children were participating in outdoor learning activities. Outdoor Learning Environment. Two (2) playgrounds were observed to be free of standing water, and in compliance with regulations. The smaller swings are not in use on the younger playground at this time Staff Records: There were no new staff since my last visit. Medication: Emergency medication was monitored and in compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having pizza, fettucine alfredo, oranges and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. There was one (1) violation observed during today’s visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last record of a playground inspection on file was from January 2025. .0605(q) On or before 6/25/25, 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 a child with an allergy moves to a different room the medication needs to move with the child. • Playground inspections are due monthly. Child Care Resources offers classes in playground safety, if it is necessary for an additional person to receive the certification. • 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant 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: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. R Ryan-Henricks and I shared the reason for the visit. She assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with notice of compliance and it was available for review with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, and children under two and one half (2 and ½) years old in rooms with direct exits only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight (88%) percent before 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/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 5/29/25 •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 3/10/25. •Last Playground Inspection record was from January of 2025. •A fire inspection is due July 2025 and is currently underway. •The Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 11/7/24. The children were observed in the room that serves toddler ages to be participating in outdoor learning. The children were observed in the room that serves younger preschool aged children to be participating in music and movement activities. The children in the room that serves older preschool aged children were participating in outdoor learning activities. Outdoor Learning Environment. Two (2) playgrounds were observed to be free of standing water, and in compliance with regulations. The smaller swings are not in use on the younger playground at this time Staff Records: There were no new staff since my last visit. Medication: Emergency medication was monitored and in compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having pizza, fettucine alfredo, oranges and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. There was one (1) violation observed during today’s visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last record of a playground inspection on file was from January 2025. .0605(q) On or before 6/25/25, 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 a child with an allergy moves to a different room the medication needs to move with the child. • Playground inspections are due monthly. Child Care Resources offers classes in playground safety, if it is necessary for an additional person to receive the certification. • 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant 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: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 201 Time In: 08:49 AM Time Out: 12:10 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. R. Ryan-Hendricks I shared the reason for the visit and I completed a walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance GS 110-106. The compliance has restrictions to first (1st) shift care, and children under the age of two and on half (2 and ½) in rooms with direct exits only. Ownership: If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, and both outside learning spaces. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 1/6/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/23/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/6/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/7/24 and received an Approved classification. •EPR manual was reviewed by the staff but needs updating. •Incident logs were not 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 the room that serves two (2) year old’s were participating in self-choice free play. Children in the room that serves three (3) year old’s were also participating in self-choice free play which included teacher led reading. The children in the room that serves four (4) and 5 (five) year olds were participating in morning group work led by their teacher. While doing a walk-through, it was observed that room one (#1) which has a capacity of thirty (30) children had a wall put back into the room to make the space into two (2) spaces. I measured both new spaces and both had a capacity of roughly one-half (1/2) of the previous capacity of thirty (30). This was the original design of the room, and previously the floor plan shows lower capacity in the rooms sides when the wall was in place. I reminded Ms. Ryan-Hendricks that while this was appropriate, she needs to contact the Child Care Consultant when structural or room changes occur. While this room was, previously, sized for the smaller capacity, it was not noted if there were any fixed furniture which would need to be measured and removed from the overall size of the room. I also asked if Sanitation had been out to approve the space and she stated they had. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and out of compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. All staff files were monitored. Ms. Ryan-Hendricks and I reviewed what is needed with a notice of compliance. Children’s Records: There are twenty-nine (29) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-two (22) in attendance today. Four (4) 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 was in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy listing were posted and the children were having BBQ meatballs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in of compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported they do not provide transportation. Eight (8) violations were observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. While incident reports are maintained, there is no evidence of the logs matching the reports. An incident from the summer of 2024, in which a medical visit was required was not maintained or documented in the incident log. This is a repeat violation. .0802(g)(1-6) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. In the room that serves three year old children, children were playing with balloons. .0604(q) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member's A.G, C.G, K.G, and R.H. did not have updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member's A.G, R.H, K.G, and S.W. did not have an updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member's R.H., S.A., K.G., and S.W. did not have current First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member's R.H., S.A., K.G., and S.W. did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child had a medical record dated two (2) years before the enrollment date. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing in the playground that serves older aged children was not deep enough to be in compliance of the height of the critical height structure. This is a repeat violation. .0605(k)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/22/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86%) 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 •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. •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. •Please remember to set a good example in the classrooms by teacher’s consuming healthy beverages. •In the future, when changes are made to a classroom, reach out to your Child Care Consultant. •As a reminder, as new staff are hired review the staff and training worksheet for all documents and tests required before or on the day the new employee begins work in the facility. Even if they are not working directly with children and training certain procedures need to be completed. •When reviewing children’s applications for enrollment, please make sure that all parts are completed and are updated at least annually or when changes occur. •Updated children’s applications with emergency contacts should be put in the ready to go binder as well as current staff emergency information. This should be updated at least annually or when changes occur. •Any emergency medication needs to remain unlocked and accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. Permission forms from parents/guardians are valid for six (6) months and must be updated after six (6) months or when changes occur. •The outdoor learning environment that serves toddlers should have the mulch raked as to not become compacted. •Please make sure the First Aid poster is posted in a visible area. •When the EPR plan is reviewed annually, please take that time to update the front page-stating the review is completed. Also, make sure you have current providers information correct in the binder and fully completed. •Incident logs are very important, please make sure to keep them current and up to date. 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 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: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 201 Time In: 08:49 AM Time Out: 12:10 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. R. Ryan-Hendricks I shared the reason for the visit and I completed a walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance GS 110-106. The compliance has restrictions to first (1st) shift care, and children under the age of two and on half (2 and ½) in rooms with direct exits only. Ownership: If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, and both outside learning spaces. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 1/6/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/23/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/6/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/7/24 and received an Approved classification. •EPR manual was reviewed by the staff but needs updating. •Incident logs were not 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 the room that serves two (2) year old’s were participating in self-choice free play. Children in the room that serves three (3) year old’s were also participating in self-choice free play which included teacher led reading. The children in the room that serves four (4) and 5 (five) year olds were participating in morning group work led by their teacher. While doing a walk-through, it was observed that room one (#1) which has a capacity of thirty (30) children had a wall put back into the room to make the space into two (2) spaces. I measured both new spaces and both had a capacity of roughly one-half (1/2) of the previous capacity of thirty (30). This was the original design of the room, and previously the floor plan shows lower capacity in the rooms sides when the wall was in place. I reminded Ms. Ryan-Hendricks that while this was appropriate, she needs to contact the Child Care Consultant when structural or room changes occur. While this room was, previously, sized for the smaller capacity, it was not noted if there were any fixed furniture which would need to be measured and removed from the overall size of the room. I also asked if Sanitation had been out to approve the space and she stated they had. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and out of compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. All staff files were monitored. Ms. Ryan-Hendricks and I reviewed what is needed with a notice of compliance. Children’s Records: There are twenty-nine (29) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-two (22) in attendance today. Four (4) 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 was in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy listing were posted and the children were having BBQ meatballs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in of compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported they do not provide transportation. Eight (8) violations were observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. While incident reports are maintained, there is no evidence of the logs matching the reports. An incident from the summer of 2024, in which a medical visit was required was not maintained or documented in the incident log. This is a repeat violation. .0802(g)(1-6) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. In the room that serves three year old children, children were playing with balloons. .0604(q) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member's A.G, C.G, K.G, and R.H. did not have updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member's A.G, R.H, K.G, and S.W. did not have an updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member's R.H., S.A., K.G., and S.W. did not have current First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member's R.H., S.A., K.G., and S.W. did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child had a medical record dated two (2) years before the enrollment date. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing in the playground that serves older aged children was not deep enough to be in compliance of the height of the critical height structure. This is a repeat violation. .0605(k)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/22/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86%) 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 •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. •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. •Please remember to set a good example in the classrooms by teacher’s consuming healthy beverages. •In the future, when changes are made to a classroom, reach out to your Child Care Consultant. •As a reminder, as new staff are hired review the staff and training worksheet for all documents and tests required before or on the day the new employee begins work in the facility. Even if they are not working directly with children and training certain procedures need to be completed. •When reviewing children’s applications for enrollment, please make sure that all parts are completed and are updated at least annually or when changes occur. •Updated children’s applications with emergency contacts should be put in the ready to go binder as well as current staff emergency information. This should be updated at least annually or when changes occur. •Any emergency medication needs to remain unlocked and accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. Permission forms from parents/guardians are valid for six (6) months and must be updated after six (6) months or when changes occur. •The outdoor learning environment that serves toddlers should have the mulch raked as to not become compacted. •Please make sure the First Aid poster is posted in a visible area. •When the EPR plan is reviewed annually, please take that time to update the front page-stating the review is completed. Also, make sure you have current providers information correct in the binder and fully completed. •Incident logs are very important, please make sure to keep them current and up to date. 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 Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 201 Time In: 08:49 AM Time Out: 12:10 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. R. Ryan-Hendricks I shared the reason for the visit and I completed a walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance GS 110-106. The compliance has restrictions to first (1st) shift care, and children under the age of two and on half (2 and ½) in rooms with direct exits only. Ownership: If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, and both outside learning spaces. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 1/6/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/23/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/6/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/7/24 and received an Approved classification. •EPR manual was reviewed by the staff but needs updating. •Incident logs were not 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 the room that serves two (2) year old’s were participating in self-choice free play. Children in the room that serves three (3) year old’s were also participating in self-choice free play which included teacher led reading. The children in the room that serves four (4) and 5 (five) year olds were participating in morning group work led by their teacher. While doing a walk-through, it was observed that room one (#1) which has a capacity of thirty (30) children had a wall put back into the room to make the space into two (2) spaces. I measured both new spaces and both had a capacity of roughly one-half (1/2) of the previous capacity of thirty (30). This was the original design of the room, and previously the floor plan shows lower capacity in the rooms sides when the wall was in place. I reminded Ms. Ryan-Hendricks that while this was appropriate, she needs to contact the Child Care Consultant when structural or room changes occur. While this room was, previously, sized for the smaller capacity, it was not noted if there were any fixed furniture which would need to be measured and removed from the overall size of the room. I also asked if Sanitation had been out to approve the space and she stated they had. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and out of compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. All staff files were monitored. Ms. Ryan-Hendricks and I reviewed what is needed with a notice of compliance. Children’s Records: There are twenty-nine (29) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-two (22) in attendance today. Four (4) 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 was in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy listing were posted and the children were having BBQ meatballs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in of compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported they do not provide transportation. Eight (8) violations were observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. While incident reports are maintained, there is no evidence of the logs matching the reports. An incident from the summer of 2024, in which a medical visit was required was not maintained or documented in the incident log. This is a repeat violation. .0802(g)(1-6) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. In the room that serves three year old children, children were playing with balloons. .0604(q) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member's A.G, C.G, K.G, and R.H. did not have updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member's A.G, R.H, K.G, and S.W. did not have an updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member's R.H., S.A., K.G., and S.W. did not have current First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member's R.H., S.A., K.G., and S.W. did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child had a medical record dated two (2) years before the enrollment date. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing in the playground that serves older aged children was not deep enough to be in compliance of the height of the critical height structure. This is a repeat violation. .0605(k)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/22/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86%) 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 •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. •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. •Please remember to set a good example in the classrooms by teacher’s consuming healthy beverages. •In the future, when changes are made to a classroom, reach out to your Child Care Consultant. •As a reminder, as new staff are hired review the staff and training worksheet for all documents and tests required before or on the day the new employee begins work in the facility. Even if they are not working directly with children and training certain procedures need to be completed. •When reviewing children’s applications for enrollment, please make sure that all parts are completed and are updated at least annually or when changes occur. •Updated children’s applications with emergency contacts should be put in the ready to go binder as well as current staff emergency information. This should be updated at least annually or when changes occur. •Any emergency medication needs to remain unlocked and accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. Permission forms from parents/guardians are valid for six (6) months and must be updated after six (6) months or when changes occur. •The outdoor learning environment that serves toddlers should have the mulch raked as to not become compacted. •Please make sure the First Aid poster is posted in a visible area. •When the EPR plan is reviewed annually, please take that time to update the front page-stating the review is completed. Also, make sure you have current providers information correct in the binder and fully completed. •Incident logs are very important, please make sure to keep them current and up to date. 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 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: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 201 Time In: 08:49 AM Time Out: 12:10 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. R. Ryan-Hendricks I shared the reason for the visit and I completed a walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a notice of compliance GS 110-106. The compliance has restrictions to first (1st) shift care, and children under the age of two and on half (2 and ½) in rooms with direct exits only. Ownership: If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, and both outside learning spaces. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 1/6/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/23/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/6/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/7/24 and received an Approved classification. •EPR manual was reviewed by the staff but needs updating. •Incident logs were not 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 the room that serves two (2) year old’s were participating in self-choice free play. Children in the room that serves three (3) year old’s were also participating in self-choice free play which included teacher led reading. The children in the room that serves four (4) and 5 (five) year olds were participating in morning group work led by their teacher. While doing a walk-through, it was observed that room one (#1) which has a capacity of thirty (30) children had a wall put back into the room to make the space into two (2) spaces. I measured both new spaces and both had a capacity of roughly one-half (1/2) of the previous capacity of thirty (30). This was the original design of the room, and previously the floor plan shows lower capacity in the rooms sides when the wall was in place. I reminded Ms. Ryan-Hendricks that while this was appropriate, she needs to contact the Child Care Consultant when structural or room changes occur. While this room was, previously, sized for the smaller capacity, it was not noted if there were any fixed furniture which would need to be measured and removed from the overall size of the room. I also asked if Sanitation had been out to approve the space and she stated they had. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and out of compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. All staff files were monitored. Ms. Ryan-Hendricks and I reviewed what is needed with a notice of compliance. Children’s Records: There are twenty-nine (29) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-two (22) in attendance today. Four (4) 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 was in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy listing were posted and the children were having BBQ meatballs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in of compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported they do not provide transportation. Eight (8) violations were observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. While incident reports are maintained, there is no evidence of the logs matching the reports. An incident from the summer of 2024, in which a medical visit was required was not maintained or documented in the incident log. This is a repeat violation. .0802(g)(1-6) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. In the room that serves three year old children, children were playing with balloons. .0604(q) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member's A.G, C.G, K.G, and R.H. did not have updated annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member's A.G, R.H, K.G, and S.W. did not have an updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member's R.H., S.A., K.G., and S.W. did not have current First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member's R.H., S.A., K.G., and S.W. did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child had a medical record dated two (2) years before the enrollment date. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing in the playground that serves older aged children was not deep enough to be in compliance of the height of the critical height structure. This is a repeat violation. .0605(k)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/22/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86%) 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 •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. •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. •Please remember to set a good example in the classrooms by teacher’s consuming healthy beverages. •In the future, when changes are made to a classroom, reach out to your Child Care Consultant. •As a reminder, as new staff are hired review the staff and training worksheet for all documents and tests required before or on the day the new employee begins work in the facility. Even if they are not working directly with children and training certain procedures need to be completed. •When reviewing children’s applications for enrollment, please make sure that all parts are completed and are updated at least annually or when changes occur. •Updated children’s applications with emergency contacts should be put in the ready to go binder as well as current staff emergency information. This should be updated at least annually or when changes occur. •Any emergency medication needs to remain unlocked and accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. Permission forms from parents/guardians are valid for six (6) months and must be updated after six (6) months or when changes occur. •The outdoor learning environment that serves toddlers should have the mulch raked as to not become compacted. •Please make sure the First Aid poster is posted in a visible area. •When the EPR plan is reviewed annually, please take that time to update the front page-stating the review is completed. Also, make sure you have current providers information correct in the binder and fully completed. •Incident logs are very important, please make sure to keep them current and up to date. 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 Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/25/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 106 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:31 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Courtney, the summer camp teacher and shared the reason for the visit. Ms. R. Hendricks arrived shortly after I began the visit and assisted. This facility operates as a G.S. 110-106 holding a Notice of Compliance and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was not available, as this is the first visit since obtaining the G.S. 110-106 license was established. The compliance history was shared with the provider after the visit. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff and children’s records, health, safety, and program records. The following items were monitored: Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, and General Safety. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below, The Fire Inspection visits remain the same since the last visit and the next inspection is due on or before 7/12/2024. •Last fire drill was conducted on 5/23/2024 •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 5/30/24. This drill was not conducted within the three (3) month time frame to remain in compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted in May but there was not a record of this inspection. Ms. Hendricks did complete the inspection during my visit and made notes of needing more mulch under the swings, and the gate with an opening that was too wide. This was corrected during the visit. The children were observed participating in rest time. All mats, and cots were adequately spaced, the temperature and sound of white noise in the room was in compliance. Outdoor Learning Environment: Overall the outdoor learning environment was in compliance but there was significant impaction of mulch under the swings in the playground which serves older children. We discussed ways to address this and Ms. Hendricks understood this was out of compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy information sheet were posted and in compliance. For lunch the children had mac and cheese with spam, green beans and new potatoes, oranges and milk. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit and reviewed. There was one new staff files to monitor and it was in compliance. Medication: There was no emergency medication to monitor. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. There were four (4) violations were observed today and one was corrected during visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection from May of 2024 was not documented. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was practiced on 5/30/34 but was not documented. The previous emergency drill was practiced in January of 2024 which is outside of the three (3) month requirement. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1856 Center was using an inflatable and it was not during a special event. An inflatable was present and used during the day and not fore a special event. .0605(s) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. n the playground that serves older children the equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, did not have 6 inches of loose surfacing material and it was heavily impacted. .0605(k)(1-4) On or before 7/9/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The 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 •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •Inflatables can only be used during special events such as a celebration, festival, party, or family engagement event. •On the playground serving older children there are some ant hills that should be looked at, to make sure they are not hazardous. •On the playground attached to the outside of the fence area, there is a large gap in the gate that should be addressed to make sure there is no hazardous. •Emergency drills are to be practiced every three (3) months. •Make sure to contact your Fire Inspector to arrange an inspection before the current inspection expires. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant 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: Union Christian Academy Preschool Facility ID: 90000545 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/25/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 106 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:31 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Courtney, the summer camp teacher and shared the reason for the visit. Ms. R. Hendricks arrived shortly after I began the visit and assisted. This facility operates as a G.S. 110-106 holding a Notice of Compliance and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was not available, as this is the first visit since obtaining the G.S. 110-106 license was established. The compliance history was shared with the provider after the visit. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, space capacity, licensed spaces, staff and children’s records, health, safety, and program records. The following items were monitored: Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, and General Safety. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below, The Fire Inspection visits remain the same since the last visit and the next inspection is due on or before 7/12/2024. •Last fire drill was conducted on 5/23/2024 •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 5/30/24. This drill was not conducted within the three (3) month time frame to remain in compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted in May but there was not a record of this inspection. Ms. Hendricks did complete the inspection during my visit and made notes of needing more mulch under the swings, and the gate with an opening that was too wide. This was corrected during the visit. The children were observed participating in rest time. All mats, and cots were adequately spaced, the temperature and sound of white noise in the room was in compliance. Outdoor Learning Environment: Overall the outdoor learning environment was in compliance but there was significant impaction of mulch under the swings in the playground which serves older children. We discussed ways to address this and Ms. Hendricks understood this was out of compliance. Nutrition: The menu and allergy information sheet were posted and in compliance. For lunch the children had mac and cheese with spam, green beans and new potatoes, oranges and milk. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit and reviewed. There was one new staff files to monitor and it was in compliance. Medication: There was no emergency medication to monitor. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. There were four (4) violations were observed today and one was corrected during visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection from May of 2024 was not documented. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was practiced on 5/30/34 but was not documented. The previous emergency drill was practiced in January of 2024 which is outside of the three (3) month requirement. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1856 Center was using an inflatable and it was not during a special event. An inflatable was present and used during the day and not fore a special event. .0605(s) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. n the playground that serves older children the equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, did not have 6 inches of loose surfacing material and it was heavily impacted. .0605(k)(1-4) On or before 7/9/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The 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 •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •Inflatables can only be used during special events such as a celebration, festival, party, or family engagement event. •On the playground serving older children there are some ant hills that should be looked at, to make sure they are not hazardous. •On the playground attached to the outside of the fence area, there is a large gap in the gate that should be addressed to make sure there is no hazardous. •Emergency drills are to be practiced every three (3) months. •Make sure to contact your Fire Inspector to arrange an inspection before the current inspection expires. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant 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