J-Bear Child Development Center I

10A NCAC 09 .3224 · Violation

Name of Operation: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 6/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 495 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit/ Rated License. You, Wendy Knox, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on July 30, 2025. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility is, PARAKEET LLC . I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 88% as of June 22’/, 2026, and was reviewed with you today. A second day was added to this visit and consultant returned to check staff files. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on June 12, 2024, earning seven points in staff education, five points in program standards, and one quality point. I visited each licensed indoor and outdoor space with you today. I observed students playing in activity areas, personal care routines, outside play, and children eating snacks. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Snacks were prepared in the kitchen and served in the cafeteria. Today’s snack included cereal and Milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I observed and monitored two emergency medications and the emergency medical plans. I monitored one emergency medication during today’s visit. I monitored that your last fire drill was dated June 10, 2026. I observed that your last emergency drill was dated April 15, 2026, and it was a Lockdown drill. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. 1. On June 23, 2026, I discussed with you about completing the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers form. You have chosen Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway (Pathway2). You stated that you will send the application when you send other completed paperwork. 2.On the Application for Assessment for a Rated License form you checked that you meet Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio and Enhanced Space. Today, I verified that Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio and Enhanced Space was in place and being maintained. 3.Today I did not receive the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet. You stated you will send the Education worksheet to consultant, Toni Washington when you have completed the worksheet. I will verify through WORKS the education earned when I receive the Education worksheet. As a reminder, the staff’s education that has been evaluated by the Workforce Unit will be used to verify the individual’s education level, as well as the overall education level earned by the facility. 4. On June 23, 2026, I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers / Centers Located in a Residence form. •I verified the five foundational practices were in place by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s operational policies dated August 2025. (Newsletters, electronic applications for parents, Parent square communication to parents, parent, family resource area, and in person conferences with parents at pick-up.) •I verified that the 3 additional Family Community Engagement Standards chosen by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s operational policies dated January 2026. 5 You stated that you have not completed the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan form. You stated you will send it to the consultant when it is completed. I monitored that the Individual CQI plans for the administrator and 16 staff with caregiving responsibilities have been completed at the time of my visit. I verified that the Individual CQI Plans are in progress and underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Professional goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). 6. You stated that the approved curriculum used by the facility for ages (ages of children 0-12) is Funny Daffer. I verified use by monitoring the curricula books/materials being on-site and available for use as well as the activity plans showing the use of the curricula. I verified curriculum planning to include modifications and adaptations made for children with special health and developmental needs by observing the activity plans. Today, I monitored the verification that the administrator and the all classroom teachers have received training related to the curriculum used by the facility. 7.You stated that the approved formative assessment used by the facility is (Funny Daffer formative assessment). I verified your plan for using an approved formative assessment by monitoring the plan in your operational policies which includes: anecdotal notes, portfolio of child’s work samples, developmental screenings, photographs. 8. You stated that you, the administrator, will complete five (5) hours of ongoing training (or 0.5 CEU’s) in addition to the ongoing training required of Child Care Rule .1103. You stated that the lead teachers will complete five (5) hours of ongoing training (or 0.5 CEU’s) in addition to the ongoing training required of Child Care Rule .1103. Please submit the following outstanding required documentation needed for verification to me no later than July 31, 2026: 1. Education Worksheet along with all staff WORKS letters. 2. Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan form. 3. Individual CQI plans for the administrator and 16 staff with caregiving responsibilities. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition If you are interested in earning a Recognition Of Quality Initiatives send me verification of meeting them according to 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b). I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and cited on today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in back building need to be cleaned and painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three new employee's with the hire dates of 5/19/26, 2/13/26, and 3/6/26 were not present on the ABCMS Roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing in the preschool and two year old playground need surfacing under and in fall areas on the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: 1.Technical assistance was provided regarding playground protective surfacing. The facility was reminded that all areas beneath and around climbing equipment, slides, swings, and other equipment where falls may occur must be maintained with adequate protective surfacing to help reduce the risk of injury. The depth of loose-fill surfacing should be maintained. .Conduct routine inspections of playground surfacing to ensure adequate depth and coverage. .Rake and redistribute loose-fill materials regularly, especially in high-use areas such as beneath swings and slide exits. .Replenish surfacing as needed to maintain the required protective depth. 2.The provider was reminded that walls must be maintained in good repair and free of hazards that could pose a risk to children. The provider was encouraged to: Inspect walls regularly for chipped or peeling paint, holes, cracks, exposed drywall, or other damage. Repair damaged areas promptly to prevent potential safety hazards. Ensure walls are clean, sanitary, and free from mold, mildew, or excessive dirt. Remove or secure any items mounted on walls that could become loose or create a hazard. Conduct routine facility inspections and document repairs and maintenance as needed. 3. It was discussed with the provider that all new employee's need to be entered in the ABCMS roster when they are employed. The ABCMS roster must stay current and up to date. Consultation: CONSULTATION: 1.Please be reminded that all plans put in place as part of the Classroom and Instructional Quality for Child Care Centers, QRIS Pathway 2 must be completed within one year from the date of the new Rated License issued to your facility. Rated License components required to earn your star rated license will be monitored annually. 2. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 3.Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. Compliance Plan: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2)Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than July 10, 2026. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 6/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 495 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit/ Rated License. You, Wendy Knox, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on July 30, 2025. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility is, PARAKEET LLC . I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 88% as of June 22’/, 2026, and was reviewed with you today. A second day was added to this visit and consultant returned to check staff files. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on June 12, 2024, earning seven points in staff education, five points in program standards, and one quality point. I visited each licensed indoor and outdoor space with you today. I observed students playing in activity areas, personal care routines, outside play, and children eating snacks. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Snacks were prepared in the kitchen and served in the cafeteria. Today’s snack included cereal and Milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I observed and monitored two emergency medications and the emergency medical plans. I monitored one emergency medication during today’s visit. I monitored that your last fire drill was dated June 10, 2026. I observed that your last emergency drill was dated April 15, 2026, and it was a Lockdown drill. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. 1. On June 23, 2026, I discussed with you about completing the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers form. You have chosen Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway (Pathway2). You stated that you will send the application when you send other completed paperwork. 2.On the Application for Assessment for a Rated License form you checked that you meet Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio and Enhanced Space. Today, I verified that Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio and Enhanced Space was in place and being maintained. 3.Today I did not receive the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet. You stated you will send the Education worksheet to consultant, Toni Washington when you have completed the worksheet. I will verify through WORKS the education earned when I receive the Education worksheet. As a reminder, the staff’s education that has been evaluated by the Workforce Unit will be used to verify the individual’s education level, as well as the overall education level earned by the facility. 4. On June 23, 2026, I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers / Centers Located in a Residence form. •I verified the five foundational practices were in place by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s operational policies dated August 2025. (Newsletters, electronic applications for parents, Parent square communication to parents, parent, family resource area, and in person conferences with parents at pick-up.) •I verified that the 3 additional Family Community Engagement Standards chosen by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s operational policies dated January 2026. 5 You stated that you have not completed the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan form. You stated you will send it to the consultant when it is completed. I monitored that the Individual CQI plans for the administrator and 16 staff with caregiving responsibilities have been completed at the time of my visit. I verified that the Individual CQI Plans are in progress and underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Professional goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). 6. You stated that the approved curriculum used by the facility for ages (ages of children 0-12) is Funny Daffer. I verified use by monitoring the curricula books/materials being on-site and available for use as well as the activity plans showing the use of the curricula. I verified curriculum planning to include modifications and adaptations made for children with special health and developmental needs by observing the activity plans. Today, I monitored the verification that the administrator and the all classroom teachers have received training related to the curriculum used by the facility. 7.You stated that the approved formative assessment used by the facility is (Funny Daffer formative assessment). I verified your plan for using an approved formative assessment by monitoring the plan in your operational policies which includes: anecdotal notes, portfolio of child’s work samples, developmental screenings, photographs. 8. You stated that you, the administrator, will complete five (5) hours of ongoing training (or 0.5 CEU’s) in addition to the ongoing training required of Child Care Rule .1103. You stated that the lead teachers will complete five (5) hours of ongoing training (or 0.5 CEU’s) in addition to the ongoing training required of Child Care Rule .1103. Please submit the following outstanding required documentation needed for verification to me no later than July 31, 2026: 1. Education Worksheet along with all staff WORKS letters. 2. Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan form. 3. Individual CQI plans for the administrator and 16 staff with caregiving responsibilities. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition If you are interested in earning a Recognition Of Quality Initiatives send me verification of meeting them according to 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b). I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and cited on today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in back building need to be cleaned and painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three new employee's with the hire dates of 5/19/26, 2/13/26, and 3/6/26 were not present on the ABCMS Roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing in the preschool and two year old playground need surfacing under and in fall areas on the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: 1.Technical assistance was provided regarding playground protective surfacing. The facility was reminded that all areas beneath and around climbing equipment, slides, swings, and other equipment where falls may occur must be maintained with adequate protective surfacing to help reduce the risk of injury. The depth of loose-fill surfacing should be maintained. .Conduct routine inspections of playground surfacing to ensure adequate depth and coverage. .Rake and redistribute loose-fill materials regularly, especially in high-use areas such as beneath swings and slide exits. .Replenish surfacing as needed to maintain the required protective depth. 2.The provider was reminded that walls must be maintained in good repair and free of hazards that could pose a risk to children. The provider was encouraged to: Inspect walls regularly for chipped or peeling paint, holes, cracks, exposed drywall, or other damage. Repair damaged areas promptly to prevent potential safety hazards. Ensure walls are clean, sanitary, and free from mold, mildew, or excessive dirt. Remove or secure any items mounted on walls that could become loose or create a hazard. Conduct routine facility inspections and document repairs and maintenance as needed. 3. It was discussed with the provider that all new employee's need to be entered in the ABCMS roster when they are employed. The ABCMS roster must stay current and up to date. Consultation: CONSULTATION: 1.Please be reminded that all plans put in place as part of the Classroom and Instructional Quality for Child Care Centers, QRIS Pathway 2 must be completed within one year from the date of the new Rated License issued to your facility. Rated License components required to earn your star rated license will be monitored annually. 2. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 3.Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. Compliance Plan: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2)Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than July 10, 2026. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 100 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 annual compliance visit. You, Katelyn Parker , Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on September 04, 2024. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility, J-Bear Child Development Center 1 . I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 92% as of July 29, 2025, and was reviewed with you today. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on April 05, 2021, earning seven points in staff education, six points in program standards, and one quality point. Your last sanitation inspection was dated December 09, 2024, with a Superior classification and two demerits Your last fire inspection was dated March 12, 2025. I visited each licensed indoor and outdoor space with you today. I observed students playing in activity areas and eating lunch. I observed children playing outside on the playground area. I observed that the infant teachers did not take the infants outside during their assigned outside time. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared in the kitchen and served in the classrooms. Today’s lunch included Ham and cheese sandwiches (2 and under) Hotdogs on a hotdog bun, bake beans, kiwi, and milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I monitored one emergency medication and action plan. I observed that in space 3, 4, three (3) medication authorization forms were expired. I observed that in space one (1) medication was in an unlocked drawer (adult Tylenol). Assistant director removed medication from classroom. I monitored that your last fire drill was dated July 7, 2025. I observed that your last emergency drill was dated July 2, 2025, and it was a Shelter-in-Place drill. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. I observed both of your vans for transportation. I observed the vans registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and all transportation requirements. I observed that on van 2 (white van) there was not a first aid kit. I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violations observed and cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. In space one (1) (infant class) teachers did not take children out for outside play. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Children water bottles in the school age space need to be labeled with names of children. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 3 chairs were stored in the bathroom area. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in all classrooms need to be wiped down or painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 1 Tylenol was stored in a drawer that was not locked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. 3 medication forms were expired. (Space 3 and 4.) .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member with the hire date of 4/18/23 has not completed the required number of training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. First aid kit was not in the white van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Three children did not have photographs on emergency forms in the emergency notebook for the van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Technical Assistance: 1) Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4), over-the-counter diaper creams and sunscreens should be labeled with the name of the child and the parent should complete the permission to administer form leaving no spaces blank. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you review the permission to administer form when received from the parent and prior to the parent leaving the facility. 2) Per Sanitation rule for child care centers, 15A NCAC 18A.2820(d), medications including prescription and non-prescription items should be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you lock diaper creams and sunscreens in the locked cabinets located on the walls and above five feet. 3) Item can not be stored in the bathroom areas. Extra chairs and materials shall be stored in cabinets and chairs should be taken out of the classroom or put around the table areas. 4) 10A NCAC 09. 1003(c): First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher are to be located in vehicle transporting children. Administrators are to check vans to make sure first aid kits are in the vans. 5)Medications including prescription and non-prescription are to be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Make sure all classrooms have a medications storage box and that all medications are stored in this locked box. 6)Staff are required to receive on-going training and to completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The certificates are required to be stored in the staff file for review. 7) Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form need to be on file in the vehicles when transporting children. CONSULTATION: 1 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 2 Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 3 The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. Technical Assistance Guidance 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 or moved into the child care facility 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. 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. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. COMPLIANCE PLAN: No compliance documentation is needed for those violations corrected during today’s visit. In the visit summary, I documented the corrective actions taken today to correct those violations. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2)Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than August 13, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 100 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 annual compliance visit. You, Katelyn Parker , Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on September 04, 2024. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility, J-Bear Child Development Center 1 . I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 92% as of July 29, 2025, and was reviewed with you today. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on April 05, 2021, earning seven points in staff education, six points in program standards, and one quality point. Your last sanitation inspection was dated December 09, 2024, with a Superior classification and two demerits Your last fire inspection was dated March 12, 2025. I visited each licensed indoor and outdoor space with you today. I observed students playing in activity areas and eating lunch. I observed children playing outside on the playground area. I observed that the infant teachers did not take the infants outside during their assigned outside time. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared in the kitchen and served in the classrooms. Today’s lunch included Ham and cheese sandwiches (2 and under) Hotdogs on a hotdog bun, bake beans, kiwi, and milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I monitored one emergency medication and action plan. I observed that in space 3, 4, three (3) medication authorization forms were expired. I observed that in space one (1) medication was in an unlocked drawer (adult Tylenol). Assistant director removed medication from classroom. I monitored that your last fire drill was dated July 7, 2025. I observed that your last emergency drill was dated July 2, 2025, and it was a Shelter-in-Place drill. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. I observed both of your vans for transportation. I observed the vans registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and all transportation requirements. I observed that on van 2 (white van) there was not a first aid kit. I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violations observed and cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. In space one (1) (infant class) teachers did not take children out for outside play. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Children water bottles in the school age space need to be labeled with names of children. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 3 chairs were stored in the bathroom area. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in all classrooms need to be wiped down or painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 1 Tylenol was stored in a drawer that was not locked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. 3 medication forms were expired. (Space 3 and 4.) .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member with the hire date of 4/18/23 has not completed the required number of training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. First aid kit was not in the white van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Three children did not have photographs on emergency forms in the emergency notebook for the van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Technical Assistance: 1) Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4), over-the-counter diaper creams and sunscreens should be labeled with the name of the child and the parent should complete the permission to administer form leaving no spaces blank. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you review the permission to administer form when received from the parent and prior to the parent leaving the facility. 2) Per Sanitation rule for child care centers, 15A NCAC 18A.2820(d), medications including prescription and non-prescription items should be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you lock diaper creams and sunscreens in the locked cabinets located on the walls and above five feet. 3) Item can not be stored in the bathroom areas. Extra chairs and materials shall be stored in cabinets and chairs should be taken out of the classroom or put around the table areas. 4) 10A NCAC 09. 1003(c): First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher are to be located in vehicle transporting children. Administrators are to check vans to make sure first aid kits are in the vans. 5)Medications including prescription and non-prescription are to be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Make sure all classrooms have a medications storage box and that all medications are stored in this locked box. 6)Staff are required to receive on-going training and to completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The certificates are required to be stored in the staff file for review. 7) Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form need to be on file in the vehicles when transporting children. CONSULTATION: 1 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 2 Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 3 The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. Technical Assistance Guidance 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 or moved into the child care facility 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. 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. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. COMPLIANCE PLAN: No compliance documentation is needed for those violations corrected during today’s visit. In the visit summary, I documented the corrective actions taken today to correct those violations. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2)Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than August 13, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09. 1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 100 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 annual compliance visit. You, Katelyn Parker , Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on September 04, 2024. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility, J-Bear Child Development Center 1 . I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 92% as of July 29, 2025, and was reviewed with you today. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on April 05, 2021, earning seven points in staff education, six points in program standards, and one quality point. Your last sanitation inspection was dated December 09, 2024, with a Superior classification and two demerits Your last fire inspection was dated March 12, 2025. I visited each licensed indoor and outdoor space with you today. I observed students playing in activity areas and eating lunch. I observed children playing outside on the playground area. I observed that the infant teachers did not take the infants outside during their assigned outside time. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared in the kitchen and served in the classrooms. Today’s lunch included Ham and cheese sandwiches (2 and under) Hotdogs on a hotdog bun, bake beans, kiwi, and milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I monitored one emergency medication and action plan. I observed that in space 3, 4, three (3) medication authorization forms were expired. I observed that in space one (1) medication was in an unlocked drawer (adult Tylenol). Assistant director removed medication from classroom. I monitored that your last fire drill was dated July 7, 2025. I observed that your last emergency drill was dated July 2, 2025, and it was a Shelter-in-Place drill. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. I observed both of your vans for transportation. I observed the vans registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and all transportation requirements. I observed that on van 2 (white van) there was not a first aid kit. I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violations observed and cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. In space one (1) (infant class) teachers did not take children out for outside play. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Children water bottles in the school age space need to be labeled with names of children. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 3 chairs were stored in the bathroom area. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in all classrooms need to be wiped down or painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 1 Tylenol was stored in a drawer that was not locked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. 3 medication forms were expired. (Space 3 and 4.) .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member with the hire date of 4/18/23 has not completed the required number of training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. First aid kit was not in the white van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Three children did not have photographs on emergency forms in the emergency notebook for the van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Technical Assistance: 1) Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4), over-the-counter diaper creams and sunscreens should be labeled with the name of the child and the parent should complete the permission to administer form leaving no spaces blank. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you review the permission to administer form when received from the parent and prior to the parent leaving the facility. 2) Per Sanitation rule for child care centers, 15A NCAC 18A.2820(d), medications including prescription and non-prescription items should be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you lock diaper creams and sunscreens in the locked cabinets located on the walls and above five feet. 3) Item can not be stored in the bathroom areas. Extra chairs and materials shall be stored in cabinets and chairs should be taken out of the classroom or put around the table areas. 4) 10A NCAC 09. 1003(c): First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher are to be located in vehicle transporting children. Administrators are to check vans to make sure first aid kits are in the vans. 5)Medications including prescription and non-prescription are to be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Make sure all classrooms have a medications storage box and that all medications are stored in this locked box. 6)Staff are required to receive on-going training and to completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The certificates are required to be stored in the staff file for review. 7) Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form need to be on file in the vehicles when transporting children. CONSULTATION: 1 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 2 Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 3 The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. Technical Assistance Guidance 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 or moved into the child care facility 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. 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. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. COMPLIANCE PLAN: No compliance documentation is needed for those violations corrected during today’s visit. In the visit summary, I documented the corrective actions taken today to correct those violations. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2)Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than August 13, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 100 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 annual compliance visit. You, Katelyn Parker , Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on September 04, 2024. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility, J-Bear Child Development Center 1 . I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 92% as of July 29, 2025, and was reviewed with you today. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on April 05, 2021, earning seven points in staff education, six points in program standards, and one quality point. Your last sanitation inspection was dated December 09, 2024, with a Superior classification and two demerits Your last fire inspection was dated March 12, 2025. I visited each licensed indoor and outdoor space with you today. I observed students playing in activity areas and eating lunch. I observed children playing outside on the playground area. I observed that the infant teachers did not take the infants outside during their assigned outside time. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared in the kitchen and served in the classrooms. Today’s lunch included Ham and cheese sandwiches (2 and under) Hotdogs on a hotdog bun, bake beans, kiwi, and milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I monitored one emergency medication and action plan. I observed that in space 3, 4, three (3) medication authorization forms were expired. I observed that in space one (1) medication was in an unlocked drawer (adult Tylenol). Assistant director removed medication from classroom. I monitored that your last fire drill was dated July 7, 2025. I observed that your last emergency drill was dated July 2, 2025, and it was a Shelter-in-Place drill. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. I observed both of your vans for transportation. I observed the vans registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and all transportation requirements. I observed that on van 2 (white van) there was not a first aid kit. I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violations observed and cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. In space one (1) (infant class) teachers did not take children out for outside play. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Children water bottles in the school age space need to be labeled with names of children. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 3 chairs were stored in the bathroom area. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in all classrooms need to be wiped down or painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 1 Tylenol was stored in a drawer that was not locked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. 3 medication forms were expired. (Space 3 and 4.) .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member with the hire date of 4/18/23 has not completed the required number of training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. First aid kit was not in the white van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Three children did not have photographs on emergency forms in the emergency notebook for the van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Technical Assistance: 1) Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4), over-the-counter diaper creams and sunscreens should be labeled with the name of the child and the parent should complete the permission to administer form leaving no spaces blank. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you review the permission to administer form when received from the parent and prior to the parent leaving the facility. 2) Per Sanitation rule for child care centers, 15A NCAC 18A.2820(d), medications including prescription and non-prescription items should be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you lock diaper creams and sunscreens in the locked cabinets located on the walls and above five feet. 3) Item can not be stored in the bathroom areas. Extra chairs and materials shall be stored in cabinets and chairs should be taken out of the classroom or put around the table areas. 4) 10A NCAC 09. 1003(c): First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher are to be located in vehicle transporting children. Administrators are to check vans to make sure first aid kits are in the vans. 5)Medications including prescription and non-prescription are to be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Make sure all classrooms have a medications storage box and that all medications are stored in this locked box. 6)Staff are required to receive on-going training and to completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The certificates are required to be stored in the staff file for review. 7) Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form need to be on file in the vehicles when transporting children. CONSULTATION: 1 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 2 Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 3 The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. Technical Assistance Guidance 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 or moved into the child care facility 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. 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. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. COMPLIANCE PLAN: No compliance documentation is needed for those violations corrected during today’s visit. In the visit summary, I documented the corrective actions taken today to correct those violations. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2)Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than August 13, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 100 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 annual compliance visit. You, Katelyn Parker , Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on September 04, 2024. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility, J-Bear Child Development Center 1 . I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 92% as of July 29, 2025, and was reviewed with you today. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on April 05, 2021, earning seven points in staff education, six points in program standards, and one quality point. Your last sanitation inspection was dated December 09, 2024, with a Superior classification and two demerits Your last fire inspection was dated March 12, 2025. I visited each licensed indoor and outdoor space with you today. I observed students playing in activity areas and eating lunch. I observed children playing outside on the playground area. I observed that the infant teachers did not take the infants outside during their assigned outside time. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared in the kitchen and served in the classrooms. Today’s lunch included Ham and cheese sandwiches (2 and under) Hotdogs on a hotdog bun, bake beans, kiwi, and milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, medication administration, general safety, and discipline practices. I monitored one emergency medication and action plan. I observed that in space 3, 4, three (3) medication authorization forms were expired. I observed that in space one (1) medication was in an unlocked drawer (adult Tylenol). Assistant director removed medication from classroom. I monitored that your last fire drill was dated July 7, 2025. I observed that your last emergency drill was dated July 2, 2025, and it was a Shelter-in-Place drill. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, approved space use, space capacities, and permit restrictions. I observed both of your vans for transportation. I observed the vans registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and all transportation requirements. I observed that on van 2 (white van) there was not a first aid kit. I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. The following violations observed and cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. In space one (1) (infant class) teachers did not take children out for outside play. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Children water bottles in the school age space need to be labeled with names of children. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 3 chairs were stored in the bathroom area. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in all classrooms need to be wiped down or painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 1 Tylenol was stored in a drawer that was not locked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. 3 medication forms were expired. (Space 3 and 4.) .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member with the hire date of 4/18/23 has not completed the required number of training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. First aid kit was not in the white van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Three children did not have photographs on emergency forms in the emergency notebook for the van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Technical Assistance: 1) Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4), over-the-counter diaper creams and sunscreens should be labeled with the name of the child and the parent should complete the permission to administer form leaving no spaces blank. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you review the permission to administer form when received from the parent and prior to the parent leaving the facility. 2) Per Sanitation rule for child care centers, 15A NCAC 18A.2820(d), medications including prescription and non-prescription items should be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggested you lock diaper creams and sunscreens in the locked cabinets located on the walls and above five feet. 3) Item can not be stored in the bathroom areas. Extra chairs and materials shall be stored in cabinets and chairs should be taken out of the classroom or put around the table areas. 4) 10A NCAC 09. 1003(c): First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher are to be located in vehicle transporting children. Administrators are to check vans to make sure first aid kits are in the vans. 5)Medications including prescription and non-prescription are to be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Make sure all classrooms have a medications storage box and that all medications are stored in this locked box. 6)Staff are required to receive on-going training and to completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The certificates are required to be stored in the staff file for review. 7) Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form need to be on file in the vehicles when transporting children. CONSULTATION: 1 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 2 Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. 3 The Change of Information form for CBC is listed in law. When a new staff member starts working at a facility and gives the administrator a CBC qualification letter that was previously completed while working at another facility, but is still current, the administrator must send a Change of Information form for that new staff member to the CBC unit. The Change of Information form can be found on DCDEE’s website under Provider Documents and Forms. Technical Assistance Guidance 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 or moved into the child care facility 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. 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. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. COMPLIANCE PLAN: No compliance documentation is needed for those violations corrected during today’s visit. In the visit summary, I documented the corrective actions taken today to correct those violations. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature 2)Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than August 13, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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 .0714 · Violation

Name of Operation: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 annual compliance visit. You, Wendy Knox, Director, and Katelyn Parker, assistant director assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 12, 2023. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued on March 22, 2018, earning 5points in staff education, 6 points in program standards, and 1 quality points for a total of 12 points. Your program’s compliance history was 88% as of September 04, 2024, and was reviewed with you today. I observed your sanitation inspection was dated May 17, 2024, with a superior classification and 0 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated January 18, 2024. I visited each license indoor space and each outdoor space with you today. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved enhanced space use maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in free play activities indoor and outdoor. I observed toys, materials, and equipment to be child-sized, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed materials accessible to the children and not a sufficient quantity in some classrooms. I observed this in the classroom for Infant B and the classroom for 1-year old's side A. I observed that in some classrooms books needed to be replaced and there was not a sufficient quantity. I observed that in all classrooms walls need to be cleaned and painted. I observed and monitored medications in all classrooms as well as all medical action plans on file. I observed that all were in compliance. The NC Pre-K requirement in section .3000 of the child care rule were monitored for compliance. The formative assessment used is Dial 4. I observed activity plans to information from the Creative Curriculum and Teaching strategies. You stated the class uses Bright Wheel to communicate with parents, you completed home visits, you have parent volunteers and encourage parents to come along for field trips. Staff-child ratio and maximum group sizes required in child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. I observed the outdoor play environment. On all 4 playground areas I observed the equipment and materials to be in good repair. I observed the fence to be of adequate height and in good repair in all areas. I observed that on the play area for the infants the outside equipment needs to be cleaned and washed. I observed on the playground for the two-year-old's rubber mulch needs to be added to this area. I observed that on the Pre-school playground the back fence needs to be locked so children cannot access the area outside the fence. I observed monthly outdoor inspections documented for the past twelve months. I observed the last outdoor inspection dated August 14, 2024. I observed your monthly fire drill log documented for the past twelve (12). I observed your last fire drill was dated August 14, 2024. I observed your quarterly shelter-in-place and lock-down drill log. I observed your last dill was a Shelter-in-Place drill and was dated July 16, 2024. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated on September 03, 2024. I observed menus posted for the week September 2-6, 2024. I observed today’s lunch consisted of mixed vegetable pilaf, or chicken nuggets, peaches, bread, and milk. I observed your Incident Log to be current for the school year. I observed your vans for transportation. I observed the vans registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and all transportation requirements were observed, monitored, and in compliance. I reviewed children’s records today and observed no violations regarding children’s records. I reviewed your completed Staff and Training worksheet and reviewed staff files today. The visit summary packet was discussed at the end of your visit. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. The classroom for Infant 2 and 1 year-old's need more toys added to activity areas. .0510(e)(3) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In all classrooms the walls need to be cleaned and painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The play area for the infants toys need to be cleaned. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the classroom for the two-year old's plastic bags were not locked or stored 5 feet high. .0604(q) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. In the classroom for the 2 year old's there is not a qualified lead teacher for two-thirds of the day. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Area on the playground for the two-year-old's needs mulch for the surfacing in the swing areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: 1. Walls need to be cleaned by staff weekly. Any areas that have chipped paint need to be painted. Teacher need to check this weekly when doing weekly cleaning of classrooms. 2. It was discussed with the director that more toys need to be placed in the activity areas in some classrooms. This was pointed out during the walk through. The children did not have a sufficient quantity of toys for play. 3.It was discussed with the director that a mulch need to be added to the Two's playground. It was suggested that staff that is doing the playground safety check make sure they check mulch level each month. 4. It was discussed that the director talk to all staff about continuing education so that all staff are qualified to be Lead teacher's. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than September 18, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 annual compliance visit. You, Wendy Knox, Director, and Katelyn Parker, assistant director assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 12, 2023. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued on March 22, 2018, earning 5points in staff education, 6 points in program standards, and 1 quality points for a total of 12 points. Your program’s compliance history was 88% as of September 04, 2024, and was reviewed with you today. I observed your sanitation inspection was dated May 17, 2024, with a superior classification and 0 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated January 18, 2024. I visited each license indoor space and each outdoor space with you today. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved enhanced space use maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in free play activities indoor and outdoor. I observed toys, materials, and equipment to be child-sized, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed materials accessible to the children and not a sufficient quantity in some classrooms. I observed this in the classroom for Infant B and the classroom for 1-year old's side A. I observed that in some classrooms books needed to be replaced and there was not a sufficient quantity. I observed that in all classrooms walls need to be cleaned and painted. I observed and monitored medications in all classrooms as well as all medical action plans on file. I observed that all were in compliance. The NC Pre-K requirement in section .3000 of the child care rule were monitored for compliance. The formative assessment used is Dial 4. I observed activity plans to information from the Creative Curriculum and Teaching strategies. You stated the class uses Bright Wheel to communicate with parents, you completed home visits, you have parent volunteers and encourage parents to come along for field trips. Staff-child ratio and maximum group sizes required in child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. I observed the outdoor play environment. On all 4 playground areas I observed the equipment and materials to be in good repair. I observed the fence to be of adequate height and in good repair in all areas. I observed that on the play area for the infants the outside equipment needs to be cleaned and washed. I observed on the playground for the two-year-old's rubber mulch needs to be added to this area. I observed that on the Pre-school playground the back fence needs to be locked so children cannot access the area outside the fence. I observed monthly outdoor inspections documented for the past twelve months. I observed the last outdoor inspection dated August 14, 2024. I observed your monthly fire drill log documented for the past twelve (12). I observed your last fire drill was dated August 14, 2024. I observed your quarterly shelter-in-place and lock-down drill log. I observed your last dill was a Shelter-in-Place drill and was dated July 16, 2024. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated on September 03, 2024. I observed menus posted for the week September 2-6, 2024. I observed today’s lunch consisted of mixed vegetable pilaf, or chicken nuggets, peaches, bread, and milk. I observed your Incident Log to be current for the school year. I observed your vans for transportation. I observed the vans registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and all transportation requirements were observed, monitored, and in compliance. I reviewed children’s records today and observed no violations regarding children’s records. I reviewed your completed Staff and Training worksheet and reviewed staff files today. The visit summary packet was discussed at the end of your visit. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. The classroom for Infant 2 and 1 year-old's need more toys added to activity areas. .0510(e)(3) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In all classrooms the walls need to be cleaned and painted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The play area for the infants toys need to be cleaned. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the classroom for the two-year old's plastic bags were not locked or stored 5 feet high. .0604(q) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. In the classroom for the 2 year old's there is not a qualified lead teacher for two-thirds of the day. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Area on the playground for the two-year-old's needs mulch for the surfacing in the swing areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: 1. Walls need to be cleaned by staff weekly. Any areas that have chipped paint need to be painted. Teacher need to check this weekly when doing weekly cleaning of classrooms. 2. It was discussed with the director that more toys need to be placed in the activity areas in some classrooms. This was pointed out during the walk through. The children did not have a sufficient quantity of toys for play. 3.It was discussed with the director that a mulch need to be added to the Two's playground. It was suggested that staff that is doing the playground safety check make sure they check mulch level each month. 4. It was discussed that the director talk to all staff about continuing education so that all staff are qualified to be Lead teacher's. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than September 18, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2024 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 3/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Wendy Knox, Center Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Your last ACV was on September 12, 2023. I observed your four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, current menu, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedule, activity plans posted as required. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space used during today’s visit. I observed permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed a menu posted for the week of March 11-15, 2024. Today’s lunch consisted cheese burgers, on buns, pears, French fries, and milk. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. I observed children throughout the child care facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, lunch and personal care routines. I observed no hazardous materials or equipment to be accessible to the children during today’s visit. I observed and monitored medications in every classroom. In the classrooms for the N.C.Pre-K two medication forms for emergency medications were expired . In the classroom for the Pre-K- classroom A, the teacher had not recorded on the medication form administering the medication to the child for a total of 5 days. Your sanitation inspection was conducted on December 22, 2023, with a Superior classification and 11 demerits. Your last Fire Inspection was conducted on January 18, 2024. I observed your monthly Fire Drill Log, a drill was conducted on February 16, 2024. Fire drill log is current and in compliance. I monitored your Playground Inspections, and the last inspection was done February 19, 2024. Playground inspections are to be conducted every month. I monitored equipment and equipment on the younger children’s playgrounds that need to be cleaned. Mulch needs to be raked on the Pre-K and older children’s playground. I observed your Emergency Drill Log, and a Shelter-in-Place drill was conducted on January 19, 2024. Emergency drills are to be conducted every three months. I monitored all staff criminal background letter, (all staff criminals background qualifying letter were checked in the NC-ABCMS system today ) CPR & First Aid trainings, ITS-SIDS, BASC, and Recognizing & Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment training today. All staff were in compliance today. The following violation(s) observed and cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Equipment on the playground for the two year old class and the one year old class needs to be power washed and cleaned. Equipment has a lot of dirt and green substance on sides. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Two Medicine authorization forms were expired. Medicine needs to be removed and returned to parents of new authorization form need to be completed. .0803(12) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Medication is administered to student everyday at 2pm. Teacher has not recorded the administer of the medication daily. The last written documentation of medicine given was on 3/4/24. It has not been documented that medcine was given from 3-5-24 thru 3-11-24. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be raked and spread evenly so it will meet critical height of equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than March 26, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit today is to monitor applicable rules. You, Wendy Knox / Director assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 15, 2022. The compliance history prior to today’s visit was at 89%. I monitored regulatory prior to today’s visit and Wendy Knox is listed as the administrator. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers during today’s visit. The Four-Star License, Safe Procedures for arrival and departure, NC Child Care Summary, Emergency Care Plan, Emergency Drill Record, First Aid information, tobacco free facility signage, and current menu was posted as required. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhance staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space use and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch was observed which consisted of green beans, chicken alfredo, pineapples, rolls, and milk. I observed activates areas including blocks, dramatic play, art, science, music, writing, writing area, and cozy/ quiet areas. I observed toys and equipment that was developmentally appropriate. I observed that more supplies need to be added to all center areas in all classrooms to give children more of a variety of toys for play. I observed that in all classrooms each center did not have enough of each toy for three children to play with the same toy at the same time. Books needed to be added to the library so that there were enough books so that at least half the number of children who are allowed to attend on any day will have a book. I observed that activity plans to be current and posted in all classrooms. The NC Pre-K requirement in section .3000 of the child care rule were monitored for compliance. I observed the screening toll used was Dial 4. The formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. I observed activity plans to information from the Creative Curriculum. You stated the class uses Class Tag to communicate with parents, you completed home visits, you have parent volunteers, and encourage parents to come along for field trips. Staff-child ratio and maximum group sizes required in child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. I monitored all diaper creams in 4 different classrooms. Two of the permission to administer forms need to be completed with the amount to administer. One diaper cream had the wrong medication form in the bag with the cream (This was in the infant 1 class). The director found the correct form and put it with the cream. One sunscreen does not have a medication form with the sunscreen (This was in the toddler room A classroom). This sunscreen was taken out the classroom by the administrator. I monitored the vans that are in operation for picking the school age students up from school. I observed that for two students there was no emergency information on the van. I monitored the outdoor learning environment (OLE). We observed a variety of toys available for the children on playgrounds 2and 3. I observed two large stationary pieces of equipment with slides and climbing. On all three-playground mulch needs to be added. Your most resent outdoor playground inspection was completed on August 15, 2023, by Wendy Knox. I observed your most resent fire drill was conducted on September 7, 2023. I observed your monthly fire drill documentations was for the past twelve months. I observed your quarterly emergency drills documentation for the last twelve months. I observed your last Shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 01, 2023. I observed your last sanitation inspection was dated May 22,2023 with an Approve rating and 16 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated for January 4, 2023. I observed that your incident log was current and up to date. I monitored staff files, children files, and program files during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and cited during the visit, Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Center areas need to have more of a quantity to allow at least 3 children a choice of materials. .0510(d)(1) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Center areas need to have more supplies for a range of choices during play. .0510(e)(3) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Walls in the classroom for the two year old's need to be painted. The wall looks like it is being repaired and there is not paint on spots of the wall where children art work is hanging. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization form was not with medication director took medication out of classroom until form is complete. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two medication forms in toddler B classroom did not have the amount of medication to be administered. This was corrected by the administrator. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The van used to transport children from school to facility did not have the emergency information for two students. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Areas on the playground near the slides and swings did not have the depth of loose surfacing based on critical height. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: 1. Have classroom teachers to check all medication forms to make sure parents are completing them and they are completed correctly. 2. When completing the playground inspection make sure the person in charge checks the mulch levels. 3. Make sure that the van driver checks and updates emergency information on students monthly. 4. Make sure teachers check walls in their classrooms for damage and report it to the office. Teachers need to make sure walls are clean. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than September 26, 2023. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kris Updike, by email at kris.updike@dhhs.nc.gov. at (336)414-4133. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit today is to monitor applicable rules. You, Wendy Knox / Director assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 15, 2022. The compliance history prior to today’s visit was at 89%. I monitored regulatory prior to today’s visit and Wendy Knox is listed as the administrator. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers during today’s visit. The Four-Star License, Safe Procedures for arrival and departure, NC Child Care Summary, Emergency Care Plan, Emergency Drill Record, First Aid information, tobacco free facility signage, and current menu was posted as required. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhance staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space use and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch was observed which consisted of green beans, chicken alfredo, pineapples, rolls, and milk. I observed activates areas including blocks, dramatic play, art, science, music, writing, writing area, and cozy/ quiet areas. I observed toys and equipment that was developmentally appropriate. I observed that more supplies need to be added to all center areas in all classrooms to give children more of a variety of toys for play. I observed that in all classrooms each center did not have enough of each toy for three children to play with the same toy at the same time. Books needed to be added to the library so that there were enough books so that at least half the number of children who are allowed to attend on any day will have a book. I observed that activity plans to be current and posted in all classrooms. The NC Pre-K requirement in section .3000 of the child care rule were monitored for compliance. I observed the screening toll used was Dial 4. The formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. I observed activity plans to information from the Creative Curriculum. You stated the class uses Class Tag to communicate with parents, you completed home visits, you have parent volunteers, and encourage parents to come along for field trips. Staff-child ratio and maximum group sizes required in child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. I monitored all diaper creams in 4 different classrooms. Two of the permission to administer forms need to be completed with the amount to administer. One diaper cream had the wrong medication form in the bag with the cream (This was in the infant 1 class). The director found the correct form and put it with the cream. One sunscreen does not have a medication form with the sunscreen (This was in the toddler room A classroom). This sunscreen was taken out the classroom by the administrator. I monitored the vans that are in operation for picking the school age students up from school. I observed that for two students there was no emergency information on the van. I monitored the outdoor learning environment (OLE). We observed a variety of toys available for the children on playgrounds 2and 3. I observed two large stationary pieces of equipment with slides and climbing. On all three-playground mulch needs to be added. Your most resent outdoor playground inspection was completed on August 15, 2023, by Wendy Knox. I observed your most resent fire drill was conducted on September 7, 2023. I observed your monthly fire drill documentations was for the past twelve months. I observed your quarterly emergency drills documentation for the last twelve months. I observed your last Shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 01, 2023. I observed your last sanitation inspection was dated May 22,2023 with an Approve rating and 16 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated for January 4, 2023. I observed that your incident log was current and up to date. I monitored staff files, children files, and program files during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and cited during the visit, Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Center areas need to have more of a quantity to allow at least 3 children a choice of materials. .0510(d)(1) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Center areas need to have more supplies for a range of choices during play. .0510(e)(3) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Walls in the classroom for the two year old's need to be painted. The wall looks like it is being repaired and there is not paint on spots of the wall where children art work is hanging. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization form was not with medication director took medication out of classroom until form is complete. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two medication forms in toddler B classroom did not have the amount of medication to be administered. This was corrected by the administrator. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The van used to transport children from school to facility did not have the emergency information for two students. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Areas on the playground near the slides and swings did not have the depth of loose surfacing based on critical height. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: 1. Have classroom teachers to check all medication forms to make sure parents are completing them and they are completed correctly. 2. When completing the playground inspection make sure the person in charge checks the mulch levels. 3. Make sure that the van driver checks and updates emergency information on students monthly. 4. Make sure teachers check walls in their classrooms for damage and report it to the office. Teachers need to make sure walls are clean. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than September 26, 2023. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kris Updike, by email at kris.updike@dhhs.nc.gov. at (336)414-4133. 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: J-BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I Facility ID: 49000138 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit today is to monitor applicable rules. You, Wendy Knox / Director assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 15, 2022. The compliance history prior to today’s visit was at 89%. I monitored regulatory prior to today’s visit and Wendy Knox is listed as the administrator. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers during today’s visit. The Four-Star License, Safe Procedures for arrival and departure, NC Child Care Summary, Emergency Care Plan, Emergency Drill Record, First Aid information, tobacco free facility signage, and current menu was posted as required. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhance staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space use and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch was observed which consisted of green beans, chicken alfredo, pineapples, rolls, and milk. I observed activates areas including blocks, dramatic play, art, science, music, writing, writing area, and cozy/ quiet areas. I observed toys and equipment that was developmentally appropriate. I observed that more supplies need to be added to all center areas in all classrooms to give children more of a variety of toys for play. I observed that in all classrooms each center did not have enough of each toy for three children to play with the same toy at the same time. Books needed to be added to the library so that there were enough books so that at least half the number of children who are allowed to attend on any day will have a book. I observed that activity plans to be current and posted in all classrooms. The NC Pre-K requirement in section .3000 of the child care rule were monitored for compliance. I observed the screening toll used was Dial 4. The formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. I observed activity plans to information from the Creative Curriculum. You stated the class uses Class Tag to communicate with parents, you completed home visits, you have parent volunteers, and encourage parents to come along for field trips. Staff-child ratio and maximum group sizes required in child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. I monitored all diaper creams in 4 different classrooms. Two of the permission to administer forms need to be completed with the amount to administer. One diaper cream had the wrong medication form in the bag with the cream (This was in the infant 1 class). The director found the correct form and put it with the cream. One sunscreen does not have a medication form with the sunscreen (This was in the toddler room A classroom). This sunscreen was taken out the classroom by the administrator. I monitored the vans that are in operation for picking the school age students up from school. I observed that for two students there was no emergency information on the van. I monitored the outdoor learning environment (OLE). We observed a variety of toys available for the children on playgrounds 2and 3. I observed two large stationary pieces of equipment with slides and climbing. On all three-playground mulch needs to be added. Your most resent outdoor playground inspection was completed on August 15, 2023, by Wendy Knox. I observed your most resent fire drill was conducted on September 7, 2023. I observed your monthly fire drill documentations was for the past twelve months. I observed your quarterly emergency drills documentation for the last twelve months. I observed your last Shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 01, 2023. I observed your last sanitation inspection was dated May 22,2023 with an Approve rating and 16 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated for January 4, 2023. I observed that your incident log was current and up to date. I monitored staff files, children files, and program files during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and cited during the visit, Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Center areas need to have more of a quantity to allow at least 3 children a choice of materials. .0510(d)(1) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Center areas need to have more supplies for a range of choices during play. .0510(e)(3) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Walls in the classroom for the two year old's need to be painted. The wall looks like it is being repaired and there is not paint on spots of the wall where children art work is hanging. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization form was not with medication director took medication out of classroom until form is complete. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two medication forms in toddler B classroom did not have the amount of medication to be administered. This was corrected by the administrator. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The van used to transport children from school to facility did not have the emergency information for two students. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Areas on the playground near the slides and swings did not have the depth of loose surfacing based on critical height. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: 1. Have classroom teachers to check all medication forms to make sure parents are completing them and they are completed correctly. 2. When completing the playground inspection make sure the person in charge checks the mulch levels. 3. Make sure that the van driver checks and updates emergency information on students monthly. 4. Make sure teachers check walls in their classrooms for damage and report it to the office. Teachers need to make sure walls are clean. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than September 26, 2023. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kris Updike, by email at kris.updike@dhhs.nc.gov. at (336)414-4133. 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