Mountain View Elementary Pre-K

10A NCAC 09 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 12000423 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/1/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/1/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Ms. Phillips, Lead Teacher and Ms. Jordan, Assistant Teacher. The Lead Teacher in space #1 is on leave. A substitute was working today. This program currently operates with a April 14, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance. The restrictions are as follows: daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios minus one for each group, meets enhanced space. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/16/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 9/17/25. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 10/24/25 and approved for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/24/25. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/16/25. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 8/19/25. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on 11/18/25. Two classrooms and the outdoor gross motor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children present today were observed during free play activities, handwashing routines, snack, outdoor gross motor activities, handwashing/bathroom routines, a teacher directed activity, lunch, and nap. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 3/25/24. 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 competed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Staff records were reviewed using DPI verification forms with no violations documented A sample of children’s files were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored and in compliance. Medication was in compliance. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. A weekly water activity was not listed on the activity plan posted in space #1 or in space #2. .0510(c)(3) 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 violation documented was corrected during the visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100% percent as of 11/30/2025. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: # 475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(3) A weekly water activity was not listed on the activity plan posted in space #1 or in space #2. TA- I reviewed the following requirement with Ms. Phillips and Ms. Jordan. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (c) Each center shall provide materials and opportunities for each group of children at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (1) music and rhythm; (2) science and nature; and (3) sand and water play. I suggested you review the weekly activity plan to ensure that all requirements are met before posting the plans in the classroom. I suggested if sand and water is not offered daily that you alternate days. For example: sand offered on Monday/Wednesday /Friday and water activities are offered on Tuesday/Thursday. A water activity was added to the activity plan in each classroom. 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. The ABCMS system was reviewed and the facility was in compliance. Since one of the Lead Teachers was not present today, the QRIS information was reviewed with one lead teacher and an assistant teacher. 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 the following assessments: ECERS-3 -Reach out to your local Resource and Referral Agency for additional technical assistance and support. Melanie Fox at Child Care Connections 439-2328. -I suggested you revise the safe arrival and departure policy to include information about where children are dropped off and which door is used during pick up. 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.gail , 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 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: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 12000423 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/1/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/1/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Ms. Phillips, Lead Teacher and Ms. Jordan, Assistant Teacher. The Lead Teacher in space #1 is on leave. A substitute was working today. This program currently operates with a April 14, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance. The restrictions are as follows: daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios minus one for each group, meets enhanced space. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/16/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 9/17/25. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 10/24/25 and approved for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/24/25. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/16/25. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 8/19/25. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on 11/18/25. Two classrooms and the outdoor gross motor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children present today were observed during free play activities, handwashing routines, snack, outdoor gross motor activities, handwashing/bathroom routines, a teacher directed activity, lunch, and nap. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 3/25/24. 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 competed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Staff records were reviewed using DPI verification forms with no violations documented A sample of children’s files were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored and in compliance. Medication was in compliance. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. A weekly water activity was not listed on the activity plan posted in space #1 or in space #2. .0510(c)(3) 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 violation documented was corrected during the visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100% percent as of 11/30/2025. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: # 475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(3) A weekly water activity was not listed on the activity plan posted in space #1 or in space #2. TA- I reviewed the following requirement with Ms. Phillips and Ms. Jordan. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (c) Each center shall provide materials and opportunities for each group of children at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (1) music and rhythm; (2) science and nature; and (3) sand and water play. I suggested you review the weekly activity plan to ensure that all requirements are met before posting the plans in the classroom. I suggested if sand and water is not offered daily that you alternate days. For example: sand offered on Monday/Wednesday /Friday and water activities are offered on Tuesday/Thursday. A water activity was added to the activity plan in each classroom. 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. The ABCMS system was reviewed and the facility was in compliance. Since one of the Lead Teachers was not present today, the QRIS information was reviewed with one lead teacher and an assistant teacher. 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 the following assessments: ECERS-3 -Reach out to your local Resource and Referral Agency for additional technical assistance and support. Melanie Fox at Child Care Connections 439-2328. -I suggested you revise the safe arrival and departure policy to include information about where children are dropped off and which door is used during pick up. 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.gail , 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 12000423 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/25/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 1/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including Health & Safety training, during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Lead Teachers, Ms. Clanton and Ms. Lindsey. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective April 14, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Two classrooms and the outdoor gross motor area were monitored. Children in care were observed during indoor gross motor activities, handwashing, snack, a teacher directed activity, and transition to lunch. routine care activities, snack, and lunch. Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance. A sanitation inspection was conducted by Environmental Health on October 17, 2023 with 7 demerits noted. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 9, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The latest fire drill was conducted on December 21, 2023. Children’s records were reviewed using DPI verification forms with no violations. Two staff files were reviewed with one violation cited and discussed with you. This facility uses the school Critical Management Plan. N C Pre-K requirements were in compliance. Medication was in compliance. Two violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. An electric fan was plugged into an electrical outlet and on the teacher’s desk in space # 106. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff employed on 2/13/23 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until 12/18/23. .1102(g) The above uncorrected violations 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 February 8 , 2024. The correction letter must include the facility name and ID#. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance: #1897 One staff employed on 2/13/23 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until 12/18/23. - All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. #813 An electric fan was plugged into an electrical outlet and was on the teacher’s desk in space # 106. Electric fans must be mounted out of reach or have a mesh guard to prevent access. The fan was removed during the visit. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed Action Plans. Be sure these forms and the medication associated with them are up to date. -I reminded you to recheck the incident report to ensure that all required information has been completed. -New staff must complete Heath & Safety training within one year. -We discussed substitutes. Health & Safety training must be completed after the 10th day as substitute work. Shaken Baby policy must be signed on the first day and a copy of the Qualifying letter must be on file on day one. -Training is available on the Moodle website. -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 and will be emailed to 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 12000423 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:20 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 during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Ms. Clanton Lead Teacher. Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. Your program operates with a five star license issued on April 14, 2022. Restrictions were in compliance. Two classrooms and the outdoor gross motor playground were both monitored. We observed children during lunch, transition to classroom, nap, and departure. Positive interaction was observed. One new staff file was reviewed with three violations. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 18, 2022. A superior sanitation classification was issued with five (5) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on April 6, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care.) Medication was in compliance. NC Pre K requirements were in compliance. Five violations were observed today:. The violations were discussed with you. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of Lysol was in an unlocked cabinet in space #107. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A qualifying letter was not on file for an employee hired on September 11, 2023. New teacher, Patricia Lindsey stated she was in the process of submitting information to the Criminal Records division, however the process was not completed before she started working. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A new teacher was working in space #106. Patricia Lindsey did not have a criminal background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A bottle of Mountain Dew was on a teacher’s desk in space #107. .0901(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One new staff did not have signed acknowledgment on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than September 28, 2023. 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/or 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%. Technical Assistance: #1041 A qualifying letter was not on file for an employee hired on September 11, 2023. Patricia Lindsey stated she was in the process of submitting information to the Criminal Records division, however the process was not completed before she started working. I reviewed child care requirement General Statue 110-90.2(b) with staff including the principal Ms. McMahan. Ms. Lindsey left the room and Ms. McMahan is putting a substitute on the room. #1757 A new teacher was working in space #106. Patricia Lindsey did not have a criminal background check prior to employment. I explained that Ms. Lindsey could not work in the preschool program until she obtained a qualifying letter. #840 All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Staff should check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. An aerosol can of Lysol was in an unlocked cabinet in space #106. #1792 Staff must role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements outlined in the Meal Patterns for Children while in the presence of children in care. Staff may not consume any item not outlined in the above-mentioned requirements in the classroom. A bottle of Mountain Dew was on a teacher’s desk in space #106. #1874 All staff members who care for children up to five (5) years of age must review the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to the staff member caring for children. An acknowledgment of receipt and review must be on file. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. One new staff did not have signed acknowledgment. The staff member reviewed the policy, signed the acknowledgement, and the signed acknowledgement was placed in the staff member’s file during the visit. Consultation: -Medication in Childcare link and information. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=96 Click the link above. The 2023 Medication in Child Care training title will appear in the menu on the left side of the screen under “My Courses”. When the page loads, click “2023 Module 1” to begin Part 1 of the course. Click “2023 Module 2” to begin Part 2 of the course. -I provided the following information, https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Vaccine Help Center at 1-877-490-6642. -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, this visit was reviewed with you. A copy of the visit will be emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 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