Mountain View Elementary Ymca Childcare

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 7/2/2026 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with Rated License visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Rachel Jantes-Ramirez Program Coordinator. This program currently operates with a four-star license issued on 2/17/22. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The Secretary of State website was reviewed, and The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley Inc. is current and active as of today 7/2/26. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/10/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 6/23/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/24/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 6/1/26. One violation was documented regarding medication. The school age children present today were divided into three groups. I observed the school age children during indoor gross motor activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, free choice, and group game of Bingo, special activity, lunch. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. files for two new staff and one existing staff were reviewed with no violations. A sample of ten children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Two violations observed. The violations were discussed with you and documented in the summary. 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. Two staff were not listed within five business days of hire. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.A child with an emergencgy medication, an inhaler, did not have the required premission form and action plan. The medcication was stored in a cabinet in space #1, since the child had not been in attendance for several days. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 16, 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 The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was 91% percent as 7/1/26. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Standing permission to administer medications for chronic illnesses may be given for up to six (6) months. A new Permission to Administer Medication for Chronic Medical Conditions form must be completed by the child’s guardian at least every six (6) months. TA-I suggested you have a conversation with staff and review the requirements regarding medication. Medication should never be accepted without the required permission forms. TA- All staff must be listed under the facility on the ABCMS system within five business days. I suggested you discuss this requirement with YMCA management and check with management for compliance when new staff are hired or terminated. I also suggested this be completed during the hiring process. 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. Consultation: QRIS information was not discussed with you since a new administrator has been hired. Programs are expected to apply for a new license using one of the three pathways by September 2026. Two buses were monitored during the visit and were in compliance. 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: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 7/2/2026 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with Rated License visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Rachel Jantes-Ramirez Program Coordinator. This program currently operates with a four-star license issued on 2/17/22. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The Secretary of State website was reviewed, and The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley Inc. is current and active as of today 7/2/26. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/10/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 6/23/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/24/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 6/1/26. One violation was documented regarding medication. The school age children present today were divided into three groups. I observed the school age children during indoor gross motor activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, free choice, and group game of Bingo, special activity, lunch. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. files for two new staff and one existing staff were reviewed with no violations. A sample of ten children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Two violations observed. The violations were discussed with you and documented in the summary. 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. Two staff were not listed within five business days of hire. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.A child with an emergencgy medication, an inhaler, did not have the required premission form and action plan. The medcication was stored in a cabinet in space #1, since the child had not been in attendance for several days. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 16, 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 The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was 91% percent as 7/1/26. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Standing permission to administer medications for chronic illnesses may be given for up to six (6) months. A new Permission to Administer Medication for Chronic Medical Conditions form must be completed by the child’s guardian at least every six (6) months. TA-I suggested you have a conversation with staff and review the requirements regarding medication. Medication should never be accepted without the required permission forms. TA- All staff must be listed under the facility on the ABCMS system within five business days. I suggested you discuss this requirement with YMCA management and check with management for compliance when new staff are hired or terminated. I also suggested this be completed during the hiring process. 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. Consultation: QRIS information was not discussed with you since a new administrator has been hired. Programs are expected to apply for a new license using one of the three pathways by September 2026. Two buses were monitored during the visit and were in compliance. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1025-258L Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 72 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to follow up on a report alleging violations of child care requirements. You, Sarah Eisenbraun, interim program coordinator, assisted with the visit. On October 16, 2025, the following allegation was received, There are allegations of violations of child care requirements. The allegations were regarding medication. The allegations were discussed with you, Ms. Eisenbraun during the visit and Erica Simmons, administrator, by phone. You had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegations. No staff was present today that had been on site on October 16, 2025. I called the program administrator and discussed the allegations with her. You, Erica Simmons, program administrator, stated that on October 16, 2025, an incident occurred involving a five year old school age child. The five year old child was coughing and the group leader in charge sent the child to the Program Coordinator who gave the child an inhaler that belonged to a seven year old child. The five year old child was given Ventolin HFA that was prescribed for the seven year old child. The five year old child did not have medication at the facility, did not have a permission to administer medication form, and did not have an action plan. The parent was not contacted about the incident. Documentation regarding the incident was available and reviewed. Based on staff interview, and documentation, the allegation regarding medication was confirmed, therefore substantiated. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. On October 16, 2025, a five year old child was administered prescribed medication belonging to a seven year old child. The five year old child was given Ventolin HFA. A Permission to Administer medication form had not been completed, an action plan had not been completed and no authorization and instructions were on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 845 Prescribed medicine was not administered only to person for whom prescribed. On October 16, 2025, a five year old child was administered prescribed medication belonging to a seven year old child. The five year old child was given Ventolin HFA. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(c) 1883 When medication was administered in error, the child care center did not either call 911 in accordance with CPR or First Aid training recommendations, notify the center director, contact the child's parent, observe the child, or include all the information when documenting the error in writing. On October 16, 2025, a five year old child was administered prescribed medication belonging to a seven year old child. The five year old child was given Ventolin HFA due to coughing while playing. The Program Coordinator did not call 911, contact the parent or program administrator to report or report the medication error in writing. .0803(14)(a-e)(i-vii) 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 violations must be corrected no later than November 13, 2025. 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: l discussed with you that medication should be checked before it is administered. Use the Medication Checklist when preparing to administer medication. This checklist can be found on the Divisions website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the Provider tab, Provider Documents and Forms. Medication should be accompanied by written permission including instructions. When medication is administered in error, the child care center should either call 911 in accordance with CPR or First Aid training recommendations, immediately notify the center director, immediately contact the child's parent, observe the child, and document the error in writing. We also discussed reviewing what medication is on site with staff on a regular basis and medication authorization forms to be reviewed with staff weekly to ensure each medication is accompanied with a permission form and to ensure all required information is recorded prior to accepting the medication from the parent or prior to administering the medication. If permission forms expire, place them on file and return the medication to the parent until a current permission to administer medication form is obtained. If a child leaves or is terminated, return the medication to the parent or discard the medication within 72 hours. I suggested all staff take the Medication in Child Care training offered on Moodle. I suggested the program policy for administering medication be reviewed with all staff on a regular basis. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1025-258L Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 72 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to follow up on a report alleging violations of child care requirements. You, Sarah Eisenbraun, interim program coordinator, assisted with the visit. On October 16, 2025, the following allegation was received, There are allegations of violations of child care requirements. The allegations were regarding medication. The allegations were discussed with you, Ms. Eisenbraun during the visit and Erica Simmons, administrator, by phone. You had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegations. No staff was present today that had been on site on October 16, 2025. I called the program administrator and discussed the allegations with her. You, Erica Simmons, program administrator, stated that on October 16, 2025, an incident occurred involving a five year old school age child. The five year old child was coughing and the group leader in charge sent the child to the Program Coordinator who gave the child an inhaler that belonged to a seven year old child. The five year old child was given Ventolin HFA that was prescribed for the seven year old child. The five year old child did not have medication at the facility, did not have a permission to administer medication form, and did not have an action plan. The parent was not contacted about the incident. Documentation regarding the incident was available and reviewed. Based on staff interview, and documentation, the allegation regarding medication was confirmed, therefore substantiated. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. On October 16, 2025, a five year old child was administered prescribed medication belonging to a seven year old child. The five year old child was given Ventolin HFA. A Permission to Administer medication form had not been completed, an action plan had not been completed and no authorization and instructions were on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 845 Prescribed medicine was not administered only to person for whom prescribed. On October 16, 2025, a five year old child was administered prescribed medication belonging to a seven year old child. The five year old child was given Ventolin HFA. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(c) 1883 When medication was administered in error, the child care center did not either call 911 in accordance with CPR or First Aid training recommendations, notify the center director, contact the child's parent, observe the child, or include all the information when documenting the error in writing. On October 16, 2025, a five year old child was administered prescribed medication belonging to a seven year old child. The five year old child was given Ventolin HFA due to coughing while playing. The Program Coordinator did not call 911, contact the parent or program administrator to report or report the medication error in writing. .0803(14)(a-e)(i-vii) 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 violations must be corrected no later than November 13, 2025. 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: l discussed with you that medication should be checked before it is administered. Use the Medication Checklist when preparing to administer medication. This checklist can be found on the Divisions website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the Provider tab, Provider Documents and Forms. Medication should be accompanied by written permission including instructions. When medication is administered in error, the child care center should either call 911 in accordance with CPR or First Aid training recommendations, immediately notify the center director, immediately contact the child's parent, observe the child, and document the error in writing. We also discussed reviewing what medication is on site with staff on a regular basis and medication authorization forms to be reviewed with staff weekly to ensure each medication is accompanied with a permission form and to ensure all required information is recorded prior to accepting the medication from the parent or prior to administering the medication. If permission forms expire, place them on file and return the medication to the parent until a current permission to administer medication form is obtained. If a child leaves or is terminated, return the medication to the parent or discard the medication within 72 hours. I suggested all staff take the Medication in Child Care training offered on Moodle. I suggested the program policy for administering medication be reviewed with all staff on a regular basis. 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kimberly Curtis, Program Coordinator. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you and you assisted with the visit. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley Inc. was current/active as of June 24, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A four-star license was issued on February 17, 2022. The following restrictions were in compliance: Daytime care only, School age children only, Playground does not meet child care playground safety, meets enhance ratios, meets enhanced space. School age children present today were observed during a group leader directed activity, indoor gross motor activities, outdoor gross motor activities, lunch, bathroom handwashing routines, departure, and transitions. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 5/8/25. A Superior classification was issued with 0 demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 6/12/25. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on 6/30/25. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 5/23/25. Staff files including all new staff and a sample of existing staff files were reviewed with no violations. Nine (9) children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Three violations were observed, documented, and discussed with you today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 453 The schedule of off premise activities was not current and/or did not include required information. An off premise walking field trip occurred on June 25, 2025. Children walked to the splash pad at Martin Luther King Park. The field trip was not listed on the schedule or the monthly calendar and required information was not included on the weekly schedule or the monthly calendar. .1005(b)(5)(A-E) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One child had a bottle of equate Lactose /enzyme supplement. The over the counter medication was not in located storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children’s emergency information did not include photographs of the enrolled children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than July 24, 2025. 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: #453 An off premise walking field trip occurred on June 25, 2025. Children walked to the splash pad at Martin Luther King Park. The field trip was not listed on the schedule or the monthly calendar and required information was not included on the weekly schedule or the monthly calendar. The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. We discussed including the information on the monthly calendar or creating a schedule for future walking field trips. #841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. 15A NCAC 18A.2820(d) One child had a bottle of equate Lactose /enzyme supplement. The over the counter medication was not in located storage. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you conduct safety checks of the classroom where medication is stored to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. #1124- Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. .1003(d) -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Compliance History 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%. The center's compliance history was at 94% 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. Consultation: -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. - ABCMS -Your facility has obtained a business Id. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five (5) 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. 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, the summary was reviewed with you and a copy given to you. 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: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 (828)782-0858 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kimberly Curtis, Program Coordinator. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you and you assisted with the visit. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley Inc. was current/active as of June 24, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A four-star license was issued on February 17, 2022. The following restrictions were in compliance: Daytime care only, School age children only, Playground does not meet child care playground safety, meets enhance ratios, meets enhanced space. School age children present today were observed during a group leader directed activity, indoor gross motor activities, outdoor gross motor activities, lunch, bathroom handwashing routines, departure, and transitions. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 5/8/25. A Superior classification was issued with 0 demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 6/12/25. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on 6/30/25. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 5/23/25. Staff files including all new staff and a sample of existing staff files were reviewed with no violations. Nine (9) children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Three violations were observed, documented, and discussed with you today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 453 The schedule of off premise activities was not current and/or did not include required information. An off premise walking field trip occurred on June 25, 2025. Children walked to the splash pad at Martin Luther King Park. The field trip was not listed on the schedule or the monthly calendar and required information was not included on the weekly schedule or the monthly calendar. .1005(b)(5)(A-E) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One child had a bottle of equate Lactose /enzyme supplement. The over the counter medication was not in located storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children’s emergency information did not include photographs of the enrolled children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than July 24, 2025. 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: #453 An off premise walking field trip occurred on June 25, 2025. Children walked to the splash pad at Martin Luther King Park. The field trip was not listed on the schedule or the monthly calendar and required information was not included on the weekly schedule or the monthly calendar. The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. We discussed including the information on the monthly calendar or creating a schedule for future walking field trips. #841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. 15A NCAC 18A.2820(d) One child had a bottle of equate Lactose /enzyme supplement. The over the counter medication was not in located storage. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you conduct safety checks of the classroom where medication is stored to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. #1124- Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. .1003(d) -Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Compliance History 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%. The center's compliance history was at 94% 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. Consultation: -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. - ABCMS -Your facility has obtained a business Id. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five (5) 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. 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, the summary was reviewed with you and a copy given to you. 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: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 (828)782-0858 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 .2506 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 03:10 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including Health & Safety training, during a Routine Unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with Kimberly Curtis, program coordinator. The Secretary of State website was checked today March 20, 2025, and your organization the Young Men`s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Your program currently operates with a four star license effective February 17, 2022 The permit restrictions include: daytime care only, school age care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and playground does not meet child care safety requirements. Two new staff files were reviewed with no violations. The school age children present were divided into five (5) groups. The children were observed during arrival, departure, handwashing/bathroom routines, snack, free choice activities, teacher directed activities, and transitions. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 6/14/24. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 5 demerits. The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 7/3/24. A fire drill was conducted on 3/19/25. A lockdown drill was conducted on 2/28/25. Medication was in compliance. One violation regarding supervision was documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. When I arrived, I observed two school age children, 10 years of age, exit the cafeteria and school building unattended. The children walked down a sidewalk, located next to the parent pick up line that had two lanes of traffic. The sidewalk led to the athletic field where two group leaders were caring for other school age children. Staff present during the visit were unaware the children had left the cafeteria and exited the school building. .2506(d)(1-3) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance. The violation must be corrected no later than April 8, 2025. 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: Item #1424 School-age children were not adequately supervised..2506(d)(1-3). When I arrived, I observed two school age children, 10 years of age, exit the cafeteria and school building unattended. The children walked down a sidewalk, located next to the parent pick up line that had two lanes of traffic. The sidewalk led to the athletic field where two group leaders were caring for other school age children. Staff present during the visit were unaware the children had left the cafeteria and exited the school building. You stated that you use walkie talkies to communicate transitions for children from one space to another. walkie talkies are not a replacement method for maintaining supervision of children per child care requirements. The following was discussed with you. 10A NCAC 09 .2506 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (d) All children shall be adequately supervised. Adequate supervision means staff shall be with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care, except: (1) Children who are developmentally able may be permitted to go to the restroom independently, provided that: (A) staff members' proximity to children assures immediate intervention to safeguard a child from harm; (B) individuals who are not staff members may not enter the restroom area while in use by any child; and (C) children up to nine years of age are supervised by staff members who are able to hear the child. Children nine years of age and older are not required to be directly supervised, however, staff members shall know the whereabouts of children who have left their group to use the restroom; (2) Adequate supervision for children nine years of age and older means that staff are with the group of children and able to hear or see each child in his or her care. A staff member shall accompany any children who leave the group to go indoors or outdoors; and We discussed reviewing this requirement with staff. Compliance History 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%. Your compliance is 95% before today's visit. Consultation or other topics discussed today. -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. Due to a connectivity issue a computer-generated summary could not be completed. A hand written summary was signed at the completion of the visit. The computer generated summary was emailed to the provider. Due to the violation another visit will be conducted. 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

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2024 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/18/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, I discussed the purpose of the visit with you, Logan Smith, onsite program coordinator. Jennifer Hawkins, Regional Director arrived during the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four star license effective February 17, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 17, 2024, and your organization the Young Men`s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc.is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. When I arrived, the school age children in care were transitioning from a literacy activity in the auditorium. The children were divided into four (4) groups and were observed while participating in free play activities, art activities, and indoor gross motor activities. The children in care were also observed during bathroom/handwashing routines, snack and departure. A sample of nine (9) children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Three (3) new staff files were reviewed. Two (2) existing staff files were also reviewed with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on June 24, 2024. The Fire Marshall conducted an inspection on July 3, 2024. The facility was approved for daytime use only. The last lockdown/shelter-in place drill was practiced on May 13, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed March 26, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 17, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. Two violations were documented and 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. .2820(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Bus #8039 had a total of seven seats with rips or tears. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 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(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than August 1, 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/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%. The center's compliance history was at 100% 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. Technical Assistance: #1123 On bus number 8039 had a total of seven seats with rips or tears with interior padding showing. We discussed reporting the seats to the county bus garage. You said a work order had been submitted. #840- In space #4 an unlocked desk drawer contain ed Wite Out, Santiex wipes, and Magistral anti-bacterial spray. The items had multiple warnings including ‘keep out of reach of children”. 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. I reminded you to have staff check all spaces thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Consultation or other topics discussed today. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing -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. Lead & Asbestos Testing The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program is providing free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket cost to child care centers and public schools. Enroll today at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. Have administration contact the school system to ensure the facility is enrolled. As a reminder: The required water testing for child care centers is not affected by the November 1, 2024 deadline. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ -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. -you said you have had trouble accessing some forms that were previously on the DCDEE website. Let me know which forms are needed and I will send them to you. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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 summary was reviewed and a copy was given 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, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant 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: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2024 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/18/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, I discussed the purpose of the visit with you, Logan Smith, onsite program coordinator. Jennifer Hawkins, Regional Director arrived during the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four star license effective February 17, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 17, 2024, and your organization the Young Men`s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc.is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. When I arrived, the school age children in care were transitioning from a literacy activity in the auditorium. The children were divided into four (4) groups and were observed while participating in free play activities, art activities, and indoor gross motor activities. The children in care were also observed during bathroom/handwashing routines, snack and departure. A sample of nine (9) children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Three (3) new staff files were reviewed. Two (2) existing staff files were also reviewed with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on June 24, 2024. The Fire Marshall conducted an inspection on July 3, 2024. The facility was approved for daytime use only. The last lockdown/shelter-in place drill was practiced on May 13, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed March 26, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 17, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. Two violations were documented and 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. .2820(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Bus #8039 had a total of seven seats with rips or tears. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 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(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than August 1, 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/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%. The center's compliance history was at 100% 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. Technical Assistance: #1123 On bus number 8039 had a total of seven seats with rips or tears with interior padding showing. We discussed reporting the seats to the county bus garage. You said a work order had been submitted. #840- In space #4 an unlocked desk drawer contain ed Wite Out, Santiex wipes, and Magistral anti-bacterial spray. The items had multiple warnings including ‘keep out of reach of children”. 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. I reminded you to have staff check all spaces thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Consultation or other topics discussed today. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing -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. Lead & Asbestos Testing The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program is providing free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket cost to child care centers and public schools. Enroll today at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. Have administration contact the school system to ensure the facility is enrolled. As a reminder: The required water testing for child care centers is not affected by the November 1, 2024 deadline. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ -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. -you said you have had trouble accessing some forms that were previously on the DCDEE website. Let me know which forms are needed and I will send them to you. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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 summary was reviewed and a copy was given 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, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000443 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2024 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/18/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, I discussed the purpose of the visit with you, Logan Smith, onsite program coordinator. Jennifer Hawkins, Regional Director arrived during the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four star license effective February 17, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 17, 2024, and your organization the Young Men`s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc.is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. When I arrived, the school age children in care were transitioning from a literacy activity in the auditorium. The children were divided into four (4) groups and were observed while participating in free play activities, art activities, and indoor gross motor activities. The children in care were also observed during bathroom/handwashing routines, snack and departure. A sample of nine (9) children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Three (3) new staff files were reviewed. Two (2) existing staff files were also reviewed with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on June 24, 2024. The Fire Marshall conducted an inspection on July 3, 2024. The facility was approved for daytime use only. The last lockdown/shelter-in place drill was practiced on May 13, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed March 26, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 17, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. Two violations were documented and 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. .2820(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Bus #8039 had a total of seven seats with rips or tears. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 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(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than August 1, 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/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%. The center's compliance history was at 100% 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. Technical Assistance: #1123 On bus number 8039 had a total of seven seats with rips or tears with interior padding showing. We discussed reporting the seats to the county bus garage. You said a work order had been submitted. #840- In space #4 an unlocked desk drawer contain ed Wite Out, Santiex wipes, and Magistral anti-bacterial spray. The items had multiple warnings including ‘keep out of reach of children”. 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. I reminded you to have staff check all spaces thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Consultation or other topics discussed today. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing -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. Lead & Asbestos Testing The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program is providing free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket cost to child care centers and public schools. Enroll today at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. Have administration contact the school system to ensure the facility is enrolled. As a reminder: The required water testing for child care centers is not affected by the November 1, 2024 deadline. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ -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. -you said you have had trouble accessing some forms that were previously on the DCDEE website. Let me know which forms are needed and I will send them to you. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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 summary was reviewed and a copy was given 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, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant 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