Drexel Elementary Ymca Childcare

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: DREXEL ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000449 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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, Cynthia Goode, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on April 14, 2025. This facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on October 17, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, two points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of March 25, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, homework, and free play activities in the theatre. You stated you utilize the cafeteria, gymnasium, and theatre for indoor child care space. Files for one new staff member, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 23, 2026, at 3:38pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 17, 2026, at 4:15pm. This facility will be closing for the summer. The last operational day for children and staff will be May 29, 2025. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted for March did not include snack listed each day for March 18 through March 31, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1325 Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy parental acknowledgement form for one child enrolled on March 23, 2026, did not include the child's enrollment date. .1804(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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 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: Menu- -The full menu for March was obtained during the visit and the menu for March 25, 2026, was written on the posted menu. You stated you will post the full menu once children have left for the day. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Children’s Records- -The Program Coordinator added the child’s enrollment date to the child’s application containing the parental acknowledgement for the discipline policy during the visit. I suggested that an area to include the child’s enrollment date be added to the child’s application and policy acknowledgement page. In the meantime, be sure that each child’s enrollment date is recorded on the application and policy acknowledgement form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit- -We discussed your Emergency Medical Care Plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) states the EMCP must include the name of the person and at least one alternate, responsible for carrying out the plan of action, ensuring that appropriate medical care is given. One person identified as the person or alternate responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan and ensuring that appropriate medical care is given shall be on the premises at all times and accompany children for off-premises activities. I suggested that you update your Emergency Medical Care Plan to remove a staff member who is longer employed at this facility. Cynthia Goode was the only current staff member listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan. I suggested additional staff members be added to your plan to ensure there is someone on the premises at all times who is listed on your plan. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We briefly reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -Whitney Moody, Youth Development Administrative Assistant, stated this facility intends to follow Pathway #2 for the upcoming rated license reassessment. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. 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/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: DREXEL ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000449 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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, Cynthia Goode, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on April 14, 2025. This facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on October 17, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, two points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of March 25, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, homework, and free play activities in the theatre. You stated you utilize the cafeteria, gymnasium, and theatre for indoor child care space. Files for one new staff member, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 23, 2026, at 3:38pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 17, 2026, at 4:15pm. This facility will be closing for the summer. The last operational day for children and staff will be May 29, 2025. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted for March did not include snack listed each day for March 18 through March 31, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1325 Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy parental acknowledgement form for one child enrolled on March 23, 2026, did not include the child's enrollment date. .1804(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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 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: Menu- -The full menu for March was obtained during the visit and the menu for March 25, 2026, was written on the posted menu. You stated you will post the full menu once children have left for the day. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Children’s Records- -The Program Coordinator added the child’s enrollment date to the child’s application containing the parental acknowledgement for the discipline policy during the visit. I suggested that an area to include the child’s enrollment date be added to the child’s application and policy acknowledgement page. In the meantime, be sure that each child’s enrollment date is recorded on the application and policy acknowledgement form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit- -We discussed your Emergency Medical Care Plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) states the EMCP must include the name of the person and at least one alternate, responsible for carrying out the plan of action, ensuring that appropriate medical care is given. One person identified as the person or alternate responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan and ensuring that appropriate medical care is given shall be on the premises at all times and accompany children for off-premises activities. I suggested that you update your Emergency Medical Care Plan to remove a staff member who is longer employed at this facility. Cynthia Goode was the only current staff member listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan. I suggested additional staff members be added to your plan to ensure there is someone on the premises at all times who is listed on your plan. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We briefly reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -Whitney Moody, Youth Development Administrative Assistant, stated this facility intends to follow Pathway #2 for the upcoming rated license reassessment. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. 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/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: DREXEL ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000449 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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, Cynthia Goode, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on April 14, 2025. This facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on October 17, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, two points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted and the restrictions were in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of March 25, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, homework, and free play activities in the theatre. You stated you utilize the cafeteria, gymnasium, and theatre for indoor child care space. Files for one new staff member, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Three children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on March 23, 2026, at 3:38pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 17, 2026, at 4:15pm. This facility will be closing for the summer. The last operational day for children and staff will be May 29, 2025. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted for March did not include snack listed each day for March 18 through March 31, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1325 Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy parental acknowledgement form for one child enrolled on March 23, 2026, did not include the child's enrollment date. .1804(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 8, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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 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: Menu- -The full menu for March was obtained during the visit and the menu for March 25, 2026, was written on the posted menu. You stated you will post the full menu once children have left for the day. When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Children’s Records- -The Program Coordinator added the child’s enrollment date to the child’s application containing the parental acknowledgement for the discipline policy during the visit. I suggested that an area to include the child’s enrollment date be added to the child’s application and policy acknowledgement page. In the meantime, be sure that each child’s enrollment date is recorded on the application and policy acknowledgement form. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit- -We discussed your Emergency Medical Care Plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) states the EMCP must include the name of the person and at least one alternate, responsible for carrying out the plan of action, ensuring that appropriate medical care is given. One person identified as the person or alternate responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan and ensuring that appropriate medical care is given shall be on the premises at all times and accompany children for off-premises activities. I suggested that you update your Emergency Medical Care Plan to remove a staff member who is longer employed at this facility. Cynthia Goode was the only current staff member listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan. I suggested additional staff members be added to your plan to ensure there is someone on the premises at all times who is listed on your plan. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We briefly reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -Whitney Moody, Youth Development Administrative Assistant, stated this facility intends to follow Pathway #2 for the upcoming rated license reassessment. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. 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/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: DREXEL ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000449 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 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, Cynthia Goode, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of April 11, 2025. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack and free play activities in the gym. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 28, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test for Drexel Elementary School was completed on April 9, 2024. 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 “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos testing and “waiting for on-sire visit results” for required lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 7, 2024. This facility will be closing for the summer. The last operational day for children and staff will be May 30, 2025. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted during the visit was dated April 7-11. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification for one staff member employed on 8/28/2023, expired on 12/8/2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for one staff member employed on 8/28/2023, expired on 12/8/2024. .1102(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 28, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: First Aid/CPR training- -M. Hice must complete First Aid and CPR training by April 28, 2025. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Activity Plans- -I suggested that you complete activity plans for at least two weeks or the month ahead and print those activity plans so that they will be posted each Monday morning. I suggested posting the activity plan for the following week behind the current week as soon as it is prepared. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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. 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 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 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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: DREXEL ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000449 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 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, Cynthia Goode, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of April 11, 2025. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack and free play activities in the gym. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 28, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test for Drexel Elementary School was completed on April 9, 2024. 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 “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos testing and “waiting for on-sire visit results” for required lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 7, 2024. This facility will be closing for the summer. The last operational day for children and staff will be May 30, 2025. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted during the visit was dated April 7-11. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification for one staff member employed on 8/28/2023, expired on 12/8/2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for one staff member employed on 8/28/2023, expired on 12/8/2024. .1102(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 28, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: First Aid/CPR training- -M. Hice must complete First Aid and CPR training by April 28, 2025. Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Activity Plans- -I suggested that you complete activity plans for at least two weeks or the month ahead and print those activity plans so that they will be posted each Monday morning. I suggested posting the activity plan for the following week behind the current week as soon as it is prepared. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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. 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 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 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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: DREXEL ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000449 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 12/13/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 860 Time In: 02:30 AM Time Out: 04:50 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. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Savanna Woody, Program Coordinator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records during the visit. Whitney Moody, Administrative Assistant, arrived during the visit and also assisted me with the visit. This program currently operates with a Four star rated license effective February 17, 2022. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and YMCA of Catawba Valley, Inc. was current/active as of December 13, 2023. A walk-through of licensed space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during an art activity and gross motor activities outdoors. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 31, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 11 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 20, 2023. You stated two new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on May 25, 2023. The following violation of child care requirements was observed during today’s visit. The violation and technical assistance were thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary sent to you at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coat, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Sixteen bookbags belonging to children present during the visit were observed on the floor of the cafeteria dining area and personal belongings were in contact with other personal belongings. This is a violation of Sanitation Requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how the violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by December 27, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: -We discussed sanitation requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) regarding storage of children’s belongings when children enter the cafeteria with their bookbags. Individual cubbies for each child enrolled were located in the gym. I recommended utilizing laundry baskets for storage of belongings while the children are present in the cafeteria dining area. Per sanitation requirements, individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. You received two demerits for this sanitation requirement during your most recent sanitation inspection conducted on August 31, 2023. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort three. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed Savanna Woody’s medical report, and I requested a follow up regarding the results. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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. 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 today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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