Calvary Baptist DAY Care

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CALVARY BAPTIST DAY CARE Facility ID: 1259006 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Nanier Caldwell, Director. You accompanied me on a walk-through of the facility. This program currently operates with Letter of Compliance GS-110. The last annual compliance visit was conducted . A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A fire inspection conducted by the fire inspector was conducted on 7/25/25. The facility was approved for daytime care. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 4/2/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/4/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 3/20/26.. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was % percent as of You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. Childfen in care were observed during nap. Soft music was playing through out and lighting was adequate, so children were easily seen. Infants were napping, being fed and, being held. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 10/4/23. Lead testing must be completed every three years, due by 10/26. 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. There was no new staff. Two existing staff were reviewed. In addition applicable records for all staff were reviewed. The one staff was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of five children’s records were reviewed with no violations. None of the enrolled children had medication. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the summary. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One staff, employed on 1/5/26, was not list on the ABCMS roster for the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: #1805 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. TA- I suggested this be added to the new hire process checklist and to add all new hires to the system under the facility ID on the first day of employment. 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. -Continue to keep munch fluffed in an around the climber. 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: CALVARY BAPTIST DAY CARE Facility ID: 1259006 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Nanier Caldwell, Director. You accompanied me on a walk-through of the facility. This program currently operates with Letter of Compliance GS-110. The last annual compliance visit was conducted . A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A fire inspection conducted by the fire inspector was conducted on 7/25/25. The facility was approved for daytime care. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 4/2/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/4/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 3/20/26.. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was % percent as of You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. Childfen in care were observed during nap. Soft music was playing through out and lighting was adequate, so children were easily seen. Infants were napping, being fed and, being held. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 10/4/23. Lead testing must be completed every three years, due by 10/26. 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. There was no new staff. Two existing staff were reviewed. In addition applicable records for all staff were reviewed. The one staff was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of five children’s records were reviewed with no violations. None of the enrolled children had medication. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the summary. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One staff, employed on 1/5/26, was not list on the ABCMS roster for the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: #1805 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. TA- I suggested this be added to the new hire process checklist and to add all new hires to the system under the facility ID on the first day of employment. 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. -Continue to keep munch fluffed in an around the climber. 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: CALVARY BAPTIST DAY CARE Facility ID: 1259006 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Nanier Caldwell, Administrator. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance/G S 110 status. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. You accompanied on a walkthrough of the facility. The children in café were observed during a teacher directed activity, preparation for nap, and nap. Infants were observed during tummy time, while being held, floor play, and nap. Positive interaction was observed. Some classrooms have shared slots. The last sanitation inspection was conducted April 18, 2023. A Superior classification was issued with ten (10) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on June 30, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on May 1, 2024. A lockdown/shelter in place drill was conducted on April 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on May 1, 2024. Medication was in compliance. Lead water testing was completed on October 4, 2023. The staff training worksheet had no t been completed. An additional visit will be made to review staff information. One violation was observed, documented, and discussed with you during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 18, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) The above uncorrected violation(s) 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 violations must be corrected no later than May 24, 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 99%. 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 April 18, 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 before June 30, 2024. I recommended you call for an appointment. -The most recent lead water testing results were received on October 4, 2023. 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. -always check incident reports before filing to ensure that all required areas have been filed out correctly. - one piece of equipment requires a fall zone. I reviewed the following: 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer. -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 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. 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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: CALVARY BAPTIST DAY CARE Facility ID: 1259006 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Nanier Caldwell, Administrator. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance/G S 110 status. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. You accompanied on a walkthrough of the facility. The children in café were observed during a teacher directed activity, preparation for nap, and nap. Infants were observed during tummy time, while being held, floor play, and nap. Positive interaction was observed. Some classrooms have shared slots. The last sanitation inspection was conducted April 18, 2023. A Superior classification was issued with ten (10) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on June 30, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on May 1, 2024. A lockdown/shelter in place drill was conducted on April 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on May 1, 2024. Medication was in compliance. Lead water testing was completed on October 4, 2023. The staff training worksheet had no t been completed. An additional visit will be made to review staff information. One violation was observed, documented, and discussed with you during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 18, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) The above uncorrected violation(s) 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 violations must be corrected no later than May 24, 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 99%. 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 April 18, 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 before June 30, 2024. I recommended you call for an appointment. -The most recent lead water testing results were received on October 4, 2023. 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. -always check incident reports before filing to ensure that all required areas have been filed out correctly. - one piece of equipment requires a fall zone. I reviewed the following: 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer. -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 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. 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: CALVARY BAPTIST DAY CARE Facility ID: 1259006 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Nanier Caldwell, Administrator. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance/G S 110 status. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. You accompanied on a walkthrough of the facility. The children in café were observed during a teacher directed activity, preparation for nap, and nap. Infants were observed during tummy time, while being held, floor play, and nap. Positive interaction was observed. Some classrooms have shared slots. The last sanitation inspection was conducted April 18, 2023. A Superior classification was issued with ten (10) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on June 30, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on May 1, 2024. A lockdown/shelter in place drill was conducted on April 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on May 1, 2024. Medication was in compliance. Lead water testing was completed on October 4, 2023. The staff training worksheet had no t been completed. An additional visit will be made to review staff information. One violation was observed, documented, and discussed with you during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 18, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) The above uncorrected violation(s) 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 violations must be corrected no later than May 24, 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 99%. 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 April 18, 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 before June 30, 2024. I recommended you call for an appointment. -The most recent lead water testing results were received on October 4, 2023. 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. -always check incident reports before filing to ensure that all required areas have been filed out correctly. - one piece of equipment requires a fall zone. I reviewed the following: 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer. -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 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. 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: CALVARY BAPTIST DAY CARE Facility ID: 1259006 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Nanier Caldwell, Administrator. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance/G S 110 status. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. You accompanied on a walkthrough of the facility. The children in café were observed during a teacher directed activity, preparation for nap, and nap. Infants were observed during tummy time, while being held, floor play, and nap. Positive interaction was observed. Some classrooms have shared slots. The last sanitation inspection was conducted April 18, 2023. A Superior classification was issued with ten (10) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on June 30, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on May 1, 2024. A lockdown/shelter in place drill was conducted on April 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on May 1, 2024. Medication was in compliance. Lead water testing was completed on October 4, 2023. The staff training worksheet had no t been completed. An additional visit will be made to review staff information. One violation was observed, documented, and discussed with you during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 18, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) The above uncorrected violation(s) 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 violations must be corrected no later than May 24, 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 99%. 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 April 18, 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 before June 30, 2024. I recommended you call for an appointment. -The most recent lead water testing results were received on October 4, 2023. 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. -always check incident reports before filing to ensure that all required areas have been filed out correctly. - one piece of equipment requires a fall zone. I reviewed the following: 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age. Loose surfacing material shall not be installed over concrete; or (2) other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer. -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 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. 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