North Liberty School

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:05 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 during an annual compliance with rated license visit, including health and safety. You, Karen Wheeler, administrative assistance/ legal designee, assisted me with the visit today. The principal Ms. Call was not present today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued March 4, 2020 on earning seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, enhanced ratios, and enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus 1 in each group and certified developmental day. You accompanied me on a walk-through of the facility. A checklist was used to note requirements monitored during the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/4/25. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 11/20/25. 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 10/23/25 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/20/25. A Shelter-n - place/lockdown drill was conducted on 11/12/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% percent as of 1/21/26. Seven classrooms and the outdoor gross motor playgrounds were monitored during today’s visit. I observed children during teacher directed activities, bathroom/handwashing, outdoor gross motor activities, lunch, and departure. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Developmental Day ratios were met throughout the facility. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 5/1/24. 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 complete for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Four new staff files and two existing staff files was reviewed using the DPI verification form with two violations noted. The violations were reviewed with you. Staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. One staff was not listed. A sampling of children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Two violations regarding medication were documented and discussed with you. Eight violations were observed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The electronic visit summary will be completed and sent to you for review. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted and documented during December 2025 or January 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. A liquid Wite Out pen was in an unlocked desk drawer in space #131. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Equate Children's Allergy medication was in the emergency bag and not in locked storage in space 107. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. the Premission to Administer form listed the medication as Benedryl, however the medication at the facility with the child's name on it was Equate Children's Allergy mediation. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, Michelle Bradish, empolyed on 8/26/25 did not obtain a qualifying letter before beginning work and one staff, Brittany Thomas, employed on 2/10/25 also did not obtain a qualifying letter before beginning work. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One employee, Michelle Bradish, with a hire date of 8/26/25 and an employee Brittany Thomas, with a hire date of 2/10/26 did not have qualification letters on file. 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. One staff had a bottle of diet Mountian Dew on a cart when she left the lunch room. .0901(i) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One employee, with a hire date of 8/26/25 was not listed on the ABCMS system as being employed at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 25, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. I suggested you check with the HR department to ensure that all new employees are entered into ABCMS system with in the required timeframe. One staff with a hire date of 8/26/25 was not listed in the ABCMS system. -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. A permission to administer medication form listed the medication as Benadryl, however the medication at the facility was Equate Children’s Allergy medication. -I suggested you set a reminder on your calendar and/or conduct fire drills on the same day as monthly playground inspections to ensure the drills are conducted as required. You said a fire drill was conducted in January on a day when school was not in session. Children must be present for fire drills. - I suggested you have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Liquid Wite Out has multiple warnings and cannot be accessible. A tube of liquid Wite Out was in a desk drawer. - we discussed the following, designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Benadryl and generic substitutes are not considered to be emergency medications and must be in locked storage. - I suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure all staff members have a valid qualifying letter on file. -Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. - Staff must 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. I suggested that staff only consume beverages that meet nutritional requirements in the presence of children, such as water or have cups with lids. 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. QRIS information was not reviewed today since the administration was not present during the visit. 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 828-782-0858 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:05 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 during an annual compliance with rated license visit, including health and safety. You, Karen Wheeler, administrative assistance/ legal designee, assisted me with the visit today. The principal Ms. Call was not present today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued March 4, 2020 on earning seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, enhanced ratios, and enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus 1 in each group and certified developmental day. You accompanied me on a walk-through of the facility. A checklist was used to note requirements monitored during the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/4/25. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 11/20/25. 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 10/23/25 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/20/25. A Shelter-n - place/lockdown drill was conducted on 11/12/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% percent as of 1/21/26. Seven classrooms and the outdoor gross motor playgrounds were monitored during today’s visit. I observed children during teacher directed activities, bathroom/handwashing, outdoor gross motor activities, lunch, and departure. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Developmental Day ratios were met throughout the facility. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 5/1/24. 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 complete for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Four new staff files and two existing staff files was reviewed using the DPI verification form with two violations noted. The violations were reviewed with you. Staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. One staff was not listed. A sampling of children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Two violations regarding medication were documented and discussed with you. Eight violations were observed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The electronic visit summary will be completed and sent to you for review. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted and documented during December 2025 or January 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. A liquid Wite Out pen was in an unlocked desk drawer in space #131. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Equate Children's Allergy medication was in the emergency bag and not in locked storage in space 107. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. the Premission to Administer form listed the medication as Benedryl, however the medication at the facility with the child's name on it was Equate Children's Allergy mediation. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, Michelle Bradish, empolyed on 8/26/25 did not obtain a qualifying letter before beginning work and one staff, Brittany Thomas, employed on 2/10/25 also did not obtain a qualifying letter before beginning work. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One employee, Michelle Bradish, with a hire date of 8/26/25 and an employee Brittany Thomas, with a hire date of 2/10/26 did not have qualification letters on file. 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. One staff had a bottle of diet Mountian Dew on a cart when she left the lunch room. .0901(i) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One employee, with a hire date of 8/26/25 was not listed on the ABCMS system as being employed at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 25, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. I suggested you check with the HR department to ensure that all new employees are entered into ABCMS system with in the required timeframe. One staff with a hire date of 8/26/25 was not listed in the ABCMS system. -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. A permission to administer medication form listed the medication as Benadryl, however the medication at the facility was Equate Children’s Allergy medication. -I suggested you set a reminder on your calendar and/or conduct fire drills on the same day as monthly playground inspections to ensure the drills are conducted as required. You said a fire drill was conducted in January on a day when school was not in session. Children must be present for fire drills. - I suggested you have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Liquid Wite Out has multiple warnings and cannot be accessible. A tube of liquid Wite Out was in a desk drawer. - we discussed the following, designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Benadryl and generic substitutes are not considered to be emergency medications and must be in locked storage. - I suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure all staff members have a valid qualifying letter on file. -Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. - Staff must 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. I suggested that staff only consume beverages that meet nutritional requirements in the presence of children, such as water or have cups with lids. 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. QRIS information was not reviewed today since the administration was not present during the visit. 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 828-782-0858 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:05 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 during an annual compliance with rated license visit, including health and safety. You, Karen Wheeler, administrative assistance/ legal designee, assisted me with the visit today. The principal Ms. Call was not present today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued March 4, 2020 on earning seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, enhanced ratios, and enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus 1 in each group and certified developmental day. You accompanied me on a walk-through of the facility. A checklist was used to note requirements monitored during the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/4/25. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 11/20/25. 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 10/23/25 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/20/25. A Shelter-n - place/lockdown drill was conducted on 11/12/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% percent as of 1/21/26. Seven classrooms and the outdoor gross motor playgrounds were monitored during today’s visit. I observed children during teacher directed activities, bathroom/handwashing, outdoor gross motor activities, lunch, and departure. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Developmental Day ratios were met throughout the facility. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 5/1/24. 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 complete for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Four new staff files and two existing staff files was reviewed using the DPI verification form with two violations noted. The violations were reviewed with you. Staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. One staff was not listed. A sampling of children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Two violations regarding medication were documented and discussed with you. Eight violations were observed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The electronic visit summary will be completed and sent to you for review. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted and documented during December 2025 or January 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. A liquid Wite Out pen was in an unlocked desk drawer in space #131. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Equate Children's Allergy medication was in the emergency bag and not in locked storage in space 107. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. the Premission to Administer form listed the medication as Benedryl, however the medication at the facility with the child's name on it was Equate Children's Allergy mediation. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, Michelle Bradish, empolyed on 8/26/25 did not obtain a qualifying letter before beginning work and one staff, Brittany Thomas, employed on 2/10/25 also did not obtain a qualifying letter before beginning work. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One employee, Michelle Bradish, with a hire date of 8/26/25 and an employee Brittany Thomas, with a hire date of 2/10/26 did not have qualification letters on file. 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. One staff had a bottle of diet Mountian Dew on a cart when she left the lunch room. .0901(i) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One employee, with a hire date of 8/26/25 was not listed on the ABCMS system as being employed at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 25, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. I suggested you check with the HR department to ensure that all new employees are entered into ABCMS system with in the required timeframe. One staff with a hire date of 8/26/25 was not listed in the ABCMS system. -I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. A permission to administer medication form listed the medication as Benadryl, however the medication at the facility was Equate Children’s Allergy medication. -I suggested you set a reminder on your calendar and/or conduct fire drills on the same day as monthly playground inspections to ensure the drills are conducted as required. You said a fire drill was conducted in January on a day when school was not in session. Children must be present for fire drills. - I suggested you have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Liquid Wite Out has multiple warnings and cannot be accessible. A tube of liquid Wite Out was in a desk drawer. - we discussed the following, designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Benadryl and generic substitutes are not considered to be emergency medications and must be in locked storage. - I suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure all staff members have a valid qualifying letter on file. -Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. - Staff must 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. I suggested that staff only consume beverages that meet nutritional requirements in the presence of children, such as water or have cups with lids. 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. QRIS information was not reviewed today since the administration was not present during the visit. 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 828-782-0858 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 the visit was reviewed with you Ms. Call, principal. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective March 4, 2020. The permit restrictions are as follows: daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by 1 child per group, and Certified Developmental Day. You accompanied me on a walk through the facility. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children in care, were observed during lunch, outdoor gross motor activities, free choice activities, teacher directed activities, and departure. One new staff file was reviewed with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 8/28/25. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 9/15/25. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on 4/9/24. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 11/21/24. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 3/27/25. The facility was approved for day time care. Medication: One violation regarding medication was observed and cited. The violation was reviewed with you. Developmental Day staff /child ratios were in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 109, the permission to administer medication contained unclear instructions. The form listed Ibuprofen however, the medication was Children’s Motrin that contains Ibuprofen. Also the medication was to be administered on an “as needed” basis for headache without clear instructions and symptoms listed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than September 30, 2025. 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 95% 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: #847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information..0803(4)&(6-9) In space 109, the permission to administer medication form contained unclear instructions. The form listed Ibuprofen however, the medication was Children’s Motrin that contains Ibuprofen. Also, the medication was to be administered on an “as needed” basis for headache without clear instructions and symptoms listed. TA- I suggested you review the permission to administer medication form with the parent and request clear instructions regarding for administering and that the form be completed for Children’s Motrin. Forms should be checked for accuracy when medication is brought to the facility. Per child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0803 regarding medication. I suggested you review the permission to administer medication form with the parent and request clear instructions regarding for administering and that the form be completed for Children’s Motrin. Forms should be checked for accuracy when medication is brought to the facility. (4) Over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, decongestant, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, topical antibiotic cream for abrasions, or medication for intestinal disorders shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging on which the child's name is written or labeled and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medication; (c) the amount and frequency of the dosages, which shall not exceed the amount and frequency of the dosages on the manufacturer's label; (d) the signature of the parent, physician or other health professional; and (e) the date the instructions were signed by the parent, physician or other health professional. The permission to administer over-the-counter medications is valid for up to 30 days at a time, except as allowed in Items (6), (7), (8) and (9) of this Rule. Over-the-counter medications shall not be administered on an "as needed" basis, other than as allowed in I Consultation: -Two spaces were measured and approved for use during today’s visit. I received a Building Inspection dated 8/25/25, a fire inspection dated and approval from Environmental Health for the spaces dated 8/26/25. Rooms 131 and 135 can be used by school age children. Space calculations will be sent to you. -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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -We discussed the QRIS system. Information and forms can be found on the DCDEE website under the What’s New tab. 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 at 828-782-0858 or at Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 the visit was reviewed with you Ms. Call, principal. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective March 4, 2020. The permit restrictions are as follows: daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by 1 child per group, and Certified Developmental Day. You accompanied me on a walk through the facility. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children in care, were observed during lunch, outdoor gross motor activities, free choice activities, teacher directed activities, and departure. One new staff file was reviewed with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 8/28/25. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 9/15/25. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on 4/9/24. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 11/21/24. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 3/27/25. The facility was approved for day time care. Medication: One violation regarding medication was observed and cited. The violation was reviewed with you. Developmental Day staff /child ratios were in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 109, the permission to administer medication contained unclear instructions. The form listed Ibuprofen however, the medication was Children’s Motrin that contains Ibuprofen. Also the medication was to be administered on an “as needed” basis for headache without clear instructions and symptoms listed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than September 30, 2025. 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 95% 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: #847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information..0803(4)&(6-9) In space 109, the permission to administer medication form contained unclear instructions. The form listed Ibuprofen however, the medication was Children’s Motrin that contains Ibuprofen. Also, the medication was to be administered on an “as needed” basis for headache without clear instructions and symptoms listed. TA- I suggested you review the permission to administer medication form with the parent and request clear instructions regarding for administering and that the form be completed for Children’s Motrin. Forms should be checked for accuracy when medication is brought to the facility. Per child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0803 regarding medication. I suggested you review the permission to administer medication form with the parent and request clear instructions regarding for administering and that the form be completed for Children’s Motrin. Forms should be checked for accuracy when medication is brought to the facility. (4) Over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, decongestant, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, topical antibiotic cream for abrasions, or medication for intestinal disorders shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging on which the child's name is written or labeled and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medication; (c) the amount and frequency of the dosages, which shall not exceed the amount and frequency of the dosages on the manufacturer's label; (d) the signature of the parent, physician or other health professional; and (e) the date the instructions were signed by the parent, physician or other health professional. The permission to administer over-the-counter medications is valid for up to 30 days at a time, except as allowed in Items (6), (7), (8) and (9) of this Rule. Over-the-counter medications shall not be administered on an "as needed" basis, other than as allowed in I Consultation: -Two spaces were measured and approved for use during today’s visit. I received a Building Inspection dated 8/25/25, a fire inspection dated and approval from Environmental Health for the spaces dated 8/26/25. Rooms 131 and 135 can be used by school age children. Space calculations will be sent to you. -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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -We discussed the QRIS system. Information and forms can be found on the DCDEE website under the What’s New tab. 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 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements, including Health & Safety. You, Karen Wheeler, administrative assistant, assisted with the visit. Ms. Huffman, principal, arrived during the visit. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you and you accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. A five-star license was issued on March 4, 2020. The following restrictions were in compliance: Daytime care only, enhanced ratios reduced by 1 child per group. Certified Developmental Day, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted January 28, 2025. A Superior classification was issued with 0 demerits noted. Four (4) children’s records were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. Seven (7) new staff records and two (2) existing staff records were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on November 4, 2024. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on February 26, 2025. A lockdown drill was conducted on February 25, 2025. A playground inspection was conducted on February 25, 2025. The children present were observed during indoor and outdoor free play activities, free choice and teacher directed activities, one-on-one activities, lunch and departure. Developmental Day ratios were in compliance. Positive interaction was observed. A violation was cited regarding medication. Two violations were observed and discussed with you today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 109, the time of arrival and the of departure was not recorded for any of the enrolled children during the week of December 2 through December 6, 2025. In space 125, five children did not have a time of departure recorded on February 28, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 107 one medication, Derma-Smoothe/FS Body Oil, had a Permission to Administer form signed and dated 8/23/24. The permission expired on 2/23/25. The medication had been administered after the permission to administer had expired. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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 violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than March 18, 2025. Include the facility name and ID number, and the violation number. 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 98% 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: #842 A drug or medicine was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional..0803(1)(a)&(b) In space 107 one medication had a permission to administer signed date of 8/23/24. The permission expired on 2/23/25. The medication had been administered after the permission to administer had expired. In space 103 a permission to administer form for medication was signed on 8/14/24. Permission to administer expired on 2/14/25. I suggested teachers or school nurse should check Permission to Administer Medication Forms when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are filled out completely and properly and to ensure permission has not expired. A parent may give standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. A parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. I reminded you that Permission to Administer Medication Forms be kept with the mediation and that staff continue to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. I also reviewed the following: Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not. The stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. .0803(2)(b)(i-v) #125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review..0302(d)(4) In space 109, the time of arrival and the of departure was not recorded for any of the enrolled children during the week of December 2 through December 6, 2025. In space 125, five children did not have a time of departure recorded on February 28, 2025. I reminded you to always keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at this facility. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. Consultation: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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 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. Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed 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. 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. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements, including Health & Safety. You, Karen Wheeler, administrative assistant, assisted with the visit. Ms. Huffman, principal, arrived during the visit. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you and you accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. A five-star license was issued on March 4, 2020. The following restrictions were in compliance: Daytime care only, enhanced ratios reduced by 1 child per group. Certified Developmental Day, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted January 28, 2025. A Superior classification was issued with 0 demerits noted. Four (4) children’s records were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. Seven (7) new staff records and two (2) existing staff records were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on November 4, 2024. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on February 26, 2025. A lockdown drill was conducted on February 25, 2025. A playground inspection was conducted on February 25, 2025. The children present were observed during indoor and outdoor free play activities, free choice and teacher directed activities, one-on-one activities, lunch and departure. Developmental Day ratios were in compliance. Positive interaction was observed. A violation was cited regarding medication. Two violations were observed and discussed with you today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 109, the time of arrival and the of departure was not recorded for any of the enrolled children during the week of December 2 through December 6, 2025. In space 125, five children did not have a time of departure recorded on February 28, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 107 one medication, Derma-Smoothe/FS Body Oil, had a Permission to Administer form signed and dated 8/23/24. The permission expired on 2/23/25. The medication had been administered after the permission to administer had expired. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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 violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than March 18, 2025. Include the facility name and ID number, and the violation number. 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 98% 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: #842 A drug or medicine was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional..0803(1)(a)&(b) In space 107 one medication had a permission to administer signed date of 8/23/24. The permission expired on 2/23/25. The medication had been administered after the permission to administer had expired. In space 103 a permission to administer form for medication was signed on 8/14/24. Permission to administer expired on 2/14/25. I suggested teachers or school nurse should check Permission to Administer Medication Forms when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are filled out completely and properly and to ensure permission has not expired. A parent may give standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. A parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. I reminded you that Permission to Administer Medication Forms be kept with the mediation and that staff continue to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. I also reviewed the following: Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not. The stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. .0803(2)(b)(i-v) #125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review..0302(d)(4) In space 109, the time of arrival and the of departure was not recorded for any of the enrolled children during the week of December 2 through December 6, 2025. In space 125, five children did not have a time of departure recorded on February 28, 2025. I reminded you to always keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at this facility. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. Consultation: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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 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. Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed 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. 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. 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: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements, including Health & Safety. You, Karen Wheeler, administrative assistant, assisted with the visit. Ms. Huffman, principal, arrived during the visit. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you and you accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. A five-star license was issued on March 4, 2020. The following restrictions were in compliance: Daytime care only, enhanced ratios reduced by 1 child per group. Certified Developmental Day, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted January 28, 2025. A Superior classification was issued with 0 demerits noted. Four (4) children’s records were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. Seven (7) new staff records and two (2) existing staff records were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on November 4, 2024. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on February 26, 2025. A lockdown drill was conducted on February 25, 2025. A playground inspection was conducted on February 25, 2025. The children present were observed during indoor and outdoor free play activities, free choice and teacher directed activities, one-on-one activities, lunch and departure. Developmental Day ratios were in compliance. Positive interaction was observed. A violation was cited regarding medication. Two violations were observed and discussed with you today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 109, the time of arrival and the of departure was not recorded for any of the enrolled children during the week of December 2 through December 6, 2025. In space 125, five children did not have a time of departure recorded on February 28, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 107 one medication, Derma-Smoothe/FS Body Oil, had a Permission to Administer form signed and dated 8/23/24. The permission expired on 2/23/25. The medication had been administered after the permission to administer had expired. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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 violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than March 18, 2025. Include the facility name and ID number, and the violation number. 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 98% 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: #842 A drug or medicine was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional..0803(1)(a)&(b) In space 107 one medication had a permission to administer signed date of 8/23/24. The permission expired on 2/23/25. The medication had been administered after the permission to administer had expired. In space 103 a permission to administer form for medication was signed on 8/14/24. Permission to administer expired on 2/14/25. I suggested teachers or school nurse should check Permission to Administer Medication Forms when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are filled out completely and properly and to ensure permission has not expired. A parent may give standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. A parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. I reminded you that Permission to Administer Medication Forms be kept with the mediation and that staff continue to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. I also reviewed the following: Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not. The stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. .0803(2)(b)(i-v) #125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review..0302(d)(4) In space 109, the time of arrival and the of departure was not recorded for any of the enrolled children during the week of December 2 through December 6, 2025. In space 125, five children did not have a time of departure recorded on February 28, 2025. I reminded you to always keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at this facility. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. Consultation: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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 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. Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed 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. 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. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL Facility ID: 12000403 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/14/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 3/14/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 334 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:34 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 today’s Annual Compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Lisa Summey, Principal/Administrator. You, Ms. Summey and Karen Wheeler, administrative assistant, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective March 4, 2020. Permit restrictions were in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. Five classrooms and three outdoor gross motor areas were observed and monitored today. Enrolled children were observed during out door gross motor play, free play activities, hand washing/bathroom routines, and lunch. Supervision and Developmental Day staff/child ratios were in compliance. Positive interaction was observed between staff and children throughout the facility. Seven new staff files were reviewed with no violations. Two additional staff files was reviewed using the DPI verification form with one violation noted. Children’s files were reviewed with no violations. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 10, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 9 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 6, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 13, 2024. One violation regarding medication was noted. Three violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Due to time constraints a computer generated summary was not completed. A hand written summary was signed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 104, a bottle of Benadryl was with an emergency medication in the emergency bag and not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Inspections for the months of November 2023, December 2023, and February 2024, had not been completed. .0605(q) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff, employed on 8/16/21 did not complete Health & Safety training. .1102(a) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 28, 2024, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. As discussed, violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). your compliance before today’s visit was 97%. Technical Assistance: #841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children. In space 104 a bottle of Benadryl was with and emergency medication in the emergency bag. I explained that this, over- the- counter medication, is not considered to be an emergency medication and must be in locked storage. The medication was placed in locked storage. #859 A monthly playground inspection must be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person must make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist is to be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. Continue to use the playground inspection checklist which may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. Inspections for the months of November 2023, December 2023, and February 2024, had not been completed. #1898 One staff, employed on 8/16/21 did not complete Health & Safety training. Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. New staff are required to complete all health and safety training within one year of employment. I suggested using a checklist to ensure that new staff met all requirements. Consultation or other topics discussed today. -Health and Safety training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Maintain documentation on the log provided on the DCDEE website under provider documents. -we discussed substitutes. Health & Safety training must be completed after the 10th day a substitute works. Shaken Baby policy must be signed on/or before the first day of working with preschool age children. -Training is available on the Moodle website. -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 reminded you to be sure all sections of the enrollment form and all sections of incident report forms are completed. -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 then 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