Burke Early Head Start

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with Rated License visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Lena Sorakayala, Director. This program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 26, 2022. Permit restrictions include the following: Daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one in each group. Multiage ratio were in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed before the visit and The Enola Group Inc. was current/active as of March 3, 2026. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/7/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A fire inspection conducted by the fire inspector was conducted on 3/2/26. The facility was approved for daytime care. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 2/3/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/23/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 10/20/25. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. Three classrooms have children enrolled. The children in care were observed in both the indoor and outdoor spaces during indoor free play activities, teacher directed activities, outdoor free play activities, routine care activities, and while being held. Supervision and staff /child ratios were maintained. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A therapist was also present in space #1 and working with one of the enrolled children. A foster grandparent was present in space #1 and space #3. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 10/11/23. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “section complete” for required lead-based paint and asbestos testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Two new staff files and two exisiting staff fies were reviewed with no violations. Applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of four children’s records were reviewed with no violations. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the summary. Violation Number Comment Rule 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Two children, enrolled on 1/6/25 in space #2, did not have written athorization to administer Parent's Choice Diaper cream.The diaper cream was in the medicine cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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. One child, enrolled on 8/26/24 in space #2, had a bottle of Johnson's Power in the medicine cabinet. The premission to administer form expired on 1/8/26. .0803(12) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. The parent arrived during the visit and completed the permission to adminisnter form. Leftover medication was disgard. Therefore the violations were marked as corrected during the visit. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The facility compliance history was 100% before today's visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -We discussed returning medication that remain after the authorization has expired. I reminded you to return the medication or over-the counter topical ointment to the parent within 72 hours. -We discussed having teachers periodically check medications and permission forms to ensure no medication or permission forms are expired. Medication Administration Permission for Over-the-Counter Topical Medications and Fluoridated Toothpaste form can be found on the DCDEE website under Provider documents. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on 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. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. -I reminded you that lead water testing is due this year. QRIS information was discussed with you. You have submitted a Pathway #3 packets. We discussed additional information needed. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance , you may contact me at gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0858. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with Rated License visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Lena Sorakayala, Director. This program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 26, 2022. Permit restrictions include the following: Daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one in each group. Multiage ratio were in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed before the visit and The Enola Group Inc. was current/active as of March 3, 2026. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/7/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A fire inspection conducted by the fire inspector was conducted on 3/2/26. The facility was approved for daytime care. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 2/3/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/23/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 10/20/25. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. Three classrooms have children enrolled. The children in care were observed in both the indoor and outdoor spaces during indoor free play activities, teacher directed activities, outdoor free play activities, routine care activities, and while being held. Supervision and staff /child ratios were maintained. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A therapist was also present in space #1 and working with one of the enrolled children. A foster grandparent was present in space #1 and space #3. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 10/11/23. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “section complete” for required lead-based paint and asbestos testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Two new staff files and two exisiting staff fies were reviewed with no violations. Applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of four children’s records were reviewed with no violations. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the summary. Violation Number Comment Rule 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Two children, enrolled on 1/6/25 in space #2, did not have written athorization to administer Parent's Choice Diaper cream.The diaper cream was in the medicine cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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. One child, enrolled on 8/26/24 in space #2, had a bottle of Johnson's Power in the medicine cabinet. The premission to administer form expired on 1/8/26. .0803(12) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. The parent arrived during the visit and completed the permission to adminisnter form. Leftover medication was disgard. Therefore the violations were marked as corrected during the visit. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The facility compliance history was 100% before today's visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -We discussed returning medication that remain after the authorization has expired. I reminded you to return the medication or over-the counter topical ointment to the parent within 72 hours. -We discussed having teachers periodically check medications and permission forms to ensure no medication or permission forms are expired. Medication Administration Permission for Over-the-Counter Topical Medications and Fluoridated Toothpaste form can be found on the DCDEE website under Provider documents. Consultation: The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on 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. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. -I reminded you that lead water testing is due this year. QRIS information was discussed with you. You have submitted a Pathway #3 packets. We discussed additional information needed. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance , you may contact me at gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0858. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements, including health and safety, during an annual compliance visit. You, Ms. Sorakayala, director, assisted with the visit. Your program operates with a five star license issued on August 26, 2022. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The facility maintained Multi-age ratios. The Secretary of State website was viewed on April 18, 2024 and The Enola Group is current and active. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted March 15, 2023. A Superior classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on May 18, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on March 28, 2024. A lockdown/shelter in place drill was conducted on March27, 2024. A monthly playground inspection was conducted on March 18, 2024. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. You accompanied me on the walkthrough. All indoor and outdoor approved areas were monitored. Children in care were observed during indoor and outdoor free play and gross motor activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, and a teacher directed music activity. Positive interaction was observed throughout the facility. Three new staff files were reviewed with no violations. An additional staff file was reviewed with no violations. Four children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Medication was in compliance. One violation was documented and discussed with you regarding an inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. 0304(b).The last inspection was completed on March 15, 2023. The date is passed the annual inspection requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected. The violation must be corrected no later than May 2, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 98%. Technical assistance: #104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.0304(b). A yearly sanitation inspection had not been conducted. The last inspection conducted by environmental health was completed on March 15, 2023. I recommended you call the Burke County Environmental Health office and request an inspection. Consultation: -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. You have an inspection due in May 2024. I recommended you call for an appointment. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at: DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The most recent lead water testing results were received on August 26, 2022. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review the status of your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. -Administrators may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing by May 1, 2024. Refer to the Raise NC Newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. -10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule in the presence of children in care. -Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. The summary was reviewed with you and a copy given to you during the visit. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy Mcgalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at: (828) 782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements, including health and safety, during an annual compliance visit. You, Ms. Sorakayala, director, assisted with the visit. Your program operates with a five star license issued on August 26, 2022. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The facility maintained Multi-age ratios. The Secretary of State website was viewed on April 18, 2024 and The Enola Group is current and active. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted March 15, 2023. A Superior classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on May 18, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on March 28, 2024. A lockdown/shelter in place drill was conducted on March27, 2024. A monthly playground inspection was conducted on March 18, 2024. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. You accompanied me on the walkthrough. All indoor and outdoor approved areas were monitored. Children in care were observed during indoor and outdoor free play and gross motor activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, and a teacher directed music activity. Positive interaction was observed throughout the facility. Three new staff files were reviewed with no violations. An additional staff file was reviewed with no violations. Four children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Medication was in compliance. One violation was documented and discussed with you regarding an inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. 0304(b).The last inspection was completed on March 15, 2023. The date is passed the annual inspection requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected. The violation must be corrected no later than May 2, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 98%. Technical assistance: #104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.0304(b). A yearly sanitation inspection had not been conducted. The last inspection conducted by environmental health was completed on March 15, 2023. I recommended you call the Burke County Environmental Health office and request an inspection. Consultation: -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. You have an inspection due in May 2024. I recommended you call for an appointment. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at: DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The most recent lead water testing results were received on August 26, 2022. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review the status of your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. -Administrators may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing by May 1, 2024. Refer to the Raise NC Newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. -10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule in the presence of children in care. -Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. The summary was reviewed with you and a copy given to you during the visit. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy Mcgalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at: (828) 782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements, including health and safety, during an annual compliance visit. You, Ms. Sorakayala, director, assisted with the visit. Your program operates with a five star license issued on August 26, 2022. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The facility maintained Multi-age ratios. The Secretary of State website was viewed on April 18, 2024 and The Enola Group is current and active. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted March 15, 2023. A Superior classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on May 18, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on March 28, 2024. A lockdown/shelter in place drill was conducted on March27, 2024. A monthly playground inspection was conducted on March 18, 2024. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. You accompanied me on the walkthrough. All indoor and outdoor approved areas were monitored. Children in care were observed during indoor and outdoor free play and gross motor activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, and a teacher directed music activity. Positive interaction was observed throughout the facility. Three new staff files were reviewed with no violations. An additional staff file was reviewed with no violations. Four children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Medication was in compliance. One violation was documented and discussed with you regarding an inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. 0304(b).The last inspection was completed on March 15, 2023. The date is passed the annual inspection requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected. The violation must be corrected no later than May 2, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 98%. Technical assistance: #104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.0304(b). A yearly sanitation inspection had not been conducted. The last inspection conducted by environmental health was completed on March 15, 2023. I recommended you call the Burke County Environmental Health office and request an inspection. Consultation: -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. You have an inspection due in May 2024. I recommended you call for an appointment. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at: DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The most recent lead water testing results were received on August 26, 2022. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review the status of your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. -Administrators may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing by May 1, 2024. Refer to the Raise NC Newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. -10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule in the presence of children in care. -Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. The summary was reviewed with you and a copy given to you during the visit. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy Mcgalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at: (828) 782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov 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: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements, including health and safety, during an annual compliance visit. You, Ms. Sorakayala, director, assisted with the visit. Your program operates with a five star license issued on August 26, 2022. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The facility maintained Multi-age ratios. The Secretary of State website was viewed on April 18, 2024 and The Enola Group is current and active. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted March 15, 2023. A Superior classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on May 18, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on March 28, 2024. A lockdown/shelter in place drill was conducted on March27, 2024. A monthly playground inspection was conducted on March 18, 2024. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. You accompanied me on the walkthrough. All indoor and outdoor approved areas were monitored. Children in care were observed during indoor and outdoor free play and gross motor activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, and a teacher directed music activity. Positive interaction was observed throughout the facility. Three new staff files were reviewed with no violations. An additional staff file was reviewed with no violations. Four children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Medication was in compliance. One violation was documented and discussed with you regarding an inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. 0304(b).The last inspection was completed on March 15, 2023. The date is passed the annual inspection requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected. The violation must be corrected no later than May 2, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 98%. Technical assistance: #104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.0304(b). A yearly sanitation inspection had not been conducted. The last inspection conducted by environmental health was completed on March 15, 2023. I recommended you call the Burke County Environmental Health office and request an inspection. Consultation: -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. You have an inspection due in May 2024. I recommended you call for an appointment. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at: DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The most recent lead water testing results were received on August 26, 2022. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review the status of your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. -Administrators may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing by May 1, 2024. Refer to the Raise NC Newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. -10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule in the presence of children in care. -Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. The summary was reviewed with you and a copy given to you during the visit. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy Mcgalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at: (828) 782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov 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: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2023 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 12/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Lena Sorakayala, Administrator. Your program currently operates with a five star license issued on August 26, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance. The program uses multi-age ratios. The Secretary of State website was viewed on December 5, 2023 and The Enola Group Inc. was current and active. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. All indoor and outdoor approved areas were monitored. Children in care were observed during outdoor free play activities, transition to the classroom and bathroom/handwashing routines. Staff interacted in positive ways with the children. Multi-age child/staff ratios were maintained. Two new staff files were reviewed. No violations were noted regarding staff files. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 15, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on May 18, 2023. The facility was approved for daytime care. Fire drills and lockdown/shelter in place drills had been conducted and recorded. One violation was observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. An infant was in the family resource room with staff. The room is not approved for child care. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance. Submit the correction letter or email to be by December 20, 2023. The center's compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100%. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Item # 209 Children used space that was not approved. An infant was in the family resource room with staff. The room is not approved for child care. I reviewed child care requirement G.S. 110-91(1) & (4-5)regarding approved space with you. Children must be cared for in spaces that have had Building, Fire, and Sanitation inspections and been approved by DCDEE. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your rated license. Your program is in cohort 3. -we discussed Health & Safety training. I reminded you that the training must be completed within one year from date of hire for new staff and every five years for other staff. -we discussed enhanced activity plans. -we discussed the legal designee form. - we discussed outdoor play for children with medical conditions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or at Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov 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: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2023 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 12/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Lena Sorakayala, Administrator. Your program currently operates with a five star license issued on August 26, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance. The program uses multi-age ratios. The Secretary of State website was viewed on December 5, 2023 and The Enola Group Inc. was current and active. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. All indoor and outdoor approved areas were monitored. Children in care were observed during outdoor free play activities, transition to the classroom and bathroom/handwashing routines. Staff interacted in positive ways with the children. Multi-age child/staff ratios were maintained. Two new staff files were reviewed. No violations were noted regarding staff files. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 15, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on May 18, 2023. The facility was approved for daytime care. Fire drills and lockdown/shelter in place drills had been conducted and recorded. One violation was observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. An infant was in the family resource room with staff. The room is not approved for child care. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance. Submit the correction letter or email to be by December 20, 2023. The center's compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100%. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Item # 209 Children used space that was not approved. An infant was in the family resource room with staff. The room is not approved for child care. I reviewed child care requirement G.S. 110-91(1) & (4-5)regarding approved space with you. Children must be cared for in spaces that have had Building, Fire, and Sanitation inspections and been approved by DCDEE. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your rated license. Your program is in cohort 3. -we discussed Health & Safety training. I reminded you that the training must be completed within one year from date of hire for new staff and every five years for other staff. -we discussed enhanced activity plans. -we discussed the legal designee form. - we discussed outdoor play for children with medical conditions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or at Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BURKE EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 12000412 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2023 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 12/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Lena Sorakayala, Administrator. Your program currently operates with a five star license issued on August 26, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance. The program uses multi-age ratios. The Secretary of State website was viewed on December 5, 2023 and The Enola Group Inc. was current and active. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. All indoor and outdoor approved areas were monitored. Children in care were observed during outdoor free play activities, transition to the classroom and bathroom/handwashing routines. Staff interacted in positive ways with the children. Multi-age child/staff ratios were maintained. Two new staff files were reviewed. No violations were noted regarding staff files. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 15, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on May 18, 2023. The facility was approved for daytime care. Fire drills and lockdown/shelter in place drills had been conducted and recorded. One violation was observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. An infant was in the family resource room with staff. The room is not approved for child care. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance. Submit the correction letter or email to be by December 20, 2023. The center's compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100%. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: Item # 209 Children used space that was not approved. An infant was in the family resource room with staff. The room is not approved for child care. I reviewed child care requirement G.S. 110-91(1) & (4-5)regarding approved space with you. Children must be cared for in spaces that have had Building, Fire, and Sanitation inspections and been approved by DCDEE. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your rated license. Your program is in cohort 3. -we discussed Health & Safety training. I reminded you that the training must be completed within one year from date of hire for new staff and every five years for other staff. -we discussed enhanced activity plans. -we discussed the legal designee form. - we discussed outdoor play for children with medical conditions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or at Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov 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